ac6rbj@r.postjobfree.com ***** Hyden Ave Lubbock, TX 79424 806-***-****

Nursing is more than a profession, it’s a calling. Having been in the nursing profession for greater than ten years, it’s imperative to continue to strive to exhibit this with every patient interaction encountered. My personal value beliefs encompass non-malfeasance as well as to always remain the patient advocate. I am a driven, goal oriented individual dedicated to practicing utilizing the most current Evidence Based care available to ensure exceptional outcomes for my patients.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

(2018) Masters of Science in Nursing, MSN; Family Nurse Practitioner, FNP

Lubbock Christian University

(2015) Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN

Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock Texas

(2007) Diploma of Professional Nursing

Covenant School of Nursing, Lubbock Texas

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Calvert Home Health, Lubbock Texas 2012 – current

Field Staff Registered Nurse

Provide direct patient care in the patient home setting. Perform head to toe assessments with clinical observation, evaluation and teachings related to the patient’s disease process. Wound care performed as ordered from physician- including (not limited too): wound-vac changes, orthopedic incision care, diabetic/stasis ulcers and wet to dry dressing changes. Venipunctures performed as well as specimen collection with transportation to lab. IV insertion/administration with dressing line changes.

Covenant Medical Center 2006-2012

Staff Registered Nurse, Coronary Intensive Care Unit

Provide direct patient care to the coronary hemodynamically unstable patient. Job responsibilities included (not limited too): close monitoring of patients necessitating IABP, CRRT, mechanical ventilation and tedious titration of medication drips. Patient care varied from post arrest to PCI. Skilled nurse works closely with cardiologists for bedside procedures (ie. cardioversions) and close observation of patients requiring cardiac intervention.

Staff Licensed Vocational Nurse, south 9 Cardiac Telemetry 2003-2006

Provided direct patient care on a step down cardiac telemetry unit. Job descriptions included: Bedside nursing of patient’s requiring cardiac telemetry; titrations of IV medications for the cardiac ill patient such as Natrecor, Amiodarone or Cardizem; post-op care for cardio/thoracic surgical patients-including chest tube management and surgical site care management.

Certifications, Licenses and Proficiencies

Certifications: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners FNP-C (5/2018), BLS

Proficiencies: Completion of KCI Wound Vac training, CICU patient management for 8 years

License: Texas Board of Nursing Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

HONORS/AWARDS

o President’s List at Lubbock Christian University Fall 2014

o Dean’s List at Lubbock Christian University Spring 2015

o Dean’s List at Lubbock Christian University Summer 2015

o Dean’s List at Lubbock Christian University Fall 2015

o Alice O’Brien scholarship recipient Fall 2016

o Alice O’Brien scholarship recipient Summer 2017

MEMBERSHIPS

o South Plains Nurse Practitioner Association member

o American Association of Nurse Practitioners member

o Volunteer at Impact Lubbock to assist in preparing and serving a warm dinner for the homeless community. Volunteer in the Impact health clinic as well where patients are seen by resident physicians at no charge.

o Volunteer for Meals on Wheels to deliver lunch meals to people who do not have the means nor ability to prepare their own meal

o Volunteer for Carpenter’s Kitchen to feed the homeless. Volunteers prepare the meal as well as serve lunch to insure a warm meal for our homeless community.

o Headed “Snacks for every child” project at Cooper South Elementary in which every child will get a nutritious snack during the school day, through grant funding

o Honduras Medical Mission trip 10/2015 in which over 600 children and 100 women received health care screenings by a medical team including 2 physicians, 1 dentist, 2 FNP and 6 BSN/RNs

o Africa Medical Mission trip with KWO (Kenya Widows & Orphans) 07/2017 in which over 400 children received health care by a medical team including 2 DNPs, 1 dentist with assistant

PRESENTATIONS

o Presentation on Eating Disorders Lubbock Christian University 09/2015

o Presentation on telemonitor management in the home setting Covenant Medical Center 07/2016

o Presentation on First line treatment in management of depression in the adult population 09/2017

o Capstone defense on Prevention of falls in the elderly Lubbock Christian University 5/2018

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