Registered Nurse Practitioner

Edwina D. Tapley

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Objective To pursue a career as a nurse practitioner with a reputable

organization where I will have an opportunity to apply the

knowledge gained from my education and experiences, and to

continue learning and serving the community in the medical

field.

Experience Advanced Practice Registered Nurse August 2011 - December

2014

CorrectCare Integrated Health / Blackburn Correctional Complex

Lexington KY

. Assess, evaluate, and manage acute and chronic

conditions of inmates in the correctional setting and

make referrals as appropriate. Assist with day to

day operations of medical department. Responsible

for maintaining state and Department of Corrections

standards of care.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse July 2010 - July 2011

Lexington-Fayette County Health Department Public Health Division

Lexington KY

. Work to improve the health of the community and

control communicable diseases. Serve as a provider

for the management of tuberculosis in the TB Clinic

and sexually transmitted diseases in the STD clinic,

and provide preventative care in family planning and

refugee services.

. Reason for leaving: lay-off

Staff RN-Acute Care Services June 2002 - January 2010

University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center

Lexington KY

. Worked on a medical-surgical unit focusing on

infectious disease, ortho, and trauma. Precepted

nursing students, new graduates, and experienced RNs.

. Reason for leaving: begin career as a nurse

practitioner.

Legal Nurse Consultant April 2009 - July 2010

Barnett, Benvenuti, & Butler PLLC

Lexington KY

. Served as a consultant for a legal firm on as needed

basis.

. Reason for leaving: begin career as a nurse

practitioner.

Clinical Nursing Instructor January 2009 - May 2010

Morehead State University

Morehead KY

. Taught nursing skills and evaluated students.

. Reason for leaving: begin career as a nurse

practitioner.

Experience (cont) Mental Health Assistant 2000 - 2002

Eastern State Hospital

Lexington KY

. Received daily assignment of patients. Monitored

location and behavior of patients. Chaperoned group

counseling sessions and off-ground outings. Assisted

with activities of daily living.

. Reason for leaving: begin career as a registered

nurse.

Education University of Kentucky 2005 - 2010

Lexington KY

Master's degree, Family Nurse Practitioner program.

. 4.0 GPA

. Invited to be a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society

Morehead State University 1997 - 2002

Morehead KY

Received bachelor's degree in nursing with honors.

. Member of Student Nurses' Association.

. Member of National Honor Society.

. Dean's list several times.

Lees Community College 1996-1997

Jackson KY

. Completed 9 credit hours during senior year of high

school.

Affiliations Refugee Council, Lexington-Fayette County Health

Department

Member July 2010 - July 2011

Tuberculosis Council, Lexington-Fayette County Health Department

Member March 2011 - July 2011

Acute Care Council, UK

Chair 2005 - 2008

Secretary 2004 - 2005

Magnet Re-designation Committee, UK

Member 2004 - 2008

Nursing Grand Rounds Steering Committee, UK

Member 2005 - 2008

Skills Independent and function well autonomously. Possess excellent

computer skills. Skilled in organization and

communication. Team leader and team player. Customer

service champion.

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