DAVID PATTERSON, MSN-FNP, RN
**** ********** ** *** *** Albuquerque, NM 87102
********@*****.*** 575-***-****
CAREER SUMMARY
Provided excellent patient care in the acute care, inpatient environment of regional and community healthcare facilities in Texas and New Mexico. Sought increasing responsibility in the arenas of subordinate education as a preceptor, leadership as a charge nurse and AOD for two facilities and innovator as a member of a team implementing a new EMR system. Demonstrated ability as a leader, educator, clinician and collaborator in all positions held.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nursing-FNP- Chamberlain College of Nursing, Downers Grove Illinois
March, 2019
Graduated with a 3.5 GPA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico May. 2016
Graduation Honors: Crimson Scholar
Associates Degree in Nursing – New Mexico State University, Alamogordo, New Mexico May. 2006
Graduation Honors: Crimson Scholar
Associate Arts in General Studies – New Mexico State University, Alamogordo, New Mexico May. 2005
Graduation Honors: Crimson Scholar
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION & TRAINING
[APRN-CNP] Family Nurse Practitioner – State of NM (55977)
Exp. 4, 2024
[RN] Registered Nurse – State of NM (R57522) Exp. 11, 2019
[ACLS] Advanced Cardiac Life Support – American Safety and Health Institute Exp. 2, 2020
[BLS] Basic Life Support – American Heart Association Exp. 4, 2020
NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Family Practice/Primary Care – Janet Anter, GCRMC Family practice (Alamogordo, NM) 250 Hours
Pediatrics – William Cook, Alamogordo Pediatrics (Alamogordo, NM) 125 Hours
Family Practice/Primary Care – Jana McBurney, Journey to Wellness (Alamogordo, NM) 125 Hours
Family Practice/Primary Care – Richard Brown, Champion Medical Group (Alamogordo, NM) 125 Hours
DAVID PATTERSON, MSN-FNP, RN
1520 University NE Apt 204 Albuquerque, NM 87102
********@*****.*** 575-***-****
Conducting patient interviews and obtaining detailed histories on new patients.
Analyzing previous treatments and determining alternatives to fails treatments.
Assisting patients in finding resources available to provide financial assistance and community resources.
Collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
Effective use of research to address medical conditions.
Ability to participate effectively in quality improvement process of organizations.
HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
CHARGE NURSE, Progressive Care – Presbyterian Rust Medical Center (Albuquerque, NM) Aug, 2017 – Present
Provide excellent patient care in an ICU step-down level care unit. Population consists of medical, surgical and cardiac patients.
Conduct staffing assignments and ensure efficient patient flow.
Participated in quality improvement programs and care innovation implementation.
Mentored new nurses and provided a knowledge resource for staff.
REGISTERED NURSE, Med/Surg/Tele – Gerald Champion Medical Center (Alamogordo, NM) July, 2007 – June, 2018
Served as a charge nurse and AOD full time to ensure effective work flow.
Participated in the successful configuration and implementation of a new EMR program for the facility.
Provided exceptional patient care for the inpatient population as well as support for other units in the facility (ICU, Maternal Child and ER).
Served as a mentor and facilitator for new staff and new graduate nurses as well as nursing students attending clinical classes.
HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
TELEMETRY NURSE, Telemetry – Sierra Medical Center (El Paso, TX) May, 2006 – July, 2007
Provided professional care to patients with chronic cardiac conditions experiencing medical or surgical events.
Implemented care plans for patients experiencing acute cardiac events.
Provided support to physicians and coordinated patient care with expanded healthcare team.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
TELECOMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN – U.S. Marine Corps, Honorary Discharge Oct, 1981 – Nov, 1985
Provided data communication support to end users.
Performed programming and configuration support for data communication networks.
DAVID PATTERSON, MSN-FNP, RN
1520 University NE Apt 204 Albuquerque, NM 87102
********@*****.*** 575-***-****
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
GENERAL MANAGER – Wendy’s Restaurant (Alamogordo, NM) Aug, 1996 – May, 2003
GENERAL MANAGER – Blake’s Restaurant (Alamogordo, NM) May, 1989 – Aug, 1996
TELECOMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN – Visa USA (McLean, VA) Nov, 1985 – Mar, 1989
Professional Skills
Excelled at staffing and time management.
Gained experience in project management and program implementation.
Experienced exceptional experience with team building and team work.
Developed methods of planning and improving cost control methods.