Nurse Practitioner Registered

Bridgette De France MSN, AGPCNP-BC

***** ********* ***** · Canton, MI 48187

*****************@*****.*** · 734-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Certified nurse practitioner currently practicing in primary care with over 10 years of nursing experience, providing quality patient care to individuals in diverse health care settings, including medical clinics, hospice and palliative care, endoscopy, and the emergency room. Compassionate nursing professional with a proven record of managing high-volume caseloads while maintaining patient comfort and safety. Resourceful individual with strong interpersonal and analytical skills, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver and implement effective plans of care in order to maximize patient satisfaction and improve patient outcomes. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bella Treatment Center for Pain Southfield, MI 6/2019-present Nurse Practitioner

● Chronic pain management facility offering care to those with painful conditions such as back pain, cancer pain, nerve pain, sickle cell pain, and pain from accidents

● Thorough assessments of the patient with review and interpretation of diagnostic tests guiding treatment plans

● Educate the patient on their diagnosis and refer to other modalities such as physical therapy; follow up monthly

● Create a plan of care with the patient to reduce pain and increase quality of life that is in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control guidelines for prescribing opiates. Wellpath Detroit, MI 3/2017-6/2019

Nurse Practitioner

● Assess, diagnose, treat, prescribe, and develop evidence based plans of care for patients with acute and chronic conditions, as well as psychiatric illnesses

● Work collaboratively with primary care physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, psychiatrists, and officers to provide an atmosphere in which patients can receive holistic care that meets their needs in an underserved community

● Conduct assessments and screenings to promote health maintenance and disease prevention

● Engage in culturally and socially sensitive care practices and provide appropriate resources, recommendations, and referrals

● Thoroughly assess, diagnose, and treat patients according to recommended standards of care and practice guidelines

● Demonstrate effective, accurate, and efficient documentation skills in the electronic health record system

Arbor Palliative Care Ann Arbor, MI 7/2016-3/2017

Nurse Practitioner

● Optimized therapeutic outcomes for patients via medication management and interdisciplinary coordination of care with a multidisciplinary team to provide social and health services, as well as conduct advanced care planning

● Therapeutically managed and controlled pain experienced by patients due to chronic, uncontrolled illnesses that left them homebound

● Maintained accurate and up to date patient records and documentation

● Educated patients and families on health maintenance and care techniques to improve quality of life

Detroit Medical Center, Sinai-Grace Hospital Detroit, MI 9/2013-7/2016 Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

● Demonstrated compassion, patience, and empathy while providing quality care to patients in the perioperative care unit, adhering to quality standards and hospital regulations to maintain patient safety and comfort throughout endoscopic procedures

● Prepared patient documentation and monitored progress in alignment with the plan of care

● Advised patient in pre-op/post-op procedures, diagnosis, lifestyle changes, and resolved inquiries

● Trained and educated nursing staff on patient monitoring, anesthesia, bedside manner, and basic skills

● Experienced in esophagogastroduodenoscopies and colonoscopies Arbor Hospice Ann Arbor, MI 6/2012-3/2013

Registered Nurse Case Manager

● Obtained thorough and complete history and physical assessments of patients during home visits

● Effectively managed and controlled pain and provided wound care for patients

● Delivered safe and high quality medication administration and treatment interventions

● Managed a complex caseload of 20+ patients at a time

● Provided exceptional end-of-life care while maintaining patient dignity and comfort in addition to supporting both the patient and family during difficult times

● Collaborated with a team of nurses, aides, doctors, and social workers to provide hospice care, post-mortem and grieving process services Detroit Medical Center, Sinai-Grace Hospital Detroit, MI 4/2009-9/2013 Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

● Executed plans of care for patients in the emergency room, as well as provided triaging, trauma/resuscitative care, critically ill care, and discharge education

● Demonstrated proficiency in urgent treatment interventions and monitoring including IV starts, foley catheter insertions, critical medication administration, and EKG monitoring

● Maintained patient stability and performed life-saving interventions including CPR and blood transfusions

● Trained and educated nursing staff on hospital protocols, standard operating procedures, and quality standards

● Improved psychiatric patient care and outcomes, as well as boosted team morale via implementing new initiatives while serving on the Process Improvement Team that was comprised of a diverse group of individuals

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing – Madonna University Detroit, MI 2016

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Wayne State University Detroit, MI 2009

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – University of Michigan Dearborn, MI 2001

LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS

● Licensed Nurse Practitioner, Adult Geriatric Primary Care (Michigan) Expires 2/2022

● American Nurses Credentialing Center AGPC Board Certification Expires 7/2021

● Drug Enforcement Administration License with suboxone waiver Expires 6/2022

● Licensed Registered Nurse (Michigan)

Expires 2/2022

● Basic Life Support Certification

Expires 3/2020

● Active National Provider Identifier

● CAPC designated in Pain Management, Symptom Management, and Communication MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

· Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Associations and Sigma Theta Tau HONORS & AWARDS

· Dean’s Scholarship, Endowed Scholarship for Nursing, and Dean’s List TECHNICAL SKILLS

· Citrix, Suncoast, Microsoft Office, and ERMA

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