Andrea Jamesetta Chambers

PO Box *** – Route * Box 99A

Hennepin, Oklahoma 73444

405-***-**** – ac611f@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: A compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic Nurse Practitioner is seeking a position to utilize skills, evaluating, diagnosing, developing and implementing treatment plans while complying with hospital policy/procedure and nursing practice guidelines.

EDUCATION

Texas Woman’s University / Denton, TX May 2012

Masters of Science

Regis University / Denver, CO May 1997

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Metropolitan State College / Denver, CO June 1990

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Parks Business College / Thornton, CO June 1984

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Science

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Ardmore Veterans Center/ODVA /Ardmore, Oklahoma Mar 2016 - 2018

Family Nurse Practitioner

Provided care to elderly veterans with multiple complex chronic comorbidities, in the Ardmore ODVA(Oklahoma Department Veterans Affairs) facility. Worked closely with physicians and clinicians in a team approach to deliver optimal care.

On-call service provided 1-2 weeks/month in rotation with other providers.

Attended/participated in staff, (Infection control, pain management, Pharmaceutical update, wound rounds) and daily morning meetings.

Quarterly, participated in POC (plan of care) meetings to maintain consistency of care and to address concerns with other disciplines, and veteran's family. POC included education, medication review, end-of-life care, room changes, etc (Palliative Care or Comfort Care)

Performed H&P exams, assessment, managed acute/chronic health problems, implemented appropriate treatment plans and follow-up care, in collaboration with physicians and other health care services.

Ordered and interpreted diagnostic, laboratory and imaging studies and implemented treatment. If need, placed consult with collaborating/outside physician or VAMC-OKC.

Communicated/ made rounds with Unit Manager and staff regarding veterans in need of evaluation and veteran on Sick-Call list. Assessed, supervised, diagnosed, prescribed, treated, educated veterans and evaluated treatment.

VA Medical Center / Oklahoma City Oct 2013 - 2015

Family Nurse Practitioner

Provided care for veterans of all ages with complex multiple comorbidities in hospital subacute setting and acute rehabilitation.

Conducted history and physical exams, assessment, diagnosis an management of acute/chronic health problems and implemented appropriate treatment plans and follow-up care, in collaboration with physicians and other health care services.

In a supportive work environment, assisted veteran in attaining maximum health potential or providing for palliative, supportive and/or end-of-life care.

In collaboration with client/family, creating a climate of patient-centered care to include confidentiality, privacy, comfort emotional support, mutual trust and support.

In collaboration with other healthcare services, ensured veterans had reliable access to quality care in facility, community, durable medical equipment, and home-based setting, delivered by appropriately trained health care professionals, team and caregivers.

Educated and counseled veterans/family about medical procedures, therapies and treatments.

Ordered and interpreted diagnostic and laboratory studies, including radiology. Initiated/completed admissions, discharge orders and discharge summaries.

VA Medical Center / Oklahoma City Nov 2007–2013

PICC Line Nurse

Principal in starting a dedicated PICC Team Consult Service that contributed to improved patient care and organizational performance.

Developed effective implementation plans and evaluated interventions that resulted in positive patient outcomes.

Responsible for revising hospitals’ PICC line policy/procedures (insertion, care, and removal) and maintaining PICC line database and supplies.

Significant results seen in increased patient satisfaction, lowest infection rate in the VISN, reduced hospital costs, efficient use of nurses’ time, no delay in patient treatments, and 99% of PICC line consults received were placed at bedside.

Oklahoma University Medical Center / Oklahoma City 2005–2007

Substitute Charge Nurse

Coordinated patient care in the Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit with doctors, nurses, patients’ families, case managers, and therapists to achieve and ensure optimum patient care.

Facilitated and implemented multidisciplinary care plans and schedules, and trained nursing staff and students.

Supervised health-care staff, made patient assignments, ensured adequate staffing for next shift, coordinated admissions and discharges.

Prepared end-of-shift reports.

Oklahoma University Medical Center / Oklahoma City 2000–2005

Lead Clinical Registered Nurse

Coordinated nursing care assignments in the Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit according to patient needs and staff expertise for professionals and paraprofessional staff members with various skill levels.

Managed, directed and trained nursing staff to provided total patient care.

Liaison among nursing staff, physicians, patients, and patients’ families to provide education and support in stressful situations requiring tact and diplomacy.

Responsible for all direct patient care requiring intensive care, including multi-trauma, severe head and spinal trauma, burn patients.

Assisted with bedside surgeries, anticoagulant therapy, gunshot wounds, stabbings, motor vehicle and motorcycle collisions, and drug overdoses.

Maintained annual Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit competencies on equipment.

HCA Columbia Hospital / Oklahoma City 1998–2000

Clinical Registered Nurse

Provided care, education (diet, medication, physical, and mental changes) in the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit.

Explained community service options and supported patients awaiting or receiving a bone marrow transplant.

Responsible for administering chemotherapy medication, infusing stems cells or bone marrow for patients diagnosed with breast cancer, prostate cancer, leukemia (ALL, CLL, CML, lymphoma, etc.).

University Hospital / Oklahoma City 1997–1998

Clinical Registered Nurse

As a float pool nurse, I worked in ICU, Bone Marrow Transplant, Pediatrics (well babies), CCU, MICU, emergency room, med-surgical and cardiac step-down unit.

Responsible for all aspects of primary patient care: observed, charted, monitored vital signs, and patients’ condition.

Assisted MDs with assessment, treatment, provided general pre- and postoperative care.

MEMBERSHIPS

Golden Key International Honour Society

Phi Kappa PHI Honor Society

Oklahoma Vascular Nursing Association

ACCOMPLISHMENTS and AWARDS

Star Award 2008, Oklahoma City VA Medical Center. Received seven monetary awards for

outstanding performance: 2012, 2011, 2009, and 2008

Recognition for documentation by JACHO, 2004, Oklahoma University Medical Center, Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit (STICU)

Recognized as principal team player on STICU, with photo on the OU Medical Center Poster, 2002

Outstanding Nursing Award, Regis University, Denver, 1997

Recognition of Academic Excellence, 1996

Community College of Denver, Colorado: Phi Theta Kappa Society, 1995

National Dean’s List 1993–1997

Public Regional Transportation District Outstanding Achievement Award, Computer Replacement Project, Denver Colorado, 1995

Certifications

Licensed APRN, Oklahoma Board of Nursing

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

References

Available upon request.

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