LESLIE A. COBB

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*** ***** *****, *********, ***** Carolina 28470

910-***-****

Professional Summary

Professionally trained Nurse Practitioner with 22 years of experience as a Registered Nurse ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Enthusiastic with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Seeking a position as a Nurse Practitioner in a facility that diagnoses and manages both complex and common medical/surgical problems in patients of all ages.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing, anticipated 6/2018

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts

Family Nurse Practitioner, FNP

GPA 3.81

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 5/2011

Associate of Science in Nursing

Mercy School of Nursing at Charlotte, 5/1996

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 5/1993

Clinical Rotations

Adult/Gerontology

Patient Centered Care, Wilmington, NC

Women’s Health

Columbus County Health Department, Whiteville, NC

Developing treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases

Educate patients on health promotion throughout the aging process

Performing diagnostic tests and screening evaluations

Emphasizing preventative care and disease management

Conduct comprehensive physical exams for aging patients and problems associated with co-morbidities

Prescribe medication for patients with complex healthcare needs

Provide comprehensive gynecological and prenatal care; including pelvic exams, microscopic diagnostic testing, disease prevention, pregnancy supervision, menopausal management, and family planning services.

Able to function autonomously from preceptor on routine care for OB/GYN patients.

Observed colposcopy

Performed IUD and Nexplanon insertions & removals

Pediatric Primary Care

Columbus County Adolescent & Pediatric Care, Whiteville, NC

Cardiac Care

Cape Fear Cardiology, Wilmington, NC

Conduct comprehensive wellness exams, developmental screenings, acute care and follow-up visits for patients from birth to 18 years of age

Conduct sports physicals

Educate patients on concussion care

Manage hospital follow up care

Confident in Pediatric knowledge base and skills gained while collaborating with preceptor and affiliated pediatricians

Educate and guide patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits

Conduct physical exams across the lifespan

Manage overall patient care regarding lifestyle and cardiac disease issues

Emphasize preventative care and disease management

Emergency Care

Novant Brunswick Medical Center, Emergency Department, Bolivia, NC

Evaluate and treat patients who have both acute and chronic conditions

Stabilize patients and refer them appropriately

Work as part of a team, with physicians of other specialties and other members of the emergency department staff

Perform I&Ds, suturing, reductions, wound care, pelvic examinations, and other procedures

Professional Experience

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Novant Brunswick Medical Center, 05/2013 to Present

Bolivia, North Carolina

Demonstrate clinical excellence in evidence based nursing care across the lifespan in an acute care medical/surgical/trauma emergency department setting

Coordinate care and communicate with multiple team members

Manage complex and chronic conditions across the lifespan

Clinical Design Manager and Clinical Solution Consultant

NextGen Healthcare, 05/2011 to 09/2015

Austin, Texas (virtual associate with travel)

Support existing clients and current products to provide clinical support

Manage a multidisciplinary team of clinicians to develop clinical content and workflows that align with current strategy

Use evidence-based content to embed in workflows

Attend national conferences to represent company & prepare educational materials as needed

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

New Hanover Regional Medical Center, 05/2010 to 05/2011

Wilmington, North Carolina

Demonstrate clinical excellence in evidence based nursing care across the lifespan in an acute care medical/surgical/trauma emergency department setting

Coordinate care and communicate with multiple team members

Manage complex and chronic conditions across the lifespan

Clinical Consultant and Presentation Strategist

Cerner Corporation, 4/2003 to 5/2010

Kansas City, Missouri (virtual associate with travel)

Event coordinator for multidisciplinary clinical events

Develop clinical presentation strategies for potential and existing clients

Served as clinical liaison on clinical documentation & workflow committees.

Attended national conferences to work hands on with clients

Registered Nurse, Critical Care Transport Team

Novant Presbyterian Hospital 04/2002 to 04/2003

Charlotte, North Carolina

Provided care to pediatric and adult populations with acute, chronic, medical, or trauma conditions

Responsible for providing both emergent & intensive care during critical care patient transports

Intubation skills practice with anesthesia during pre-op phase

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Carolinas Healthcare System, 7/1997 to 12/2005

Charlotte, North Carolina

Functioned as charge & team leader for all areas within the ED

Preceptor responsibilities with a specific focus of education related to management & care of sexual assault victims to include instructing

Provided professional nursing care at sporting events as team member of Carolinas Special Events Team for all professional sporting events

Provided trauma care as TNCC, CATN certified RN with PHTLS audit

Served on Med-1 Mobile Disaster unit for Carolinas Healthcare

Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Surgical Step-Down Unit

Carolinas Healthcare System, 7/1996 to 7/1997 (new graduate RN)

Charlotte, North Carolina

Provided care for cardiothoracic post-surgical patients as they were moved from CVICU

Functioned as charge role after six months

Affiliations

*Sigma Theta Tau International

*American Association of Nurse Practitioners, AANP

*American association of Nurses, ANA

*Emergency Nurses Association, ENA

*North Carolina Association, NCNA

Certifications

Basic Life Support, BLS, certification current

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, ACLS, certification current

Pediatric Advanced Life Support, PALS, certification current

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, FNP-C, certification anticipated 7/2018

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner certificate 2001

Licensure

Registered Nurse, State of North Carolina, issued 7/1996, current

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, APRN, State of North Carolina, anticipated 7/2018

Awards and Recognition

Contributed substantially in the development of a forensic program offered through Queen's University Adult Continuing Education program underwritten by Carolinas Healthcare System & Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

Certified Sexual Assault/Forensic Nurse Examiner Certification with participation in multiple court proceedings

Recognized with multiple Outstanding Performance/Going Above & Beyond & President’s Club, Client & Team Events, NextGen, 2011 to 2015

Recognized multiple times with the Outstanding Performance Award, Cerner Corporation, 2003 to 2010

Community Service

Lower Cape Fear Hospice Volunteer Program Participant

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