Nurse Practitioner Registered

Richard E. Young, RN, MSN, FNP-BC

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EDUCATION

University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX

Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner (Current)

University Of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Flex option (December, 1999)

San Jacinto College, Central, Pasadena, TX

Associate Degree in Nursing: RN program (December, 1992)

San Jacinto College, North, Uvalde, TX

Licensed Vocational Nursing: (December, 1990)

FNP CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

FNP Clinical Practicum: (240 clinical hours, Spring 2012)

Centra Clinic, Houston, TX 77083

Anazia Medical Clinic, McComb, MS 39648

• Integrated knowledge from prerequisite courses to form the basis for

successful primary care practice in the role of a FNP.

• Used systematic approach to the nursing process to meet the health

promotion needs and care of patients and families in the management of

common acute and chronic primary health care problems.

• Developed expertise in decision-making skills necessary for primary care

practice.

• Practiced in collaboration with preceptors and other health care

professionals.

• Integrated the professional, legal, and ethical role of the nurse practitioner

into primary care practice.

• Developed collegial relationships with nurse practitioners and other

members of the health care team.

• Prioritized the management of holistic nursing care in collaboration with

families and interdisciplinary health care professionals for the primary

care of the patients across the lifespan according to accepted standards of

practice.

Primary Care Concepts 3: (184 clinical hours, Fall 2011)

Centra Clinic, Houston, TX 77083

• Synthesized experience in the development and implementation of the role

of the advanced nurse practitioner.

• Focused on the older adult with chronic or complex health problem.

• Examined the health of the individual within the context of healing, the

aging process, the family, and the community.

• Emphasized on refinement of advanced assessment, clinical decision-

making skills, and the development of comprehensive evidenced-based

plans.

Primary Care Concept 2 Family Health: (190 clinical hours, Summer 2011)

Centra Clinic, Houston, TX 77083

• Examined the theoretical and clinical basis for the advanced nursing

management of the family member who has a minor acute or complex

health problem.

• Emphasized the health of the family member within the context of a

family.

• Student’s role was enhanced by a beginning collaborative relationship

with physicians and other health care providers.

Primary Care Concept 1: (193 clinical hours, Spring 2011)

Clinica Angelica, Houston, TX 77011

Regional Maternal and Child Health, Stafford, TX 77515

• Presented the theoretical and clinical basis for advanced practice nursing

in primary care.

• Focused on family members who are essentially well or who have minor

health problems.

• Emphasized on the integration of primary preventive health care and

health promotion in the comprehensive evaluation of selected health

problems, clinical decision making, and the cooperative implementation of

evidenced based clinical management plans.

• Used interactive nursing process in assisting clients to attain health, which

is viewed within the context of the family and the community.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Hemodialysis Unit Manager/Coordinator: (2003-present),

Select Specialty Hospital, Houston Medical Center, TX 77030

• Coordinates dialysis planning and delivery, utilizing existing resources

and staff and setting appropriate priorities.

• Participates in the development of clinical pathways and monitoring of

performance outcomes.

• Manages employee related issues such as performance, and serves as the

head nurse of the unit.

Charge/RN III, Intensive/Progressive Care Unit: (2002-2003),

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Houston, TX 77074

• Provided professional nursing care to critical care patients.

• Performed perioperative patient education to cardiac/surgical patients

including open heart surgery, valve replacement, fem-pop, C.E.A. and

stent placement.

• Performed homodynamic monitoring and ventilation management in

critically ill patients; ABG, EKG reading, and use of VIA-Med.

• Provided immediate post-op care to cardiothoracic and general surgical

patients.

• Provided supervision, performance evaluation, organization and

coordination to other staff RN.

• Served as an advocate for families and medical staff to address patient

needs

Education/Resource Specialist III: (2001-2002),

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Houston, TX 77074

• Acted as an educational resource at the service level and for core hospital

activities.

• Coordinated individual learning plans.

• Promoted team approach to healthcare delivery.

• Facilitated and evaluated effective patient education at the service level.

• Developed and maintained new employee orientation program.

• Acted as clinical resource for the nursing staff.

Hemodialysis RN II: (1997-2001),

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Houston, TX 77074

• Collaborated with medical and interdepartmental staff to ensure dialysis

treatment of patients in the dialysis unit and also within ICU.

• Served as preceptor, mentor, and resource to new and less experienced

staff.

• Performed duties in a manner that promoted quality patient care and

customer service/satisfaction.

Telemetry Unit Charge Nurse: (1995-1997),

Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital, Houston, TX 77008

• Worked with and supervised licensed and non-licensed staff

• Interacted with multidisciplinary team for planning treatment, progress,

and discharges.

• Demonstrated commitment to the “partner-in-caring” process and the

behavioral expectations in all interactions and job performance.

Telemetry Unit Staff Nurse: (1991-1995),

Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital, Houston, TX 77008

• Provided direct nursing care to med-surgical patients.

• Supervised non-licensed staff in the completion of delegated tasks.

• Performed patient education with emphasis on medication administration

and treatment regimen.

Orthopedic Staff LVN: (1990-1991),

Ben Taub General Hospital, Houston, TX 77030

• Provided nursing care to orthopedic patients admitted post-op to the unit.

• Performed admission, assessment, medication administration, wound care,

ventilator management, diabetic management and teaching.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Family Nurse Practitioner (certification pending)

FNP Certification Review Course and Clinical Update (2012)

Registered Nurse (1993)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (current)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (current)

Licensed Vocational Nurse (1991)

HONORS & SCHOLARSHIPS

• Mary Beth Lott Upchurch Award for Outstanding Master’s Nursing

Student (UTMB, 2012)

• Sigma Theta Tau International - Alpha Delta Chapter (2012)

• After College/ AACN Scholarship (2011)

• HRSA Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship Grant (2011-2012)

• UTMB Academic Scholarship (1998, 1997)

• Honors society, Dean’s List, San Jacinto College (1990)

• Most Outstanding Graduating Student Award, San Jacinto College (1990)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Member, Texas Nurses Association (2012)

Member, American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (2012)

Member, Houston Area Nurse Practitioners (2011)

Member, Galveston Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses (2012)

Member, American Nephrology Nurses Association (2003)

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Lakewood Church Health Ministry

Mentor, Big Brothers/Sisters at Living Water Christian School

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