Kathleen Ferry, RN, MSN, FNP-BC

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League City, TX 77573

Telephone: 281-***-****

Cellular: 281-***-****

e-mail: tl3r0u@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Desire to work in the management of acute and chronic health concerns with an emphasis on patient teaching, health promotion, health maintenance, and disease prevention.

Professional Experience

True Results, Houston,TX

Nurse Practitioner- (5/11 to 3/12)

Teaching and counseling of lap band clients seeking weight loss surgery, performing lap band port fills on post operative clients, interacting within a multidisciplinary team, assisted in developing patient educational information.

Sunbelt Staffing, Tampa, FLA

Nurse Practitioner- (12/10-5/11)

Providing in home Medicare assessments on a part time basis, teaching clients about disease processes, medications, home safety. Notify client’s healthcare provider of any abnormal findings.

University of Texas Medical Branch, League City, TX

Nurse Practitioner- (12/09 to 1/21/11)

Medical management of co-morbid conditions of pre and post bariatric patients, lap band port fills, work within a multi-disciplinary team to promote optimal outcomes for each client. Assisted in developing and outpatient and inpatient guidelines of care.

Weight Loss, Cosmetic and Surgical Centers of America, Baytown, TX

Nurse Practitioner- (1/09 to 12/09)

Assessment and referral of bariatric patients, supervision of five medical assistants, one office manager and one assistant office manager, development and implementation of clinical practice guidelines, counseling and educating patients on nutrition and weight loss, prescribing appetite suppressants as medically appropriate, perform cosmetic procedures, i.e. Botox®, collagen fillers, cellulite and subcutaneous fat reduction, provide inservices and clinical education to staff members.

University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX

Nurse Practitioner- Hematology/Oncology Clinic (1/05 to 1/09)

Perform history and physical examinations, diagnosis and treatment planning in collaboration with physicians, symptom management, managing an individual patient caseload, patient education, phone consultation, psychosocial assessment and referral to community resources as appropriate. Also serve as a mentor for clinic nurses, graduate nursing students, and high school students desiring to work in the health care field.

Kathleen Ferry, RN, MSN, FNP-BC

MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Oncology (8/04- 1/05)

Conduct comprehensive health assessments, identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops treatment plans, initiates appropriate care, and evaluates care outcomes. Serve as a clinical resource, interdisciplinary consultant and client advocate.

University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX

Nurse Practitioner- Hematology/Oncology Clinic (10/01- 8/04)

Performing history and physical examinations, diagnosis and treatment planning in collaboration with physicians, symptom management, managing a patient caseload, patient education, phone consultation, psychosocial assessment and referral to community resources as appropriate. Also serve as a mentor for clinic nurses and graduate nursing students.

Nurse Practitioner (10/00 - 10/01)

Responsible for assisting and coordinating care at an Infusion Center; administering IV therapy, including chemotherapy; ordering lab work; inserting central venous catheters; developed practice protocols and standing orders, performed basic physical assessment and incorporated findings into the medical plan of care.

University of Texas Medical Branch Health Care Systems, Galveston, TX

Case Manager (11/97 - 9/00)

Coordinated and collaborated within a multidisciplinary team to promote quality, cost effective care that promoted optimal patient outcomes. Involved in research projects as a principal investigator, and co-investigator. Developed critical pathway for outpatient CHF patients.

University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX

Home Health Case Manager (2/97 - 11/97)

Responsible for pre-certification, concurrent review, home visits, and discharge planning.

Interacted with physicians, patients, and other health care professionals on a daily basis to

ensure compliance to a plan of care and Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.

Nurse Clinician IV - Nutrition Support Team (4/93 - 2/97)

Worked with a multidisciplinary team comprised of physicians, dietitician, pharmacist, and nurses to provide care to patients requiring Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN). Responsible for hands-on care, patient/family education, insertion of central venous catheters, providing inservice to housestaff and nursing staff, participating in research projects specific to Nutrition Support, and presenting research findings at national conferences.

Staff Nurse III - MICU (7/91 - 4/93)

Provided specialized nursing care to critically ill patients on a 12 bed ICU. Acted as relief charge nurse one to two days a week. Mentor to new RN graduates.

Staff Nurse III - Gynecology/Oncology (3/89 - 4/91)

Worked as Charge Nurse on 16 bed gyn/oncology unit on the 7 to 3 shift. Provided direct care of up to 8 patients, supervision of up to 3 RN's and LPN's and 2 aides, administered/supervised chemotherapy, coordinated pre and post operative patient care, participated in data collection for quality assurance purposes, and acted as a mentor for RN graduates.

Kathleen Ferry, RN, MSN, FNP-BC

Staff Nurse II - Observation Unit/ER (7/88 - 3/89)

Worked as charge nurse in a 7 bed unit for patients requiring close monitoring or awaiting

lab/test results prior to discharge from the ER. Worked in the ER as needed.

Education

University of Texas

Galveston, Texas December 1998

Master of Science in Nursing

Family Nurse Practitioner Tract

University of Texas

Galveston, Texas December 1995

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Mohawk Valley Community College

Utica, New York June 1979

Associate in Applied Science- Nursing Major

Certifications

Family Nurse Practitioner August 2011

Clinical Case Manager (expired)

Certified Oncology Nurse (expired)

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Additional Skills/Training

Expert in Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) placement Competent in Windows, Word, Access, Excel, and Power Point.

Professional Affiliations

American Nurse's Association Texas Nurse's Association

Treasurer 2000-2001, district 6

Board of Directors, district 6

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