1. KATELYN J. PERA MSN, APN, FNP-C
8050 Arbor Lane Apt #202 Northfield, IL 60093 katelynpera@gmail.com Mobile: (847) 400-7915
OBJECTIVE
An energetic Family Nurse Practitioner with a great educational background and diverse work experience looking to join a committed team of
health care professionals and provide high quality, comprehensive health care.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse: Pulmonary and ICU step down unit (25 beds, 8 acute beds)
Sanford Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD July 2012 – January 2015
• Trained in ventilator management with excellent clinical judgment and decision-making skills regarding successful ventilator weaning.
• Competent in chest tube and tracheostomy management.
• Participated in bronchoscopies at the bedside.
• Proficient in lung auscultation with extensive experience differentiating and identifying various adventitious lung sounds.
• Served on the quality improvement committee to keep rates of ventilator-acquired pneumonia low by developing appropriate protocols
and applying best available evidence to improve quality and outcomes.
Registered Nurse: Cardiovascular Unit (16 beds)
Poudre Valley, Ft. Collins, CO March 2014 – May 2014
• Provided care for patients who require the services of the cardiovascular team, including patients receiving hemodynamic monitoring of
post angioplasty/stent/rotoblation.
• Trained and competent in femoral sheath pulls, assessing new onset chest pain, physical assessment of heart sounds, heart rate, and heart
rhythm, interpreting cardiac enzyme lab results and EKG readings.
• Treat and care for patients with conditions including STEMI/NSTEMI, cardiomyopathy, pericarditis, vascular disorders, congestive
heart failure, myocardial infarction, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary edema, multi-organ shock, sepsis, atrial fibrillation, cardiac
ablations, pacemakers, GI bleeds, seizure disorders, and COPD.
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
Internal Medicine Rotation 250 hours Erie Family Health, Chicago, IL
• Urban setting: 20-25 patients per day
• Diagnosed, treated, and developed medication and lifestyle management care plans for adult and geriatric patients with acute conditions
including but not limited to upper respiratory complaints, urologic complaints, gastrointestinal complaints, and musculoskeletal
complaints.
• Collaborated with members of the healthcare team to independently develop medication and lifestyle management care plans for adult
and geriatric patients with conditions including but not limited to diabetes, congestive heart failure, hypertension, hyperlipidemia,
seizure disorders, thyroid disease, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, neurological disorders, obesity, substance abuse,
cancer, depression and anxiety.
• Proficient in patient education, guidance, and counseling to ensure health maintenance.
• Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Adult and Woman’s Health Rotation 150 hours Access Centro Medico San Rafael, Chicago, IL
• Urban setting:18-20 patients per day
• Independently performed pelvic exams, breast exams, contraceptive and STD management.
Pediatric Rotation 75 hours Walter D. Campbell MD LLC, Glenview, IL and Children’s Healthcare Ltd., Wheeling, IL
• Suburban setting: 15-20 patients per day
• Performed episodic and wellness visits in the pediatric population.
Chronic Disease Management Rotation 75 hours Zalwango Health and Wellness Concierge, P.C. Chicago, IL
• Urban setting: 10-12 patients per day
• Management of chronic illnesses including hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia.
Family Practice Rotation 100 hours Prairie Glen Primary Care, Lemont, IL
• Suburban setting: 8-10 patients per day
• Proficient in history taking, physical exam, diagnostic reasoning, and assessment of pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
EDUCATION
Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN), St. Luke’s College, Sioux City, Iowa May 2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Dordt College, Sioux Center, Iowa May 2012
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN-FNP), Georgetown University April 2016
LICENSES
Illinois Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse License Expires 5/31/2018
CERTIFICATIONS
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Family Nurse Practitioner Expires 5/18/2021
BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR and AED by American Heart Association Expires 1/9/2018
ACLS by American Heart Association Expires 11/13/2016
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Honor’s Society of Nursing Sigma Theta Tau International March 2016 – present
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners February 2016 – present
References available upon request