BONNIE N. EAST, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310
OBJECTIVE: Patient-focused and compassionate professional seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner position utilizing diverse experience in nursing profession to contribute to the total well-being of patients. EDUCATION:
• Health Careers High School, Diploma, 1998 (Graduated in top 25% of class)
• University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2004
• Walden University, Masters of Science in Nursing,, 2014 GPA 4.0 ORGANIZATIONS
• Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society
• Golden Key International Honor Society
• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• American Nurses Association
• New Mexico Nurses Association
• New Mexico Nurse Practitioner Council
CERTIFICATIONS:
• BLS for Health Professionals
• Family Nurse Practitioner Certification - ANCC
WORK EXPERIENCE:
JAN 2017-PRESENT New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Substitute Registered Nurse
• Administer medications at scheduled times to students
• Verify immunization status for students
• Assess students for illness and/or injury
• Attend to multi-impaired students during acute situations (i.e. seizures, respiratory distress)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team of Case Managers, Nurses, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist and teaching faculty to provide individualized student care
• Perform various nursing procedures (i.e. tube feedings, PEG site care, suctioning)
• Perform ancillary tasks as assigned by Health Services Director MAY 2015- SEPT 2016 Sterling Medical Corp – Contract at Osan Air Base, South Korea RN Case Manager / Utilization Manager
• Discharge/disposition planning utilizing an interdisciplinary process to coordinates patient's transition to next level of care
• Collaborate with providers and Chief of Staff to provide resources and services for patients and families both on and off Korean peninsula
• Coordinate Aeromedical Evacuation to worldwide medical treatment facilities for high acuity patients needing specialty medical care 2
• Identify and case manage the care of military healthcare beneficiaries with referral issues and complex needs requiring frequent interventions across a continuum of care
• Develop an appropriate patient-specific plan of care to include short and long term goals, objective and actions.
• Coordinate and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, designated facility meetings, and Care Coordination meetings
• Provide orientation, training, and education to all new staff and providers
• Serve as a resource and participate in Medical Evaluation Board process for military members
• Serve as a liaison between the Korean Host Nation facilities and the Military Medical Treatment Facility to ensure the needs and safety of patients are upheld
• Perform data/metrics collection on identified program areas; analyze trend results and identify areas for improvement and cost containment.
• Utilize specialized nursing knowledge and experience to develop protocols and procedures to manage the utilization review for third party reimbursements JUNE 2013-JAN 2014 CCMS- Contract at Keesler Air Force Base Special Needs Coordinator RN
• Oversee and Manage the Exceptional Family Member Program in accordance with DoD and Air Force Instruction
• Assist dependents of active duty members ensure that all needs are met for any medical/educational issues
• Collaborate with the Family Member Relocation Clearance Coordinator to ensure that families are placed at gaining bases which can accommodate any needs the family may have
• Conduct medical record reviews and collaborate with the Chief of Staff regarding complex cases
MAY 2011-May 2012: Well Med Medical Management
Registered Nurse/Transition Case Manager
• Serve as a liaison between physicians, families, patients, and community resources to establish appropriate discharge planning for patients
• Utilize various computer systems (i.e. CareWeb QI, ePRG, Outlook) and Milliman Guidelines to appropriately document patient hospitalizations and needs in order to ensure appropriate claim payments
• Collaborate with providers, families, and patients to facilitate a smooth and appropriate transition for patients at time of discharge
• Continually serve as resource for patients and families for ongoing discharge needs
• Collaborate with providers, disease management programs, home health/hospice agencies, patients and families to provide ongoing medical management for high risk patients
• Stratify patients according to level of risk
OCT 2010-APRIL 2011: North Central Baptist Hospital Registered Nurse
• Manage and provide care to patients on Medical/Surgical Telemetry Observation floor
• Coordinate care of patients with physicians, family, and external resources
• Utilize nursing knowledge, skills, and critical thinking to provide individualized and appropriate care for adult patients
• Serve as a liaison between patients and other members of the interdisciplinary team
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• Provide patient and family education on various disease processes, medication management and various procedures
DEC 2009-AUG 2010: Wilford Hall Medical Center, Pediatrics Clinic, Lackland Air Force Base
(Angel Staffing / Med Trust)
Registered Nurse (contract)
• Coordinate patient care for patients aging from birth-22 years old
• Perform/Assist with various procedures (i.e. urinary catheterization, administration of oxygen, administration of medications in various forms, EKG, ear irrigations, nasal washes, venipuncture, IV insertion, other various clinic specific procedures)
• Utilize assessment skills to recognize adverse signs and symptoms and react quickly in emergency situations
• Case/Health management/patient advocate. Including but not limited to, processing medication refills, consult referrals, directing therapy orders and resolving patient and staff concerns with providers
• Directly aiding providers in patient care
• Serve as a liaison between patients and physicians
• Provide patient and parent education related to various illnesses and medications
• Education and Training Representative for pediatric/adolescent clinic employees. Built training platform from ground up. JUNE 2008-NOV 2009: Del Cielo Home Care Services
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
• Utilize nursing process, skills, and knowledge to coordinate and manage patient care for patient case load (60-90 patients)
• Provide patient and family education regarding various illnesses and medications
• Serve as a liaison between families, patients, physicians, and other healthcare team members
• Collaborate with ancillary staff to provide best and individualized care for patients
• Initiates the patient's plan of treatment and any necessary revisions
• Regularly reevaluate the nursing needs of patients and prepares recertification
• Participates in in-service programs, D/C planning, case conferences, and staff meetings.
• Utilize interdisciplinary (LVN, HHA, Therapies, Social Workers) approach to case manage patient case load
• Assist patients in finding community resources to meet needs (i.e. DME, housing assistance, ect)
• Regularly visit MD offices to market for company
• Supervise HHA and LVNs on team
• Provide 24 hour on-call Nursing care to patients
• Perform wound care evaluations to determine best treatment for patients needing wound care
FEB 2007-MAY 2008: St. Phillips College
Adjunct Faculty LVN Program
• Clinical Instruction Med-Surg II, Med-Surg III, Psychiatry
• Lab Skills Instruction
• Taught lecture on Anatomy & Physiology and Foundations of Nursing 4
AUG 2006-AUG 2007: North East Independent School District School Nurse
• Maintain immunization/health records, vision, hearing, acanthosis, & scoliosis screens
• Health education for students, faculty, and parents
• Administer medications as ordered
• Compile information for various monthly reports
• Triage accidents/emergencies in order to provide appropriate level of care
• Provide basic first aid and assessments to students with various ailments (i.e. fever, vomiting, abrasions, etc
• Delegate responsibilities to Clinic Assistant and Clinic Aides as needed
• Provide counseling to students
• Serve as a liaison and community resource to help students and parents find medical assistance
DEC 2005-JULY 2006: Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
Residential Treatment Center Nursing Supervisor
• Maintain immunization/health records, vision and hearing screens, and dental records for three adolescent units.
• Provide health education for residents on various topics (i.e. STDs, hygiene, teen pregnancy, alcohol/drug use, etc
• Counsel residents about health or emotional concerns they may have
• Review each residents medications and status with physicians
• Triage accidents/emergencies in order to provide appropriate level of care
• Participate in admission and discharge planning
• Provide basic first aid and assessments to residents with various ailments (i.e. fever, vomiting, abrasions, etc
• Maintain unit charts and paperwork in accordance with JCAHO standards
• Delegate responsibilities to LVN as needed
• Serve as a liaison and resource between parents, physicians, and residents
• Coordinate physician appointments for residents as needed JUNE 2005-DEC 2005: Methodist Women’s and Children’s Hospital, San Antonio, TX, Registered Nurse, Women’s Surgical Services
• Utilize nursing process, skills, and knowledge to coordinate and manage patient care on a Gynecology/Oncology Women’s Unit
• Provide patient education regarding various illnesses and treatments available
• Provide pre and post operative care for various age patients, in various stages of life
• Collaborate with ancillary staff to provide best and individualized care for patients
FEB 2005-MAY 2005: Christus St. Catherine’s Hospital, Katy, TX, Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical Unit
• Utilize nursing process, skills, and knowledge to coordinate and manage patient care on a 44-bed multi-service medical surgical/pediatric unit
• Provide patient education pre and postoperatively, as well as to non-surgical patients with various illnesses
• Collaborate with ancillary personnel (i.e. Social Work, Case Management, Physical Therapy, etc to communicate patient needs for best care
• Delegate tasks to various supportive staff
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MAY 2004-FEB 2005: Audie Murphy Veterans Hospital, San Antonio, TX Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical Unit
• Utilize nursing process to coordinate and manage patient care on a 42-bed multi- service medical surgical unit
• Use skills, knowledge, and assessments to effectively plan care, implement necessary treatments, evaluate outcomes, and change plan of care to meet individual patient needs
• Provide pre and postoperative patient teaching
• Participate in discharge planning and other QI projects
• Delegate responsibilities to supportive personnel (i.e. social worker, wound care nurse, respiratory therapy, etc as needed
• Serve as a liaison between patient and ancillary staff (i.e. social worker, wound care nurse, respiratory therapy, etc
• Respond to emergencies in a safe, calm, and effective manner
• Utilize telemetry certification to monitor cardiac changes and respond appropriately
• Utilize research and evidence based practice to provide the best care for patients