Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Resume Example West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital

CERTIFIED FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

Summary

Proficient Certified Family Nurse Practitioner offering 5 years' experience in the healthcare field. Adept at using Allscripts, IMed, and McKesson and adapting to other programs and procedures quickly.
Dependable, enthusiastic and dedicated to giving exceptional patient support. Successful at responding to both acute concerns and chronic issues with proper treatment plans and preventive care and education.
Focused on improving the well-being of each patient through proper assessments, diagnosis and treatment based on individual histories and concerns. Well-versed in ordering tests and examinations, reading results and selecting appropriate medications. Valid Louisiana RN and FNP license.
Thorough and attentive primary care professional board-certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by The American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Caring and systematic with an in-depth understanding of patients throughout the lifespan. Good communication, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

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Experience

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital | Sulphur, LouisianaCertified Family Nurse Practitioner07/2015 - Current

Develops treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
Educates patients on strategies for chronic disease prevention.
Communicate, update, and advocate care plans to patients and family.
Assesses historical medical information and recent symptoms.
Delivers high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients.
Builds trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
Analyzes test results and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or diseases.
Complies with hospital policies and procedures to promote patient safety and positive outcomes.
Develops tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
Manages patients with acute and chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, hypothyroidism, stroke, COPD, and asthma.

Center For Orthopedics | Lake Charles, LACertified Family Nurse Practitioner01/2015 - 06/2015

Developed treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
Reviewed laboratory results and diagnostic films.
First assistant in surgical procedures including total hip/knee replacements, rotator cuff repairs, meniscus repairs, carpal tunnel releases, and labrum repairs.
Performed cortisone injections to knee joints, hip and shoulder bursa and knee joint aspirations.

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital | Sulphur, LouisianaStaff Registered Nurse, Emergency Room01/2008 - 12/2014

Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.

Education and Training

McNeese State University | Lake Charles, LABachelor of Science in Nursing12/2007

McNeese State University | Lake Charles, LAMaster of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner12/2014

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