Emily Ann Eckert
*** ******* ***** **** **, Nashville, TN 37205
*****.*.******@*****.***
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