Nurse Practitioner Registered

Education

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, TN, August 2017

Post-Masters Certificate, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (MSN - AGPCNP)

University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, May 2013

Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Dowling College, Oakdale, New York, May 2007

Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN, December 2002

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology Management (BS)

Licensure/Certification

Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: 201-***-****

NPI: 168*******

Registered Nurse: Tennessee: 191389

Basic Life Support: Tennessee: TN00527

NURSE PRACTITIONER EXPERIENCE

Nurse Practitioner Intern III (unsalaried) - January 2017 - August 2017

Saint Francis Medical Partners, Arlington, TN - 8 months

Performed annual wellness and Medicare physicals.

Assisted with prescribing pharmacological therapy for acute and chronic illnesses and monitored effectiveness of therapy.

Made referrals and ordered further testing for abnormal lab and diagnostic values.

Formulated differential diagnosis and treatment plans based on subjective, objective information and preliminary lab and diagnostic test results.

Nurse Practitioner Intern II (unsalaried) - January 2017 - April 2017

Baptist Endocrine Clinic, Memphis, TN - 4 months

Assisted with ordering lab and diagnostic testing and adjusting medication dosages for patients with thyroid abnormalities and autoimmune disorders.

Assisted with insulin initiation and titration of oral medications for patients with Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2 with hyper/hypoglycemia.

Provided patient education to newly diagnosed diabetic patients on drug regimen, dietary requirements to ensure compliance and avoid complications.

Nurse Practitioner Intern I (unsalaried) - January 2016 - May 2016

Geriatric Group of Memphis, Memphis, TN - 5 months

Performed preventative examinations and ordered laboratory and diagnostic testing based on Medicare Part B requirements.

Responded emergently by recommending a higher level of care based upon assessment of newly discovered critical lab values, abnormal vital signs and abnormal patient presentation.

Compiled a comprehensive list of differential diagnosis and a probable treatment plan for patients based on interpretation of symptoms, laboratory and diagnostic tests.

Attended weekly conference meetings with long-term Crossroads hospice team to discuss progress of care.

Participated in weekly rounds with supervising physician to long-term care facilities and SNF facilities.

NURSING EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse, St. Francis Hospital - Memphis, TN – Inpatient Behavioral Health/Psych

December 2017 – Current

Provide nursing care to Adult and Geriatric patients with depression, manic behavior, drug/chemical addiction, suicide attempts, acute confusion and Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia.

Collaborate with social workers, care management and lead therapist to safe discharge to outpatient facilities.

Supervise and delegate level of care provided by certified nursing assistants and ancillary staff.

Registered Nurse, St. Francis Hospital - Memphis, TN - Inpatient Rehab

May 2016 – August 2018

Provided nursing care for patients with traumatic brain injuries, CVAs, joint fractures/replacements, amputation, debility and neurological damage.

Utilized the functional independence measure (FIM) scale to grade the progression of patient speech, motor, behavioral, cognitive functioning.

Supervised and delegated level of care provided by certified nursing assistants and ancillary staff.

Registered Nurse, Health South North Rehab Hospital - Memphis, TN

February 2015- May 2016

Provided nursing care for patients with traumatic brain injuries, CVAs, joint fractures/replacements, amputation, debility and neurological damage.

Supervised level of care provided by licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants.

Collaborated with case management to coordinate discharge planning.

Registered Nurse, Baptist Memorial Hospital - Collierville, TN

July 2014 – February 2015

Provided nursing care for acutely ill, post-surgical, oncology, orthopedic patients and hospice patients.

Administered IV, IM, SUBCUT and PO medications, blood products, along with inhaled respiratory therapy.

Assisted in multiple emergency cardio-pulmonary resuscitation efforts to restore life.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Sr. Business Analyst, Wal-Mart, Bentonville, Arkansas

April October 2008 –February 2010

IT Specialist, FedEx, Collierville, TN

September 2006-October 2008

Security Data Systems Specialist, FedEx, Memphis, Tennessee - Analysis September 2004 – September 2006

Technical Support Specialist, AutoZone Stores Inc. – Memphis, TN

February 2003 – September 2004

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Board Member - Gerontological Advanced Practice Nursing Association

Team Leader – Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Alzheimer’s Association

Member - Sigma Theta Tau – Nursing Honor Society

Field Hospital Volunteer - Shelby County Medical Reserve Corps

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