Nurse Practitioner Management
Resume:
TONITA WASHINGTON DNP, FNP BC
BS, BSN, MSN
Duluth, GA 30096
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OBJECTIVE:
As a Nurse Practitioner I will assume the responsibility of equipping patients of various populations,
to be an active participant in choosing to live healthy lifestyles. My interactions will embrace a
holistic approach, embodying physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of every patient I encounter.
FNP EXPERIENCE:
Dekalb Family Medicine 09/2012 – Current Decatur, GA
• Provide primary care services to patients across the lifespan
• Manage, treat, and interpret diagnostics for patients with DM, HTN, hyperlipidemia, chronic pain, BPH/prostatitis,
depression/anxiety, ESRD, COPD, ADHD/ADD, obesity/weight loss, infectious disease management.
• Offer alternative therapies for patients suffering from chronic joint and muscle pain; therapies include but not
limited to Medial Branch Blocks, SI joint injections, trigger point injections and Cervical Blocks.
• Work independently and collaboratively with supervising Physician in regards to clients seen at practice in addition
to governing office administration and logistics.
• Responsible for the oversight and management of protocols of office procedures for back and other joint injections.
The Whole Life Health Center 09/2011 – 11/2012 Lawrenceville, GA
• Offer alternative therapies for patients suffering from chronic joint and muscle pain; therapies include but not
limited to Medial Branch Blocks, SI joint injections, trigger point injections and Cervical Blocks.
• Provide primary care services to patients across the lifespan
• Manage, treat, and interpret diagnostics for patients with DM, HTN, hyperlipidemia, chronic pain, BPH/prostatitis,
depression/anxiety, ESRD, COPD, ADHD/ADD, obesity/weight loss, infectious disease management.
Rophe Pediatric and Adult Medicine, 9/2011 – Current Union City, GA
• Provide comprehensive health care for patients across the life span including primary care services, well
infant/child visits and chronic disease management.
• Manage, treat, and interpret diagnostics for patients with DM, HTN, hyperlipidemia, chronic pain, BPH/prostatitis,
depression/anxiety, ESRD, COPD, ADHD/ADD, obesity/weight loss, infectious disease management.
• Providing temporary coverage for practice as they expand their practice.
Pediatric & Internal Medical Associates P.C., 05/2010 – 09/2011 Newport News, VA
• Provide comprehensive health care for patients across the life span including primary care services, well
infant/child visits and chronic disease management.
• Manage, treat, and interpret diagnostics for patients with DM, HTN, hyperlipidemia, chronic pain, BPH/prostatitis,
depression/anxiety, ESRD, COPD, ADHD/ADD, obesity/weight loss, infectious disease management.
• Work independently and collaboratively with supervising Physician in regards to clients seen at practice in addition
to governing office administration and logistics.
• Assist practice with transitioning from paper charting to electronic medical records.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
Adult Health
Atlanta Veterans Administration, 01/2009 – 3/2009
• Focused client assessment and management of illnesses with guidance from preceptor
• Chronic disease management including diagnosing and treatment of adult and elderly populations
• Managed and treated patients with DM, HTN, hyperlipidemia, chronic back and knee pain, BPH,
depression/anxiety, PTSD
• As rotation progresses was able to independently assess and conduct PE on all patients served
Pediatric/Family Practice
Rophe Pediatric and Adult Medicine, 3/2009 – 5/2009
• Conducted Pediatric, adolescent and adult physical examinations
• Proved to be proficient with newborn 6wk check-ups, well child visits, and vaccination schedules
• Annual physical exams for adolescents and adults
• Within adult population treated and managed patients with DM, HTN, hyperlipidema, depression and obesity
Woman’s Health
Monroe Co. Health Department, 5/2009 – 8/2009
• Gained experience with Teen clinic, WIC program, HTN and DTM prevention and family planning
• Services included administering childhood and adult vaccines, STD prevention, woman’s health exams and
management, DM and HTN management
• Increased proficiency with woman’s pelvic and bimanual exams, IUD insertion and removal, clinical breast exams
and male STD exams
• Contraceptive management and administration of all acceptable birth control methods
Student Health and Employee Health
Emory Oxford Student Health & Emory Occupational and Injury Clinic 9/2009 – 12/2009
• Served college aged students in student health department and Adult population in Occupational Injury Clinic
specific to workers compensation
• Independent assessments and therapeutic management in both settings to included but not limited to influenza,
URI’s, neck/shoulder/back/hand/wrist injuries, asthma, STD treatment
• Collaboration with NP’s within each setting to devise unique treatment plans for clients served
• Increased and sharpened critical thinking skills pertaining to the Advanced Practice Role as a NP
WORK EXPERIENCE:
05/07 07/07 Gwinnett Medical Center Lawrenceville, GA
Nurse Extern Surgical Services
Assist and shadow professional nurse in performing direct and indirect nursing activities
Assist in preop/pacu management of patients
Perform PCT activities and accurately document assessments in patients charts
Assist and observe OR procedures
American Red Cross
7/01 11/06 Atlanta, GA
Lead Donor Counselor 2006 Present
Direct liaison between staff and Manager
Oversee and mange staff in department assuring all tasks are performed
Responsible for identifying and opening Infectious Disease Investigations and delegating the cases
to Donor Counselor Staff
Conduct weekly meetings with Donor Counselor staff in department to address any issues with all
Infectious Disease Lookback cases and regular routine work
Work directly and diligently with internal Quality Assurance during audits ensuring all policies and
procedures are compliant
Serve as department contact for external (ex. Hospital Blood Banks) and internal customers
Appointed as Department Transition Coordinator, working with senior management, assisting with
developing a move plan to the new ARC facility
Donor Counselor I&II 2003 2006
Counsel donors who test positive for infectious Diseases such as HIV, HTLV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B
and C
Access the eligibility status of Donors
Responsible for entering reactive donor test results; 100% Accuracy in entering donor test results
Investigate Prospective lookbacks involving donors who tested positive for any infectious disease
Excellent customer service skills externally as well as internally.
West Nile Virus project point of contact
Assist special donor services in scheduling transfusions and in notifying Physician and Transfusion
facilities of Bio hazardous autologous units
Work closely with Georgia Department of Health, CDC, and the FDA in various studies regarding
infectious diseases
Trained on all current CGMP and OSHA procedure and requirements
Creative ability in developing systems for department
Infectious Disease Investigator 2001 2003
Perform Lookback Investigation of Donors who tested positive for HCV
Responsible for finding final disposition of transfusable products
Supervise and train staff and volunteers for department
Team Research Leader for HCV Lookback Project
Created various training guides for staff and volunteers
Proficient in Lookback BSD’s and BSL’s
At ease in a strictly regulated environment
Sera Tec Biologicals
5/00 6/01 Decatur, GA
Medical Technician/Assistant
Screened patients to view eligibility for donation
Extracted blood specimens form donors for additional lab testing
Used blood samples to test for hematocrit and protein levels
Assisted in front office work and implemented a more organized filling system
Clark Atlanta University
10/98 5/01 Atlanta, GA
Biology Teachers Assistant 9/00 5/01
Taught a freshman biology lab class during my senior year
Conducted weekly lectures and prepared students for actual laboratory experiments
Acted as a liaison between the students and the professor
Administered tests to students and issued final grades
Laboratory Technician 10/98 5/01
Independent research working with PCR’s and DNA fingerprinting
Collected bio molecular data for research analysis
Collaborated with research professor and presented materials at our annual research symposium
Assisted in training fellow cohorts with the necessary lab techniques
EDUCATION:
08/12 09/13 University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
DNP – Doctorate of Nursing Practice
Emory University School of Nursing
09/06 12/09 Atlanta, GA
BSN/MSN
World Outreach Medical Institute
06/04 09/04 Decatur, GA
Phlebotomy/EKG Tech
Clark Atlanta University
1997 2001 Atlanta, GA
B.S., Biology
HONORS: Member of Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honors Society; Award for dedication and service to students and
faculty of the First year Seminar Program while working as a Peer Teaching Assistant; Member of Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority Inc; UPS Scholar; Award of Achievement from the American Red Cross.
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