YEKATERINA (KATYA) AMBROSE

katerynka3@gmail.com
300 E. Padonia Rd mobile: 301-221-9073
Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093 fax: 443-705-0250

Katya is a board-certified Registered Nurse that has worked in multiple roles in the psychiatric field since 2016. In April,
2024 she will complete her education to become a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

SKILLS: Experienced Nurse

Fluent in English, Russian, and Ukrainian. Exceptionally good at communicating with patients
and coworkers from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Quick at learning tasks, and diligent at following necessary procedures.
Remains calm and focused during emergencies. Helped to safely remove passengers off of a sinking
ship when the Sea Diamond cruise ship sank into the Mediterranean.

CLINICAL/WORK EXPERIENCE:

2017-present Registered Nurse (RN) at St. Joseph University of Maryland Medical Center Towson, Maryland
Primary duties at Voluntary Psychiatric unit.
Support patients with conditions as Bipolar and related disorders, Depressive disorders, Anxiety
disorders, Schizophrenia Spectrum and other psychotic disorders, Trauma and stress related
disorders, Substance -Related and Addictive Disorders, Personality Disorders, Sexual Dysfunctions,
and others.
Administers medications to patients and monitors for side effects, as well as tracking progress.
Collaborates within interdisciplinary teams from a variety of fields to provide the best possible
outcome for patients.
2023-present Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Intern at American Psychiatric Group Baltimore, Maryland
Overwhelming majority disadvantaged and underserved patient population. The majority of
patients have substance abuse disorder, and other comorbid disorders. . Other conditions include
major depressive disorder (MDD), general anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder (I&II),
schizophrenia and many others.
Significant experience in performing psychiatric evaluations, medication management and
addiction treatment.
Gained experience in proving Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment.
Under supervision Dr. Irfan Saeed, MD

2023 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student at Prosperity Clinic Laurel, Maryland

Provided psychiatric care to a mixed patient population which included the majority from an
underserved patient population.
Diagnosing and managing mental illness. Conditions included MDD, GAD, Bipolar, schizophrenia,
substance abuse and many others.
Under supervision of Edith Onyenemezu, PMHNP

2023 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student at Family Light Counseling Parkville, Maryland
Provided mental health care services to a patient population that was principally disadvantaged
with several cultural backgrounds. Services were provided both individually as well as for families.
Therapy provided in a wide variety of types including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family
Therapy, Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Humanistic Therapy and
many other modalities.
Under supervision of Dr. Stanley Karanja, LCPC

2022 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student at Consortium Health & Rehab. Baltimore, Maryland
Provided mental health care services to a traditional underserved patient population.
Diagnosing and managing mental illness. Conditions included MDD, GAD, Bipolar, schizophrenia,
substance abuse and many others.
Under supervision of Dr. Kate Ojeyinka, DNP, FNP

2016-2017 Clinical Nurse Intern at St. Joseph University of Maryland Medical Center Towson, Maryland
Primary duties at Acute Psychiatric unit. Secondary duties at Emergency Room & Telemetry Units
Duties included: Observing patients on suicide watch. Assessing vital signs. Monitoring intake and
output. Assisting with activities of daily living, measuring glucose levels.
 First obtained Maryland CNA license through study at Montgomery Community College in 2010
which required working at local facilities such as nursing homes.
Skilled at performing patient assessments, taking vital signs, and other technical aspects of nursing.
Interacts positively and competently with patients and coworkers.

2016 Nursing Student at Seasons Hospice Baltimore, Maryland

Completed preceptorship in palliative care facility. Observed and monitored end-stage patients in
hospice care. Assisted doctors and nurses with medical procedures.
Assistant in respiratory with extubating.
Evaluated patient needs, provided end-of-life support, participated in family meetings.
Under supervision of hospital personnel.

2015-2016 Nursing Student at Howard County General Hospital/Johns Hopkins Medicine

Medical Surgical Unit Columbia, Maryland
Performed head to toe assessments. Observed and monitored patients. Assisted doctors and nurses
with medical procedures. Educated patients on their medications and possible side effects.
Under supervision of Prof. Sparhawk.

2016 Nursing Student at St. Agnes Hospital (IMCU) Baltimore, Maryland

Observed critically ill patients. Performed Tracheostomy care with suctioning. Delivered medication
through nasogastric tube.
Under supervision of Prof. Rohrbaugh

2004-2008 Steward (Cruise Ship Worker) Various locations throughout the world
Princess Cruises (Santa Clarita, CA) and Louis Hellenic Cruises (Nicosia, Cyprus)
Particular emphasis was given to medical and survival training, as well as handling emergencies.
Necessitated the ability to work with people from many different cultures and backgrounds.

EDUCATION:
2021-Present HERZING UNIVERSITY Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Student in Master of Science Degree in Nursing for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Recipient: Nurses Circle of Achievement Scholarship for exemplary academic performance.
2018-2021 ASPEN UNIVERSITY Denver, Colorado
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
2014-2016 COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF CARROLL COUNTY Westminster, Maryland
Associate of Science Degree in Nursing
2012-2014 COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BALTIMORE COUNTY Catonsville, Maryland
Completed nursing program prerequisites.
1999-2002 DNIPROPETROVSK TECHNOLOGICAL-ECONONOMIC COLLEGE Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine
Associate of Art Degree in Accounting (U.S. equivalent)

ACTIVITIES Grace Fellowship Church in Timonium, Maryland. Volunteer at the kids Ministery.
and HONORS: Maryland Nursing License: R226538. Issued 2/17/2017. Currently valid.
2015-16: Participant in CPR research study for Duke University at Carroll Community College.
2001-2004: Medical assistant for two housing communities (Dnipro, Ukraine)
While medical care is relatively inexpensive in Ukraine, relatively few people in Ukraine own cars.
As such, it is extremely difficult for some (especially the elderly) to visit medical facilities. Katya was
working as a medical assistant, performing blood pressure screening and giving vitamins shots at
the community medical center.

(References available upon request)