Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
Shelia M. Black, DNP, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-C
Fayetteville, NC 28311
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OBJECTIVE
To secure a position within an organization where my education, training and skills can be effectively utilized as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner.
EDUCATION
Chamberlain College of Nursing (2012)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing- Graduated President’s Honor
Fayetteville Technical Community College (2009)
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
Fayetteville State University (1991)
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
GRADUATE SCHOOL
Grand Canyon University (2017)
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Online – Graduated cum laude
Kaplan University, Online (2015)
Master of Science in Nursing, Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner-Graduated magna cum laude
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Practicum- Kershaw Health Primary Care Clinic, Elgin, SC 185 Hrs.
Appraised the health status of adult and adolescent patients using clinical reasoning skills while performing health histories and physical examinations
Assess conditions and administer appropriate interventions for patients with renal concerns, diabetes and hypertension issues, respiratory illnesses, and various other acute care issues
Formulate differential diagnoses and create appropriate management plans for patients by choosing appropriate medication and diagnostic tests
Provide competent interdisciplinary communication regarding patient status and care with MD
Performed routine pap smears, breast examinations, microfilament tests for diabetic neuropathy
Provided community resources, patient education and referrals to specialists when necessary
Kershaw Health Primary Care Clinic- Elgin, SC 185 Hrs.
Appraised the health status of adult and adolescent patients using clinical reasoning skills while performing health histories and physical examinations
Assessed conditions and administered appropriate interventions for patients with diabetes, hypertension, respiratory illnesses and various other acute care issues
Formulated differential diagnosis and created an appropriate management plan for patients by choosing appropriate medications and diagnostic tests
Performed routine pap smears, breast examinations; assisted with excisions and sutures
Provided competent interdisciplinary communication regarding patient status and care with MD
Provided patient education and referrals to specialists when needed
Kershaw Health Urgent Care- Elgin, SC 185 Hrs.
Appraised the health status of adult, adolescent and children using clinical reasoning skills while performing health histories and physical examinations
Assessed conditions and administered appropriate interventions autonomously for patients with acute injuries & illnesses
Formulated differential diagnosis, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests
Provided competent interdisciplinary communication regarding patient status and care with other MDs, PA, and RNs
Prescribed appropriate medication regimens for various medical and respiratory issues
Performed routine vaginal and breast examinations; assisted with suturing and excisions
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
ADULT/GERONTOLOGY PRIMARY CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER (Internal Medicine) (07/15-Present)
Cross Creek Medical Clinic, PA, Fayetteville, NC
Initiate, implement and supervision of treatment plans and education for chronic conditions
Provide independent and collaborative specialty, comprehensive and therapeutic health care services, integrating the art and science of nursing into medical practice
Perform physical examinations and prescribing medications
Educate patients and their family members for prevention of illness and maintenance of health, and use of prescribed medications, in order to assist patients in attaining physical, mental, and social well-being
Provide educational management to patient and their family members regarding disease processes and diagnostic tests
Collaborate with physicians regarding patient management
Document normal and abnormal patient data for review of physician
Collect histories and document data in the patient’s electronic health records; prepare patient workups and communications which indicate findings; order and schedule laboratory and diagnostic procedures
Maintain healthcare and therapeutic plans; carry out therapy procedures; monitor progress of patients, report progress to supervising physician and maintain record of each patient’s progress
Serve in a leadership position and is recognized as a consultant and role model to other health care professionals both within, and outside, the institution
ADULT/GERONTOLOGY PRIMARY CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER (Neurology) (01/15-07/15)
Highland Neurology, PA, Fayetteville, NC
Initiate, implement and supervision of treatment plans and education for neurological/medical conditions
Provide independent and collaborative specialty, comprehensive and therapeutic health care services, integrating the art and science of nursing into medical practice
Perform physical examinations and prescribing medications
Educate patients and their family members for prevention of illness and maintenance of health, and use of prescribed medications, in order to assist patients in attaining physical, mental, and social well-being
Provide educational management to patient and their family members regarding disease processes and diagnostic tests
Collaborate with physicians regarding patient management
Document normal and abnormal patient data for review of physician
Collect histories and document data in the patient’s electronic health records; prepare patient workups and communications which indicate findings; order and schedule laboratory and diagnostic procedures
Maintain healthcare and therapeutic plans; monitor progress of patients, report progress to supervising physician and maintain record of each patient’s progress
REGISTERED NURSE (Medical/Surgical/Telemetry) (01/14-07/14)
Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Lumberton, NC
Performed full range of professional nursing duties
Provided comprehensive care to medical and telemetry patients based on physicians medical care plan, nursing care
plan and the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient
Monitored and overseen non-licensed technical staff performance to assure work was done in timely manner
Assessed the patient's and/or family's learning needs and the patient's and/or family's abilities and readiness to learn
Independently taught patient and family about procedures, medications, disease processes and diagnoses.
Ensured appropriate patient education and documentation during shift
Documented patient assessment, allergies, vital signs, patient and/or significant other's knowledge of the procedure, patient responses (positive and negative), instructions/teaching and patient's understanding
Administered prescribed medications by oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous and topical routes
REGISTERED NURSE (In-patient Psych, Contract) (03/12-06/12)
Proxy Personnel, Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, NC
Assessed patient’s learning needs, learning preference and readiness to learn.
Performed professional nursing duties in the care of any psychiatric patient with the goal of motivating and redirecting the behavior
Accurately documents in electronic records patient’s findings, assessments, & care provided
Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients based on physician's medical care plan, nursing care plan and the physical, mental and emotional needs of the patient within the guidance of unit and hospital policies and procedures.
Administered prescribed medications by oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous and topical routes
Monitored and oversees non-licensed technical staff performance to assure work is accomplished in a timely manner.
Performed the initial nursing history and assessment, developed and implemented nursing care plans
Reviewed and revised nursing care plans as needed
Participates in activities to improve patient care
Worked closely with other members of the total treatment team in the formulation of the total care plan for patients.
REGISTERED NURSE (Advice Nurse/Ambulatory Care, Contract) (05/11-09/11)
Dependable Health Services, Clark Health Clinic, Fort Bragg, NC
Performed independent, comprehensive telephone and clinical triaging
Interviewed and collected information for the initial database, along with status of current/known patient health condition
Conducted nursing intervention and planning of care as prescribed within privileges
Provided patient education as an integral part of the services offered
Acted as a relief nurse, triaged, and screened walk-in patients to assess the severity of the patient’s condition and the need for provider intervention
Communicated with providers regarding determinations and situations, documented events appropriately
Developed and implemented a plan of action to meet needs of the patients and instructed patients and families as needed
Assessed normal vs. abnormal patient conditions and reported abnormal test results, changes in symptoms and the need for follow-up
Accurately documented in electronic records patients’ findings, assessments, and care provided
REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR (12/09-07/12)
NC State Veterans Home, Fayetteville, NC
As House Supervisor, supervised delivery of care provided by staff, delegated responsibilities for direct care based on patient needs
Directly supervised 7 Licensed Practical Nurses and 15 Nursing Assistants and 3 non-nursing staff
Prepared work assignments for on-coming shift; assisted with orientating and training of nursing staff
Responsible and accountable for the provision of direct patient care and for the delivery of quality nursing care to a culturally diverse veteran population
Performed comprehensive care to patients based on medical care plan
Performed venipuncture draws, prepared and administered oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications
Set up, operated, and monitored specialized equipment such as oxygen concentrators, nebulizer machines, feeding pumps, intravenous infusions, and AED
Ensured appropriate patient education occurred during shift; monitored and oversaw staff performance to assure work is accomplished in timely manner
REGISTERED NURSE, Contract (08/09-12/09)
Cape Fear Staffing, Fayetteville, NC
Worked as an Immunization Nurse with the Public Health Department
Completed daily work schedule
Directly supervised 20 Certified Nursing Assistants with Department of Social Services
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Preceptor, Doctorate of Nursing Program- Grand Canyon University
Registered Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner- State of North Carolina
Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner- Board Certified American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Registered Nurse- State of North Carolina
American Heart Association – Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
American Heart Association – Basic Life Support (BLS)
HONORS
Graduated with Honors, cum laude (3.71 GPA) - Grand Canyon University
Graduated with Honors, magna cum laude (3.82 GPA) - Kaplan University
Graduated with Honors, President’s List (3.91 GPA) - Chamberlain College of Nursing
Dean’s List (Attaining a GPA 0f 4.0 for two consecutive semesters), Chamberlain College of Nursing
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
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