KRISTEN A. DOWNS, APRN - NC
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[OBJECTIVE]
To become a member of a health care team, as a Nurse Practitioner, to provide competent, evidenced based, advanced primary health care to patients of all ages.
[QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY]
Dedicated and performance-focused with knowledge of patient care and hospital procedures. Strong organizational and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work. Quick learner who works well autonomously or as an integral member of a team.
[ACADEMIC BACKGROUND]
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA – Mobile, AL
Masters of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (December 2010)
*Passed the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification on January 24, 2011
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA - Edmond, OK
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (May 2007)
REDLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE – El Reno, OK
Associates Degree - General Studies (May 2003)
Magna Cum Laude
[PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE]
PULMONARY PHYSICIANS OF OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City, OK (Jan 2012 – Present)
Nurse Practitioner
• Management and treatment of chronic pulmonary conditions
• Management and treatment of acute processes
• Interpretation of pulmonary function testing and radiology studies
FRONTIER HOSPICE – Oklahoma City, OK (Sept 2011 – Present)
Nurse Practitioner – Hospice Provider
• Rounding on patients with terminal illnesses
• Head to toe assessments
• Providing comfort care
• Educating family members of disease processes
MERCY HEALTH NETWORK – Oklahoma City, OK (July 2011 – Present)
Nurse Practitioner – Family Practice Clinic and Minor Care Clinic
• Caring for patients with minor complaints/illnesses
• Preventative care for all ages
• Management of chronic illnesses
• Interpretation of X-ray images
• Primary care provider for all ages
KIDNEY SPECIALISTS OF OKLAHOMA – Oklahoma City, OK (Nov 2010 – July 2011)
Nurse Practitioner – Integris Baptist Medical Center
• History and physicals
• Discharge dictations
• Progress notes/Hospital rounding reports
• Physical exams
INTEGRIS BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER – Oklahoma City, OK (May 2007 – Nov 2010)
Registered Nurse (Thoracic ICU) – Licensed, State of Oklahoma (June 2007)
• Relief Team Manager
o Shift assignments, lead nurse
• Acute Coronary Syndrome Certified
• IABP Certified
• CRRT Certified
MERCY WESTBROOK CLINIC – Edmond, OK (September 2010-December 2010)
Intern – Fall IV NP Clinical Rotation (Family Practice)
NORMAN CLINIC, INC. – Norman, OK (May 2010 – July 2010)
Intern - Summer III NP Clinical Rotation (Cardiology)
ENDOCRINE CLINIC – Oklahoma City, OK (June 2010 – July 2010)
Intern - Summer III NP Clinical Rotation (Internal Medicine)
INTEGRIS FAMILY CARE – Edmond, OK (January 2010 – April 2010)
Intern – Spring II NP Clinical Rotation (Pediatrics)
OKC CLINIC – Oklahoma City, OK (January 2010 – April 2010)
Intern – Spring II Clinical Rotation (OB/GYN)
MERCY WESTBROOK FAMILY PHYSICIANS – Edmond, OK (Sept. 2009 – December 2009)
Intern – Fall I Clinical Rotation (Family Practice)
[ACTIVITIES & HONORS]
Deans Honor Roll
University of Central Oklahoma (2004)
Oklahoma Nurse Practitioner Member (2010 - Present)
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Member (2010 - Present)
ACLS Certified (Expires May 2012)
BLS Certified (Expires May 2012)
REFERENCES
Courtney Hammond, ARNP
Mercy Westbrook Family Physicians (Family Practice)
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Rachel Allen, RN
Clinical Director – Thoracic ICU
Integris Baptist Medical Center
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Anne Skuta, RN
Director of CV Education, Integris Heart Hospital
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Kristen Sweet, ARNP
Norman Cardiology Clinic
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