Kathryn Bynum

Board-Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC) with a Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University (December 2024). Brings strong clinical experience in women’s health, medical-surgical, oncology, and pediatric care across both hospital and private practice settings. Completed 600+ clinical hours in women’s health, including 482 hours at Council Oak URO/GYN and 118 hours at Utica Park Clinic OB/GYN. Compassionate and detail-oriented with a proven commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to diverse populations.

WHNP CLINCIAL EXPERIENCE 

Dr. Micah Wright, Council Oak – Muskogee Creek Nation

Dr. Darren Vargas, Owasso Utica Park Clinic OB/GYN 

• Delivered comprehensive pre- and post-operative counseling and follow-up care, supporting patient understanding, recovery, and continuity of women’s health services.
• Performed gynecologic procedures including Pap smear and HPV screening, IUD insertion/removal, Nexplanon placement (certified), endometrial biopsies, colposcopy (trained), and pessary fitting/placement.
• Conducted well-woman exams, including preventive screenings, STI testing, cervical cancer screening, birth control counseling, and management of common gynecologic conditions such as vaginitis, abnormal uterine bleeding, and menopause-related concerns.
• Evaluated and treated abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) through diagnostics, procedures, and individualized treatment plans.
• Provided obstetric care throughout pregnancy and postpartum, including prenatal visits, pregnancy confirmation, breastfeeding support, depression screening, and family planning counseling.
• Performed pelvic floor assessments, including Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POP-Q) scoring and evaluation, to support diagnosis and treatment planning.

Registered Nurse – Charge RN, Hillcrest Hospital South, Tulsa, OK                      Oct 2024 – Current

• Supervised daily operations of a busy 39 bed medical-surgical unit, ensuring safe patient care and compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Assigned nursing staff and delegated responsibilities based on patient acuity, staff competencies, and workflow demands.
• Served as primary resource and clinical mentor for nursing staff, providing guidance in complex patient situations, critical decision-making, and emergency response.
• Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, case managers, and other departments to deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Ensured accurate documentation and patient education
• Responded to rapid response and code situations, providing leadership and clinical support in critical events.

Master of Science in Nursing, December 2024

Vanderbilt University

Pre-Specialty Course of Study (Accelerated Nursing Program)

Vanderbilt University, August 2018

Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Science, Child and Family Services Option

Oklahoma State University, 2017