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NURSE PRACTITIONER
Professional Summary
Experienced Nurse Practitioner, dedicated to providing the best patient care possible through listening to patients and employing motivational interviewing techniques. Passionate about preventative care and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Adept at critical thinking and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solution-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Women's Health.
Accomplishments
- Capstone project Providing HPV vaccination educational program proposal. Providing parents of teens and pre-teens the necessary education about HPV vaccination and prevention of HPV associated cancers.
- Nurse of the Unit
- Assisted in developing or orientation training manual, guidelines, documentation, and standards of care for new hires in Labor & Delivery.
- Assisted in developing of training manuals, guidelines and standards of care for new hires in ASC ( Ambulatory Surgery Centers).
- Assisting in unit preparations for JACHO compliance.
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor to new hires
- Mentor to new nurses
Skills
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Work History
Nurse Practitioner, 06/2018 to 07/2020
Pruitthealth – Six Mile , SC
Pruitthealth – Six Mile , SC
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Offered continuous review of patients in Meditech program from admission to discharge.
- Executed patient satisfaction and independence by promoting self nursing skills and knowledge of medications.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions, including all gastroenterology conditions.
- Adhered to all hospital procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Formulated lists of current and past medical conditions.
- Supported patients in maintaining prescribed regimen of care.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
- Discussed proposed surgical procedures, risk and potential complications with supervising physician and patient to obtain proper patient informed consent.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
Nurse Practitioner, 12/2016 to 05/2018
Pruitthealth – Forsyth , GA
Pruitthealth – Forsyth , GA
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations.
- Cared for post-surgical patients after cardiac ablation and device placement procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Adhered to all hospital procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Formulated lists of current and past medical conditions.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
- Discussed proposed surgical procedures, risk and potential complications with supervising physician and patient to obtain proper patient informed consent.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
Charge Registered Nurse, 12/2005 to 11/2013
Wellpath – Augusta , ME
Wellpath – Augusta , ME
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
- 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.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Managed various medications and treatments, which included peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments and assisting staff.
- Directed patient care activities and provided guidance and training to RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift while delegating assignments and providing treatment.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Documented all information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to Cerner and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to various settings, including home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Professionally interacted, updated and advocated care plans to patients and loved ones.
Education
Associate of Science: NursingCovenant School Of Nursing - City
Master of Science: Nursing-FNP-C, 05/2016
Lubbock Christian University - City, State
Lubbock Christian University - City, State
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 05/2013
Lubbock Christian University - City, State
Lubbock Christian University - City, State
Certifications
Family Nurse Practitioner, Texas AP131734 expiration, 10/31/2122
Registered Nurse-Texas Compact License 674120 expiration, 10/31/2022
AANP FNP-C F0716944 expiration, 7/25/2021
Advanced Cardiac Life Support expiration, 10/31/2021
Basic Life Support expiration, 10/31/2021
Prescriptive Authorization- Texas
Additional Information
References:
Timothy Miller, MD
(806) 793-3141
Supervising physician
Kelly Kensing, MD
(806) 793-3141
Supervising physician
Nancy Mendoza, BSN, MSN, FNP-C
(806) 282-7464
Friend/Colleague
Andrea Ramos, RN, BSN
(806) 632-5487
Friend/Colleague
Debra Morales, RN
(806) 428-7212
Friend/Colleague
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School Attended
- Covenant School Of Nursing
- Lubbock Christian University
Job Titles Held:
- Nurse Practitioner
- Charge Registered Nurse
Degrees
- Associate of Science : Nursing
Master of Science : Nursing-FNP-C , 05/2016
Bachelor of Science : Nursing , 05/2013
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