Katie Ho, Msn, Aprn, Np-C Email & Phone Number

Plano, Texas

- Performed patient history and orthopedic physical examination- Interpretation of X-rays- First Assisting in OR- post surgical management of total joint replacements, limb salvage procedures, antibiotic spacers, total joint reconstructions, radical mass excisions, amputations and grafts- Prosthetic infection management - Removal of staples and sutures- Large joint injections and aspirations- Small joint injections- Wound care and dressing changes- Casting placement and removal- Splinting of fractures- Experience with peer-to-peer discussions for approval of imaging and surgeries- EMR experience: Allscripts and EPIC

Austin, Texas Area

● Provide nursing care for an inpatient acute rehabilitation unit that accepts pediatric and young adult patients requiring orthopedic, acute medical surgical care and/or post-trauma care● Educate family members about caring for their child at home and provide resources for questions and follow-up care; areas of education include tracheostomy care, at home mechanical ventilation, gastrostomy tube care/feeding, urinary catheter care, and use of ADL devices in order to promote a smooth transition back home. ● As charge nurse, manage the day to day function of the unit, serve as a resource to staff nurses and clinical assistants; assign an appropriate staff to patient ratio that not only fits within the expected budget, but promotes the highest quality of care to patients and families● Precept nursing students, graduate nurses, and experienced nurses

• Skilled in pre-op/post-op orthopedic care, pain management and orthopedic devices• Caring for drains (JP’s, Hemovacs, pinrose) PICC lines, central lines• Demonstrated and assisted patients with use of prescribed therapies (i.e. CPM device)• Resource Charge nurse: assisting charge nurse to provide relief on floor by helping with admits, starting hard IV sticks, labs draws. • Assisted MD’s as necessary, performed patient teaching (i.e. pin care, external fixators)

San Antonio, Texas Area

• Provided primary nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse• Demonstrated proper infections control proven by evidence based practice• Conducted thorough head to toe assessments of patients• Properly administered medication and IV therapy as prescribed by physician• Managed and treated wound care as ordered.

San Antonio, Texas Area

• Provided team nursing are under the supervision of a Registered Nurse• Properly documented and provided accurate FIM scores.• Provided wound care treatment as ordered by physicians.• Safely transferring patient with proper body techniques and equipment.

San Antonio, Texas Area

• Provided assistance to licensed PT/OT during therapy sessions• Safely transferred patient using proper body mechanics from bed to wheelchair• Transported patient to gym in a timely manner to fulfill required therapy sessions• Assisted to maintain all proper equipment were cleaned and readily available• Assisted with billing, filing daily notes, scheduling and fulfilled administrative duties

Masters Of Nursing, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing

Activities and Societies: Sigma Theta Tau

Bachelor'S Degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Activities and Societies: Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, Honor Society

Bachelors Of Science, Kinesiology And Exercise Science