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Nurse Practitioner Registered

Location:

Jackson, TN

Posted:

May 25, 2016

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Sandra Starr

* ****** *****

Jackson, TN *****

731-***-****

EMPLOYMENT:

Pathways (West Tennessee Healthcare)

Jackson, TN

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – July 2011 – Present: full-time provider of psychiatric services which includes diagnoses of psychiatric conditions, ordering diagnostic tests and other lab studies pertaining to selection and monitoring of psychiatric medication management, monitoring and adjusting medication therapies, and providing supportive and educational therapies.

Western Mental Health Institute (WMHI)

Bolivar, TN

Family Nurse Practitioner – July 2010 – July 2011: performed thorough admission history and physical examinations per WMHI history and physical format for hospitalized clients, developed comprehensive current medical problem list based on admission assessment, initiated treatment as clinically indicated for current medical conditions including follow-up to evaluate plan of care, communicated with supervising physician and psychiatrist as patient’s circumstances indicated, performed annual history and physical on long-term patients, promptly responded when needed for consultation or emergency situations. Approximate total residents – 150.

Ultimate Health Clinic (Dr. Samuel Bada)

Jackson, TN

Family Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time) – January 2010 – June 2010: obtained medical histories and physical examinations, diagnosed and treated health problems, ordered and interpreted laboratory tests and x-rays in house, prescribed medications and other treatments, provided education about illness prevention and health maintenance. Patient age: eight and above. Approximately 35 to 40 patients seen per day.

Bemis Medical Clinic I & II

Jackson, TN

Family Nurse Practitioner – July 2008 – January 2010: obtained medical histories; physical examinations; diagnosed and treated health problems; ordered and interpreted labs; prescribed medications and other treatments; provided education about illness prevention and health maintenance. Patients age: one week and above. Approximately 40 patients seen per day.

Prime Care Clinic, PLLC

Middleton, TN

Family Nurse Practitioner – May 2008 – July 2008: obtained medical histories and physical examinations; diagnosed and treated health problems; ordered and interpreted laboratory tests, prescribed medications and other treatments; provided education about illness prevention and health maintenance. Patient age: three weeks and above. Approximately 70% of patient load mental health patients. Nursing home coverage PRN. Total residents: 200.

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The Clinic

Dyersburg, TN

Family Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time) – December 2006 – May 2007: obtained medical histories and physical examinations, diagnosed and treated health problems, ordered and interpreted laboratory tests, prescribed medications and other treatments, provided education about illness prevention and health maintenance.

Jackson-Madison County General Hospital

Jackson, TN

Staff Registered Nurse – June 1997 – July 2011: A2 North Step-down Cardiac Care Unit (2 North). Extremely busy 29-bed cardiac unit provided experience in many cardiac, respiratory and medical emergencies. Consulted with various medical specialists by telephone and performed appropriate actions. Qualified as level III Registered Nurse.

Staff Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse – March 1992 – June 1997: 4 North Rehabilitation Center, patient assessment for rehabilitation admissions, staffing and goal setting for new admissions, discharge planning, and patient care.

Volunteer General Hospital

Martin, TN

Staff Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse – June 1991 – February 1992: utilized various patient assessment tools to handle diverse needs of adult, pediatric and infant patients, IV and/or blood administration therapy, chemotherapy administration.

Cane Creek Rehabilitation Center

Martin, TN

Lab Tech – July 1990 – May 1991: basic nursing care; assisted with physical and occupational therapy.

University of Tennessee at Martin

Martin, TN

Hall Director – August 1988 – August 1989: Live-in position, responsible for administrative management of all student aspects of the residence hall. Directly involved in programming, personal and academic counseling, advising and discipline. Responsible for 300 plus upperclassmen, football team, twelve resident assistants and other accessory staff.

EDUCATION:

Post Masters – Psychiatric Mental Health Master of Science in Nursing. Columbus, MS

MSN – Nursing, Mississippi University for Women. Columbus, MS

BSN – Nursing, University of Tennessee at Martin. Martin, TN

ASN – Nursing, University of Tennessee at Martin. Martin, TN

BS – Business Administration/Marketing, University of Tennessee at Martin. Martin, TN

Sandra Starr

8 Denise Drive

Jackson, TN 38305

731-***-****

REFERENCES:

Stella White-Day, FNP-BC