Family Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
D'Arcy Hughes~Cosby, MSN, FNP-C
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
Phone: 256-***-****
AANP Cert No: F0114283
Exp Date: 1/13/2019
License #: 1-099653
NPI #: 173*******
Email: ********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
I would like to obtain a position in a professional environment where
I can meet my potential providing quality healthcare while also being
a leader and positive influence to others.
QUALIFICATIONS:
I am dependable, hardworking, and a team player with excellent people
and communication skills who can work independently or in a structured
environment. I am a self-motivated individual with a positive attitude and
approach who knows it takes commitment and hard work to obtain and maintain
success in life.
EDUCATION:
8/2012-12/2013: UAB; Birmingham, AL. Master's Degree in Family NP
Program. In Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society/Academic
Achiever.
Performed an educational teaching project to medical
professionals/students regarding "Prostate Cancer
Screening". Performed Clinical residency & received
training in ER/fast-track, long-term care, hospice,
hospital/palliative care, pediatric, and OB settings.
8/2007-8/2008: UAH; Huntsville, AL. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
In Honor Society/Academic Achiever/Dean's List.
1/2007-7/2007: Northwest Shoals Community College; Muscle Shoals
Completed basics before attending UAH; Placed on
President's List.
2001-2003: Northwest Shoals Community College; Phil Campbell
Associate and Applied Science Degree, Registered
Nursing; Placed on Dean's List.
1995-1997: Northwest Shoals Community College; Muscle Shoals
LPN Program; Placed on Dean's List.
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING:
11/2013-11/2015: CPR Certification
02/2014-02/2016: PALS Certification
03/2014-03/2016: ACLS/BLS Certification
8/2013: G-ELNEC Education/Training
(Geriatric End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium)
9/2013: Caring for the Caregiver Continuing Education sponsored
by Hospice of the Shoals: "Safety for Seniors & Healthcare
Providers"
EMPLOYMENT:
5/5/2014-7/1/2014: CRNP/Family Nurse Practitioner
Northwest Alabama Medical Associates; 2115 Cloyd Blvd, Ste
9; Florence, AL; Supervisor: Tonia Long, CRNP (256) 366-
6709
. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and
coordinating medical care to patients in a family practice
clinic setting
. Responsible for gathering medical history and performing
physical exams
. Responsible for counseling patients regarding wellness and
health promotion.
. Administering prescription medications and treatments in
accordance with approved nursing protocols
. Responsible for visiting LTC/Nursing Home facility
routinely to make rounds providing care and treatment
management to long-term and rehab residents
. Collaboration with physicians and other medical personnel
. Performing onsite physicals/screenings for outside
agencies; Other duties as assigned
12/2011-Present: Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner (PRN); GE Plant
Medical Department; 2328 Point Mallard Drive; Decatur,
Al 35601; 256-***-****; Supervisor: Kris Johnson
. Responsible for Performing Health and Pre-employment
screenings; Administering injections/medications; treating
injuries
. Responsible for educating employees regarding
Wellness/Prevention, Safety, and Ergonomics
. Collaborating with other health care professionals
regarding patient's wellness/treatment management and
disability claims
. Other duties as assigned
11/2011-5/2014: RN Case Manager; Helen Keller Hospital; P.O. Box 610;
Sheffield, AL 35660; 256-***-****; Supervisor: Lucy
Lindley 256-***-****
. Responsible for reviewing charts and assessing patients and
their needs; Setting up LTC, rehab placement, and home
health care for patients
. Responsible for submitting patient information to insurance
companies
. Following InterQual Criteria for BC, and other protocol for
various insurance companies
. Speaking with patients, families, and physicians in regards
to treatment and decisions to be made in regards to the
implementation of the proper care & d/c planning
6/2010-11/2011: Director of Nursing; Brookshire Health Care; 4320 Judith
Lane;
Huntsville, AL 35810; 256-***-****
Contact/Supervisor: Tonia Butler; Rachel Sitzer (256) 874-
8412
. Responsible for managing a 123 bed Facility/Residents
. Supervision/Delegation of All Nursing Personnel (appx 85)
. Responsible for communicating with family members and
residents in regards to care/concerns/complaints/etc...
. Monitoring the Review of State Survey Process
. Communicating with Physician's/Pharmacy for Orders/Rx/etc..
. Administering Rx, IV access/PICC lines, G-tubes, etc...
6/2008-6/2010: RN Case Manager/Clinical Nurse; Hospice of the Shoals; 115
Fairground Road; Florence, AL 35630; Supervisor: Deborah
Pruitt
. Responsible for the management and care of patients in
their homes.
. Performing lab procedures: venipuncture, catheterizations,
debridement of wounds, etc...
. Supervising the care of nursing assistants that was
performed for the patients
. Providing Palliative and End of Life Care to individuals
. Administering medications and managing controlled
substances
4/1999-8/2011: RN Triage Nurse; Infants and Children's Clinic; 421 W.
College Street; Florence, AL 35630;
Supervisor/Contact: Alanna Rhodes, RN; 256-***-****.
. Responsible for speaking with patients/their care givers
and advising them of the proper protocol for their
condition
. Responsible for phoning in medications/prescriptions
. Performing venipunctures to obtain blood for various lab
procedures; Giving injections and other duties as assigned
2003-2005: RN Case Manager/Admissions Coordinator; Florence Nursing
and Rehab Center; 2107 Cloyd Blvd; Florence, AL
35630; Supervisor: Mary Box, RN, DON; 256-***-****.
. Facility representative/liaison: Responsible for marketing
facility to area hospitals, assisted living facilities,
physician offices, and the community
. Evaluating referrals for rehab/long term placement via
skilled nursing assessments and financial interviews
. Assisting with MDS processing, Medicaid applications, ICD-9
coding, and insurance verification
References: Please see attached.
References:
Professional/Personal References:
1. Tonia Long, CRNP; Northwest Alabama Medical Associates; Florence,
AL; 256-***-****
2. Kris Johnson, RN; GE Medical Supervisor; Decatur, AL; (256) 366-
7518;
3.) Norma Thompson, RN Charge Nurse; Helen Keller Hospital;
Sheffield, AL
3. Rachel Sitzer; Brookshire Health Care; Athens, AL; 256-***-****
4. Dr. John Wagner; Medical Director; Cullman/Huntsville, AL; (256)
654-9593
5. Tonia Butler, CRNP; Huntsville, AL; 256-***-****
6. Dr. Grant Allen/Dr. Erika Crenshaw/Dr. Richetta Huffman-Parker;
Infants' and Children's Clinic; 421 W. College Street; Florence,
AL; 256-***-****
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