Registered Nurse Practitioner

Henrietta V. Evans RN, MSN, Gero-Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)

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Richmond, TX 77406 Cell: 832-***-****

Email: abmdjb@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 832-***-****

Professional Experience

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (GNP) Clinical Practicum, Houston, TX

09/2008-05/2010

. Performed advanced assessment, diagnoses, and treatment/management of

chronic illnesses in older adults

. Collected data to determine health status and functional ability of

residents to develop an individualized plan of care according to

Medicare/Medicaid guidelines

. Collaborated care with medical director, director of nursing, social

worker, and nursing home director to facilitate and improve quality of

care

. Under supervision of NP preceptor and in collaboration with physician,

intern treated and managed clients with Hypertension, Congestive Heart

Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Diabetes Mellitus,

Wounds, Dementia, Stroke, Cancer, Hyponatremia, Osteoporosis,

Osteoarthritis, Cellulitis, Pneumonia, Urinary Tract Infection, Sepsis,

Hyperlipidemia, and Cardiovascular Disease

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Clinical Practicum,

Houston, TX

01/2009-12/2009

. Performed psychiatric/mental health assessments, diagnoses, medication

management and follow up at 20 nursing homes

. Collaborated psych-mental health care with social worker, nursing,

administrator, and director of nursing

. Assessed/Evaluated adolescents experiencing mental health illness in

outpatient office setting

. Under supervision of preceptor and psychiatrist, intern treated and

managed clients with Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality

Disorder, Schizophrenia, Major Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Oppositional

Defiant Disorder, ADHD, Substance Abuse, Mental Retardation, Antisocial

Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Delirium, Psychosis, and Dementia

Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital, Houston, TX

Supplemental Float Pool RN (Medical/Surgical & Ambulatory Outpatient

Services)

11/2008- Present

. Effectively manage care for 6-7 patients and update nursing care plan to

meet patient outcomes

. Monitor and assess patients with medical/surgical conditions and report

any clinical changes to physician.

. Educate patients and family members on health care needs; coordinate

outpatient ambulatory care services

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX

Staff Registered Nurse (Medical/Telemetry Unit)

02/2008- 10/2008

. Provided direct patient care to patients on a 32-bed Medical/Telemetry

Unit; Observed, assessed, and recorded symptoms, reactions, and progress

of patient care; assisted physicians during treatments and examinations;

administered medications; and assisted in rehabilitation ;

developed/managed nursing care plans, educated patients and families on

proper care, followed hospital policy and procedures

The Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX

Clinical Data Coordinator/Surgical Clinical Nurse Reviewer/Radiation

Oncology Nurse

07/2006-02/2008

. Responsible for identifying surgical patients for inclusion surgical

program registry through inclusion/exclusion criteria and randomization

protocol

. Responsible for the reliable collection of pre-operative, operative, and

post-operative data components for the program through the effective

utilization of the hospital medical record system ; performed baseline

assessment on new Radiation Oncology clients

. Assisted Radiation Oncologist with various procedures to include

stereotactic radiosurgery, mammosite, high dose vaginal and lung

radiotherapy, and recovered pediatric patients in the PACU

Memorial Hermann Hospital Southwest, Houston, TX

Staff Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical Oncology/Hospice

STAFF REGISTERED NURSE (ICU)

10/2005 - 07/2006

. Functioned as charge nurse, preceptor, and mentor; cared for adult and

elderly patients requiring complex assessment, mechanical ventilation, IV

sedation, vasopressors, and emergency resuscitative measures; safely

administered chemotherapy, blood products, and medications

. Supervised patient flow on unit by prioritizing patient treatments,

directing workload assignments based on bed space and personnel

capabilities and availability; Supervised 4 RNs and 3 CNAs while in

charge nurse role

St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, TX

Staff Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical Oncology

07/2005(10/2005

. Responsible for caring, coordinating, prescribing, and delegating nursing

care for 6-7 patients, provide care and maintenance of central lines,

phlebotomy, wound/skin care, mental health wellness, and patient

assessment/referrals

. Provided care for patients with cancer, neutropenia, sepsis, and sickle-

cell crisis

Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, FL

Staff Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical Oncology/Hospice

07/2003-06/2005

. Responsible for coordinating, prescribing, and delegating nursing care

for Oncology, Hospice, and Medical/Surgical Patients

. Responsible for assessing, monitoring nutritional status and mental

health well-being, data interpretation, patient/family education,

communicate patient needs to other disciplines, coordinate clinical

course using interdisciplinary resources, act as an advocate for the

patient, and utilize the nursing process to optimize patient outcomes

HMP Nursing Services, Hattiesburg, MS

RN/LPN (Alzheimer's/Adolescent Psych)

09/2000-06/2003

. Responsible for providing care to geriatric clients with Alzheimer's

Dementia on a secured unit

. Responsible for providing care to adolescent clients with Schizophrenia,

Bipolar Disorder, Rett Syndrome, Mental Retardation, Autism, Conduct

Disorder, ODD, and ADHD

. Private Duty in home care

U.S. Army Active Duty and Reserve (Multiple Locations)

LPN/LVN

05/1995-01/2003

. Responsible for providing care to soldiers experiencing

orthopedic, PTSD, cancer, depression, and traumatic injury

. Provided care to soldiers experiencing trauma on medical

evacuation flights

Convarest Northgate, Hattiesburg, MS

LPN/LVN Alzheimer's Unit

01/1994-03/1995

. Responsible for providing care to geriatric clients in LTC

setting

. Supervised and delegated assignments to 6-8 nursing assistants

Certifications/Licensure/Professional Memberships:

American Nurses Credential Corporation Board Certification as a Psych-

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)

. BCLS/ACLS/Active RN Licensure for the State of Texas and Alabama

Active member of the AANP, HANP, GCGAPN, and PAPN

Educational Background

University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL

01/2010 to 05/2010

Major/Degree: Post-Master's Certificate/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (GNP)

University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL

08/2007 to 12/ 2009

Major/Degree: Master's of Science in Nursing/Adult Psychiatric Mental

Health Nurse Practitioner (APMH-NP)

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

04/2004-11/2005

Major/Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree

Pearl River Community College, Poplarville, MS

05/2001-05/2003

Major/Degree: Associate in Applied Science (ADN) Degree

Pearl River Community College, Hattiesburg, MS

01/1993-01/1994

Certificate of Completion for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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