Debbie-Ann Anderson, MSN, ARNP
321-***-**** ***********@*****.***
*** ******** **** **** ■ Apopka, FL 32703
EDUCATION
Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL
Post Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Graduated: August 18, 2018
University of South Florida Tampa, FL
Master of Science in Nursing Graduated: May 2014
Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences Orlando, FL
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Graduated: August 2009
Mount Vernon School of Nursing Mount Vernon, NY
Associate of Science in Nursing Graduated: June 1996
HONORS/AWARDS
Academic Dean List
CERTIFICATIONS
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Certification-June 2014
Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification, Board Certified 2010 – Present
Critical Care Nurse Certification-2006
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant Certification-2002
Advanced Cardiac Vascular Life Support
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GlyCare DMP -Jacksonville, FL
Advanced Nurse Practitioner June 2018-Present
Diagnose and treat glycemic abnormalities for patients in an acute care setting
Prescribe, manage, and alter diabetic pharmacological agents of various classes to prevent hypoglycemia in acute patients
Formulate and revised treatment plan collaborating with other members of the interdisciplinary team and supervising physician as needed
Provide diabetic health education and counselling.
Orlando Health-Orlando, FL
Advanced Nurse Practitioner October 2014 – June 2018
Performed independent and confident examinations with appropriate diagnoses according to physical findings and pertinent patient data.
Utilizing critical thinking skills in the identification of disease states, corresponding co-morbid conditions, and pathological presentations through symptoms and treatment plans for individual’s patients.
Implements appropriate management based on laboratory results, physical assessment, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, admission and discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols
Participates in multidisciplinary rounds to collaboratively address program development, problem identification and resolution, cost containment issues, regulatory compliance, and systems/performance/ outcomes measures.
Orlando Health, - Orlando, Florida
Perioperative/Electrophysiology Registered Nurse March 2005 – Oct 2014
Provided direct care to pre/post anesthesia patients for cardiac and surgical procedures.
Demonstrated proficiency with skills including blood draws, wound vac management, injections, dressing changes, IV therapies, immunoglobulin administration, catheter management, tube feedings, tracheotomy care, peripheral line management (PICC), and communication with doctors/HMOs.
Provided efficient communication and collaborative skills within the health care team.
Assisted the cardiologist with electrophysiology studies, ablations, and implantation of pacemaker and defibrillator.
Orientated new nurses to the unit policies and procedures.
Vitas Hospice Innovative, Inc. – Orlando, FL
Admission/ Staff Registered Nurse November 2003 – March 2005
Provided nursing, spiritual and emotional care to patients with terminal diagnosis and family in their transition through the dying process.
Communicated as the liaison between the multidisciplinary team, patient and family members.
American Mobile Healthcare - California
Contracted Registered Nurse-PCU/CPU July 2002 – May 2003
Provided care for pre/post-operative, telemetry, and surgical patients.
Provided on-going assessment, monitoring, and intervention of patients with arrhythmias, chest pain, CAD and congestive heart failure.
Demonstrated efficient communication and collaborative skills within the health care team.
Orlando Health- Orlando, FL
Registered Nurse- Endoscopy/ Home Health/ General Surgery October 1997-July 2002
Provided care to patients scheduled for colonoscopy, EGD, and GI bleeds.
Implemented patient care plan in collaboration with patient and family to assist them in achieving the optimal resolutions of needs/problems.
Responsible for the case management of patients from the time of discharge from the hospital to the time of discharge from home health.
Ocoee Healthcare Center- Orlando, FL July 1996-May 1997
Registered Nurse- Long Term Care.
Provided care to patients in a rehabilitation and long term care setting
Administered wound care according to the treatment plan
Administered medication according to the physician orders.
LEADERSHIP ROLES
Heart Failure Coordinator-ARNP
PACU Diabetic Nurse Educator
Charge Nurse
Mentor for new Orientees
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Member 2014.
Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society, Member 2013
Society of Vascular Nursing, Member 2013
Central Florida Black Nurses Association of Orlando, Inc.
Cardiac Vascular Nursing-ANCC, Board Certified, 2010
PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY SERVICES
New Destiny Christian Center Labor of Love Outreach
Unity in Uniform-Breast Cancer Awareness
American/Jamaican Association Youth Mentoring Program