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

404-***-****

ac77qr@r.postjobfree.com

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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