Registered Nurse Practitioner
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ADULT/GERONTOLOGY PRIMARY CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Patient-focused, compassionate, and detail-oriented professional with extensive nursing experience in patient care and services. Equipped with proven ability to maintain a calm demeanor in dealing with pressure; handle multiple priorities within fast-paced environments; and demonstrate leadership skills to ensure the delivery of exceptional care to various patients. Armed with outstanding interpersonal and communication aptitudes in establishing positive relationships and collaborating with patients, families, practicum facilitators, and other healthcare professionals leveraging competency and reliability toward the attainment of set-forth goals.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Physical Assessment and Examination Diagnosis and Management Patient Needs Assessment
Physical Examinations Regulatory Compliance Medication and Caseload Management
Medical Clinical Procedures Illness Prevention and Health Promotion Treatment Plans Implementation
Patient Relations and Education Staff Training and Supervision
EDUCATION
Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing Program: Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) – Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
Associate of Science in Nursing – J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Richmond, VA
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) Certification, Valid Until Jun 2023 (AG06180193)
Registered Nurse: State of Virginia, Valid Until Jun 2019 (000*******)
Registered Nurse: State of Alabama, Valid Until Dec 2018 (1-158920)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Valid Until Nov 2018
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Valid Until Sep 2018
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DCH Health System, Tuscaloosa, AL
Staff Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Oct 2016–May 2017
Provided holistic care to critically ill patients within an intensive care unit
Administered care for ventilated and severely ill patients; managed complex IV medications and life support devices; responded to emergency situations; and provided caring support to families
Rendered hands-on assistance to doctors in bedside procedures such as central line placements, chest tube insertions, bronchoscopies, and feeding tube placement
Proactively interacted with doctors, staff, and families regarding patient care and outcomes
Del Cielo Home Health Company, Corpus Christi, TX
Registered Nurse, Home Health Jun 2014–Jan 2015
Delivered first-rate home health services including discharge, post-hospital patient visits, and qualified home health patients certification and recertification
Keenly conducted body, systems, skin, physical, emotional, and knowledge deficit evaluation
Took charge of patient care and coordination as well as managed simple and complex wounds, injections, intravenous (IV) medication administration, central line maintenance and removal, and weekly pill box setup
Rendered patient education regarding current and chronic illnesses, as well as comprehensive reports to primary care practitioner (PCP) and medical doctor (MD) on patient conditions and problems and concerns from assessments
CHRISTUS Spohn Memorial Hospital, Corpus Christi, TX
Registered Nurse Care Transitions Coach Jan 2014–May 2014
Efficiently handled caseload of patients with chronic diseases, while conceptualizing and executing case management plans to maximize healthcare outcomes and facilitate wellness
Assumed accountability in determining service delivery problems and effective case management interventions
Actively communicated with patient for post-discharge health maintenance and assessment, and attended home visit after patient discharge from hospital
Provided instruction on medication, equipment, chronic disease, and management to patients, families, and caregivers
Steered efforts in enhancing healthcare access; fostering client knowledge and behavior change; and transitioning care from hospital to home environment to keep patients from readmission
Bon Secours Medical Group, Richmond, VA
Registered Nurse Navigator Nov 2012–Aug 2013
Spearheaded care transition from hospital, emergency room, nursing home, and assisted living facilities
Executed coordination of services and planning while strictly complying with requirements for disease management
Administered care of patients with complicated chronic diseases and other co-morbid conditions in conjunction with providers and other healthcare professionals
Determined and oversaw high-risk patients; coordinated transitional care for hospitalized and ED patients;
Drove efforts in keeping patients from readmission as well as in aiding in enabling the organization and physician practice meet set forth goals
Created and executed case management plans and offered education to patient and family members on medications, chronic disease management, and follow-up appointments
Monitor and Maintain chronic disease registries, schedule appointments, and follow up with patients in order to ensure closure of gaps in care
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, Richmond, VA
Registered Nurse May 2005–Nov 2012
Fulfilled leadership duties as charge nurse as well as registered nursing tasks including delivery of patient care within a surgical step down unit
Served as new nurse preceptor and led staff education annually and as needed
Coordinated three weight loss surgery support groups monthly, while maintaining active involvement as member of the Bariatric Collaborative Practice Group, Patient Selection Committee, Strategic Planning Group, and shared governance for PSBU
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Assistant Coach, Recreational 10U Softball – Eagle Pass, TX
Bon Secours Nursing Camp Annual and Special Community Health Screenings YMCA Healthy Kids’ Day
Children's Walk from Obesity 5K Color Me Rad 5K Run Habitat for Humanity
Mechanicsville Elementary, Luther Jones Elementary, and Liberty Elementary Schools
REFERENCES
Dr. Eliseo Bautista MD, Bon Secours Surgical Group
Julie Selvey RN, MSN, Leadership and Education Bon Secours Medical Group
Terri McFarlane RN, BSN, Bon Secours St. Mary’s, PSBU Charge/Staff Nurse
Dr. Brian Foster MD, Bon Secours Memorial Medical Center
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