Kristen Pasters
Westford
Summary
Dynamic Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Steward Health/LGH, excelling in chronic disease management and care coordination. Proven track record in educating patients on lifestyle changes, implementing evidence-based protocols, and fostering team collaboration to enhance patient outcomes. Skilled in clinical decision-making and therapeutic interventions, ensuring high-quality care delivery.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Youre Good
10.2021 - Current
- Performed patient assessments specializing in diabetes, obesity, infertility, polycyclic ovarian syndrome, menopause, and eating disorders
- Educate and prescribe GLP-1 receptor agonist for patients with diabetes and obesity
- Managed team of medical support personnel and collaborated with internal departments to resolve issues and improve services.
- Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
- Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Steward Health/LGH
12.2017 - Current
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment, specializing in obesity and diabetes.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for obesity management.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Assisted in development of clinical protocols and standards of care.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology
Atrius Health
01.2012 - 11.2017
- Oversaw daily operations of cardiac nursing staff, supervising staff and ensuring quality patient care.
- Recruiting, interviewing, training new nurses
- Evaluated performance and provide feedback to nursing staff
- Addressed personnel isse ad fostered a positive work environment
- Ensured staff competencies, budget management, and compliance regulations
- Worked with patients and families to explain plans of care, advocating for needs and preferences and updating periodically.
- Discussed preventive measures to improve health and avert further medical issues.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Managed team of medical support personnel and collaborated with internal departments to resolve issues and improve services.
Education
Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, Illinois04-2018
Nursing
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05-2001
Skills
- Clinical decision making
- Care coordination
- Therapeutic intervention
- Health promotion
- Chronic disease management
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Youre Good
10.2021 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Steward Health/LGH
12.2017 - Current
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology
Atrius Health
01.2012 - 11.2017
Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Nursing
Bowling Green State University
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