EDUCATION

Masters in Science, Family Nurse Practitioner. South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD. April 2005

Bachelor of Arts in Nursing. Augustana College. Sioux Falls, SD. May 1998 (Magnum Cum Laude)

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. Iowa State University, Ames, IA. August 1991

(with distinction and honors)

nursing certifications/licensures

Maryland Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) license- Family R170845, August 2005

ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification 200-***-****-22, July 2005, 2010

ANCC Psychiatric and Mental Health Board Certification May 2001-2006

AHA Healthcare Provider BLS renewed April 2009

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Certification Sept 1998 (renewed March 2000, 2002;

Oct 2003, Nov 2005)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Certification Sept 1999 (renewed Nov 2001)

ENA Trauma Nursing Core Course July 1999

Neonatal Resuscitation Program Course March 1999 (renewed March 2003)

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

awards/honors

Sister Coleman Coakley Scholarship recipient 2003; Avera McKennan, Sioux Falls, SD

South Dakota State University Phi Kappa Phi honorary

Augustana College:

Kelly Korton and Emil Erickson Nursing Scholarship recipient 1996,

Sioux Valley Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD

Sigma Theta Tau National Nursing Honor Society, Zeta Zeta chapter, inducted April 1998

Iowa State University:

Golden Key National Honor Society

Phi Kappa Phi honorary (top 10% of senior class)

Iowa State University Honors Program

High Scholarship student, Fall 1998 (top 2% of sophomore class)

National Collegiate Architecture & Design Awards (NCADA) nominee 1989, 1991

leadership roles

Maryland Nurse Practitioner Association member, 2007-present

Iowa Nurse Practitioner Society and South Dakota Nurse Practitioner Association member 2004-2005

American Psychiatric Nurses Association member 2001-2003

Avera McKennan Nurse Governance council, member 2000-2003, chair 2001-2002, vice-chair 2000-2001

Avera McKennan Patient Education Committee, member 2000-2005, co-chair 2001-2002

Avera McKennan Nursing Policy & Procedure committee, member 2001-2002

Sigma Theta Tau National Nursing Honors Society, member 2001-2002

Avera McKennan Behavioral Health Performance Improvement committee; Adult and Acute units,

member 2000-2001

Augustana Nursing Student Association, member 1996-1997

National Student Nurses Association, member 1996-1998

Nurse Practitioner experience

Family Practice

Daniel Howard, MD, Baltimore, MD

July 2009-present

Practitioner provision of primary care of patients ages 21 and up in clinic environment. Establishment of own patient

clientele and independent in practice. Management of complex diagnosis with inner-city patients. Only medical provider

in office majority of days of week, handling of scheduled and walk-in patients requiring efficient and effective time

management.

Family Practice/acute care

Immediate Care Medical Center, Glen Burnie and Reisterstown, MD

April 2006-December 2009

Practitioner provision of comprehensive care in a walk-in clinic. Fast-paced environment, includes the

management of patients with acute illness and routine primary care visits. Completion of general physicals for routine

screenings, pre-employment, pre-op PEs, and DOT certification exams. Special contract work with

workman’s compensation injuries and State of MD Health Department STD screenings. Various skills include

interpretation of xrays and EKGs. Special office procedures include suturing, I&D, and toenail removal.

Responsible for autonomous workload and care of patients, at times only provider on-site.

SKIN REJUVENATION/LASER HAIR REMOVAL

American Laser Center, Towson, MD

August 2008-July 2009

Practitioner provision of procedures related to skin rejuvenation and laser hair removal. Expertise in use of

Lumenis Light Sheer Diode XC for laser hair removal, Lumenis IPL Quantum for FotoFacial skin rejuvenation, and YAG

laser vein treatment. Management, practice, and direct patient care in independent role as single medical provider on-

site.

Interventional radiology

University of Maryland Hospital and Health Systems, Baltimore, MD

September 2005-April 2006

Practitioner provision of care for inpatients and outpatients within Interventional Radiology department.

Includes the assessment and treatment of patients pre- and post-procedure with management of labs and

medications pertinent to IR procedure. Requires communication with patients, families, multiple disciplines within IR

department, and house-wide hospital staff.

registered nurse experience

Neuro-Cardio-Pulmonary Specialty unit

Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD

June 1998-March 1999; January 2003-August 2005

Nursing care of acute neurology, cardiology, and pulmonary patients within this specialty unit. Patients with multi-

system diagnosis, telemetry, mechanical ventilation support, and specialty surgical care. High-paced,

excellent time and priority management, responsible for several patients each shift. Function in role of advocate and

educational resource to staff, patients, and families. Orientation and mentoring of several new graduate nurses each

year. Collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary staff in patient care.

Acute Adult Behavioral Health Unit

Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD

March 1999-December 2002

Care of patients in acute crisis with various psychiatric diagnosis. Requirement of building therapeutic

relationships, crisis intervention, cultural awareness and ethical/legal nursing implications. Keen observation and

communication skills. Routine assessment of psychosocial and physical needs; care based on team approach and

collaboration.

General Nursing

Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital, Rock Rapids, IA

June 1998-May 2003

Direct patient care in a rural hospital environment. Skills and knowledge in pre- and post-surgical, general

medical, emergency, hospice, pediatrics, obstetrics, labor and delivery, newborn care, and outpatient care.

Assessment of acuity and appropriate triage of patients; communication within a network of facilities and among

medical team members for optimal patient care.

university of south dakota adjunct faculty experience

Nursing clinical instructor

University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD

January 2001-March 2001

Instruction of 38 second-year associate level RN students in psychiatric and mental health nursing clinical in an acute

behavioral health facility. Teaching and implementation of the nursing process, communication skills,

and building of nurse-client relationships. Focus on care plans and client interviews. Responsible for student

experiences, written evaluations, and critique of care plans and presentations.

nursing resident experience

Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD

May 1997-June 1998

900-hour position requiring performing RN responsibilities while studying under a mentor. Care for cardiology and

acute pulmonary patients in regards to assessment, direct nursing cares, pre- and post-procedure surgical

interventions, and implementation of clinical pathways. Strong sharpening of clinical skills.

Certified nurses aide experience

Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital, Rock Rapids, IA

April 1993-June 1997; 1985-1989

Care to patients with activities of daily living and assistance to RNs with duties as needed. Broad base of

knowledge relating to multiple areas of nursing.

supportive experience

Graphic Designer/Marketing Assistant. Living Design, Worthing, SD. Jan-Sept 1995.

Art Director (design/marketing firm). John Martin Co., Sioux Falls, SD. Mar-Nov 1994.

Junior Art Director (Communication Arts agency). HenkinSchultz, Sioux Falls, SD. Jul 1992-Mar 1994.

Graphic Designer (publishing company). Kendall/Hunt Publishing, Dubuque, IA. Jul 1991-Feb 1992.

Illustrator (Pegasus Program language arts series). Kendall/Hunt Publishing, Dubuque, IA. Oct-Dec 1991.

Graphic Designer for RTP Design Center (internship). IBM, Research Triangle Park, Durham, NC.

Jan-Jun 1990.

References

Available upon request.

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