Kristina Amato

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Glastonbury, Connecticut, 06033

860-***-****

adxe7u@r.postjobfree.com

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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