Enthusiastic board certified Family Nurse Practitioner eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of the importance of thorough physical examination, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions and the value of disease prevention. Experience in primary care, walk-in, and telemedicine as a family nurse practitioner. Exceptional critical thinking and decision making skills obtained from 13 years in the emergency department as a registered nurse. Motivated to learn, grow and excel within a primary care or walk- in setting.
Wilmington UniversityNew Castle, DEExpected in 05/2015 – –Bachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Delaware Technically And Community CollegeTerry Campus Dover, DE, Expected in 05/2005 – –Associate Degree:Registered Nurse - GPA:
Delaware Technically And Community CollegeTerry Campus Dover DE, Expected in 05/2003 – –Diploma:Licensed Practical Nurse - GPA:
Work History
North Country Hospital - Family Nurse Practitioner Newport, VT, 09/2019 - Current
Lewes Walk in and Primary Care –.
Primary care provider as well as cared for patients on a walk in basis and conduct telemedicine.
Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Teamed with specialty physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and staples.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits through.
Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions
Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
Geo Group Inc. - Registered Nurse and Clinical Coordinator Houston, TX, 01/2012 - 08/2020
Assumed administrative responsibilities while continuing to serve as a primary nurse to patients across the lifespan within the emergency department.
Assisted with the establishing the first free standing emergency department for Bayhealth.
Functions as a nurse leader while maintaining interactive communication with multidisciplinary team members to ensure safe evidence-based care to patients.
Initiated the movement for staff nurses to have an Advanced Airway Management Course which resulted in the ability for trained staff to place patients on ventilators and intubate with multiple devices due to the absence of respiratory therapy in house.
Initiated the movement for staff to be competent with ultrasound guided IV placement.
Manage daily scheduling of the nursing and diagnostic imaging staff and responsible for accuracy in payroll for 30 employees.
Coordinating Mobile Transport via Ambulance to include critical care transports of patients on ventilators and cardiac monitors to a higher level of care.
Responsible for new staff orientation and maintenance of employee files to include education and ongoing certifications.
Served as a Co-Chair for Bayhealth through their journey to Magnet as well as the unit’s Magnet Champion.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent General Campus, State Street - Nurse Registered, Emergency Department City, STATE, 01/2006 - 01/2012
Served as a primary nurse to critical care patients within the emergency department to patients across the lifespan.
Functioned as a lead charge nurse of 40 bed unit.
Participated as a Preceptor of the Emergency Department Fellowship.
Practiced as Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner for the forensics unit, handling evidence.
Collection for the State of Delaware for victims of all ages of sexual assault, domestic violence, assault and homicide (296 SANE Cases completed to date)., responsibility for medication administration, wound care, and case management for 62 residents in assisted living.
Pinnacle Rehab And Health Center - LPN Staff Nurse City, STATE, 01/2003 - 01/2006
Responsible for medication administration, wound care, IV antibiotics, tracheostomy care and case management of 30 patients in long term care Emeritus of Dover Assisted Living – 2002 to 2003.
Additional Information
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DEA
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION:
, Active AANP Member
Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), International Honor Society
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