nurse practitioner resume example with 15+ years of experience
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Professional Summary
Board Certified Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of practice in nursing. Thorough understanding of pathophysiology and disease process with ability to be empathetic at end of life. Ability to provide focused quality care and maintain direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills which helps in creating a solid team approach to patient care.
Skills
Diagnosis and Treatment, Medication Prescribing
Support Staff Supervision
Attention to Detail and Problem Solving
Judgement and Decision Making, Critical Thinking
Therapeutic Interventions, Treatment Planning
Health Care Evaluation
Diagnostic Tests Ordering
Patient Education
Physical Examinations
MEDITECH
Disease Prevention Education
Verbal and Written Communication
HIPAA Guidelines
Education
Resurrection UniversityChicago, ILExpected in 05/2014 ā āMaster of Science:Adult Geriatric - GPA:
Member of Sigma Theta Tau
West Suburban College of NursingOak Park, IL, Expected in 05/2006 ā āBachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Awarded U.S. Army Corp of Nurses Spirit of Nursing Award
Certifications
ANCC
Work History
Lifepoint Hospitals - Nurse Practitioner Columbia, SC, 07/2017 - Current
Discuss care plans with patients and explain test results and proper use of medications.
Assess patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Advise caregivers and family members in providing emotional and psychological care to support patient needs.
Educate patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
Formulate lists of current and past medical conditions.
Record patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
Explain medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
Educate patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Strictly adhere to all HIPAA regulations.
Adhere to hospital procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety.
Provide orientation for new NP's.
Preceptor for NP students.
Create and maintain NP schedule for all F2F monthly visits.
Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Advised caregivers and family members in providing emotional and psychological care to support patient needs.
Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
Formulated lists of current and past medical conditions.
Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
Executed patient satisfaction and independence by promoting self nursing skills and knowledge of medications.
Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations.
Adhered to hospital procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety.
Supported patients in maintaining prescribed regimen of care.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
Oversaw training of PA students annually.
Used Epic to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.
Educated and guided patients and families on Dementia.
Department Of Health And Human Services - Nurse Blue Springs, MO, 12/2006 - 01/2015
ICU Charge Nurse
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Provided care to ECMO patients.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
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