Amber Ellis, MS, APRN, FNP-C

**** ******** ***** ********, ** 33809

Phone: (704) 249- 7674 Email: ac9rl0@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Family Nurse Practitioner with over 720 hours of clinical experience and 7 years of experience as a Registered Nurse seeking a challenging position in outpatient care promoting both professional growth and educational opportunities.

EDUCATION

University of South Florida College of Nursing, Tampa, Fl

Masters of Science in Nursing, Graduating May 2nd, 2019

University of South Florida College of Nursing, Tampa, Fl

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, August 2009 - August 2011

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

CVS MinuteClinic January 2018 - Present

Preceptor: Erica Lobato, APRN, FNP- BC

To complete 180 minimum clinical hours in a walk-in clinic environment

· Independently performed focused assessments

· Performed focused and comprehensive assessment with preceptor coaching on ages 18 months to 16 years

· Performed DOT physicals with some coaching in DOT rules and regulations

· Referenced vaccine schedules for pediatrics and adults

· Skills: POC influenza, strep, urine dipstick tests and evaluation, vaccine administration

Florida Hospital Family Practice Center August - November 2018

Preceptor: Tesha Baker, APRN, FNP-BC

Completed 181 hours in a rural family practice environment

· Independently performed focused and comprehensive patient assessments

· Interpreted laboratory results and reviewed radiologic reports

· Developed patient centered care plans of acute and chronic disease processes, including medication management and necessary examinations

Skills (beginner): Large joint (knee) injections, papsmear/GYN exams

WellMed SE Lakeland May - July 2018

Preceptor: Michael Strickland, APRN, FNP

Completed 180 clinical hours in family practice environment

· Independently performed focused and comprehensive patient assessments

· Interpreted laboratory results and reviewed radiologic reports

Skills (beginner): Subcutaneous trigger point injections, EKG interpretation

· Developed patient centered care plans of acute and chronic disease processes, including medication management and necessary examinations

Neuro Diagnostic Center Central Florida March to April 2018

Preceptor Shahid Riaz, MD

Completed 76 clinical hours in office environment

· Performed focused patient assessments with neurological concerns and disorders

· Able to differentiate different classes of headaches

· Exposure to management of patients with migraines, headaches, seizures, Myasthenia Gravis, Guillain Barre, Multiple Sclerosis

US HealthWorks February - April2018

Preceptor James Donato, PA-C

Completed 105 hours in occupational health/walk-in clinic environment

· Performed DOT physicals with some coaching in DOT rules and regulations

· Perform focused patient assessments, largely of occupational based injuries

· Created plan of care based off of injuries or acute illnesses

Skills: X-ray interpretation (beginner), EKG interpretation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, FL August 2016 - Present

Staff Nurse, Emergency Room

· Management of patients door-to-door within a 3 hour time period, including critically ill

Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, FL October 2015 - August 2016

Fill-in Charge Nurse, Observation Unit

· Supervise and guide staff of 12 on a maximum 68 bed unit

· Responsible for rounding on patients in order to address concerns and increase satisfaction

· Audit charts for appropriate documentation on urinary catheters, central lines, and skin breakdown in order to aid in infection prevention

· Consult hospital administrator regarding outstanding patient or staffing concerns

Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, FL January 2015 - Present

Preceptor

· Assess learning style of orientee and create a partnership to ensure adequate comprehension

· Educate orientee in medication administration, miscellaneous nursing skills, hospital policies, and available resources

· Guide orientee to develop critical thinking skills and when to activate critical care for patient evaluation

· Provide formal and informal feedback in order to promote growth of orientee

Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, FL Nov 2011 - August 2016

Staff Nurse, Observation Unit

· Manage direct patient care to 6 patients of either observation or inpatient status

· Provide a broad range of general nursing care services such as medication administration, procedure or surgical preparations, catheter insertions, blood transfusions, tube feedings, wound and tracheostomy care, lab draws and IV starts

· Work as a team member, contributing to a higher standard of care by using close collaborative interdisciplinary care

· Capable of recognizing and delegating tasks as necessary, assisting other nurses and staff when appropriate

· Contribute to patient education with discussion and insure patient feedback

· Document patient histories and other pertinent data via CERNER, an EMR system

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

CERTIFICATIONS

CMSRN - Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

BLS for Health Care Providers

ACLS

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