nurse practitioner resume example with 20+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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Summary
AGNP-board certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in hospital medicine and diagnosing and assessing complex, high acuity level patients with multiple co-morbidities and complex acute illnesses. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Skills
Geriatric treatment
Patient-centered care
Health and wellness expert
Sound judgment
Experienced preceptor
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners member
Clinical supervision
Student evaluation abilities
Leadership and mentoring abilities
Performing physical assessments
Team management
Team building
Leadership
Active listening
Organizational skills
Coordination
Critical thinking
Training & Development
Friendly, positive attitude
Collaboration
Education and Training
Walden UniversityMinneapolis, MNExpected in 08/2014 ā āMaster of Science:Nursing-AGNP Specialty - GPA:
Excelsior CollegeAlbany, NYExpected in 01/2000 ā āBachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Excelsior CollegeAlbany, NYExpected in 02/1990 ā āAssociate of Science:Nursing-ADN - GPA:
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2021 to present
Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of North Carolina, license number 109944
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2021
Trauma Nurse Core Certification (TNCC) - 2019
Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification (CCRN) -2020
Experience
Corizon Health - Nurse Practitioner Albion, ID, 01/2015 - Current
Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
Complied with hospital policies and procedures to promote patient safety and positive outcomes.
Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, heart disease, asthma, and COPD.
Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
Communicated with patients and families on conditions and progress.
Maintained HIPAA compliance in all facets of daily work.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Collaborated with [Job Title]s and associated professionals to put together and manage treatment interventions.
Professional Nurse Practitioner with [Number] years of experience in providing advanced practice nursing care, including care for [Area of expertise], [Area of expertise] and [Area of expertise]. Expert in advising patients and leading programs to promote and maintain healthy lifestyles.
Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
Concentra - Registered Nurse Richmond, CA, 03/1990 - 01/2015
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
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.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics.
Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
Consistently maintained core measures, patient satisfaction and HCAPs above [Number]%.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Supervised [Number]-bed telemetry unit while providing direct patient care to acutely ill patients.
Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
Planned and spearheaded in-service educational programs focusing on fall safety, skin care and adherence to core measures.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on [Number]-bed medical-surgical unit with emphasis on orthopedics, urology and gastro-intestinal post-operative patients.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process covering [Number] to [Number] high acuity patients per shift.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Delivered care to [Number] patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Keiser University - Clinical Nursing Instructor Port Saint Lucie, FL, 08/2006 - 05/2007
Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects and examinations.
Delivered clinical support and instruction for students during rotations.
Guided and supervised nursing students in all learning activities, including classroom, lab and clinical learning activities.
Remained current in instructional methods and evidence-based, best practice nursing concepts and impact such concepts place on nursing program students' education.
Procured knowledge of national and local trends in nursing practices to successfully integrate into learning activities.
Designed personal clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, competency and learning needs.
Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
Evaluated students to identify knowledge gaps and conduct thorough assessments.
Trained medical center staff and local EMTs on ACLS and PALS techniques and principles.
Completed [Number] hours per month of direct patient care activities to maximize clinical expertise.
Taught nursing students how to perform skilled [Technique] and [Technique].
Contributed subject matter expertise toward improving overall training program and skills displayed by student nurses.
Accomplishments
Recognized as Employee of the year 1997 for outstanding performance and team contributions.
Educated over 16 senior level nursing students in clinical rotation on cardiovascular surgery unit.
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