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ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with more than 20 years of direct patient care experience and a proactive approach to managing patient care, seeking to join a group of medical professionals in service to the community.
Skills
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Experience
Midland Care ConnectionLawrence , KSAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse05/2017 to 09/2019
- Performed detailed physical exam and collected extensive health history information from patients to formulate probable diagnosis and differential diagnoses.
- Ordered appropriate diagnostic imaging, labs and procedures, and interpreted results used to determine diagnosis, incorporating considerations of cost and quality of benefits in decisions.
- Collaborated with the patient, family, and the interdisciplinary to establish desired restorative, curative, rehabilitative, maintenance, palliative and end-of-life care outcomes.
- Formulated an individualized plan of care based on the uniqueness of the patient, including cultural differences, spiritual beliefs, gender, ethnicity, disability, lifestyle, socioeconomic status, age, and family configuration.
- Consulted and collaborated with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to facilitate optimal care.
- Provided patients, and as appropriate, family members with information about intended effects and potential adverse effects of proposed prescriptive therapies.
- Wrote prescriptions for office and hospital patients, including up to 2 weeks of controlled substances, as authorized by the state board of nursing and federal DEA registration.
- Maintained patient records and ensured patient privacy and clinical compliance.
- Modified treatment and care plans, as necessary.
- Personally examined an average of 18 patients daily in office, both new patient and follow up visits.
- Maintained credentialing with 3 local hospitals, performed daily rounds for new consults and follow up visits in hospital, and performed call duties seven of every 21 days.
- Promoted and protected health by assessing for physiologic, psychological and healthcare system risks associated with care of the patient.
- Facilitates the patient's transition between and within healthcare settings (admitting, transferring, and discharging).
Midland Care ConnectionValley Falls , KSAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse01/2016 to 12/2018
- Delivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation of specialty services, and hospital follow-up care.
- Clinical site that transitioned to offer of full time employment.
- On-call for hospital admissions and coverage 2 nights weekly.
Hazelden Betty Ford FoundationCenter City , MNRegistered Nurse03/2013 to 03/2017
- Provided direct patient care and unit care coordination.
- Assisted patients with traumatic injuries and general emergency surgeries to recover after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, blood product infusion, wound and ostomy care and insertion, maintenance and removal of a variety of catheters.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
- Reviewed discharge instructions and reconciled discharge medications with patient and family, answered questions and provided take-home materials to ensure safe discharge and reduce likelihood of hospital readmission.
- Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
- Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
- Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention through boosting morale and facilitating job satisfaction.
- Precepted and mentored nurses, continually referring to hospital policies and best practice standards of care.
Hazelden Betty Ford FoundationRancho Mirage , CARegistered Nurse08/2010 to 03/2013
- Triaged and stabilized patients in the emergency department, maintaining quality care standards to facilitate hospital flow and best patient outcomes.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, blood product infusion, wound and ostomy care and insertion, maintenance and removal of a variety of catheters.
- Adapted to a variety of practice settings while volunteering to float to a wide variety of units with staffing needs.
- Provided direct patient care to patients with exacerbation of chronic medical conditions, scheduled and emergent surgeries, and acute cardiac and neurological conditions to stabilize and recover by closely monitoring, providing care for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies and lifestyle modifications.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Reviewed discharge instructions and reconciled discharge medications with patient and family, answered questions and provided take-home materials to ensure safe discharge and reduce likelihood of hospital readmission.
Education and Training
Master of Science:Nursing05/2017Florida Atlantic University, City, State
Bachelor of Science:Nursing01/2012University of Central Florida, City, State
Associate of Arts08/2011Eastern Florida State College, City, State
Associate of Science:Nursing05/2011Excelsior College, City, State
Technical Degree:Practical Nursing01/1999First Coast Technical College, City, State
Certifications
- Board certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of South Carolina, License number 23016.
- BLS certification
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School Attended
- Florida Atlantic University
- University of Central Florida
- Eastern Florida State College
- Excelsior College
- First Coast Technical College
Job Titles Held:
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- Registered Nurse
Degrees
- Master of Science : Nursing 05/2017
Bachelor of Science : Nursing 01/2012
Associate of Arts 08/2011
Associate of Science : Nursing 05/2011
Technical Degree : Practical Nursing 01/1999
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