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Resume:
KELLIE HOPKINS
De Soto MO *****
Cell: 314-***-****
Email: ac14tp@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
My objective to become a nurse practitioner in a private practice or an Urgent Care setting while continuing to increase my experience as a nurse practitioner
WORK HISTORY
Jan 2017
to
Present
Family Nurse Practitioner
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Creve Coeur 63141
Oversee a variety of patient in a 16 bed Clinical Decision Unit in collaboration with Emergency Room physicians. Patients seen in this unit are those who need additional testing such as stress test or MRI, IV antibiotics and/or IV fluids, or additional consultation by specialist. This is a 23 hour observation unit. Responsibilities include monitoring patient progress, ordering of additional test/medications as needed, laboratory
interpretation, EKG interpretation, Radiology interpretation, educating the patient on test results and conditions, and discharging the patient with follow up with their Primary care provider.
Feb 2015
to
Present
Family Nurse Practitioner
Mercy Urgent Care
St. Peters, MO 63376
Assessment and diagnosis of pediatric through geriatric patients illnesses in an urgent care setting. Skills include laboratory interpretation, radiological interpretation, wound closure through suture, stapling, Dermabond and developing a plan of care with the prescribing of appropriate pharmaceuticals.
Sep 2015
to
Nov 2016
Flight Nurse/Clinical Base Manager
Survival Flight, Inc
Jerseyville, IL
Responsibilities include completion of schedule, inventory management, coordinating, overseeing base meetings, monitoring of medical crew certifications and monitoring of base budget. Responsible for public relations for the base and scheduling outreach education including BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, landing zone, trauma, RSI & Post intubation sedation classes and development of continuing education classes using current evidenced based practice.
Sep 2010
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Sep 2015
Flight Nurse
Survival Flight, Inc
1400 Highway 61, Festus MO 63028
As a flight nurse, I am responsible for assessment and care of critically ill patients, including STEMI, CVA and trauma patients during inter-facility transfers and 911/scene calls. Care includes Hemodynamic monitoring, oral intubation, administering analgesic and sedation, ventilator management, needle decompression, EKG interpretation, lab interpretation and administration of vasopressor medications using critical thinking skills.
l Received Heart Saver Award for clinical save
Jan 2015
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Mar 2015
Family Nurse Practitioner
Care Management Services DBA Potosi Pain Solutions Potosi, MO
Provide assessments, review of past medical history, medication history to provide pain management services to adult population.
Assessment, diagnosis and medical management as primary care provider to adult population in collaboration with a physician.
Oct 2013
to
Dec 2014
Nurse Clinician-Emergency Department
Mercy
Crystal City, MO
Responsibilities include development of 3 level orientation program for new RNs in the Emergency Room setting while coordinating further training in a fellowship program with Mercy St Louis.
Levels of orientation:
• Level 1: Basic computer charting/orders/protocols. Basic patient work-up on main 1 & triage. 1-2 patients with only minimal assistance from preceptor.
• Level 2: Able to take 3 patients and complete care of these patients with minimal assistance from preceptor.
• Level 3: Able to complete 4 patients with minimal assistance from preceptor. Or take a critical care patient with the ability to critically think/problem solve through advance procedures. Weekly meetings with preceptor and orientee were held to discussed patient population, strengths and areas for improvement.
Orientation included:
* 12 hour Ride-Along with a local EMS agency. The goals were to develop a relationship with local agencies and provide insight by the RN to the challenges in the pre-hospital environment.
* 4 hour shadow of Respiratory therapy to develop
understanding of ABGs, CPAP, BiPap and ventilator
management.
*Observation of a cardiac catheterization to reinforce STEMI protocols and cardiac pathophysiology.
* 8 hour EKG class with beef heart dissection class to reinforce EKG recognition and pathophysiology.
l Quarterly skills including Bair Hugger, Allaris pumps, Level 1 Rapid infuser, Ocean chest tubes, EZ-IO, ECI triage class, Mortara 12 lead EKGs, Lucas Compressor, CVC lines, Arterial Line, CVP monitoring, Nova Stat Strip, Metronic Transvenous Pacemaker, Alteplace administration, Stratus- POC testing, Fall Prevention, and BacT/Alert Blood Cultures Jun 2005
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Oct 2014
Staff Nurse-Emergency Department
Jefferson Memorial Hospital/Jefferson Regional Medical Center Crystal City, MO
Assessment and care of all populations throughout the life span while administering medications, cardiac monitoring, EKG interpretation, lab interpretation and hemodynamic monitoring of urgent care patients to critical care patients. l BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
Oct 2008
to
May 2010
Flight Nurse
Air Evac, Lifeteam
Perryville, MO
Assessment and care of critically ill patients, including STEMI, CVA and trauma patients during inter-facility transfers and 911/scene calls. Care includes Hemodynamic monitoring, oral intubation, administering analgesic and sedation, ventilator management, needle decompression, EKG interpretation, lab interpretation and administration of vasopressor medications using critical thinking skills.
Aug 2005
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May 2006
Staff RN-Medical/Surgical/Trauma ICU
St. John's Mercy Medical Center
Creve Coeur, MO
Assessment and care of critically ill patients in an ICU setting. Management included critical care medication administration, cardiac monitoring, Invasive and non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring, ABG and laboratory interpretation.
l Completed intensive 16 week critical care fellowship Apr 2004
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Jun 2005
Legal Nurse Consultant
Siebel & Eckenrode, PC
Clayton, MO
Assist attorneys with the following aspects of defense: l Interrogatories, Request for Production and depositions l Obtaining Standards of Care
l Sumarization of medical records
l Obtaining and interviewing of expert witnesses after medical records review
l Assist attorneys with interview of defendants
Jun 2001
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May 2005
Staff Nurse-Medical Surgical Floor
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St. Louis, MO
Assessment and care of adult populations with a variety of disease processes including diabetes, hypertension, pancreatitis, sepsis, acute renal failure, acute coronary syndrome and pneumonia.
l Assisted with skill stations and continuing education training.
l Weekend charge nurse
Jul 2000
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Feb 2001
Staff LPN
St. Anthony's Medical Center
St. Louis, MO
Assessment and care of adult populations on a
urological/medical floor including hysterectomy, vasectomy, penile implants, GI bleed, and other medical diagnosis. May 1992
to
May 1999
Accounting clerk
Hopkins Furniture and Floorcovering
Festus, MO
Management of accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliation, inventory management, management of multiple phone lines, and customer service.
Sep 1992 Clerk-Gift Shoppe
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May 1993
St. Louis Children's Hospital
St. Louis, MO
Inventory management, oversaw volunteers working in gift shop in daily operations and assisted with inventory management of off-site holiday shops.
May 1991
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May 1993
Commerical Loan Processor
Boatmen's Bank
Pevely, MO
Processed commercial loan payments, processed draws on commercial loans, and processed new commercial loans. Sep 1988
to
May 1991
Bank Teller
Centerre Bank/Boatmen's Bank
Crystal City, MO
Processed commercial and personal deposits, cashed checks, reconciled daily cash drawer, redeemed savings bonds while providing customer service.
EDUCATION
Aug 2012
to
Aug 2014
Maryville University
St. Louis, MO
Master of Science-Family Nurse Practitioner
Aug 2011
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May 2012
Goldfard School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish
St. Louis, MO
Master of Science-Adult Nurse Practitioner
l Decision to switch to Family Nurse Practitioner
Aug 2004
to
May 2011
Jewish College of Health Careers/Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish
St. Louis, MO
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Graduated Cum Laude
Aug 1998
to
May 2001
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO
Associate Science of Nursing
l Deans List multiple semesters
MEMBERSHIPS
*American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants 2005-Current
*American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants-St Louis Chapter 2005-2011
-Treasure Elect and Treasurer
* Air & Surface Transport Nurse Association 2010-Current
* American Association of Critical Care Nurse 2010-Current
*American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 2012-Current
*Emergency Nurses Association 2012-Current
*ANA/MONA 2017
CERTIFICATIONS
Missouri Registered Nurse
License No. 200*******
Illinois Registered Nurse
License No. 041.372878
Missouri Family Nurse Practitioner
License No. 201-***-****
American Academy of Nurse Practitioner
Certification #F1014665
Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS)
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
l AHA Basic Life Support Instructor
l AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Instructor l AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor
l AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
l Trauma Nurse Core Course Instructor
l Prehospital Trauma Life Support
l Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
l Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses
REFERENCES
l Robert J. Evens, FACEP Mercy Hospital Jefferson 1400 Hwy 61 South Crystal City MO 63019 636-***-****
l Rachel Brown Jefferson, M.D. Mercy Hospital Jefferson 1400 Hwy 61 South Crystal City MO 63019 314-***-****
l Debra Gremminger, FNP 109 Glenfield Dr Festus MO 63028
l Laura Bailey, RN State Rd E Bonne Terre MO (314) 799- 4651
l Shane Keddy, MD Mercy Hosptial Jefferson 1400 Highway 61, Crystal City MO 63019 573-***-****
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