Kathryn L. McConnaughey
Objective Seeking a unique opportunity to provide primary preventative services and management of acute and chronic illness to patients across the life continuum.
Education 1/07-07/2010 University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, KS
Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner
Clinical experiences with exposure to pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations include (but not limited to):
-Assessment and management of acute presentations.
-Assessment and management of chronic illness.
-Health screening including (but not limited to) well-woman exams, breast
exams, smoking-cessation counseling, contraceptive counseling, and
lifestyle modification counseling.
-Identification, assessment, and management of patients with impaired mental
health.
-Participation in clinical research, primary care division.
8/99-5/03 Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Cumulative GPA 3.95 Summa Cum Laude
Work experience 1/05-Present Overland Park Regional Overland Park, KS
Neonatal Intensive Care RN in Level III NICU
• Coordinated and provided care to neonates and families according to hospital standards.
• Successfully admitted, assessed, stabilized, and treated critical neonates alongside Doctor and/or Practitioner
• Assisted medical staff with procedures including central line placement, endotracheal tube insertion, and chest tube insertion.
Work experience 5/03-1/05 Freeman Health Systems Joplin, MO
Neonatal Intensive Care RN in Level III NICU
• Performed duties listed above.
• Performed hospital transfers via ambulance alongside Nurse Practitioner and Respiratory Therapist.
• Performed charge nurse duties including coordination and delegation of patient assignments, appropriately staffing the unit based on patient acuities, and resolving internal conflicts.
Certifications • Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Current Kansas and Missouri RN License