Family Nurse Practitioner

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FORT WORTH, TX (***) *** – **** RANIE.WHATLEY@ GMAIL.COM

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Dec - 2010

University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler, TX

Cumulative GPA 3.2

Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse

Practitioner Program

May - 2016

University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler, TX

Cumulative GPA 3.93

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Effective verbal, written, and electronic

communication skills

Proficient with EMR documentation

Outstanding organization skills and ability to

multi-task

Initiative, creativity, problem-solving ability,

adaptability, and flexibility

Able to work without direct supervision and

practice autonomously

Able to collaborate with professional

colleagues as necessary to provide quality care

Able to consistently present a friendly,

welcoming, and professional public-facing

appearance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cook Children’s Orthopedics – Specialty Nurse Practitioner July 2016

– Present

Work autonomously with collaborating orthopedic surgeon to deliver quality pediatric orthopedic care in the clinic specialty setting Interpret radiographs independently and develop plan of care based on orthopedic training

Provide family-centered care

Obtain history and physical exam

Evaluate new injuries as well as new patients and referrals Fracture care and management

Provide scoliosis screening and treatment

Order diagnostic/laboratory studies as indicated

APRN Clinical Experience January 2014 – May 2016

Cook Children’s Neighborhood Clinic – Renaissance: Fort Worth, Texas

Live Oak Family Medicine: Burleson, Texas

ETMC Urgent Care: Tyler, Texas

Acton Medical Clinic: Granbury, Texas

Children’s Health Pediatric Group Pleasant Grove: Dallas, Texas Registered Nurse November 2014 – May 2016

Cook Children’s Medical Center (Emergency Department), Fort Worth, TX

Provided quality emergent and urgent care to a large variation of pediatric patients and their families

Daily, proficient use of computer, software programs (EMR), printer, telephone and clinical technology applications

Kept up to date with numerous education and certification requirements to maintain solid knowledge base

Developed prompt and keen pediatric assessment skills Very passionate about working with pediatric patients and their families, as evidenced by compassionate care delivered in the ED setting

Obtained valuable skills for developmentally appropriate interventions in the pediatric population

RANIE WHATLEY

RANIE WHATLEY

FORT WORTH, TX (817) 781 – 9552 RANIE.WHATLEY@ GMAIL.COM LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse –

AP131266

Registered Nurse License - #796596

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Trauma Nursing Core Course

Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course

PROFESSIONAL

RESEARCH/PRESENTATIONS

Needs of Parents With Children

Facing Life-Threatening Disease

Chronic Sinusitis

Effectiveness of Smoking Cessation

Interventions

Decreased Noise and Improved Sleep

in ICU Patients

Measles Outbreak

Affordable Care Act (Population

Health Project)

Impact of the APRN Consensus

Statement

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Texas Nurse Practitioners

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society

of Nursing

Emergency Nurses Association

HONORS/AWARDS

The President’s List Award

The National Dean’s List

Nursing Honor Society Inductee

Obtained highly competitive Level I Trauma

Center ER position immediately after BSN

program graduation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

Registered Nurse September 2013 – November 2014

Complete Care Camp Bowie (Freestanding ER), Fort Worth, TX Worked autonomously with physician to deliver quality emergent and urgent care in the freestanding ED setting

Performed and interpreted diagnostic tests as ordered by physician in the in house lab

Transferred patients as appropriate for higher level of care Performed non-clinical duties such as stocking and ordering supplies and medications, checking crash carts, checking refrigerator temp logs, necessary agency reporting, and ensured patient follow ups Registered Nurse March 2013 – August 2013

Plaza Medical Center (Cardiovascular ICU), Fort Worth, TX Provided intensive and focused care for post-operation cardiovascular patients

Recovered a variety of complex post-op heart patients Monitored hemodynamics through invasive lines such as pulmonary artery catheters and arterial lines, and advanced monitoring systems Encouraged early ambulation post-op to facilitate best outcomes for post-op patient population

Provided comfort and compassionate care for patients in whom healing and recovery was not possible

Registered Nurse April 2012 – March 2013

East Texas Medical Center (Med-Surg ICU), Tyler, TX Provided critical care to a large variety of complex acute and chronically ill medical/surgical patients

Developed a close working relationship with entire multidisciplinary critical care team and intensivists

Participated on the hospital’s Rapid Response Team, responding to hospital-wide calls and facilitating early assessment and interventions to prevent codes and unnecessary ICU admissions

Monitored multiple complex drips and invasive lines Provided comfort and compassionate care for patients in whom healing and recovery was not possible

Registered Nurse January 2011 – April 2012

East Texas Medical Center (Emergency Department), Tyler, TX Provided emergent and critical care to a diverse population (adults and children) in the only Level I Trauma Center in the region Developed rapid assessment and intervention skills Developed a close working relationship with the entire collaborative emergency team

Developed quality intravenous access skills

Obtained and maintained required and additional education and certifications

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