Kathleen Shute

Scituate, MA *****

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+1-617-***-****

Work Experience

Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology

Veterans Administration Medical Center - West Roxbury, MA August 2018 to October 2023

· Provides and oversees the care of cardiology patients under the supervision of Cardiology faculty. Responsible for cardiology patients at the West Roxbury division, working closely with the Cardiology attending staff, providing a broad range of diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative services in full collaborative work in a team setting. This position entails, but is not limited to, admitting and discharging patients who undergo elective cardiac procedures, triaging admissions, inpatient care service when patients are admitted and during discharge to assure smooth transitions and liaison with Primary Care Providers and consultants, tele- health and home care agencies. Including, but not limited to, providing guidance and continuity for the cardiology residents in their provision of care to patients. Responsible for assisting the resident teams to address all aspects of care by the promotion of safe practices as well as the encouragement of effective use of V.A. resources. In addition, conduct and reporting (under the supervision of Cardiology faculty) stress tests and same day cardiac catheterizations.

PACU Nurse

November 2016 to August 2018

• Responsible for the care of postoperative patients in a busy, at times critical, 6 bed unit

• Leads by example through respectful, collaborative, and supportive relationships with patients, family members, members of other disciplines, and co-workers.

• Implements education plans to meet service needs while maintaining knowledge of current trends and techniques.

• Utilizes problem-solving skills to resolve system problems that impact service activities.

• Manages resources to facilitate safe, effective, efficient care.

• Uses group processes to identify, analyze, and resolve patient care issues.

• Collaborates with the operating room, progressive care unit, and surgical intensive care unit to facilitate prompt, safe, appropriate care for the postoperative patient. Collaborative Care RN

January 2015 to November 2016

• In collaboration with the nurse manager, attending, social work, and medical teams responsible for the daily management and evaluation of patient care and flow in a busy, 26 bed medical surgical floor with a cardiology focus.

• Experienced in leading daily, multi-disciplinary meetings to coordinate the care of patients, and facilitating safe discharges including coordination of care after discharge to avoid unnecessary readmissions.

• Lead by example through respectful, collaborative, and supportive relationships with patients, family members, members of other disciplines, and co-workers.

• Implemented education plans to meet service needs while maintaining knowledge of current trends and techniques.

• Managed resources to facilitate safe, effective, efficient care.

• Used group processes to identify, analyze, and resolve patient care issues.

• Collaborated with other units, discipline, to promote optimal patient flow.

• Participates on system redesign teams at the organizational level with Chief Nursing Officer

Clinical Resource Nurse

December 2013 to December 2015

• Provided professional, conscientious, evidence-based guidance to staff and to critically ill postoperative patients. Expertly utilized critical thinking skills, as well as collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in order to implement clinical interventions for VISN wide changes where needed.

• Conducted monthly workshops to educate staff on the care of the patient with dementia.

· Developed webpage on VA Homepage for User Guide manuals for Nursing Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Simmons College of Health Sciences - Boston, MA, US November 2015 to 2018

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Regis College - Weston, MA, US

2008

Skills

• Hospital experience

• Pain management

• ICD coding

• Case management

Certifications and Licenses

RN License

Certified Nurse Practitioner

ACLS Certification

CPR Certification

BLS Certification