LaTasha S. Drain MSN, APRN, FNP

**** ****** ***** ***** ******, TX 75115; ac5mx0@r.postjobfree.com; 318-***-**** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Recent advanced nursing practice graduate (APRN) with clinical expertise in family primary health care. RN with 17 years of diverse experience including health promotion, disease prevention, case management and health education. Educational and practical experience in clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management of common disorders and disease. Skilled in managing administrative responsibilities, assessing patient’s health conditions and developing treatment plan.

EDUCATION:

Master of Science in Nursing; Graduate Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner July 2017 South University, Savannah, Georgia GPA: 3.8

Bachelor of Science in Nursing December 2001

Grambling State University, Grambling, Louisiana

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Nurse Practitioner License, Texas, Pending

ANCC Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification, Expiration: March 2019

AANP Certification, Pending Testing: June 2018

Registered Nurse License, Texas Expiration: February 28, 2019

American Heart Association BLS Expiration: March 2019 NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE:

Advanced Health & Physical Assessment 07/24/2016-10/08/2016 Preceptor: Dr. Catherine O’Connor, DNP, FNP-BC Total Clinical Hours: 60 hours

Mastered assessment of ill and well adults using examination tools and various test Primary Care of Adult & Gerontology 10/10/2016-12/28/2016 Preceptor: Dr. Jennifer Weatherly, DO, PA Total Clinical Hours: 180 hours

Provided well care and management for episodic, acute, and chronic illnesses

Medication management

Primary Care of Women 12/29/2016-03/08/2017

Preceptor: Dr. Joy M. Smith Total Clinical Hours: 180 hours

• Provided care for the reproductive and gynecologic health needs of female patients

• Performed vaginal/pelvic exams and interpreted results Primary Care of Pediatric 03/09/2017-05/17/2017

Preceptor: Dr. Kathy Thompson, DNP, APRN, CPNP Total Clinical Hours: 180 hours

Provided care for physiological and social needs of patients from infancy through adolescence

Prescribed medication and therapy during well/sick visits

Counseled patients and family members

Family Primary Care 05/18/2017-07/26/2017

Preceptor: Dr. Catherine O’Connor, DNP, FNP-BC Total Clinical Hours: 180 hours

Provided management of well, episodic, and long-term illness across the lifespan

• Performed school physicals, medication management, referrals LaTasha S. Drain MSN, APRN, FNP

1017 Canyon Ridge Drive Desoto, TX 75115; ac5mx0@r.postjobfree.com; 318-***-**** WORK EXPERIENCE:

Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse 11/01/2011 to Present

Methodist Healthcare System, Dallas, TX

Provides care for patients on the Observation /Clinical Decision Unit; Telemetry

Serve mental illness, pain management, disease management interventions; post heart catheterization, stress test

Psychiatric Registered Nurse/PER DIEM 05/01/2013 to 05/01/2014 Hickory Trail Hospital

Provided care for pediatric, adult, geriatric patients with mental health/substance abuse disorders

Group therapy, administer medications, supervise technicians Registered Nurse I/ Spinal Cord Injury/Hemodialysis 11/01/2009 to 11/01/2011 VA North Texas Health Care

Managed paraplegic and quadriplegic care

Dialyzed via shunts/catheters; educated patients & family Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse 06/01/2007 to 11/01/2009

Mesquite Specialty Hospital

Provided patient acre on the ICU & med-surg units for a diverse medical population

Provided ventilator support, wound care, therapy Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse 12/01/2006 to 08/30/2007

Kindred Hospital Mansfield

Provided care for multiple illnesses requiring wound care & rehab therapies

Cared for patients pre/post Bariatric surgery

AFFILIATION:

Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society (STTI): Active

Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP): Active

REFERENCES:

Available Upon Request

LaTasha S. Drain MSN, APRN, FNP

1017 Canyon Ridge Drive Desoto, TX 75115; ac5mx0@r.postjobfree.com; 318-***-**** May 25, 2018

To Whom It May Concern

The enclosed profile will furnish you with details concerning my education, training, and experience capabilities, which I believe, may be utilized to enhance growth, productivity, and teamwork at your company. I have great eagerness and desire to learn new skills as well as incorporate and broaden my current skills and abilities. I have been successful in my education and experience in the field of nursing. Serving as a registered nurse, I have upheld the standards of nursing while providing my patients with thorough clinical assessments, continual education, and excellent patient care. I have also earned a certification in medical-surgical nursing. Recently, I earned my Master of Science degree in Nursing with a Certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner. I possess a competent background of continuous, dedicated service, effective leadership abilities, and a friendly, positive attitude in which I would be pleased to offer your company. I feel confident that I would be an asset to your company and would be pleased to meet with you in person to discuss your needs and objectives and how I may be of service to you. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely,

LaTasha Drain, MSN, BSN, RN-BC

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