Nurse Practitioner Registered
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Professional Profile
•Versatile advanced practice nurse and clinical nurse leader who seeks to be a member of a thriving and productive organization and team
•Commitment to an emphasis on quality, safety, error prevention, and teamwork while providing direct patient care
•Dedicated to cultural competent care across the lifespan
•Flexible, quick learner who adapts easily to new situations and enjoys a challenge
•Self-motivated and proactive in staying current in today’s dynamic healthcare
•Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Academic Qualifications
December 2016 Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Loewenberg College of Nursing
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
May 2011 Master of Science in Nursing – Registered Nurse & Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
Clinical Nurse Leader Certification, Commission on Nurse Certification
December 2002 Master of Public Health – Health Administration Track
East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN
August 2000 Bachelor of Science - Biology
Spelman College, Atlanta, GA
Professional Experience
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Memphis, TN
July 2017-present Leukemia Nurse Practitioner, Inpatient – Leukemia/Lymphoma Service
Provides care for patients in the inpatient setting and address both acute and chronic issues in managing disease and treatment related complications. Collects, documents, and analyzes patient data; Collaborates in the development and implementation of treatment plans; Coordinates patient care with ancillary clinical services; Makes appropriate referrals to consulting medical staff
Provides appropriate age-related care to infants to young adults
Obtains medical, family, and social histories
Performs physical examination
Orders appropriate diagnostic studies
Assists in the interpretation of patient data to accurately diagnose disease and disease stage
Performs bone marrow aspirates, bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures with and without intrathecal medications, skin biopsies, and Ommaya shunt taps with and without intra-Ommaya medications
Orients and precepts NP students, medical residents, nursing students, new staff as needed
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Memphis, TN
June 2011-July 2017 Pediatric Oncology Nurse II– Intensive Care Unit
Served as a staff nurse in a PICU evaluating care of pediatric patients; Provided age appropriate nursing care and education in collaboration with other patient care team members; Gained experience with multiple cardiac drips, maintenance of endotracheal and tracheal ventilation, hemofiltration using CRRT, bedside procedures, and maintenance of a plethora of central lines.
•Assessed, planned, organized, and provided nursing care to assigned pediatric patients in accordance with physician instructions; followed hospital policies and procedures to guide care of patients
•Incorporated evidence-based research in the delivery of professional nursing services
•Counseled and advised families regarding special medical problems and/or proper health care methods and organized connections with support groups
•Maintained aseptic technique to decrease blood stream infections
•Assumed role as Resource nurse for the unit on numerous occasions
•Served as a preceptor for new employees and graduate nurses
•Assisted with peer interviews and screenings for potential employee hires
•Served on the ICU Unit Council Co-Chair and Evidence Based Practice Committee Member for (3) three years
•Selected to be a 2013 Evidence Based Practice Fellow
University of Memphis-Loewenberg School of Nursing Memphis, TN
January 2015- August 2015 Part-time Clinical Faculty
Served as clinical faculty for nursing students during Pediatric clinical rotations at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital and in the community.
University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, TN
January 2011 – May 2011 Research Assistant
Served as support staff for principal investigator and other researchers; Gained knowledge of research processes and Institutional Review Board requirements. Projects: identifying food deserts in urban areas in Memphis and difference of the consistency of vaginal secretions during a woman’s menstrual cycle.
•Assisted with research projects and performed independent research
•Performed various clerical duties including typing, answering phones, preparing correspondence, preparing and maintaining bibliographies, and completing applications and forms
Relevant Skills
Proficient in MILLI Powerchart Computer Charting Systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Licenses and Certifications
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Texas License # AP141535, with Rx Auth #30133, valid until 3/31/2020
Texas Temporary RN License #217923, valid until 8/2/2019
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Tennessee License with CF, #22592, valid until 3/31/2020
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (AANP) #F03170415, valid until 3/15/2022
DEA Number active in Tennessee and valid until 10/31/2019
Registered Nurse, Tennessee License #183616, valid until 03/31/2020
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider (AHA), valid until 02/2021
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider (AHA), valid until 02/2021
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