T.L. BUBEN

Nurse Practitioner

**** ****** **** ***** 901-***-**** (cell)

Memphis, TN. 38103 ac6zmj@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Desires a position as a Nurse Practitioner within the healthcare services industry.

EDUCATION:

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. (Graduated 08/04) Nashville, TN, USA.

Status: Master of Science Nursing, Major: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Grade Point Average 4.0

Southwest Tennessee Community College. (Graduated 05/02) Memphis, TN, USA.

Status: Associate of Applied Science, Major: Nursing, Grade Point Average 3.7

LeMoyne-Owen College. (Graduated 05/99) Memphis, TN, USA.

Status: Bachelor of Science, Major: Biology, Grade Point Average: 3.8

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS:

Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse, Tennessee

Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse, Georgia

Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse, Florida

Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse, California

Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse, Mississippi

Licensed Registered Nurse, Minnesota

Licensed Registered Nurse, Tennessee

Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner by American Nurses Credentialing Center

Certified Basic Life Support

Advanced Certified Life Support

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIIATIONS:

Tennessee Nurses Association

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Sigma Theta Tau International (Nursing Honor Society)

HONORS / ACADEMIC RECOGNITION:

Cambridge Who’s Who Among Executive and Professional Women in Healthcare- 2008

Vanderbilt University, Outstanding Adult Nurse Practitioner Student of the Year - 2004

President, Student Nurses Government Ass. - Southwest Tennessee Community College - 2002

National Dean’s List Recipient - 1995-2002

Valedictorian, LeMoyne-Owen College of Class of 1999

AREAS OF EFFECTIVENESS:

Clinical Proficiencies:

Obtaining health histories

Performing complete and focused physical and gynecological examinations

Obtaining and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests

Providing patient education and health promotion

Applying pharmacological principles to patient care situations

Communication:

Demonstrates excellent oral and written skills

Collaborates well with peers

Functions as an outstanding team member

Relates to ethnically and socially diverse populations

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:

*Nurse Prsctitioner/Contract Travel Nurse Practitioner

CRAssociates, Inc. Newington, VA, USA. 05/06-09/13

Manage male and female Veteran patients with multiple chronic illnesses in a VA Primary Care Outpatient Clinic.

Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and injuries.

Obtain thorough medical histories and perform comprehensive physical assessments.

Initiate and interpret laboratory, radiological, and other diagnostic or screening modalities.

Design comprehensive plans of intervention, treatment, consultation, and follow-up.

Initiate appropriate health care referrals when necessary.

Promote health and disease prevention.

Worked collaboratively with other medical staff

*Nurse Practitioner/Contract Nurse Practitioner

Comphealth Medical Staffing. Memphis, TN, USA 09/14-12/14

Conducted comprehensive physical examinations with a focus on Medicare and Medicare

Advantage beneficiaries in direct coordination with primary practice/physician.

Diagnosed and treated common and complex illnesses.

Collaborated with PCP to develop plans of care specific to the needs of each patient with focus on preventative medicine and health services.

Conduct relevant patient training and coordinate with health plan programs.

*Nurse Practitioner/Contract Nurse Practitioner

MidSouth Clinical Staffing. Memphis, TN, USA. 09/13-08/14

Provided the range of treatments or services required by patients based on acute/chronic health

needs including history and physical exams, consultations and referrals, ordered and interpreted

laboratory and diagnostic tests.

Assessed, diagnosed, and prescribed medications to patients experiencing chronic pain according to the established protocols in collaboration with physicians.

Appropriately documented subjective and objective findings including assessment and plan in the patient’s electronic medical record.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary care team to provide each patient and the family with the

highest quality healthcare.

*Nurse Practitioner

Team Health – Baptist Memphis Emergency Department. Memphis, TN, USA. 04/11-12/12

Worked as an Advanced Practice Clinician in acute care environment stabilizing patients with both acute illnesses and injuries; treating and managing patients with chronic illnesses and disease processes.

Performed physical examinations, orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, creates treatment plans, prescribe drugs, and recommends other needed therapies.

Effectively communicated and collaborated with all members of the multidisciplinary team within the Emergency Department to provide efficient and appropriate standards of emergency health care.

Educated and communicated with patients and families on medications, diseases, treatment plans procedures and proactive health care.

*Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner / Health Services Administrator / Facilities Manager

Fitzgerald’s Casino / Hotel. Tunica, MS, USA. 02/06 – 05/06

Managed the daily operation of an employee health clinic for large Gaming Corporation of 1,200 employees.

Responsible for appointing, supervising and directing other health care staff.

Accountable for securing and managing resources for the health services clinic while maintaining departmental budgets.

Operated as an autonomous provider managing both acute and chronic illnesses and prescribing pharmacological interventions to employees and family members.

Completed employment health screenings, physicals, and assessments of fitness to work.

Provided treatment for job-related injuries and illnesses and assisted employers to detect and prevent workplace hazards and implement health and safety standards.

Maintained records, investigated accidents and injuries, prepared appropriate reports for OSHA and ensured compliance with all occupational health, safety, and environmental rules and regulations.

* Nurse Practitioner

Cordova Medical Clinic. Cordova, TN, USA. 01/05-03/06

Assessed patients’ nutritional and weight status.

Developed individualized weight management plans of care.

Encouraged target BMI goals through diet, exercise, and pharmaceutical therapies.

* Nurse Practitioner

Michael D. Hellman PC. Memphis, TN, USA. 06/05-01/06

Performed physical assessments, diagnosed, and treated patients with various musculoskeletal injuries.

Managed comprehensive pain treatments and physical therapy rehabilitation utilizing pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies.

* Nurse Practitioner

Memphis Health Center. Memphis, TN, USA. 09/04-05/05

Managed adult and adolescent patients with acute and chronic pathologies in an urban primary care setting.

Performed comprehensive physical and gynecological examinations.

Compiled patient medical data, including health history, and diagnostic studies.

Initiated pharmaceuticals and other treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions using evidenced base practice standards.

Managed a satellite location at a local college student health center.

Performed sports physicals for members of all sports teams.

Provided family planning services.

Promoted the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.

Provided health care services to a local senior assisted living facility.

Provided patient education and initiated health fairs.

Excellent references available upon request

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