Registered Nurse Practitioner

RENEA JUSTICE, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CEN *

RENEA JUSTICE, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CEN

Jasper, Georgia 30143 678-***-**** *********@*******.*** Professional Summary

Dedicated and patient focused Family Nurse Practitioner with proven strengths in acute patient care, staff development and patient advocacy. Displays an exceptional aptitude to deliver positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment while simultaneously building productive relationships. Demonstrates the ability to lead and motivate outstanding health care teams. Known for exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, as well as maintaining accurate and efficient documentation.

Skills

• Advanced assessment skills and strong clinical judgment as a Nurse Practitioner

• Punch/shave biopsies, suturing, staples, and skin adhesive

• Incision and drainage of abscesses, nail trephination, and fishhook removal

• Trigger point injection, and digital and dental blocks

• Ultrasound techniques for biliary, bladder, cardiac and kidney

• EKG and X-ray interpretations and NIHSS assessments

• Venipuncture, splinting extremities and wound care management

• Fetal heart rate and uterine contraction monitoring, and cervical dilation assessment

• Medication calculations and administration

• Computer proficiencies in MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and EMR Certifications

• American Nurses Credentialing Center, FNP-BC, issued 04/2019, current

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners, FNP-C, issued 04/2019, current

• American Heart Association, BLS, current

• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale, NIHSS, current

• Certified Emergency Nurse, CEN, current

Licensure

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, State of Georgia, issued 04/2019, current

• Registered Nurse, State of Georgia, issued 10/2008, current Education

Hippo Urgent Care Bootcamp and Assessment, 08/2019 College of Urgent Care Medicine - Hippo Education, LLC Burbank, CA

65.5 total CME Credits earned including 22.00 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits Graduate Student Teaching Orientation Workshop, 08/2019 Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

RENEA JUSTICE, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CEN 2

Master of Science in Nursing, 12/2018

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia

• Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty

• GPA 4.0, Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 07/2008

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia

• Registered Nurse

• GPA 3.89, Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science, Liberal Arts, 08/2004

Excelsior College

Albany, New York

• Concentration in Communication

• GPA 3.52, Cum Laude

Clinical Practicums

Pediatric Primary Care

o Confident in knowledge of growth and development, anticipatory guidance, and the child-family interaction while working with parents to address their fears, concerns and treatment options o Recognition and management of acute and chronic pediatric conditions and the effect of childhood illness on growth and development

o Demonstrate safety in calculating pediatric dosages of medication Family Medicine

o Comprehensive and focused history and physical examination across the lifespan, including appropriate psychosocial, developmental and cultural elements o Educate and guide patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits o Manage overall patient care, including acute and chronic conditions, as well as changes in lifestyle and development

o Prescribe and manage medications

Reproductive Health

o Secure complete health histories including gynecologic, reproductive, contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, and psychosocial systems o Conduct an interview and physical exam appropriate to the nature of the visit and sensitive to social and cultural contexts and the patients' confidentiality, privacy, and modesty o Adept at performing basic physical exam components including breast exam, pelvic exam, pap smear, cervical cultures, and post-partum care

o Able to function autonomously from preceptor on routine care for GYN patients o Skilled in male genitourinary exam to Include external genitalia, hernia, inguinal node, prostate, and rectal exams

o Knowledgeable in prevention, diagnostics, and management of STDs RENEA JUSTICE, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CEN 3

Adult / Gerontology

o Provide compassionate primary care services including comprehensive and focused physical examinations, health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses o Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bone, thyroid, and mental health disorders o Assess need for appropriate lab tests, order and interpret results under the supervision of preceptor

o Collaborate with medical specialties through appropriate referrals o Coordinate community resources to meet needs of individuals and families Dermatology

o Proficient in full skin examinations, mole and skin cancer evaluation and treatment o Discuss pathology results and counsel patients on appropriate treatment options set forth by the AAD for dysplastic nevi, non-melanoma skin cancers, and melanoma o Provide management for chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and rosacea including topical steroidal, non-steroidal medications, and biologics o Provide individualized treatment plans for acne including good skin-care habits, topical acne medications such as retinoid, antibiotics, benzyl peroxide, oral antibiotics, and oral isotretinoin o Order and execute diagnostic tests to include punch and shave biopsies o Provide cautery for aesthetic purposes (removal of seborrheic keratosis, sebaceous hyperplasia, rosacea telangiectasia) under supervision of preceptor o Provide dermatologic care to the pediatric population including removal of verruca vulgaris, molluscum contagiosum, acute and chronic rashes

o Experience with simple interrupted suturing and incision and drainage of abscesses o Confident developing an appropriate differential diagnosis that leads to the most probable diagnosis based on lesion morphology and distribution Professional Experience

Registered Nurse / Emergency Department

Northside Hospital, 02/2011 to 06/2017

Canton, Georgia

• Fulfill duties of charge nurse, mentor, preceptor, and clinical resource to staff and students

• Provide quality care to patients through the implementation of evidence-based nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis, interventions, and ongoing evaluation

• Demonstrate clinical excellence caring for patients with strokes, cardiac arrest, poisonings/overdoses, allergic reactions, head injuries, traumas, assaults, burns, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, urological, integumentary, EENT and mental health conditions

• Collaborate with health professionals and interdisciplinary team members throughout the organization and outpatient care facilities to ensure optimal patient outcomes

• Recognize clinical changes in patient status and implement appropriate interventions with concise communication of assessment and plan of care to physician

• Provide therapeutic listening, conflict resolution, emotional support and education to patients, families, and staff while providing compassionate care RENEA JUSTICE, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CEN 4

Registered Nurse / Labor & Delivery

Kennestone Hospital, 10/2010 to 02/2011

Marietta, Georgia

• Utilize evidence-based nursing treatment plans to promote positive outcomes while fostering a healing, safe environment for women and their fetuses during vaginal and C-section deliveries

• Advocate for patients and in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner

• Competent in perinatal loss procedures to include assessment of family coping mechanisms while providing emotional support and education to parents

• Demonstrate clinical excellence in fetal heart and uterine monitoring, high-risk obstetrics, fetal scalp electrode placement, triage, labor induction, vaginal and C-section deliveries, OR circulator role, recovery of mothers and newborns, and breast feeding and stem cell collection education Registered Nurse / Labor & Delivery

Northside Hospital, 10/2008 to 10/2010

Atlanta, Georgia

• Same job responsibilities as described above

U.S. Navy / Sailor / Now Retired

Andrews Air Force Base, 03/1984 to 03/2004

Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland

• Responsibilities include aviation maintenance, administration, management, leadership, and education (Further details proudly presented upon request)

• Military Awards: Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal, 5-Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medals, 3-Meritorious Unit Commendation Medals, 5-Good Conduct Medals, Navy Battle “E” Ribbon, Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, 2-Armed Forces Reserve Medals, Humanitarian Medal, 2-National Defense Service Medals, Sailor of the Year, Aviation Warfare Specialist Designation, and Navy Instructor Specialty Designation Nursing Award

• Emergency Department Service Excellence Award, 05/2015 Presentations

• Poster presentation: Labor & Delivery Lab Draw and Preparation Guide - Northside Hospital, Atlanta Labor & Delivery Staff, 11/2009

• Podium presentation: Stroke Recognition & Emergent Procedural Response by Hospital Staff at the 7th Annual Regional Stroke Symposium – Northside Hospital Conference Center, 10/2014

• Poster presentation: Pediatric Assessments – Northside Hospital, Cherokee Emergency Department Staff, 04/2015

• Resource presentation: Pediatric Quick Reference Tool – Northside Hospital, Cherokee Emergency Department Staff, 04/2015

Affiliations

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners, AANP

• United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia, UAPRN of GA

• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, STTI RENEA JUSTICE, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CEN 5

Interests

• Research & Quality Improvement Projects

• I take pleasure in developing and teaching educational materials regarding advances in patient care processes, skills, and products which lead to improvements in patient safety, workflow processes, and cost reduction, as well as increased satisfaction for both patients and staff

• I enjoy spending time with my family and dog Jake, traveling, fishing, playing board games, puzzles, and watching movies

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