Nurse Practitioner Registered

Tracey Simmons, MSN, RN, APRN-BC

*** ****** **., *********, ** 37211

Cell: 615-***-**** ************@*****.***

Summary

A recent Master of Science in Nursing graduate seeking opportunities as a nurse practitioner in medicine. Able to work independently as well as part of a team. Good communication skills to gather health histories and provide patient education. Eager to use clinical training and registered nurse experience to manage the primary care needs of the families in the community. Values long-term commitment to the same employer.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing May 2016

Tennessee State University Nashville, TN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing April 2014

Aquinas College Nashville, TN

Associate of Science in Nursing December 2011

Aquinas College Nashville, TN

Experience

All About You Healthcare Family Practice Madison, TN

Nurse Practitioner June 2017 – Present

Performed physical exams and diagnostic tests and procedures

Diagnosed, managed, and treated acute and chronic illnesses

Provided health promotion by educating patients on primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN

Registered Nurse January 2012 - Present

Responsible for caring for adult patients in an acute care setting with chronic conditions, such as, diabetes, hypertension, asthma, pneumonia, and sepsis.

Provided leadership in the role of charge nurse and preceptor

Collaborated with members of an interdisciplinary team to provide specialized care for geriatric patients

Monitored patients’ status and determined treatment plans in partnership with physicians

Observed and documented patient response to treatment

Feagins Medical Group Madison, TN

Student Clinical Experience September 2015 - April 2016

Progressed from assessing, diagnosing, and prescribing treatments under the direct supervision of a physician and nurse practitioner to working independently

Provided primary care to variety of patients with acute and chronic conditions, such as, diabetes, hypertension, asthma, ENT infections, STIs, and joint/muscle pains

Conducted health screenings to promote optimal health and early detection

Provided patient teaching and follow-up to facilitate adherence to care plan

Documented patient encounters (HPI, assessment, diagnosis, coding) using Athena Health software system

Due West Family Health Care Madison, TN

Student Clinical Experience February 2016 - March 2016

Assessed, diagnosed, and prescribed treatment under the supervision of a physician and physician’s assistant

Provided primary care to variety of patients with acute and chronic conditions, such as, diabetes, hypertension, asthma, ENT infections, STIs, and joint/muscle pains

Conducted health screenings to promote optimal health and early detection

Provided primary care for children, adults, and the elderly

Provided patient teaching and follow-up to facilitate adherence to care plan

Documented patient encounters (HPI, assessment, diagnosis, coding) using Practice Fusion software system

Dowin’s Pediatric Clinic Nashville, TN

Student Clinical Experience September 2015 – November 2015

Assessed, diagnosed, and prescribed treatment under the supervision of a physician

Provided primary care to pediatric patients that included: well baby/child exams, sports physicals, immunizations, health screenings, asthma, and ENT infections

Provided healthcare for infants, preschoolers, middle schoolers, and teenaged children

Provided patient teaching and follow-up to facilitate adherence to care plan

Documented patient encounters (HPI, assessment, diagnosis, coding) using Paradigm software system

Remote Area Medical Dayton, TN

Student Volunteer March 2016

Provided free primary care to underserved community that included assessment, diagnosis, and treatment under the supervision of a physician and nurse practitioner

Observed incision and drainage of abscesses

Yellow/Roadway Corporation Nashville, TN

Dock Worker April 1999 – August 2011

Examined bills of lading for assignment details; furnished bills, collected payments, and provided receipts to customers upon load or delivery

Crosschecked shipping documents against load inventory to verify accuracy of shipment

Completed daily production logs and work tickets, documenting accurate number of units processed

Followed all federal, state, and local safety standards

Clopay Plastics Nashville, TN

Lead Line Operator August 1997 – July 1999

Supervised up to 5 technicians in cutting and packaging the product to customer specification

Transtar Trucking Waupaca, WI

Driver January 1997 – April 1997

Beck/Arnley Worldparts Nashville, TN

Quality Control Technician August 1988 – January 1997

Progressed from an entry-level position in packaging, to order picker, reach-truck operator, to quality control technician

Licensures and Certifications

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-BC, Licensed in Tennessee

ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner-BC

Registered Nurse, Licensed in Tennessee

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Memberships

Delta Epsilon Sigma National Scholastic Honor Society

Tennessee Nurse Practitioners Association

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