Nurse Practitioner Registered

Jody L. Winters RN, BSN, MSN, FNP-C **** Christmas Drive Nolensville, TN 37135 615-***-**** *************@*****.***

Summary of Qualifications

Board-certified nurse practitioner with 19 years of experience in direct patient care; Six years as a nurse practitioner and 13 years as a registered nurse.

Have worked in hospital and clinical settings.

Strong clinical and decision making skills.

Committed to continuing education and providing quality and compassionate care to my patients.

Honest, hard working, and reliable.

ACLS & BLS certifications.

Certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Nurse Practitioner

Smyrna Pulmonary & Sleep Associates May 2015-Present

Alternates weekly from a hospital and clinical setting.

In the clinic, assess, diagnose, and treat patients with pulmonary and sleep conditions, i.e. Pulmonary Fibrosis, COPD, lung cancer, respiratory failure, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and insomnia.

In the hospital, works in conjunction with the intensivist assessing, diagnosing, and treating all critical care patient’s in the intensive care unit as well as all pulmonary consults.

Intubates patients and manages ventilators.

Bella Vita Medical Center, Nashville, TN October 2013-May 2015

Obtained health histories

Performed physical exams

Educated patients regarding bio-identical hormone therapy, hypothyroidism, prescribed medications, recommended supplements, diet, and exercise.

Performed procedure where bio-identical hormone pellets are inserted into subcutaneous tissue

New Weigh Weight Loss October 2012- Oct 2014

Obtained health histories

Performed physical assessments

Educated patients regarding diet, exercise, and prescribed weight loss medications.

Functioned as office manager; supervises clinical staff including registered nurses and medical assistants; ordered medications and office supplies.

Registered Nurse

Centennial Medical Center, Nashville, TN March 2009- October 2012

Staff nurse for one year, then promoted to charge nurse, on a 33-bed medical-surgical floor in a tertiary care hospital. Focus is on providing superior care and overall patient satisfaction.

Patients have varied medical ailments including end-stage renal disease, cerebral vascular accidents, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, gastroenterological illnesses, etc.

Baptist Hospital, Nashville, TN April 2008-March 2009

Monitored patients in the Recovery Room in a tertiary care center and provided their immediate postoperative care needs.

Maintained patient’s airway, watched for signs of bleeding, loss of circulation, and pain management.

Washington County R.M.C., Sandersville, GA October 2005-March 2008

Care of obstetric patients during labor, delivery, and post-partum. Care of newborn infants.

Stabilized infants in respiratory distress until the infant could be transported to the Medical College of Georgia via helicopter.

Southern Surgical March 2004-July 2005

Worked with patients in a surgical office setting. Assisted with minor surgical procedures.

Functioned as the office manager. Duties included hiring staff, ordering supplies, and office finances.

North Florida R.M.C., Gainesville, FL January 2003-December 2003

Care of medical and surgical patients in a tertiary care center in a 12-bed progressive care unit.

Took care of patients suffering from acute respiratory distress, myocardial infarctions, strokes, high-risk gastric bypass patients, etc.

Special procedures nurse in the radiology unit. Performed conscious sedation.

Erlanger Medical Center, Chattanooga, TN July 1999-May 2002

Trauma Intensive Care Unit. Specialized care of patients sustaining various traumatic injuries in a 12- bed ICU.

Patients’ injuries varied from motor vehicle accidents with multi-system trauma, closed head injuries, blunt, and penetrating trauma.

Circulating nurse in the operating room in a level one-trauma center.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Graduated Magna cum Laude in May 1999

Master of Science in Nursing Tennessee State University Graduated Summa cum Laude in May 2012

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