Paulette R. Blades
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Augusta, GA 30909
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Dedicated and talented Nurse Practitioner with a extensive background in family medicine for over nine years and nearly five years as a registered nurse. Longtime commitment to helping patients with particular expertise in chronic illness. Holds excellent communication and active listening abilities, as well as attention to small details, critical thinking, evaluation and strong analytical skills. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
PRN Family Nurse Practitioner
Acute Care Services, Dr. Clarence Flanigan - Evans, GA November 2015 to Present
Presently, I work with Dr. Clarence Flanigan Jr. and Dr. Vincent Ferguson. In addition to patient education, I primarily manage chronic illnesses such as COPD, CHF, and Diabetics. In addition, I preform RTW and DOT physicals. Although I work independently, there’s a great team environment. Nurse Practitioner
Acute Care Services - Augusta, GA
November 2013 to Present
I Manage patients with acute and chronic illnesses Some examples are COPD, CHF, hypertension and diabetes. In addition I also perform wellness checks and patient education. Core Duties:
• Provide a full range of outcome-based nurse practitioner/physician assistant services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF (e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated).
• Technically direct and teach other staff, provide evidenced-based educational lectures and participate in inservice training to staff members.
• Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in consultation with a physician.
• Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist
University Hospital - Augusta, GA
April 2014 to June 2016
Hospitalist, admission, discharges rounding on patients Neurology Consultant Clinician
University Hospital - Augusta, GA
April 2013 to March 2014
• Primary tasks included collaboration with neurosurgeon prior to procedure to facilitate best patient outcomes.
• Managed patients post procedures
• Managed patients with chronic conditions such as back pain, seizures and CVA’s.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and studies.
• Prescribed medications
• Ran rapid response “Code Stroke” protocols to determine use of TPA Oncology Clinician
Medical College of Georgia
October 2012 to March 2013
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The Howard Diet Center - Augusta, GA
August 2009 to July 2011
Martine, GA
Full-Time
- Clinical Management role of Center to include supervising staff, budget, supply management, and a broad scope of clinical and administrative duties
- Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations
- Treatment and monitoring of underlying metabolic conditions (hypertension, diabetes, renal insufficiency, thyroid disorders and heart disease)
- Dietary counseling as well prescribing appropriate medication to assure comprehensive weight loss
- Identify and support patient emotional and mental needs Charge Nurse Assignment
BSN
May 2007 to May 2008
ICU - Served as Charge Nurse in 16 bed mixed ICU/ CCU patients.
- Duties included making assignment decisions appropriate to patient acuity, I while caring for assigned patients
- Worked in collaboration with interdisciplinary team for patients requiring mechanical ventilator support pressure, presser support, homodynamic assessment and intervention Staff Nurse Assignment ICU, Emergency Medicine, Burn & Trauma Doctors Hospital
June 2004 to May 2007
- Assessed patient health problems and needs; documented assessments arid care in compliance with standards of care
- Assisted with placement and responsible for caring and monitoring of arterial/femoral lines, Swan placement
- Responsible for recording and calculating cardiac indexes and cardiac output SVR Education
Master of Science in Nursing
Tennessee State University, School of Nursing
June 2006 to May 2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Medical College of Georgia
August 2002 to May 2004
Nursing Core
Georgia Military College
1999 to 2002
Skills
Focused, hard working, loyal, excellent communication skills, dependable. Enjoy working as a team
(10+ years), Epic, Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare, PowerPoint, Family Nurse Practitioner, BLS, training, ACLS, EMR, pediatric, Excel
Certifications/Licenses
Family Nurse Practitioner MSN,FNP B-C
December 2008 to January 2020
Certified FNP AANP