Katherine Tucker
Philadelphia
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Practitioner with experience in urgent care, primary care, and high-acuity emergency settings. Specializes in inpatient assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions, including minor procedures and pharmacologic treatments. Delivers high-quality care under pressure while ensuring regulatory compliance and patient safety.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner-House Calls
Ennoble Care
Philadelphia
06.2026 - Current
- Provide primary care to homebound seniors and patients with complex chronic conditions in the home setting.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, COPD, heart failure, and arthritis.
- Perform health assessments, physical exams, medication reconciliation, and chronic disease management.
- Developed individualized care plans that enhanced quality of life, supported independence, and minimized hospitalizations.
- Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and prescribe/manage medications.
- Provide preventive care, screenings, fall-risk assessments, and patient/family education.
- Coordinated care with physicians, specialists, caregivers, home health agencies, and community resources to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Manage transitions of care, assess home safety and barriers to care, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Delivered compassionate, patient-centered care to elderly and underserved populations, addressing unique needs within the home environment.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
City Life Health Urgent and Primary Care
Philadelphia
09.2024 - 05.2026
- Performed physical exams, interpreted labs and imaging, and treated acute illnesses in an urgent care setting, executing procedures including suturing, incision and drainage, immunizations, and wound care.
- Delivered care for high-volume population, managing chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, and asthma, while assessing up to 40 patients daily and developing personalized treatment plans.
- Develop treatment plans for chronic conditions, perform annual wellness checkups, routine screenings, and immunizations, and consult with multidisciplinary teams to streamline patient care and address acute illnesses.
- Enhanced patient outcomes through health education, lifestyle counseling, and structured follow-up, resulting in improved adherence to treatment and preventive strategies.
- Evaluated complex multi-system cases and coordinated transitions across care settings to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintained precise documentation in EHR using SOAP format, complied with federal, state, Medicaid, and Medicare regulations, and contributed to quality improvement initiatives.
- Philadelphia, PA
Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner (PRN)
UCNP
Philadelphia
01.2025 - 05.2026
- Delivered comprehensive acute care by assessing, diagnosing, and managing injuries, illnesses, and chronic exacerbations in fast-paced environment.
- Respond to urgent and emergent cases, triaging patients accurately, making specialist referrals, and advocating for patient-centered care in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Execute minor procedures such as wound management, suturing, splinting fractures, abscess drainage, and burn care to accelerate patient recovery and reduce complications.
- Administered pharmacologic treatments, vaccines, and injections while monitoring patient responses to enhance clinical outcomes.
- Educated and guided patients on treatment strategies, discharge instructions, and follow-up care, improving adherence and recovery.
- Educate and guide patients on treatment strategies, discharge instructions, and follow-up care to improve adherence, recovery, and patient satisfaction.
- Northeast Philadelphia, PA
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia
03.2017 - 09.2024
- Managed high-acuity emergencies including strokes, cardiac arrest, overdoses, and traumatic injuries by initiating timely, evidence-based interventions that stabilized patients under critical conditions.
- Administered advanced life support procedures such as CPR, airway management, medication titration, and ventilator support for intubated and hemodynamically unstable patients.
- Performed triage assessments using clinical decision-making frameworks to prioritize treatment and initiate targeted care based on presenting symptoms.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures including intubations, chest tube placements, and lumbar punctures, enhancing procedural accuracy and ensuring patient safety.
- Facilitated transitions of care from emergency setting to inpatient units or long-term care, ensuring continuity and patient understanding throughout all stages.
- Philadelphia, PA
Education
Post-Master's Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA 01.2023 - 05.2024
Master of Science (M.S.) - Nursing
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA 08.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA 08.2013 - 12.2016
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Education
- Home Health Assessments
- Case Management
- Preventive Care
- Risk Assessment
- Physical Assessment
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Safety & Advocacy
- Patient Follow-Up
- Health Promotion
- Admission & Discharge Planning
- Infection Control
- Wound Care
- Ventilator Management
- Telehealth Regulations
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- EHR/EMR Systems: Epic
- Meditech iClinic
- Resource Management
- Strong Communication
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP Certification #F06241522
- APRN License, SP03153
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner-House Calls
Ennoble Care
06.2026 - Current
Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner (PRN)
UCNP
01.2025 - 05.2026
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
City Life Health Urgent and Primary Care
09.2024 - 05.2026
Post-Master's Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
Thomas Jefferson University
01.2023 - 05.2024
Master of Science (M.S.) - Nursing
Holy Family University
08.2018 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Temple University Hospital
03.2017 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Holy Family University
08.2013 - 12.2016