KORI NELSON
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Dedicated board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with experience ensuring high standards of care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Over 11 years of experience in clinical settings providing nursing care. Self-motivated professional committed to providing quality and competent care. Daisy Award nominee. Hospital Unit Practice Council Chairperson (Ochsner Medical Center). Permanent preceptor (PACU-Ochsner Medical Center). Member of AANP (American Association of Nurse Practitioners) and NTNP (North Texas Nurse Practitioners).
EXPERIENCE
9/11/2017 – PRESENT
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER, communitymed family urgent care
Providing care in urgent care setting for ages 3 months and older
Treating uncomplicated wounds, lesions, and fractures including laceration repair, incision and drainage, and splinting
Performing school and sports physicals
Educating patients on treatment options and medical needs
Analyzing and interpreting patients’ histories, symptoms, exam findings, and diagnostics to appropriately diagnose, treat, and prescribe medications
3/2015 – 6/2017
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER STUDENT, simmons college
Over 690 contact hours in various clinical settings
120 hours in pediatric setting (Dr. Mom Pediatrics, Burleson, TX
112 hours in women's health setting (Premier OB-GYN, Sunnyvale, TX)
216 hours in family practice setting (Wills Family Practice, Sherman, TX)
242 hours in urgent care setting (CommunityMed Family Urgent Care, Melissa, TX)
REGISTERED NURSE (CHARGE NURSE) DAY SURGERY, texas health presbyterian plano
REGISTERED NURSE PACU, methodist hospital for surgery
REGISTERED NURSE PACU, Utsouthwestern medical center
REGISTERED NURSE (CHARGE NURSE) DAY SURGERY, ochsner medical center
REGISTERED NURSE NICU, ochsner medical center
REGISTERED NURSE ICU, university medical center
REGISTERED NURSE MEDSURG/ICU FLOAT, delta regional medical center
EDUCATION
JUNE 2017
MASTERS OF SCIENCE, NURSING (NP) simmons college, boston, ma
Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honors Society
Graduated with 3.8 GPA
Completed 690 FNP clinical contact hours
DECEMBER 2006
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE, NURSING southern university, baton rouge
SKILLS
Proficient at splinting fractures
Proficient at suturing lacerations
Proficient at performing I&D's
Thorough physical assessment skills
Strong critical thinking skills
Detail oriented
Fast learner
Patient/family focused