Professional Objectives
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner seeking full time employment as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
Recognized by employers, patients, and coworkers as an excellent care provider and patient advocate.
Demonstrates the ability to lead and motivate peers on a multidisciplinary healthcare team with respect and key communication skills.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice
oFlorida State University- May, 2019
Alumni GradWorld Digital Narratives Project- College Representative
College of Nursing Graduate Admissions Committee- Student Representative
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
oUniversity of West Florida - September, 2014
Associate of Science: Nursing
oChipola College – July, 2013
Class Treasurer
Licensing and Certifications
Florida Board Certified Advanced Practiced Registered Nurse: 2019 to present
Florida Board Certified Registered Nurse: 2013 to present
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification: 2012 to present
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification: 2013 to present
Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) Certification: 2018 to present
Professional Experience
Tallahassee Neurosurgical Center: October, 2016 – present
Clinical Nurse
oPreform initial patient assessments with a wide variety of neurological deficits prior to physician arrival in exam rooms.
oAssist physicians and nurse practitioners with various patient procedures including abdominal pain pump reprogramming and refills, cervical collar adjustments, Halo adjustments, injections, incision care, suturing, etc.
oProvide follow up care instructions to patients and family members to ensure exceptional care.
oAssess and triage patient phone calls to ensure proper care, follow up, and communication continues during changes in patient status.
Florida State University- College of Nursing: August 2018 – present
Teaching Assistant to the Undergraduate Nursing program
oAssisting professors and instructors with class preparations and course materials
oAssisting students in essential nursing skills and assessments both in the classroom and at the bedside.
oLead discussions on lessons regarding case studies and patient presentations.
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital - Cardiac Progressive Care Unit: September, 2013 – October, 2016
Clinical Nurse and Charge Nurse
oCollaboration with teams of 10-12 nurses to provide rehabilitative care to 43 post-operative and medical-surgical patients.
oEstablishment and implementation of specialized plans of care for 4-6 patients daily.
oServed as preceptor to new nurses and nursing students.
Nurse Residency Program Graduate
oActive member in monthly meetings to improve professional development, leadership skills, and analysis of evidence through reviews of literature.
oParticipant in a multitude of professional seminars to maximize nurse success.
DNP Clinical Experience
DNP Residency, Spring 2018: 225 hours
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital – Hospitalist Group
Preventative Cardiology & Internal Medicine Associates
FNP Practicum III, Fall 2018: 225 hours
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital – Hospitalist Group
Florida State University Health & Wellness Center – Women’s Health
Professional Park Pediatrics
FNP Practicum II, Summer 2018: 180 hours
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital – Hospitalist Group
Southern Medical Group – Cardiology
Gretchen Everhart – Special Olympics physicals
FNP Practicum I, Spring 2018: 180 hours
Capital Regional Medical Center – Emergency Room
Gretchen Everhart – Special Olympics physicals
Advanced Skills for Advanced Practice Nurse, Fall 2017: 45 hours
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital – Trauma Service
Nicaragua – Community Outreach Care
Health Assessment for Advanced Practice, Spring 2017: 90 hours
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital – Neurosurgery
Honors and Awards
Daisy Award for extraordinary patient care
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital: 2015
Leadership of the Month Award
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital: 2015
Member of Golden Key International Honor Society
Florida State University
Member of Sigma Theta Tau International- Honor Society of Nursing
University of West Florida
Member of Phi Sigma Theta- National Honors Society
Chipola College