D'Arcy Hughes~Cosby, MSN, FNP-C

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Muscle Shoals, AL 35661

Phone: 256-***-****

AANP Cert No: F0114283

Exp Date: 1/13/2019

License #: 1-099653

NPI #: 173*******

Email: aceun5@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

I would like to obtain a position in a professional environment where

I can meet my potential providing quality healthcare while also being

a leader and positive influence to others.

QUALIFICATIONS:

I am dependable, hardworking, and a team player with excellent people

and communication skills who can work independently or in a structured

environment. I am a self-motivated individual with a positive attitude and

approach who knows it takes commitment and hard work to obtain and maintain

success in life.

EDUCATION:

8/2012-12/2013: UAB; Birmingham, AL. Master's Degree in Family NP

Program. In Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society/Academic

Achiever.

Performed an educational teaching project to medical

professionals/students regarding "Prostate Cancer

Screening". Performed Clinical residency & received

training in ER/fast-track, long-term care, hospice,

hospital/palliative care, pediatric, and OB settings.

8/2007-8/2008: UAH; Huntsville, AL. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

In Honor Society/Academic Achiever/Dean's List.

1/2007-7/2007: Northwest Shoals Community College; Muscle Shoals

Completed basics before attending UAH; Placed on

President's List.

2001-2003: Northwest Shoals Community College; Phil Campbell

Associate and Applied Science Degree, Registered

Nursing; Placed on Dean's List.

1995-1997: Northwest Shoals Community College; Muscle Shoals

LPN Program; Placed on Dean's List.

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING:

11/2013-11/2015: CPR Certification

02/2014-02/2016: PALS Certification

03/2014-03/2016: ACLS/BLS Certification

8/2013: G-ELNEC Education/Training

(Geriatric End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium)

9/2013: Caring for the Caregiver Continuing Education sponsored

by Hospice of the Shoals: "Safety for Seniors & Healthcare

Providers"

EMPLOYMENT:

5/5/2014-7/1/2014: CRNP/Family Nurse Practitioner

Northwest Alabama Medical Associates; 2115 Cloyd Blvd, Ste

9; Florence, AL; Supervisor: Tonia Long, CRNP (256) 366-

6709

. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and

coordinating medical care to patients in a family practice

clinic setting

. Responsible for gathering medical history and performing

physical exams

. Responsible for counseling patients regarding wellness and

health promotion.

. Administering prescription medications and treatments in

accordance with approved nursing protocols

. Responsible for visiting LTC/Nursing Home facility

routinely to make rounds providing care and treatment

management to long-term and rehab residents

. Collaboration with physicians and other medical personnel

. Performing onsite physicals/screenings for outside

agencies; Other duties as assigned

12/2011-Present: Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner (PRN); GE Plant

Medical Department; 2328 Point Mallard Drive; Decatur,

Al 35601; 256-***-****; Supervisor: Kris Johnson

. Responsible for Performing Health and Pre-employment

screenings; Administering injections/medications; treating

injuries

. Responsible for educating employees regarding

Wellness/Prevention, Safety, and Ergonomics

. Collaborating with other health care professionals

regarding patient's wellness/treatment management and

disability claims

. Other duties as assigned

11/2011-5/2014: RN Case Manager; Helen Keller Hospital; P.O. Box 610;

Sheffield, AL 35660; 256-***-****; Supervisor: Lucy

Lindley 256-***-****

. Responsible for reviewing charts and assessing patients and

their needs; Setting up LTC, rehab placement, and home

health care for patients

. Responsible for submitting patient information to insurance

companies

. Following InterQual Criteria for BC, and other protocol for

various insurance companies

. Speaking with patients, families, and physicians in regards

to treatment and decisions to be made in regards to the

implementation of the proper care & d/c planning

6/2010-11/2011: Director of Nursing; Brookshire Health Care; 4320 Judith

Lane;

Huntsville, AL 35810; 256-***-****

Contact/Supervisor: Tonia Butler; Rachel Sitzer (256) 874-

8412

. Responsible for managing a 123 bed Facility/Residents

. Supervision/Delegation of All Nursing Personnel (appx 85)

. Responsible for communicating with family members and

residents in regards to care/concerns/complaints/etc...

. Monitoring the Review of State Survey Process

. Communicating with Physician's/Pharmacy for Orders/Rx/etc..

. Administering Rx, IV access/PICC lines, G-tubes, etc...

6/2008-6/2010: RN Case Manager/Clinical Nurse; Hospice of the Shoals; 115

Fairground Road; Florence, AL 35630; Supervisor: Deborah

Pruitt

256-***-****

. Responsible for the management and care of patients in

their homes.

. Performing lab procedures: venipuncture, catheterizations,

debridement of wounds, etc...

. Supervising the care of nursing assistants that was

performed for the patients

. Providing Palliative and End of Life Care to individuals

. Administering medications and managing controlled

substances

4/1999-8/2011: RN Triage Nurse; Infants and Children's Clinic; 421 W.

College Street; Florence, AL 35630;

Supervisor/Contact: Alanna Rhodes, RN; 256-***-****.

. Responsible for speaking with patients/their care givers

and advising them of the proper protocol for their

condition

. Responsible for phoning in medications/prescriptions

. Performing venipunctures to obtain blood for various lab

procedures; Giving injections and other duties as assigned

2003-2005: RN Case Manager/Admissions Coordinator; Florence Nursing

and Rehab Center; 2107 Cloyd Blvd; Florence, AL

35630; Supervisor: Mary Box, RN, DON; 256-***-****.

. Facility representative/liaison: Responsible for marketing

facility to area hospitals, assisted living facilities,

physician offices, and the community

. Evaluating referrals for rehab/long term placement via

skilled nursing assessments and financial interviews

. Assisting with MDS processing, Medicaid applications, ICD-9

coding, and insurance verification

References: Please see attached.

References:

Professional/Personal References:

1. Tonia Long, CRNP; Northwest Alabama Medical Associates; Florence,

AL; 256-***-****

2. Kris Johnson, RN; GE Medical Supervisor; Decatur, AL; (256) 366-

7518;

256-***-****

3.) Norma Thompson, RN Charge Nurse; Helen Keller Hospital;

Sheffield, AL

256-***-****; 256-***-****

3. Rachel Sitzer; Brookshire Health Care; Athens, AL; 256-***-****

4. Dr. John Wagner; Medical Director; Cullman/Huntsville, AL; (256)

654-9593

5. Tonia Butler, CRNP; Huntsville, AL; 256-***-****

6. Dr. Grant Allen/Dr. Erika Crenshaw/Dr. Richetta Huffman-Parker;

Infants' and Children's Clinic; 421 W. College Street; Florence,

AL; 256-***-****

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