Registered Nurse Practitioner

Tamicky Johnson, RN, MSHCM, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

**** ******** ******, *******, ******* 30228

Phone: Cell 502-***-****

E-mail: *********@*****.***

Qualifications

Dedicated Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with 4 years of experience as a nurse practitioner.

Background in primary care, pain management, physical medicine and orthopedic surgery.

Possess an aptitude for developing new skills.

Self-motivated professional with a commitment to provide quality, efficient healthcare services.

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Professional Experience

Dept of Veterans Affairs, Louisville, KY 11/2015-present

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Perform initial histories and physical examinations for outpatient and inpatient

Perform large joint injections and prescribe medication within defined scope of practice

Order various diagnostic studies such as lab tests, x-rays and screen consultations, conduct physical assessment, and participate in Orthopedic Clinic

Provide education and counseling of patients and families with preventive care, Orthopedic issues and use of prescribed treatments and medications

Your Home Advantage, Louisville, KY 2/2016-5/2018

Field Nurse Practitioner

Conduct comprehensive in-home health risk assessment to identify all active and chronic disease conditions as well as determine all physical, mental and social needs present at the time of the visit

Obtain vital signs, measure BMI, review pharmacological therapy and conduct a physical examination.

Educate and counsel patient and family on any conditions identified during assessment and screening procedures.

Make recommendations and communicate findings to Primary Care Physicians through documentation of outcomes on provided laptop computer

Caterra Health Systems, Louisville, KY 5/2015-11/2015

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Perform physical examinations and treat patients with acute pain from car accidents, work-related and/or personal injuries

Collaborate with medical and rehabilitation teams to focus on wellness and health maintenance

Park Duvalle Community Health Center, Louisville, KY 9/2014-5/2015

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Provide general and preventative primary care at a Section 330-funded federally qualified health center, serving patients in medically underserved communities

Collaborate within Care Teams to focus on delivering holistic patient care

Perform wellness exams, pap smears, STD exams, and treat acute/chronic illness

Northern KY Pain Relief & Physical Medicine 5/2014-9/2014

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Provide medical and natural pain relief therapies for patients with chronic and acute pain

Perform trigger point, joint, Supartz, and medical weight loss injections

Allergy testing for environmental allergens and food sensitivity

Signature Healthcare, LLC 9/2013-2/2014

Weekend Nurse Supervisor

Oversee the overall clinical care being provided to residents and ensure a high degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times

Provide direct care to residents in the absence of, or to complement, subordinate staff

Plan and maintain staff patterns for licensed and unlicensed nursing personnel to ensure adequate coverage according to established parameters and efficiently utilize all levels of personnel

Monitor care delivery to assure deliverance in accordance with established standards

Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing staff in accordance with current rules, regulation, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. Maintain an awareness of Health Care Unit and company policies/procedures.

Communicate verbally and in writing to the Director of Nursing and Assistant Directors of Nursing about significant issues involving residents and staff.

Actively participates in state and federal regulatory inspections and surveys.

Consults with the resident, his/her family, and the physician in planning the resident’s care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc. as necessary.

Spalding University 5/2009-5/2014

Adjunct Faculty Nursing Instructor

Assist nursing students with practicing nursing skills to prepare for competency evaluations in clinical lab setting

Supervise student nurses and demonstrate patient care in clinical units of hospital

Humana Inc. 10/2008-9/2013

Clinical Advisor, Case/Utilization Management Nurse

Examine clinical programs information to identify members for specific case management and / or disease management activities or interventions by utilizing established screening criteria

Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the options and services available to meet the patient’s complex healthcare needs, using a combination of community resources and managed care programs to provide quality and cost-effective outcomes

Member of Quality Improvement- perform reviews and audits to ensure quality and cost efficiency of health care services.

Kindred Healthcare at Jewish Hospital 11/2005-3/2009

Staff Registered Nurse, Long-term Acute Care Unit

Provide bedside nursing care to patients hospitalized for mechanical ventilator weaning, wound care, intravenous antibiotic therapy, and rehabilitation needs

Act as relief charge nurse, with responsibility to supervise 4-5 LPN/RN’s, 2 CNA’s, and a unit secretary on a 27 bed unit

University of Louisville Healthcare 10/2007-2/2008

Staff Registered Nurse, Coronary Care Unit

Manage surgical recovery of critically ill patients; including cardiology, trauma, neurology, respiratory, and endocrine cases

AMS Temporaries, Inc. 10/2004-8/2007

Licensed Practical Nurse

Provide relief staff nursing care to patients in long-term care and mental health nursing facilities

University of Louisville Healthcare 4/2001-6/2004

Staff Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Provide bedside nursing care to 7-8 medical-surgical hospitalized patients

Education

Master of Science Degree in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner Program, Spalding University, Louisville, KY, 6/2014

Master of Science Degree in Healthcare Management, Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN, 12/2011

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, Spalding University, Louisville, KY, 6/2007

Practical Nurse Diploma, Health Institute of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 2/2001

Licensure/Certifications

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in KY & GA

Registered Nurse in KY & GA

Basic Cardiac Life Support

DEA

Professional Affiliations, Research and Publications

Member of Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International

Member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Ariel Lacy, Shannon Stepp, Dana Smith, and Tamicky Johnson, “Enhancing adolescent adherence to asthma therapy with behavioral contract use”, selected as a “Poster Presentation” at the National Conference for Nurse Practitioners, April 23-26, 2014 at the Hilton Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

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