Nurse Practitioner

TINA R. FOLDEN, FNP-BC

**** ******* ***** **. ****: 770-***-****

Douglasville, GA 30135 Email: ***********@*****.*** EDUCATION

Simmons College Boston, MA Master of Science, FNP, Magna Cum Laude February 2016 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Master of Science, Nursing, Research & Case Management, Cum Laude Master Thesis: Assisted with research and updates to the definitions related to intimate partner Violence. Department of Violence, Injury Prevention at CDC, Atlanta, GA

East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Bachelor of Science, Nursing PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, /CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS Family NP American Nurses Credentialing Center May 2016 -Present Registered Nurse Georgia Board of Nursing May 1992–Present BCLS American Heart Association June 1992-Present

NP Member American Association of Nurse Practitioners February 2016-Present CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical Site Placement Experience

FNP Clinical IV January 2016-February 2016

Northeast Alabama Pediatric * Anniston, AL

* Approximate daily caseload ranged from 15 to 22 patients in a pediatric clinic

* Ages ranging from 7 days old up to 21 years old

* Out of 35 patients that I assessed with complaints of ear, nose and/or throat pain, appropriately identified 2 patients that were referred to ENT for repeated Acute Otitis Media and Hearing loss.

* Out of 45 patients assessed with URI signs and symptoms, accurately diagnosing 4 patients with RSV and providing appropriate education and teaching to the parents.

FNP Clinical FNP IV October 2015-December 2016

Riverbend OB-GYN and Counseling, P.C. * Atlanta, GA

* Approximate daily caseload ranged from 15 to 24 patients in an OB-GYN office

* Out of 20 patients that I performed pap smears on, able to identify 3 with abnormal results and provide appropriate education and teaching regarding next steps in their healthcare.

* Ages ranging from adolescence through older adult FNP Clinical FNP III June 2015-September 2015

Sutter Family Practice, Inc. * Chatsworth, GA

* Approximate daily caseload ranged from 15 to 25 patients in a rural family health clinic

* After hours Urgent Care services on Monday evenings provided in the rural setting

* Out of 18 patients assessed with complaints of having daily headaches, accurately diagnosed 3 of those patients with hypertension after follow-up visits and appropriate teaching and education provided regarding diet, exercise and medication. FNP Clinical FNP II March 2015-June 2015

Hope Health Clinic of Spalding County, Inc. * Griffin, GA

* Approximate daily caseload ranged from 16 to 25 patients in a rural low-income setting

* Patient assistance for medications along with dental, chiropractic and social work services in the same clinic

* Out of 25 patients assessed with complaints of pain with urination, accurately diagnoses 5 of those patients with a form of reportable STI and provided appropriate teaching and education including referrals as needed. Staff Relief RN February 2016–Present

Healthcare Support Agency • Atlanta, GA

* As a Case Manager provided further education therefore decreased readmissions in at least 5 out of 7 patients seen per day.

* In the skilled nursing facility, provided care to ventilator patients with ability to decrease the spread of infections by staff education on using proper PPE and hand washing before going into the next patient room.

* Decreased the stay for the patients in the acute psychiatric setting by utilizing appropriate detox protocols and referring for further counseling.

TINA R. FOLDEN, FNP-BC

6035 Windsor Creek Dr. Cell: 770-***-****

Douglasville, GA 30135 Email: ***********@*****.*** CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

RN Case Manager February 2011–December 2015

Blue Cross Blue Shield- WellPoint • Atlanta, GA

• As Case Manager covering members through their entire hospital stay was able to decrease cost of readmission to ER by facilitating referrals to specialist for further individualized care.

• Out of a daily caseload of 26 patients, assessed the need for re-evaluations on 4 patients, with in-network providers.

* With decreased time approved for inpatient hospital stays, noted an increased need for outpatient services such as home health, skilled nursing facilities or physical rehabilitation for at least 8 out of 26 patients. Intake RN June 2010–February 2013

Grady Health System • Atlanta, GA

• Out of 13 patients in a shift assessed for admission via transfers from other facilities, at least 7 were admitted for further specialized treatment on one of the acute care units at the Level I Trauma Center.

• Decreased hospital stays by providing ongoing case management and utilization review components for select units.

* Decreased hospital readmission by ensuring patients had appropriate referrals prior to discharge to home. RN Charge Nurse September 2005-October 2009

Inner Harbour Hospital • Douglasville, GA

• Provided medical triage, crisis intervention and health assessments on a long term children’s psychiatric setting with ongoing teaching to patients and parents.

• Out of a 24 bed children’s unit, accurately assessed and provided care for a variety of medical and mental health diagnoses.

• Provided medical triage to at least 5 out of 20 patients with referrals for further medical evaluation. ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

RN Charge Nurse June 2002– December 2004

Select Specialty Hospital • Atlanta, GA

RN Nurse Clinician/Case Manager November 2000-May 2002 Emory University Hospital • Atlanta, GA

Staff RN April 1997–June 2000

Vencor Hospital • Atlanta, GA

Staff RN January 1995–July 1997

Favorite Nurses Agency • Atlanta, GA

Staff RN June 1990–November 1993

Johnson City Medical Center Hospital • Johnson City, TN

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