EDUCATION Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas
Master of Science, Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner,
August 2012
Texas Tech Health Science Center, Lubbock, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2009
LICENSURE & Advanced Nurse Practitioner Licensure
CERTIFICATIONS State of Texas, current through 7/31/14
ANCC Certification, Family Nurse Practitioner current
through 10/14/17
Certification
Basic Cardiac Life Support, current through May 2014
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, current through
March 2014
Pediatric Advanced Life Support, current through June
2014
FNP STUDENT Family Practice
CLINICAL San Marcos Family Medicine, San Marcos, TX
EXPERIENCE 5/12-8/12
Clinical Preceptor: Mia Painter, FNP
Managed acute and stable chronic illnesses of patients
across the life span in a family practice clinic.
Seguin Community Health Center, Seguin, TX
10/10-8/12
Clinical Preceptors: Kathy Kraft, FNP and Leslie Preston,
FNP
Managed acute and stable chronic illnesses of patients
across the life span in a designated underserved
population.
Focused on prevention as a key to prolonged health and
reduction in chronic disease.
Cornerstone Family Practice, Teague, TX 10/10-02/12
Clinical Preceptors: Dr. Stephanie Redding and Debbie
Butz, FNP
Developed strong assessment skills in patients across the
life span in private doctor's office.
Obstetrics and Women's Health
Palestine Regional Medical Center, Women's Health Clinic,
Fairfield, TX 1/12-08/12
Clinical Preceptor: Michelle Adams, WHNP
Provided prenatal and postpartum care to women from ages
16-45.
Performed well-woman exams and anticipatory guidance for
woman in all ages.
Educated patients regarding breast health, including
breast self exam and mammogram recommendations.
Discussed birth control options with women of
child-bearing age.
Community Health
Kerrville Mental Health/Mental Retardation Kerrville, TX
1/11-5/11
Clinical Preceptor: Diana Alvarez
Attended support group sessions of MHMR patients within
the Kerrville community
Developed support group topics and successfully conducted
group session with 10 participants.
Provided counseling on stress relieving techniques and
the importance of medication adherence to prevent
hospitalization.
Pediatric Primary Care
Dell Children's Hospital, Children's Health Express,
Austin, TX
9/11-12/11
Clinical Preceptor: Maria Kind, PNP
Provided well-child care including immunization
education, anticipatory guidance, and safety promotion to
a primarily underserved pediatric population in a
federally funded clinic run by Seton.
Managed acute illnesses and chronic disease exacerbations
for infants, children, and adolescents.
PROFESSIONAL FNP-BC - San Marcos Family Medicine. San Marcos, TX.
EXPERIENCE August 2012-Present
Providing comprehensive primary care for clients from 2 -
100 years old in San Marcos's largest family care clinic.
Charge Nurse- St.David's Circle C Urgent Care, Austin, TX
? March 2009 - July 2012
Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to
deliver safe, efficient, evidenced based care.
Responsibilities included triage and assessment of
patients, assisting with treatments and labs
Charge Nurse- St. David's North Austin Surgery Center,
Austin, TX. ? February 2007- March 2009
Managed the pre-op / PACU areas of patient care in an
outpatient surgery center. Responsibilities included the
scheduling of nurses, orientation, and ongoing evaluation
of care provided to meet the standards of the accrediting
agencies. Other duties include providing patient care,
pre-operative health assessment, EKG's, phlebotomy, IV
access, monitoring individual response to surgical
procedures and providing discharge instructions to
patients and caregivers.
Nurse Manager-St. David's Surgicare of South Austin,
Austin, TX September 2001- February 2007
Pre-op /PACU Nurse Manager in an outpatient surgery
center. Helped establish policies and procedures in new
center. Responsibilities included. Risk Management, Q.I.,
Infection Control and Facility Privacy Official.
Staff Nurse -Bailey Square Surgery Center, Austin, TX.
February 2000-September 2001
Staff nurse in the largest outpatient surgery center in
Austin.
Charge Nurse- St. David's Medical Center, Austin, TX.
April 1991- February 2000
Charge nurse on a Neuro/neurosurgical floor and Neuro
ICU. Other responsibilities included collection of Q.I.
data, precepting new nurses and liaison member of organ
transplant team.
AWARDS & HONORS Honors
Graduated Summa Cum Laude 2009 and 2012
Sigma Theta Tau, 2009
Received a 20 year service award from St. David's
Healthcare, 2012
ACADEMIC AND Texas Nurse Practitioner's Association, Member, 2010-2012
PROFESSIONAL
ACTIVITIES Austin Advance Practice Nurses, Member, 2011-2012
Volunteer nurse at the Volunteer Healthcare Center since
2009
REFERENCES Available upon request