She takes pride in being part of a management team for Nursology, where she is actively involved in monthly meetings with other dedicated nursing scholars to advance nursing science.
CYPRESS, TX, June 05, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Kunta Gautam has been recognized for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected based on current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Gautam has established herself as a dedicated pediatric nurse practitioner at Texas Children's Hospital Urgent Care in Houston, where she has served since 2019. Her role involves providing direct patient care in a clinical capacity at the hospital's urgent care outpatient center. Dr. Gautam brings a wealth of experience to general pediatrics, honed over years of dedicated service in various nursing and pediatric care capacities.
Before her current role, Dr. Gautam served as a pediatric nurse practitioner in primary care practice for seven years, during which time she enjoyed working closely with community people. Her nurse practitioner role began at Texas Children's Hospital in 2009 when she first learned best practices as an NP working with children with disabilities and functional limitations alongside supervising physician Dr. Aloysia Schwabe, Division Chief, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Gautam has five years of bedside clinical nursing experience in the Neurosurgery area at Houston Methodist Hospital from 2004 to 2009.
Beyond her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Gautam's commitment to education and mentorship was evident during her involvement as an adjunct faculty at Texas Woman's University in Houston from 2020 to 2022. Dr. Gautam also serves as a Clinical Preceptor to Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist students who come for clinical rotation from different universities at her practice site.
Dr. Gautam earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in Nepal, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization as a pediatric nurse practitioner and a Master of Public Health in community health practice from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) system. Her academic journey culminated in a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science from Texas Woman's University, a testament to her dedication and passion for the field.
Dr. Gautam takes pride in being part of a management team for Nursology, where she is actively involved in monthly meetings with other dedicated nursing scholars to advance nursing science and humanistic initiatives worldwide. She has also been serving as the secretary for the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing's Beta Beta Houston chapter since 2023. She is associated with several industry-related organizations, including the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Looking ahead, Dr. Gautam aims to focus on serving children with autism spectrum disorder and their families, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to making a difference in the lives of those she serves. She credits her success thus far to recognizing her goals, understanding her life's purpose, and remaining motivated to achieve them.
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