Penny A. Garner, RN, MSN, FNP-C

*** ***** ***** **. *********, TX 77627 409-***-**** ac3cto@r.postjobfree.com

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

PROFILE

Family Nurse Practitioner offering experience working in high volume clinics providing patient care, collecting patient histories, screening for co-morbidities, and providing guidance and preventative health care. Provide primary healthcare to patients focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education, and counseling following established guidelines as required and within established scope of practice. Perform comprehensive and focused physical assessments and provide episodic care. Order, perform, and interpret laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic tests. Maintain appropriate records, and prepare charts for review and counter signature by physician, when necessary. Strong healthcare acumen with ability to exercise sound judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. Provide excellence in patient care.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing – Honor’s Graduate - University of Texas Medical Branch, 2014

Eli Lilly Master’s in Nursing Scholarship Recipient, 2014

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Lamar University, 2011

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing – Lamar University, 1994

CERTIFICATIONS

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (#FO514368, expires 05/27/2019)

Department of Transportation Medical Examiner Certification (#746-***-****, expires 11/06/2025)

Home Health Administrator, Legal Nurse Consultant Certification, Management Excellence Certification, Vocational Nursing Certification

PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY

Occupational Medical Care – Nederland, TX 06/16-present

Family Nurse Practitioner – Occupational Medicine

Responsible for the health and safety of employees in a variety of industries

Knowledge of Worker’s Compensation protocols, safety and OSHA regulations

Perform pre-employment, annual, DOT, Fit For Duty and Return To Work physicals

Evaluate laboratory and EKG results as well as radiology/imaging reports

Review screening results: respirator fittings, audiometric testing, pulmonary fitness tests, physical functioning testing, vision screening, breath alcohol and urine drug screens

Accomplishments:

Provided appropriate medical care for industrial injuries with efforts to prevent “recordable” incidence

Orange County Urgent Care – Orange, TX 05/15-05/16

Family Nurse Practitioner – Urgent Care

Conducted physical assessments, diagnosed and treated patients for diverse health care needs that included respiratory, ear, skin, and sinus infections with appropriate treatment and medications.

Performed incision and drainage, toenail removals, foreign body removals and eye exams.

Supervised the front desk and the medical assistants.

Accomplishments:

Managed a patient flow of 20- 40 clients a day ensuring all patients were provided excellence in medical services.

WellFast Health – Nederland, TX 02/15-05/16

Family Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care

Managed patients in a clinic setting by providing primary care services for those with diverse chronic illnesses including diabetes, hypertension, COPD, CHF. This included processing x-rays and lab work.

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Provided preventative health services that included counseling, referrals, and follow-up.

Performed incision and drainage, suturing, ear irrigations, toenail removals, eye exams and other outpatient type procedures.

Managed a patient flow of 20-40 clients a day.

Processed occupational medicine clients that included FIT testing, drug testing, and pulmonary fitness testing.

Evaluated clients with work-related injuries and provided Fit for Duty exams getting employees back to work in a timely manner.

Accomplishments:

Recognized for contributions in meeting health care standards and supporting Workman’s Compensation injuries.

Folsom Medical Group – Beaumont, TX 07/14-05/15

Family Nurse Practitioner – Multiple LTC & Assisted Living Facilities

Travelled to several nursing homes and assisted living facilities to provide medical services to patients confined to these facilities. Treated illnesses for geriatric patients and managed all medical care, including wound care recommendations. Ordered lab work, IV fluids, x-rays and antibiotics.

Coordinated care with other physician specialists.

Accomplishments:

Provided primary care and conducted follow up visits meeting regulatory guidelines.

Professional Health Care (Home Health) – Beaumont, TX 11/12-05/13

RN, Case Manager

Managed case loads of various patients and conducted home visits.

Reported to doctor regarding the patient’s condition on a regular basis.

Supported patients by providing on-call triage services.

Accomplishments:

Led case management for up to 50 patients on a daily basis.

Coastal Home Health – Beaumont, TX 03/00-11/12

RN, Owner, Administrator, Director of Nurses

Directed the daily operations of a home health care business and provided patient services.

Supervised 15-20 staff members from all levels and departments including secretaries, aids, RN’s and LVN’s.

Maintained regulatory policies, state surveys, and monitored the clinics policies and procedures.

Educated staff on policies and procedures and managed client documents and electronic files.

Accomplishments:

Created, established, and grew the business to provide services for up to 100 patients.

St. Francis Medical Center – Honolulu, HI 06/96-09/99

RN, Telemetry

Onslow Memorial Hospital – Jacksonville, NC 10/94-04/96

RN, Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse, Telemetry, Med-Surg

EMR

Healthcare First

Health Fusion

E-MD’s

MEMBERSHIPS

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society – Alpha Delta Chapter

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