1. KRISTIN F WILLIS
C: 502.648.9976 kristinfwillis@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly qualified, board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients
and their families. Acts as a patient advocate and team player to achieve best possible outcomes. Care
philosophy grounded in a solid work ethic with dedication to the following: evidence-based practice, years of
experience that has resulted in a robust skill and knowledge set, compassion for all, and preventive care.
SKILLS
Team player Compassionate to all
Conscientious Affable
Thorough Evidence-based care provider
Fast learner
WORK HISTORY
Family Nurse Practitioner, 01/2015 to Current
Norton Healthcare – Louisville, KY
Working full time in multiple Immediate Care Center and Occupational Medicine locations to diagnose
and treat those of all age groups with multiple acute and urgent health conditions and adults with
work-related injuries while considering chronic health conditions in plans of care.
General skills include collecting history and review of systems data, physical examination, ordering
diagnostic tests, prescribing medication, and reviewing plans of care personally with patients and their
family members.
Skills specific to the setting mainly include interpretation of x-ray imaging and electrocardiograms,
laceration repair by suturing, incision and drainage of abscesses, wound care, gynecological
examinations, quick response and stabilization of those with emergency conditions until EMS arrives,
and referral to specialists.
Registered Nurse, 02/2012 to 02/2015
United States Army Corps of Engineers – Louisville, Kentucky
Contracted on a prn basis in an occupational health unit in the Ron Mazzoli Federal Building primarily
for employees of the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers and various other federal agencies.
Assisted with physicals, dispensed over-the-counter medications, performed injections, referred patients
with urgent medical conditions to emergency care or primary care provider, and responded to medical
needs that arose in the building.
Provided relevant education on healthy living and stress management to government employees.
Registered Nurse , 06/2012 to 09/2013
Baptist Healthcare – Louisville, Kentucky
Worked on a prn basis in three urgent care clinics while a student in nurse practitioner school.
Collected vital signs, medication, history, and chief complaint data. Performed screening tests, wound
care, and respiratory therapy. Assisted with procedures and sports physicals.
Registered Nurse, 09/2009 to 12/2010
Baptist Healthcare – Louisville, KY
Worked on a part-time basis in fast-paced outpatient surgery center providing pre- and post-operative
surgical care.
Pre-operatively, prepared patients for surgery. Post-operatively, ensured that patients met discharge
Criteria and provided home education.
2. Registered Nurse/Thoracic Patient Navigator, 05/2007 to 04/2010
Norton Healthcare – Louisville, Kentucky
Streamlined care by assisting patients and families "navigate" the health care system.
Served as a point person and liaison to address barriers to care, provide support through advocacy and
education in gaining access to community and national resources from point of suspicious thoracic
findings through treatment, recovery, and beyond.
Provided pre- and post-operative education to thoracic surgical patients.
Served as a key player in the development of a Multidisciplinary Lung Nodule Clinic.
Registered Nurse, 03/2003 to 06/2006
Poudre Valley Hospital – Fort Collins, CO
Worked on several units in a top Magnet-award hospital in medical/surgical and telemetry units on a prn-
basis for one year until a full-time job was available. Served as a preceptor for nursing students.
Worked on a full-time basis in cardiac/intensive care unit and open heart recovery area. Received
employee of the month award for outstanding care and service.
Registered Nurse, 09/2001 to 02/2003
Norton Healthcare – Louisville, KY
Worked on a full-time basis in the post-anesthesia care unit, caring for inpatient and outpatient surgical
patients.
Worked on a prn-basis in medical/surgical and telemetry units.
Registered Nurse, 08/2000 to 09/2001
Jewish Hospital – Louisville, KY
Worked on a full-time basis in transitional care unit caring for medical and post-surgical patients with
multiple conditions.
Interpreted heart rhythms, assessed patients every four hours, and administered vasoactive intravenous
medications.
EDUCATION
Master of Science: Family Nurse Practitioner , 2014
University of Louisville - Louisville, KY
Final GPA: 3.92
Inducted as a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for excellence in nursing
scholarship.
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, May 2000
University of Louisville - Louisville, KY
CERTIFICATIONS
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. License number: 3009024.
Registered Nurse. License number: 1093982.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Family Nurse Practitioner. Certification number: F0914074.
AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Medical Missions Network -provided health care as a registered nurse in a clinic Malawi, Africa
Sojourn Church Free Medical Clinics
REFERENCES
3. Albert Hoskins, M.D. - clinical preceptor
James Epley, APRN - clinical preceptor
Robert Holland, APRN - former classmate
Myra Goldman, APRN - former professor