TONITA WASHINGTON DNP, FNP BC

BS, BSN, MSN

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Duluth, GA 30096

770-***-****

acdtmy@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

As a Nurse Practitioner I will assume the responsibility of equipping patients of various populations,

to be an active participant in choosing to live healthy lifestyles. My interactions will embrace a

holistic approach, embodying physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of every patient I encounter.

FNP EXPERIENCE:

Dekalb Family Medicine 09/2012 – Current Decatur, GA

• Provide primary care services to patients across the lifespan

• Manage, treat, and interpret diagnostics for patients with DM, HTN, hyperlipidemia, chronic pain, BPH/prostatitis,

depression/anxiety, ESRD, COPD, ADHD/ADD, obesity/weight loss, infectious disease management.

• Offer alternative therapies for patients suffering from chronic joint and muscle pain; therapies include but not

limited to Medial Branch Blocks, SI joint injections, trigger point injections and Cervical Blocks.

• Work independently and collaboratively with supervising Physician in regards to clients seen at practice in addition

to governing office administration and logistics.

• Responsible for the oversight and management of protocols of office procedures for back and other joint injections.

The Whole Life Health Center 09/2011 – 11/2012 Lawrenceville, GA

• Offer alternative therapies for patients suffering from chronic joint and muscle pain; therapies include but not

limited to Medial Branch Blocks, SI joint injections, trigger point injections and Cervical Blocks.

• Provide primary care services to patients across the lifespan

• Manage, treat, and interpret diagnostics for patients with DM, HTN, hyperlipidemia, chronic pain, BPH/prostatitis,

depression/anxiety, ESRD, COPD, ADHD/ADD, obesity/weight loss, infectious disease management.

Rophe Pediatric and Adult Medicine, 9/2011 – Current Union City, GA

• Provide comprehensive health care for patients across the life span including primary care services, well

infant/child visits and chronic disease management.

• Manage, treat, and interpret diagnostics for patients with DM, HTN, hyperlipidemia, chronic pain, BPH/prostatitis,

depression/anxiety, ESRD, COPD, ADHD/ADD, obesity/weight loss, infectious disease management.

• Providing temporary coverage for practice as they expand their practice.

Pediatric & Internal Medical Associates P.C., 05/2010 – 09/2011 Newport News, VA

• Provide comprehensive health care for patients across the life span including primary care services, well

infant/child visits and chronic disease management.

• Manage, treat, and interpret diagnostics for patients with DM, HTN, hyperlipidemia, chronic pain, BPH/prostatitis,

depression/anxiety, ESRD, COPD, ADHD/ADD, obesity/weight loss, infectious disease management.

• Work independently and collaboratively with supervising Physician in regards to clients seen at practice in addition

to governing office administration and logistics.

• Assist practice with transitioning from paper charting to electronic medical records.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

Adult Health

Atlanta Veterans Administration, 01/2009 – 3/2009

• Focused client assessment and management of illnesses with guidance from preceptor

• Chronic disease management including diagnosing and treatment of adult and elderly populations

• Managed and treated patients with DM, HTN, hyperlipidemia, chronic back and knee pain, BPH,

depression/anxiety, PTSD

• As rotation progresses was able to independently assess and conduct PE on all patients served

Pediatric/Family Practice

Rophe Pediatric and Adult Medicine, 3/2009 – 5/2009

• Conducted Pediatric, adolescent and adult physical examinations

• Proved to be proficient with newborn 6wk check-ups, well child visits, and vaccination schedules

• Annual physical exams for adolescents and adults

• Within adult population treated and managed patients with DM, HTN, hyperlipidema, depression and obesity

Woman’s Health

Monroe Co. Health Department, 5/2009 – 8/2009

• Gained experience with Teen clinic, WIC program, HTN and DTM prevention and family planning

• Services included administering childhood and adult vaccines, STD prevention, woman’s health exams and

management, DM and HTN management

• Increased proficiency with woman’s pelvic and bimanual exams, IUD insertion and removal, clinical breast exams

and male STD exams

• Contraceptive management and administration of all acceptable birth control methods

Student Health and Employee Health

Emory Oxford Student Health & Emory Occupational and Injury Clinic 9/2009 – 12/2009

• Served college aged students in student health department and Adult population in Occupational Injury Clinic

specific to workers compensation

• Independent assessments and therapeutic management in both settings to included but not limited to influenza,

URI’s, neck/shoulder/back/hand/wrist injuries, asthma, STD treatment

• Collaboration with NP’s within each setting to devise unique treatment plans for clients served

• Increased and sharpened critical thinking skills pertaining to the Advanced Practice Role as a NP

WORK EXPERIENCE:

05/07 07/07 Gwinnett Medical Center Lawrenceville, GA

Nurse Extern Surgical Services

Assist and shadow professional nurse in performing direct and indirect nursing activities

Assist in preop/pacu management of patients

Perform PCT activities and accurately document assessments in patients charts

Assist and observe OR procedures

American Red Cross

7/01 11/06 Atlanta, GA

Lead Donor Counselor 2006 Present

Direct liaison between staff and Manager

Oversee and mange staff in department assuring all tasks are performed

Responsible for identifying and opening Infectious Disease Investigations and delegating the cases

to Donor Counselor Staff

Conduct weekly meetings with Donor Counselor staff in department to address any issues with all

Infectious Disease Lookback cases and regular routine work

Work directly and diligently with internal Quality Assurance during audits ensuring all policies and

procedures are compliant

Serve as department contact for external (ex. Hospital Blood Banks) and internal customers

Appointed as Department Transition Coordinator, working with senior management, assisting with

developing a move plan to the new ARC facility

Donor Counselor I&II 2003 2006

Counsel donors who test positive for infectious Diseases such as HIV, HTLV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B

and C

Access the eligibility status of Donors

Responsible for entering reactive donor test results; 100% Accuracy in entering donor test results

Investigate Prospective lookbacks involving donors who tested positive for any infectious disease

Excellent customer service skills externally as well as internally.

West Nile Virus project point of contact

Assist special donor services in scheduling transfusions and in notifying Physician and Transfusion

facilities of Bio hazardous autologous units

Work closely with Georgia Department of Health, CDC, and the FDA in various studies regarding

infectious diseases

Trained on all current CGMP and OSHA procedure and requirements

Creative ability in developing systems for department

Infectious Disease Investigator 2001 2003

Perform Lookback Investigation of Donors who tested positive for HCV

Responsible for finding final disposition of transfusable products

Supervise and train staff and volunteers for department

Team Research Leader for HCV Lookback Project

Created various training guides for staff and volunteers

Proficient in Lookback BSD’s and BSL’s

At ease in a strictly regulated environment

Sera Tec Biologicals

5/00 6/01 Decatur, GA

Medical Technician/Assistant

Screened patients to view eligibility for donation

Extracted blood specimens form donors for additional lab testing

Used blood samples to test for hematocrit and protein levels

Assisted in front office work and implemented a more organized filling system

Clark Atlanta University

10/98 5/01 Atlanta, GA

Biology Teachers Assistant 9/00 5/01

Taught a freshman biology lab class during my senior year

Conducted weekly lectures and prepared students for actual laboratory experiments

Acted as a liaison between the students and the professor

Administered tests to students and issued final grades

Laboratory Technician 10/98 5/01

Independent research working with PCR’s and DNA fingerprinting

Collected bio molecular data for research analysis

Collaborated with research professor and presented materials at our annual research symposium

Assisted in training fellow cohorts with the necessary lab techniques

EDUCATION:

08/12 09/13 University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL

DNP – Doctorate of Nursing Practice

Emory University School of Nursing

09/06 12/09 Atlanta, GA

BSN/MSN

World Outreach Medical Institute

06/04 09/04 Decatur, GA

Phlebotomy/EKG Tech

Clark Atlanta University

1997 2001 Atlanta, GA

B.S., Biology

HONORS: Member of Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honors Society; Award for dedication and service to students and

faculty of the First year Seminar Program while working as a Peer Teaching Assistant; Member of Delta

Sigma Theta Sorority Inc; UPS Scholar; Award of Achievement from the American Red Cross.

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