Nurse Practitioner Adjunct Professor
Resume:
Kristina Amato
Glastonbury, Connecticut, 06033
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WORK EXPERIENCE:
Connecticut GI, Windham CT
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner working in a outpatient role September 2022-present (Company merged with Windham GI)
Outpatient setting. I see up to 12 patients per day, consults and follow ups
Management of various gastrointestinal disorders, biliary disease, liver disease, and pancreatic disease
Sees patient pre and post upper endoscopy and colonoscopy
Obtains history and physical exams, order and review test and laboratory results
Works independently and collaboration with the physician to evaluate, diagnosis, and formulate treatment plans
Windham GI, Windham CT
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner working in a outpatient role January 2020-present (company now under new name, CT GI)
Outpatient setting. I see up to 12 patients per day, consults and follow ups
Management of various gastrointestinal disorders, biliary disease, liver disease, and pancreatic disease
Sees patient pre and post upper endoscopy and colonoscopy
Obtains history and physical exams, order and review test and laboratory results
Works independently and collaboration with the physician to evaluate, diagnosis, and formulate treatment plans
Ideal Image, North Haven CT
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in a medical spa, since July 2019-present
Operates an Alexandrite and Yag laser for removal of unwanted body and facial hair
Trained in the administration of wrinkle relaxer of the glabella, frontalis, and crows feet
Trained in the administration of mid face dermal filler
Trained in Coolsculpting therapy to sculpt unwanted adipose tissue using cryolipolysis technology
Trained in Cooltone to help strengthen and tighten muscles of the abdomen, thighs and buttocks using electromagnetic therapy
Trained in Broadband light therapy skin rejuvenation to help remove hyperpigmentation, and vascular lesions of the face/chest/arms
Trained in Ultherapy of the face and chest to help lift and tighten the skin, and stimulate new collagen production
Assists with sales of multiple aesthetic modalities
Orthopedic Associates, Middletown CT
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in orthopedic group with focus on podiatry and foot and ankle pathology, August 2018-December 2019
Pre and Postoperative management of patients that will be undergoing foot and ankle surgery
Evaluation and treatment of patients with urgent foot and ankle problems
Wound management, including sharp debridement
Management of podiatric pathology
Trained in steroid injections for plantar fasciitis, and injections for arthritis of the foot and ankle joints
Ability to interpret foot and ankle radiographs
Trained in removal of ingrown toe nails and chemical matricectomy
STARLING ENDOCRINOLOGY, Hartford, CT
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Diabetes Management, Aug 20, 2012 – August 2018
Evaluate and develop diabetic patient's medication regimen
Educate patient's and nursing staff on diabetic diets, diabetic medications and administration of medication
Collaborate with hospital administration and physicians to develop insulin drip infusion protocols
Educate nursing staff on diabetic protocols ie. insulin drip infusion protocols
Triage consults, manage discharges and follow ups of diabetic patients
Continuity of care of patients from inpatient to outpatient
Outpatient management of diabetes, thyroid disease and osteoporosis
Insulin pump management/adjustments: Inpatient and outpatient
HARTFORD HOSPITAL, Hartford, CT
Acute Care Nurse Practicioner in a Neurotrauma Intensive Care Unit, May 2010 – Aug 2012
Placement of invasive lines such as chest tubes, central lines, and arterial lines
Interpret chest x-rays and CT scans of brain
Member of a rapid response team
Execute and analyze transcranial dopplers
Manage care for up to 9 critically ill patients
Collaborate with palliative care to transition goals of care
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, Storrs, CT
Adjunct professor of a medical surgical nursing class, Aug 2012 – Dec 2014
Conducted and wrote lectures on medical surgical nursing pathophysiology and pharmacology
Organized guest lectures
Worked closely with 30 students in the classroom to help them learn and achieve goals in nursing
HARTFORD HOSPITAL, Hartford, CT
Registered Nurse in Neurotrauma Intensive Care Unit, Apr 2007 – May 2010
Provided critical care nursing to trauma and neurosurgical patients
Implementation of peritoneal dialysis
Performed IV catheter insertion, phlebotomy, and obtained arterial blood gases
Inserted nasogastric tubes
Titration and administration of critical care medication
Responsible for educating and updating families on their loved ones
Attended daily rounds with physician and nurse practitioner staff to develop a daily plan of care for the patients
Functioned as resource nurse
HARTFORD HOSPITAL, Hartford, CT
Registered Nurse on a surgical floor, May 2006 – Jun 2007
Provided nursing care to patients through process of assessment, planning, intervention and implementation
Inserted intravenous lines and foley catheters
Performed colostomy and stoma care
Provided continuous bladder irrigation
Management and education of bariatric, urology, plastic surgery, and gastrointestinal patients
Evaluation and care of surgical decubitis wounds
EDUCATION
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Masters in Nursing-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, May 2010
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Nursing, May 2006
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
BLS certified
Transcranial Doppler trained
Epic and Allscripts trained
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