Nurse Practitioner Medical
Resume:
Dear Director,
I’m a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 19 years of nursing practice. I am currently seeking employment within an establishment that focuses on providing quality patient care, welcomes autonomy along with supporting the growth and development of its providers.
I have worked several years in Long Term Care and Memory support,Medical –Surgical, Emergency Room, Mental Health, Correctional, Hospice and School nursing. I have a vast working knowledge of the Federal and State regulatory process. Several of my focused areas included: working first hand with physicians to assure the continuity of patient care, Memory support and medication adjustment (following the GDR guidelines), Infection Control, Nurse Liaison, and staff Education Coordinator.
I have managed a 196 bed facility, also assisted in the management of an 83 bed facility. I feel that I would be a great addition to your company due to my background in psychiatric nursing, management, infection control and other quality assurance programs.
My enclosed CV presents a summary of my education and work experience along with special certifications. I am confident that I would be a valuable addition to your company’s team of Healthcare professionals.
I would appreciate the opportunity to schedule an interview at your convenience.
Thank you in advance for considering my application.
Respectfully,
Portia D. Risper, MSN, FNP-BC
Portia D. Risper
RN 220348
701 Carver Rd Apt A21
Griffin, GA 30224
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Objective To obtain a full time Nurse Practitioner position
Education
Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota May 2016
Masters of Science, Nursing -Family Nurse Practitioner- 3.63 GPA Honors Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International
600 hours of clinical experience of Primary care across the lifespan
Columbus State University, Columbus, Georgia December 2013
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Columbus Technical College, Columbus, Georgia December 2011
Associates Degree, Nursing
Experience
Salveo Integrative Health- Lawrenville, GA December 2017-present
Family Nurse Practitioner (Psych)
Primary Nurse Practitioner for 18 bed Geri/Psych Unit
Conduct Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluations
Formulate appropriate medical diagnoses
Prescribe appropriate medications for patient’s psychiatric well-being
Initiate Gradual Dose Reduction(GDR) per CMS guidelines
Identify and treat acute medical conditions in collaboration with hospitalist
Wellness Solution Geriatric- Nashville, TN April 2017- December 2017
Family Nurse Practitioner (Psych)
Conduct Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluations
Formulate appropriate medical diagnoses
Provide recommendations to MD for appropriate course of treatment
Initiate Gradual Dose Reduction(GDR) per CMS guidelines
Complete follow-up assessment per the recommended guidelines for patient stability
Augusta University- Burruss CTC- Forsyth, GA March 2015- March 2016
Correctional Staff Nurse
Completed medical intake of inmates
Triaged for necessity of medical treatment per the medical staff
Administered medication
Assessed and treated care needs of inmates from teenage to adulthood
Gentiva Home Health- Griffin, GA December 2014- March 2015
Case Manager
Assessed patients medical needs that are appropriate for Home Health services(Oasis)
Educated patients and families on disease processes and medical management of care
Assessed patient’s stability to remain in the home for Home Health services
Reviewed medication and wound care orders to maintain the most cost effective plan of care
Conducted wound care assessment and treatment plans
Managed chronic care patients and provided education on the disease process
Consulted with physicians for best practice of medical treatment to provide quality care
Monroe County Hospital-Forsyth, GA February 2014-March 2015
RN-Charge Nurse-Medical Surgical/ Emergency Room
Crossed trained in Emergency Room
Triaged and stabilized patients in Emergency Room
Delegated patient care assignments
Completed patient and family teaching on admission and discharge
Carried out physician orders
Collaborated with physicians regarding abnormal labs
Formulated patient care plans
Westbury Medical Care Home- Jackson, GA September 2013-March 2014
11-7 Supervisor
Implemented facility’s policy and procedure to assure the continuity of patient care
Assessed patients with acute changes and followed up with physicians regarding significant changes
Guided staff nurses on critical patients issues
Provided continuous education to the staff on facility procedures and protocols
Maintained a working knowledge of the State survey process
Served as a leader and motivator to staff
Kindred Transitional Care and Rehab- Lafayette March 2013- June 2013
Assistant Director of Nursing- Interim Director of Nursing
Implemented Kindred’s system, processes, and programs to achieve the mission statement and goals
Knowledgeable of applicable state regulatory process
Assured nursing organizational structure while supporting clinical staff
Lead management team to ensure quality patient outcomes
Promoted effective working conditions, and positive employee relations
Communicated effectively by actively listening and providing constructive feedback to staff
Served as a leader and motivator to staff
Heritage Healthcare of Monroe, Forsyth, GA June2007-January 2013
Assistant Director of Nursing
Worked directly with the physicians to assure proper management of patient care
Managed the day to day functions of nursing services
Followed up with the physicians on abnormal labs
Guided staff nurses on critical patient care issues
Provided continuous education to the staff on procedures and protocols
Maintained a working knowledge of the State survey procedures
Served as a leader and motivator to staff
Certifications
Unrestricted Georgia RN Licensure
National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
BCLS
ACLS
CPI certified
References available upon request
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