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NURSE PRACTITIONER
Professional Summary
Versatile and dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of nursing experience in Ortho/Neuro/Trauma Care. Flexible quick learner who adapts easily to new situations adept in prioritizing patients' needs within high-stress environments and enjoys a challenge. Skilled at performing comprehensive physical exams, analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build a diagnosis and form a treatment plan. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an organized, service-oriented and analytical nature.
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Work History
Nurse Practitioner, 08/2018 to Current
Carpenter Health Network – Hot Springs Village , AR
Carpenter Health Network – Hot Springs Village , AR
- Assess, diagnose, and treat patients for acute and chronic conditions.
- Record patients medical history and physical assessment, develop a therapeutic care plan, order diagnostic tests, interpret test results, and complete accurate medical record documentation
- Provides patient/family education and counseling in areas of health promotion, maintenance, and disease prevention
- Orders / Reviews testing, differentiates between normal/abnormal findings and follows the standard practice for abnormal>findings, which may include further diagnostic testing or referral.
- Develop comprehensive plan of care with patient/family.
- Consults with patients, describe in detail various aesthetic options to achieve desired outcomes. Skillfully inject patients with Botox, Dysport, Sculptra and various dermal fillers.
- Provide post-procedure and follow-up.
- Performs hormone pellet implantation.
- Consult and treat with patients for a variety of dermatological and scalp disorders.
- Participates in evaluation of cost-effectiveness of services provided
- Provides constructive input and suggestions to support process improvement within the office.
- Direct patient care including IV infusions i.e.
Associated Clinical Leader- W2, C300, A600, C100, 01/2007 to 08/2018
Freeman Health System – Frontenac , KS
Freeman Health System – Frontenac , KS
- Managed daily operations of W2, C300, A600, and C100 often overseeing multiple units day, providing guidance to nurses to deliver outstanding care and optimal patient satisfaction.
- Provided weekend charge nurse coverage for W2,W3,A400,A500,A600, and C100 for 2 years.
- Assisted in development of W2 hip fracture program and maintained program data
- Lead all cardiac managed stroke codes on unit and collaborated with the house supervisor to facilitate transfer to critical care
- Coordinated and managed the implementation of a short-stay surgery unit C300.
- Trained with PICC TEAM
- Assisted Trauma and Orthopedic physicians with bedside procedures.
- Managed various treatments and drains which included peritoneal dialysis, chest tubes, tracheostomy tubes, PICC lines, central lines, nasogastric tubes, G and peg tubes. JP drains, ORTHO vacs and wound vacs.
- Triage nurse in Code D Delta training drills
- Chaired Policy and Procedure for Med- Surg for over 10 years and sat on numerous hospital and system - wide committees
- EPIC trainer for clinical staff and physicians at several Wellmont facilities
- Providing clinical leadership and education to other members of staff
- Advanced clinical and critical thinking skills, adept in assessing patients and execute appropriate interventions.
- Promptly identify clinical changes in the patient and provide timely appropriate care.
- Ensured that procedures, standards of care and practice, and regulations are upheld.
- Coordinated patient care activities of the unit.
- Developed supported, improved and participated in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Worked with families, caregivers, and patients to determine the best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Defined patient advocacy objectives for patients and caregivers through collaboration with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to various settings, including home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Performed real-time chart audits for all patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Effectively addressed rapid response situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
Registered Nurse/Charger Nurse, 10/1998 to 01/2007
Holston Valley /Wellmont Medical Center – City , STATE
Holston Valley /Wellmont Medical Center – City , STATE
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over eight patients daily.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention, and pain management.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plans.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications, and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development, and nursing simulation activities.
- Chair of Unit Base Council and Nurse Advisory Board and sat on numerous hospital committees.
Patient Care Technician , 04/1997 to 08/1998
Holston Valley Medical Center – City , STATE
Holston Valley Medical Center – City , STATE
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
Education
Master of Science: Nursing, 08/2018
East Tennessee State University - City, State
East Tennessee State University - City, State
- Graduated with 3.9 GPA
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 08/1998
East Tennessee State University - City, State
East Tennessee State University - City, State
- Recipient of the Tennessee Elks Society Nursing Scholarship
- Deans List August 1998
Certifications
Family Nurse Practitioner-AANP, TN license # APN0000025206 2019-2022
Registered Nurse, Tennessee license (multistate)# RN0000119609 1998-2022
Unrestricted DEA License Expires 12-31-2024
NAON Orthopedic Nursing Certification (ONC) 2010-2021
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 1997-present
Awards
Medical Staff Award
Mentor/Role Model Award
Medical-Surgical Nurse of the Year
Clinical Achievement Program Level III
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School Attended
- East Tennessee State University
Job Titles Held:
- Nurse Practitioner
- Associated Clinical Leader- W2, C300, A600, C100
- Registered Nurse/Charger Nurse
- Patient Care Technician
Degrees
- Master of Science : Nursing , 08/2018
Bachelor of Science : Nursing , 08/1998
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