Nurse Practitioner Registered

CV Marcia Bitting RN, MPH, MSN, CPNP-PC

**** **** *** **.; Houston, TX 77071

C: 210-***-****

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Summary

I am a highly motivated Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with extensive medical experience in multiple disciplines. As a

nurse practitioner, my work has focused on children with special needs and their families in the areas of Behavior &

Developmental Pediatrics (Autism Center) and Child & Adolescent Neurology . However, I possess flexibility, a

ready acceptance of challenges, and am willing to be trained in any additional pediatric discipline that fulfills my

commitment to service. Having spent my life as a member of a military family during childhood, young

adulthood, and marriage I know the value of a dedicated work ethic, integrity, honor, sta ndards of personal and

professional excellence, and team spirit.

License & Certifications

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care through PNC: July 2012 - present.

Registered Nurse in the State of Texas with NPI, DEA, DPS.

Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advance Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) current.

2010 Web-Based Genetics Institute - 18 -week program, 195 hrs. CEU Cincinnati Children's Hospital

6 -month course in Neonatal ICU and flight nursing at Scott and White Hospital (1 980)

Highlights

Developed early nursing intervention program for * Behavioral counseling

the U.S. Air Force’s Behavior & Development dept. * Diagnostic and medication management

which enabled children with deficits in developmental * Child education and behavior modification

milestones to receive early interventional services, * Performed ADOS-2, BASC, BCBL, Battelle,

therapy, and case management before Dx. CTONI, ASQ, MASQ, and DESD testing for

Wait-times to see specialist at military hospital developmental disorders and learning disabilities.

decreased from 8mo. – 1 yr. to 2 – 4 mos. * Parental education

(University wait times = 2yrs) * Family advocacy for governmental and

Conducted quantitative and qualitative research in educational benefits.

autism for the military (Mixed research study) * Outstanding communication & organizational skills.

2012 Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association * Robust networking skills

(DDNA) National Convention speaker & 2013 DDNA * Team player, organized in management &

State speaker on Developmental Disabilities and Early coordination of teams

Interventions * Experience includes Autism, Neurodevelopmental

2011: Started a DDNA chapter in San Antonio, TX disorders, NICU grads, Developmental Multi-

Concussion Management using CDC-ACE protocols disciplinary team, Pedi ER, and Nursing Instructor

at Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Organizations:

Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association (DDNA) ; President of Southwest Chapter 2010-2012

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Coalition of Nurses in Advance Practice (Texas)

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

Association of Child Neurology Nurses

Psychiatric Advance Nurse Practitioner

Publications:

Nursing Ethics: Caring for Familiar Strangers Journal of Christian Nursing; Jan/March 2012

Reviewer of the Developmental Delay- Intellectual Disability New Patient and Interval History chapters in the

American Child Neurology Nurses 2014 Encounter Guides

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Marcia Bitting RN, MPH, MSN, CPNP-PC

7638 Teal Run Dr.; Houston, TX 77071

C: 210-***-****

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Education:

Post-Graduate: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, 2012 UTHSC-SA, TX

Master of Science: Nursing Education 2011, Liberty University; Richmond, VA ;

o Distinguished Student Award

Master’s Degree in Public Health: International Public Health 1991; UTHSC -SA, TX

Bachelor of Science: Nursing 1979; Incarnate Word University; San Antonio, TX

Experience

1. Neurodevelopmental PNP – Child & Adolescent Neurology; Oct 2013 – Feb 2014; Houston, TX

Tested for developmental delays and learning disabilities. Conducted medica l workup for

neurodevelopmental disabilities. Worked with parents to obtain an ARD/FIE that would assist the child to

achieve maximum learning effectiveness.

2. Neurodevelopmental PNP – Child & Adolescent Neurology; June 2012 – Feb 2013

University of Texas Health – Children’s Learning Center – Autism Clinic – Houston, TX

Assisted in initial autism evaluations and saw all follow ups. Conducted full neurological evaluation,

including lab, MRI &/or EEG. Taught autism education, behavioral management/counseling and initiated

therapies necessary for early intervention. Medication management. (Left for an offer to participate in a

new, private developmental interdisciplinary team that included NICU grads, as well as autism patients.)

3. Pediatric Behavior & Developmental Nurse and Fe eding Team Coordinator; Wilford Hall Medical

Center (WHMC); Lackland AFB, TX (Contractor: RLM, Inc. January 2007 – May 2008. Military transferred

contract to Angel Staffing; May 2008 –October 2009.) Developed an early nursing intervention

screening/triage program for all Behavior & Developmental pediatric patients at WHMC. This included

initial in-depth history of family dynamics, psycho-social needs, and comprehensive medical and genetic

history. Coordinated care of patients from Southwest TRICARE region (Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana,

Mississippi, & Georgia.) Initial intake included child developmental testing, MASQ, Child Depression

Inventories, BCBL, etc. Shepherded child/family into developmental services and therapies. Taught autism

education and assisted with support groups and all case management of families with special needs.

Conducted in-services for Pediatric nurses to understand how to work most effectively with ASD, ID and

DD patients. Spoke at resource fairs and addressed parent-support groups to encourage early detection and

management of ASD. Worked with school's IEP's, transitions to high school and beyond. ( Returned to

school to pursue Master’s Degree in Nursing & PNP in order to help children with special needs).

4. Nursing Instructor, Northwestern Oklahoma State University Aug 1998 – Dec 1999

Taught Community Health, Pediatrics, & Leadership. Set up community health projects throughout Enid,

OK. (Left due to husband's transfer to Randolph Air Force Base., TX)

5. Nursing Consultant – Telephone Triage; Feb 1997 – Aug 1997; Sherman Hospital; Elgin, OK

Telephone triage for all ages at Sherman Hospital (Left due to husband's transfer to Vance A.F.B., OK)

6. Medical Director of M/V Good Samaritan – Mercy Ships – Youth With A Mission (YWAM) 1987 –1989

Director of all medical care of ship’s personnel and coordinator of medical outreach teams. Ship’s

destinations included the Caribbean region, Mexico, and Amazon. Conducted continuing education classes

in multiple countries. Participated in pre- & post-op with cleft lips/palates, clubfeet, other medical

abnormalities. (Left to obtain Master’s Degree in Public Health)

7. Medical Administrator – Mercy Ships – YWAM; San Pedro, CA; Jan 1986 – Jan 1987

8. Trauma Nurse - University Hospital; San Antonio, TX Jan 1983–Jan 1987 (Join YWAM & Mercy Ships)

9. Head Nurse Night Shift Level II Trauma/Emergency Center; Baptist Hospital; San Antonio, TX;

Jun 1980 – Jan 1983 (Left to achieve greater experience at Level I Trauma Center)

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