Allison R Harris

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Apopka, Florida 32712

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ac66rj@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

An experienced registered nurse seeking an adult geriatric nurse practitioner position at a medical practice where skills in patient evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment plan development will be efficiently utilized for the wellbeing of patients. I believe my determination, passion, fast learning abilities, solid work ethic and dedication would be a great asset to any health care organization.

Summary Qualifications

13 years of experience providing direct patient care.

Committed to practicing medicine using patient and family centered care as well as an advocate for patients.

Follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observations and intuition.

Educational and practical experience in clinical diagnosis, communicating common disorders and disease through assessing patients’ health conditions and developing treatment plans.

Strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families.

Ensure quality of care and open lines of communication between all members of health-care team.

Graduate Clinical Experience

Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs-SNF

Completed 80 hours

Performed focused and comprehensive patient assessments in an inpatient setting.

Internal Medicine, VA Medical Center

Completed 500 hours

Reviewed medical histories, performed physical examinations, ordered labs and other diagnostic tests.

Utilized lab results to provide patients with wellness plans or treatments for discovered and diagnosed medical conditions, deficiencies or imbalances.

Educated patients and their families regarding practices for improved wellness and betterment of health

Education

Maryville University Jan 2016- May 2018

Masters of Science in Nursing AGNP

University of Central Florida Aug 2011-Dec 2012

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Valencia Community College Jan 2006-Dec 2006

Associate of Science in Nursing

Dean’s List recipient

Orlando Technical Education Center May 2004-May 2005

Practical Nursing Program

LPN Licensure

Relevant Experience

Nurse Case Manager

Department of Veterans Affairs

Orlando Florida

July 2011-present

Member of Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) team including ARNP, SW, PT, Dietician, Pharmacist and Psychologist.

Provides direct oversight of care for 30 -35 patients (geriatric population) usually homebound, with multiple chronic health problems unable to go to the clinic.

Provides comprehensive head to toe assessments of chronically ill patients with multiple comorbidities; assessments also include family and home.

Interacts with outside providers, outside agencies such as APS, and Hospice.

Developing HBPC patient plan of care with concurrence from the Provider and interdisciplinary team.

Managing treatment within the parameters indicated in the HBPC patient’s treatment plan.

Administer patient treatment and medication as prescribed by the Patient’s provider.

Obtain lab specimens, including venipuncture, required for monitoring the effectiveness of interventions and/or disease progression in accordance with the HBPC Infection Control Policy as stipulated in the HBPC patient’s treatment plan.

Precepted/Supervised nursing students assigned to the HBPC program.

Has knowledge that includes understanding changes associated with aging and principles of growth and development relevant to the adult and geriatric population.

Nurse Case Manager

Central Florida Home Health

Longwood Florida

May 2010- July 2011

Managed and coordinated total plan of patient care from point of admission to point of discharge.

Provided direct oversight of care for 30 -35 patients usually homebound, with multiple chronic health problems.

Patient case management included utilization review using OASIS screening criteria, assessment and planning of discharge needs.

Administered patient treatment and medication as prescribed by the provider.

Nurse Case Manager

Acute Home HealthCare Inc

Altamonte Springs, Florida

December 2008- October 2009

Managed and coordinated total plan of patient care from point of admission to point of discharge.

Provided direct oversight of care for 30 -35 patients usually homebound, with multiple chronic health problems.

Patient case management included utilization review using OASIS screening criteria, assessment and planning of discharge needs.

Administered patient treatment and medication as prescribed by the provider.

Registered Nurse

Center for Digestive Endoscopy

Orlando, Florida

July 2007-November 2008

Worked as a Pre-Op or Post-Op Nurse; H&P, monitoring and assessing vital signs, medication administration if needed, recovering patients, discharge teaching.

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Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse

Children First Home Healthcare Services

Jan 2006-July20 07

Provided ADL’s for pediatric patients in the home.

Medication administration, monitoring and assessing vital signs.

Reporting patient’s progress to Clinical Nurse

Accompanying patients to doctor’s visit.

Certifications

Board Certified Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner - AANP

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Wound Care Certified (WCC)-NAWCO

Organizations

American Association Nurse Practitioner

Sigma Theta Tau International

References available upon request

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