Nurse Practitioner Home Health
Resume:
Laura Robbins RN, MSN, ARNP-C
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Profile
self-motivated and professional
strong organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication skills
adapts easily to new situations
dedicated to the task given to complete
excellent assessment skills
maintains and establishes a rapport with patients, families, physicians, and colleagues.
Credentials/Certifications
Registered Nurse
Family Nurse Practitioner
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
BLS
ACLS
Education
MSN, FNP, Maryville University, St. Louis, MO; graduated December 2010
BSN, Maryville University, St. Louis, MO; graduated August 2004
ADN, SLCC-Meramec, Kirkwood, MO; graduated May 2000
Employment
January 5, 2015 to present---Phelps County Regional Medical Center; pain mgmt.. FNP
Advise and consult regarding patients in clinic and hospital setting
Examine new patient consults and order additional imaging, labs, etc.
Evaluate effectiveness of pain medications and educate patient regarding side effects
Determine most effective procedure for patient relating to imaging results and symptoms
July 18, 2014 to present---Med XM; home health FNP
Independent contractor for agency
Perform health assessments on members of specific insurance group
Educate patient regarding dietary recommendations for diabetes and obesity
Evaluate effectiveness of current prescribed medications and offer advise
November 2013 to June 2014 ---Washington University; pain management FNP
Read and interpreted MRI’s, CT’s, and X-rays
Assessed patients and formulated a plan of care regarding pain management
Evaluated lab results and performed a head-to-toe assessment on new patient consults
Ordered labs, medications, imaging, and conferred with collaborating physician regarding further treatment options
June 2013 to November 2013 Staff Care; home health FNP
Performed complete head-to-toe health assessments
Completed a history and physical on each patient visit
Educated patient on healthy lifestyle changes and preventative measures
Implemented plan of care for patient
May 2008 to April 2014--Favorite Healthcare; staff RN--prn
Served as a medical-surgical, occupational, and community RN
Implemented nursing care plans, and maintains medical records
Administered nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients
Assessed patient’s health issues and needs; provides health education and counseling to promote good physical and psychosocial habits thus promoting disease prevention
December 2012 to April 2013--Body Solution Systems; clinic FNP
Served as an FNP in a private practice
Responsible for clinical decisions in absence of physician/owner
Ordered appropriate diagnostics tests and labs for patients according to symptoms
Elicited and recorded complete and pertinent medical history of patients
Performed and record physical exams
Followed-up with patients regarding labs, MRI and/or x-ray results
Consulted with physician in a timely manner, in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement
October 2008 to December 2012--Barnes Jewish West County Hospital; staff RN
Served as an RN on a cardiac monitored care unit
Provided education to congestive heart failure (CHF) patients
Performed comprehensive nursing care to patients with a newly diagnosed arrhythmia
Interpreted cardiac rhythms according to 12-lead EKG results
July 1997 to November 2009--St. Luke’s Hospital; staff RN
Served as a genitourinary & cardiac step-down RN
Performed peritoneal dialysis
Skilled in the maintenance and removal of external pacemakers
Served as preceptor and mentor to nursing students and new graduates
Community & health care activities
Metro Mounted Search Unit (1988-1990); participated in the formation of a search & rescue on horseback of lost and missing individuals who were unable to be sought out by the use of a motor vehicle.
Therapeutic Horsemanship (1990-1992); volunteered in assisting mentally and physically challenged by helping them improve posture, balance, muscle control, and self-confidence by means of riding horses.
References--professional & personal
Holly Stephens
Angela Smith-Jones
Tracy Pitts
Dr. Imboden
Dr. Conrardy
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