Whitney Garretson
ac7xeq@r.postjobfree.com
**** ** **** • Coffeyville, KS 67337
PROFILE
A family nurse practitioner is seeking new opportunities in the Southeast Kansas area. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, and healthcare professionals. Effective oral and written communication skills. Passionate about being active within the community.
EDUCATION
Walden University, Online
Walden School of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner, Anticipated graduation 11/2018
GPA 4.0
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS
Pittsburg State University School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 05/2010
Coffeyville Community College, Coffeyville, KS
Associate of Science, 05/2008
CERTIFICATIONS
•Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Kansas Board of Nursing, license number
53-78494-011
•AANP FNP Certification
•Licensed Registered Nurse, Kansas Board of Nursing, license number 137814
•BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program
EXPERIENCE
Staff RN, Priority Health of Coffeyville Urgent Care, Coffeyville, KS, January 2018- present
Work prn assisting the provider in caring for patients, delivering medications, taking vital signs, and delivering patient education.
Staff RN, Cox Health, Springfield, MO, 07/17/2011-8/14/2014
Worked on the neurological and orthopedic floor as a staff RN for two years and then transferred to a staff RN position for Dr. Chad Morgan at the Springfield Neurological Institute for two years organizing his clinic, answering patient phone calls, scheduling surgeries and follow up appointments.
Staff RN, St. John's Medical Center, Joplin, MO, 05/2010-07/2011
Worked as a staff RN on a neurological, orthopedic, and pediatric floor until the tornado in 5/2011 resulted in a transfer to Springfield, MO area.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Youth Pastor, Lifepoint Church, Coffeyville, KS, 05/2018 - present
My husband and I lead the youth at our local church to help cultivate young, responsible, Christian leaders within the community
Cheer Coach, South Coffeyville Public School, South Coffeyville, OK, 08/2014-05/2018
Worked with junior high and high school cheerleaders to improve technique, gain scholarships to college and improve their overall confidence.
OTHER
•Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, communicating ideas effectively and working well with a team.
•Exhibits sensitivity, maturity, and flexibility in coping with difficult situations.
•Future goals include gaining a position in the Southeast Kansas area delivering quality, evidenced-based care.
REFERENCES
Barry Phillips
ARNP- CRMC
Mentor
Dr. Stephen Miller
DO-CRMC
Mentor
Dr. Shravan Gangula
MD-CRMC
Mentor
Tia Lamb
Staff RN- Priority Care of Coffeyville Urgent Care
Co-worker
Amanda Grounds
APRN
Friend
Matt Grounds
DO
Friend