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BONNIE N. EAST, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

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ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310

575-***-****

OBJECTIVE: Patient-focused and compassionate professional seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner position utilizing diverse experience in nursing profession to contribute to the total well-being of patients. EDUCATION:

• Health Careers High School, Diploma, 1998 (Graduated in top 25% of class)

• University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2004

• Walden University, Masters of Science in Nursing,, 2014 GPA 4.0 ORGANIZATIONS

• Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society

• Golden Key International Honor Society

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

• American Nurses Association

• New Mexico Nurses Association

• New Mexico Nurse Practitioner Council

CERTIFICATIONS:

• BLS for Health Professionals

• Family Nurse Practitioner Certification - ANCC

WORK EXPERIENCE:

JAN 2017-PRESENT New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Substitute Registered Nurse

• Administer medications at scheduled times to students

• Verify immunization status for students

• Assess students for illness and/or injury

• Attend to multi-impaired students during acute situations (i.e. seizures, respiratory distress)

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team of Case Managers, Nurses, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist and teaching faculty to provide individualized student care

• Perform various nursing procedures (i.e. tube feedings, PEG site care, suctioning)

• Perform ancillary tasks as assigned by Health Services Director MAY 2015- SEPT 2016 Sterling Medical Corp – Contract at Osan Air Base, South Korea RN Case Manager / Utilization Manager

• Discharge/disposition planning utilizing an interdisciplinary process to coordinates patient's transition to next level of care

• Collaborate with providers and Chief of Staff to provide resources and services for patients and families both on and off Korean peninsula

• Coordinate Aeromedical Evacuation to worldwide medical treatment facilities for high acuity patients needing specialty medical care 2

• Identify and case manage the care of military healthcare beneficiaries with referral issues and complex needs requiring frequent interventions across a continuum of care

• Develop an appropriate patient-specific plan of care to include short and long term goals, objective and actions.

• Coordinate and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, designated facility meetings, and Care Coordination meetings

• Provide orientation, training, and education to all new staff and providers

• Serve as a resource and participate in Medical Evaluation Board process for military members

• Serve as a liaison between the Korean Host Nation facilities and the Military Medical Treatment Facility to ensure the needs and safety of patients are upheld

• Perform data/metrics collection on identified program areas; analyze trend results and identify areas for improvement and cost containment.

• Utilize specialized nursing knowledge and experience to develop protocols and procedures to manage the utilization review for third party reimbursements JUNE 2013-JAN 2014 CCMS- Contract at Keesler Air Force Base Special Needs Coordinator RN

• Oversee and Manage the Exceptional Family Member Program in accordance with DoD and Air Force Instruction

• Assist dependents of active duty members ensure that all needs are met for any medical/educational issues

• Collaborate with the Family Member Relocation Clearance Coordinator to ensure that families are placed at gaining bases which can accommodate any needs the family may have

• Conduct medical record reviews and collaborate with the Chief of Staff regarding complex cases

MAY 2011-May 2012: Well Med Medical Management

Registered Nurse/Transition Case Manager

• Serve as a liaison between physicians, families, patients, and community resources to establish appropriate discharge planning for patients

• Utilize various computer systems (i.e. CareWeb QI, ePRG, Outlook) and Milliman Guidelines to appropriately document patient hospitalizations and needs in order to ensure appropriate claim payments

• Collaborate with providers, families, and patients to facilitate a smooth and appropriate transition for patients at time of discharge

• Continually serve as resource for patients and families for ongoing discharge needs

• Collaborate with providers, disease management programs, home health/hospice agencies, patients and families to provide ongoing medical management for high risk patients

• Stratify patients according to level of risk

OCT 2010-APRIL 2011: North Central Baptist Hospital Registered Nurse

• Manage and provide care to patients on Medical/Surgical Telemetry Observation floor

• Coordinate care of patients with physicians, family, and external resources

• Utilize nursing knowledge, skills, and critical thinking to provide individualized and appropriate care for adult patients

• Serve as a liaison between patients and other members of the interdisciplinary team

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• Provide patient and family education on various disease processes, medication management and various procedures

DEC 2009-AUG 2010: Wilford Hall Medical Center, Pediatrics Clinic, Lackland Air Force Base

(Angel Staffing / Med Trust)

Registered Nurse (contract)

• Coordinate patient care for patients aging from birth-22 years old

• Perform/Assist with various procedures (i.e. urinary catheterization, administration of oxygen, administration of medications in various forms, EKG, ear irrigations, nasal washes, venipuncture, IV insertion, other various clinic specific procedures)

• Utilize assessment skills to recognize adverse signs and symptoms and react quickly in emergency situations

• Case/Health management/patient advocate. Including but not limited to, processing medication refills, consult referrals, directing therapy orders and resolving patient and staff concerns with providers

• Directly aiding providers in patient care

• Serve as a liaison between patients and physicians

• Provide patient and parent education related to various illnesses and medications

• Education and Training Representative for pediatric/adolescent clinic employees. Built training platform from ground up. JUNE 2008-NOV 2009: Del Cielo Home Care Services

Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager

• Utilize nursing process, skills, and knowledge to coordinate and manage patient care for patient case load (60-90 patients)

• Provide patient and family education regarding various illnesses and medications

• Serve as a liaison between families, patients, physicians, and other healthcare team members

• Collaborate with ancillary staff to provide best and individualized care for patients

• Initiates the patient's plan of treatment and any necessary revisions

• Regularly reevaluate the nursing needs of patients and prepares recertification

• Participates in in-service programs, D/C planning, case conferences, and staff meetings.

• Utilize interdisciplinary (LVN, HHA, Therapies, Social Workers) approach to case manage patient case load

• Assist patients in finding community resources to meet needs (i.e. DME, housing assistance, ect)

• Regularly visit MD offices to market for company

• Supervise HHA and LVNs on team

• Provide 24 hour on-call Nursing care to patients

• Perform wound care evaluations to determine best treatment for patients needing wound care

FEB 2007-MAY 2008: St. Phillips College

Adjunct Faculty LVN Program

• Clinical Instruction Med-Surg II, Med-Surg III, Psychiatry

• Lab Skills Instruction

• Taught lecture on Anatomy & Physiology and Foundations of Nursing 4

AUG 2006-AUG 2007: North East Independent School District School Nurse

• Maintain immunization/health records, vision, hearing, acanthosis, & scoliosis screens

• Health education for students, faculty, and parents

• Administer medications as ordered

• Compile information for various monthly reports

• Triage accidents/emergencies in order to provide appropriate level of care

• Provide basic first aid and assessments to students with various ailments (i.e. fever, vomiting, abrasions, etc

• Delegate responsibilities to Clinic Assistant and Clinic Aides as needed

• Provide counseling to students

• Serve as a liaison and community resource to help students and parents find medical assistance

DEC 2005-JULY 2006: Laurel Ridge Treatment Center

Residential Treatment Center Nursing Supervisor

• Maintain immunization/health records, vision and hearing screens, and dental records for three adolescent units.

• Provide health education for residents on various topics (i.e. STDs, hygiene, teen pregnancy, alcohol/drug use, etc

• Counsel residents about health or emotional concerns they may have

• Review each residents medications and status with physicians

• Triage accidents/emergencies in order to provide appropriate level of care

• Participate in admission and discharge planning

• Provide basic first aid and assessments to residents with various ailments (i.e. fever, vomiting, abrasions, etc

• Maintain unit charts and paperwork in accordance with JCAHO standards

• Delegate responsibilities to LVN as needed

• Serve as a liaison and resource between parents, physicians, and residents

• Coordinate physician appointments for residents as needed JUNE 2005-DEC 2005: Methodist Women’s and Children’s Hospital, San Antonio, TX, Registered Nurse, Women’s Surgical Services

• Utilize nursing process, skills, and knowledge to coordinate and manage patient care on a Gynecology/Oncology Women’s Unit

• Provide patient education regarding various illnesses and treatments available

• Provide pre and post operative care for various age patients, in various stages of life

• Collaborate with ancillary staff to provide best and individualized care for patients

FEB 2005-MAY 2005: Christus St. Catherine’s Hospital, Katy, TX, Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical Unit

• Utilize nursing process, skills, and knowledge to coordinate and manage patient care on a 44-bed multi-service medical surgical/pediatric unit

• Provide patient education pre and postoperatively, as well as to non-surgical patients with various illnesses

• Collaborate with ancillary personnel (i.e. Social Work, Case Management, Physical Therapy, etc to communicate patient needs for best care

• Delegate tasks to various supportive staff

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MAY 2004-FEB 2005: Audie Murphy Veterans Hospital, San Antonio, TX Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical Unit

• Utilize nursing process to coordinate and manage patient care on a 42-bed multi- service medical surgical unit

• Use skills, knowledge, and assessments to effectively plan care, implement necessary treatments, evaluate outcomes, and change plan of care to meet individual patient needs

• Provide pre and postoperative patient teaching

• Participate in discharge planning and other QI projects

• Delegate responsibilities to supportive personnel (i.e. social worker, wound care nurse, respiratory therapy, etc as needed

• Serve as a liaison between patient and ancillary staff (i.e. social worker, wound care nurse, respiratory therapy, etc

• Respond to emergencies in a safe, calm, and effective manner

• Utilize telemetry certification to monitor cardiac changes and respond appropriately

• Utilize research and evidence based practice to provide the best care for patients

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