Nurse Practitioner Care
Resume:
Virginia Dupraw
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Professional Summary
My skills as a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in Family practice Clinic at Warner Robins Air Force Base, Urgent Care/ Immediate care and occupational medicine at Apple Care Urgent Care, dealing with varying types of chronic and acute illnesses, injuries including but not limited to suturing, assessment, physical exam, diagnosing and treating clients of all ages will allow me to be a productive member of your team. I currently hold an active RN license, an active NP license and a certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner through ANCC in the state of Georgia. I have a current CPR card, NPI number and an active DEA number, DOT certification, and certification in Kinesiology. I graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice in 2017. Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in Family Practice and patient care. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits.
Skills
Currently work with ALTHA, for clinical documentation, and have used DOCU tap and E clinical in past positions
Case management, Chronic illness, Diabetes, Urgent care
Documentation, Email, Power point, Word
Minor out patient Surgery, Wound care, Dermatology understanding, Laceration repair
Privacy and confidentiality, Treatment coordination
Safety and compliance, Performance improvements, Quality assurance, Interdisciplinary collaboration
Age-appropriate vaccinations
Lab result evaluation, STD care and counseling
Patient-centered care, family focused, Patient care planning, Maintaining records
CPR and BLS certified
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Problem resolution ability, Clinical issues understanding
Mentoring and coaching
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Self-discipline, Sound decision-making
Work History
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, 01/2019 to Current
Matrix Providers/ Robins AFB 78th Medical Group – Denver, CO, Co.
Manage empanelment of 1100 people both active duty and retire military and their family.
Providing care for chronic and acute conditions ranging from injuries, lacerations, hypertension and diabetes.
Focused on screening and preventive care.
Analyzed test results and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or diseases.
Worked with disciplines such as Disease Managers and Specialty Providers to manage patient care.
Assessed historical medical information and recent symptoms.
Communicated, updated, and advocated care plans to patients and family.
Saw more than Twenty patients daily Family practice, internal medicine, geriatric, and pediatric patients each week.
Educated patients on strategies for chronic disease prevention.
Developed treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
Provided school-aged children with appropriate physical examinations and required vaccinations.
Reviewed laboratory results and diagnostic films.
Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, heart disease, asthma, and COPD.
Delivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team.
Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Complied with hospital policies and procedures in an effort to ensure every patient's safety.
Developed and conducted standardized assessments and evaluations for patients with concussions and head injuries.
Collaborated cross-functionally with local businesses to organize health promotion programs to engage and attract potential patients.
Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients.
Managed empanelment of 800 plus patients.
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, 10/2018 to 01/2019
All Medical Locums – Long Key Florida, Florida
Perform and fill in at clinics ranging from family health, employee health and urgent cares that need coverage for short period of time for these clinics.
Managed adults and their dependents for acute and chronic care issues. Managed care for 10 to 20 patients daily.
Assessed historical medical information and recent symptoms.
Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
Provided school-aged children with appropriate physical examinations and required vaccinations.
Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
Analyzed test results and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or diseases.
Delivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
Communicated, updated, and advocated care plans to patients and family.
Collaborated cross-functionally with local businesses to organize health promotion programs to engage and attract potential patients.
Educated patients on strategies for chronic disease prevention.
Complied with hospital policies and procedures in an effort to ensure every patient's safety.
Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Developed and conducted standardized assessments and evaluations for patients with concussions and head injuries.
Reviewed laboratory results and diagnostic films.
Developed treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregiver.
Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team.
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, 12/2016 to 10/2018
Loyal Source/ Specialty Government Services – Orlando, Florida
78th Medical Group, Warner Robins AFB, performed physical exam and evaluation of individuals with chronic and acute illnesses in a family practice environment.
Cared for individuals from age 1 year to 99+, veterans and active duty personnel and their family members.
Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, heart disease, asthma, and COPD.
Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team.
Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
Communicated, updated, and advocated care plans to patients and family.
Delivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
Collaborated cross-functionally with local businesses to organize health promotion programs to engage and attract potential patients.
Provided leadership and procedure development for campus emergency preparedness and response as well as effective communication about public health issues.
Complied with hospital policies and procedures in an effort to ensure every patient's safety.
Analyzed test results and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or diseases.
Educated patients on strategies for chronic disease prevention.
Reviewed laboratory results and diagnostic films.
Provided school-aged children with appropriate physical examinations and required vaccinations.
Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregiver.
Worked with disciplines such as Disease Managers and Specialty Providers to manage patient care.
Assessed historical medical information and recent symptoms.
Developed and conducted standardized assessments and evaluations for patients with concussions and head injuries.
Developed treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
Provided palliative care ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, 04/2013 to 12/2016
FNP Urgent/ Immediate care, Apple Care – Warner Robins, Georgia
Performed physical, DOT physicals assessment, diagnosing, treatment of acute and some chronic illness in individuals ranging in age from 6 months to 99+ years.
With focus on wellness and chronic illness.
Suture and do incision and drainage of abscesses.
Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, heart disease, asthma, and COPD.
Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures and tumors.
Assessed historical medical information and recent symptoms.
Analyzed test results and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or diseases.
Provided school-aged children with appropriate physical examinations and required vaccinations.
Complied with hospital policies and procedures in an effort to ensure every patient's safety.
Collaborated cross-functionally with local businesses to organize health promotion programs to engage and attract potential patients.
Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregiver.
Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
Educated patients on strategies for chronic disease prevention.
Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
Developed and conducted standardized assessments and evaluations for patients with concussions and head injuries.
Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
Reviewed laboratory results and diagnostic films.
Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients.
Communicated, updated, and advocated care plans to patients and family.
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, 09/2012 to 04/2013
FNP OBGYNE Consultants – Macon, Georgia
Worked with GYN/OB patients ranging in age from 15 to 99+.
Performed treatments assessments and prenatal care of pregnant women.
Assessed, diagnosed, and treated women for varying disease processes.
Analyzed test results and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or diseases.
Reviewed laboratory results and diagnostic films.
Educated patients on strategies for chronic disease prevention.
Communicated, updated, and advocated care plans to patients and family.
Developed treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
Assessed historical medical information and recent symptoms.
Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
Complied with hospital policies and procedures in an effort to ensure every patient's safety.
Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregiver.
Delivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team.
Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, 08/2012 to 09/2012
FNP Harris Medical Locums, Mid town Urgent Care – Suwanee, Columbus, Ga
Worked Locums at an urgent care clinic in Columbus GA where performing assessment and treatment of individuals with chronic and acute diseases and illnesses such as but not limited to HTN and DM with focus on education and wellness.
Performed minor suturing an assessment as well and treatment of injuries.
Provided palliative care ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
Analyzed test results and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or diseases.
Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Reviewed laboratory results and diagnostic films.
Assessed historical medical information and recent symptoms.
Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregiver.
Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
Provided school-aged children with appropriate physical examinations and required vaccinations.
Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, heart disease, asthma, and COPD.
Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
Educated patients on strategies for chronic disease prevention.
Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
Communicated, updated, and advocated care plans to patients and family.
Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients.
Developed treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team.
Complied with hospital policies and procedures in an effort to ensure every patient's safety.
Delivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, 09/2010 to 08/2012
FNP Macon Occupation Medicine Clinic at MCCG – Macon, Georgia
Performed DOT, annual physicals, pre- employment physicals, evaluation and treatment of work comp injuries, sick visits and return to work visits.
Performed a lot of education and discussion of chronic diseases and evaluation of treatment.
Assessed historical medical information and recent symptoms.
Educated patients on strategies for chronic disease prevention.
Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregiver.
Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients.
Reviewed laboratory results and diagnostic films.
Analyzed test results and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or diseases.
Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
Developed treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
Developed and conducted standardized assessments and evaluations for patients with concussions and head injuries.
Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Provided school-aged children with appropriate physical examinations and required vaccinations.
Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team.
Delivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
Communicated, updated, and advocated care plans to patients and family.
Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, heart disease, asthma, and COPD.
Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
Collaborated cross-functionally with local businesses to organize health promotion programs to engage and attract potential patients.
Complied with hospital policies and procedures in an effort to ensure every patient's safety.
Registered Nurse, 01/2007 to 09/2010
RN Phoebe Putney Hospital – Albany, Georgia, GA
Admissions Discharge Unit.
Worked directly with patients and families, obtained medical information and assessment of patients, insertion of IV's, blood draws, medication administration, initiating hospital consults as needed, and patient and family education.
Trained and mentor new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
Instructed patients, caregiver and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
RN Staff Nurse, 04/2003 to 04/2004
RN Care South Home Health – Cordele, GA
Case management of 40 plus patients as primary care nurse for in home patient.
Assessment, care, intervention, teaching, wound care, medication teaching and filling medication boxes, instructions on diabetic management, communication with primary care physician, initiating community referral and consults as needed for patient care.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Instructed patients, caregiver and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Monitored and educated nursing students and extern on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
Assistant Nurse Manager, 12/2001 to 04/2003
RN Phoebe Putney Hospital – Albany, GA
Staffing for 3A/B, communication between manager and staff, communication with bed control, communication with physician, budget management, and resource person for staff nurses, monitor productivity, staffing, patient care and cost control, education of staff and maintaining staff competencies.
Incorporated evidence-based nursing into practice environment.
Trained and mentor new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Participated in continuing education programs and workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Education
M.D.: Nursing Practiced, September 2017
Grand Canyon University, FNP - Phoenix, Arizona, GA.
Master of Science: Nursing Practice, May 2010
Albany State University - Albany, GA.
Associate of Science: Nursing Practice, May 2007
Vance Granville Community College - Henderson, NC
Certifications
DOT Certification Certified through NRCME January 31, 2014 through January 31, 2024
NPI Register 124*******
Joint and Trigger Point Injection American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Program ID 1307289 Certification date September 9, 2017
Kinesiology Taping: Combining taping and movement to improve functional outcomes Vyne Education Certification date July 20, 2018
Affiliations
Member, American Nurses Association
Member, International Nurses Association
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Nurse Practitioner Association of Georgia
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