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Nurse Practitioner Registered

Location:
Nashville, TN, 37205
Posted:
August 08, 2011

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Resume:

Emily Ann Eckert

*** ******* ***** **** **, Nashville, TN 37205

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*****.*.******@*****.***

Objective:

To obtain a clinical position as a family nurse practitioner, focusing

on collaborative management, holistic care, and education of children

and adults with chronic and acute illnesses

Education:

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, Tennessee

Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Date of Completion: August 2010

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, Tennessee

Basic professional nursing component of the Masters program

As recognized by the Tennessee State Board of Nursing: August 2009

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee

Bachelor of Science, May 2009

Major: Child Development

Licensure/Certification:

Registered Nurse: State of Tennessee, October 2009-present

Family Nurse Practitioner: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

certified, September 2010

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: 2000-2012

Certified Nurse's Assistant: June 2007-present

Experience:

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (salaried)

Summit Walk-in Clinic, Mt. Juliet, TN

PRN advanced practice nurse

October 2010-present

. Proficient in the provision of primary care clinical services with

patients from 2 years to old age including diagnosis and management of

acute and chronic illnesses typical to primary care

. Examine and treat approximately 15-25 patients a day

Family Primary Care Specialty Practica MSN Program (unsalaried)

Heritage Medical Associates, Nashville, TN

Clinical Preceptor: Christopher Peterson, MD

Summer 2010, Total hours: 112 hours

. Functioned as an advanced beginner, utilizing an electronic medical

records system

. Independently obtained health history and performing complete and

focused physical exams

. Obtained and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests

. Independently made referrals to specialists

. Performed small procedures: mole and skin tag removal

. Provided patient education and health promotion

. Applied pharmacological principles to patient care situations

. Considered access, cost of care, efficacy, insurance plans, and

quality in health care decisions

Family Primary Care Specialty Practica MSN Program (unsalaried)

University Community Health Services Two Rivers Clinic, Nashville, TN

Clinical Preceptor: Lori Anderson, APRN-BC

Summer 2010, Total hours: 168 hours

. Functioned as an advanced beginner

. Independently obtained health history and performed complete and

focused physical examinations

. Obtained and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests

. Provided patient education and health promotion

. Applied pharmacological principles to patient care situations

Family Primary Care Specialty Practica in MSN Program (unsalaried)

Three Rivers Community Clinic, Lyles, TN

Clinical Preceptors: Dr. William Burt, MD

Spring 2010, Total hours: 350

. Collaborated with MD to grasp the role of the NP in a primary care

setting

. Functioned as an advanced beginner, utilizing paper patient records

and electronic prescriptions

. Obtained health histories, performed assessments, employed screening

and diagnostic strategies, and developed differential diagnoses to

manage acute and chronic illnesses for children, adolescent, adult and

elderly clients

. Provided well-child care including anticipatory guidance, health

promotion and education

. Managed acute illnesses for infants, children, and adolescents while

incorporating psychosocial elements and developmental stages

. Performed gynecological examinations

. Assisted in small procedures: skin lesion removal, abscess incision

and drainage, steroid injections, etc.

. Obtained and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests

. Applied pharmacological principles to patient care situations

. Counseled clients regarding health risk factors, stress management,

physical activity, and nutrition

Family Practice Specialty Practica in MSN Program (unsalaried)

Three Rivers Community Clinic, Lyles, TN

Clinical Preceptor: Katie Barnes, FNP

Fall 2009, Total hours: 70

. Functioned as a novice to beginner

. Major emphasis on obtaining health histories from clients and

performing physical examinations in order to differentiate between

normal, variations of normal and abnormal findings

. Formulated diagnosis and an evidence-based plan in consultation with

preceptor and other health care providers

. Provided education and health promotion for children and adults

Memberships and honors:

Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing, Iota

chapter, March 2010-present

Middle Tennessee Advanced Practice Nurses, student member, May 2010-

present

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, July 2010-present

Julia Hereford Alumni Scholarship, Vanderbilt University School of

Nursing, 2009-2010

Pre-Nursing Society, Vanderbilt University, president, spring 2007-

spring 2008

Delta Delta Delta Sorority, Delta Gamma chapter, member 2006-2009,

academic chair 2008- 2009

Community Service

Faith Family Medical Clinic: weekly volunteer as a

registered nurse, January 2011-May 2011

Maplewood High School: weekly mentor to students pursuing

further education and a career in

nursing, January 2011-May 2011

Skills:

Language skills: Proficient in written and spoken Spanish

Computer skills: Microsoft word, power point, and numerous research

databases

References: Available upon request



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