Registered Nurse Practitioner

Susan L. Anderson

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Wilmington, NC 28412

Cell: 336-***-****

Email: ********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE To obtain employment as an Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, Chapel Hill, NC. Graduation date: May 2015. Post Master of Science in Nursing, Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, Greensboro, NC. Graduation date: August 2007. Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing Administration. GPA 3.95

QUALIFICATIONS Dedicated new AGNP graduate with 15 years’ experience as a registered nurse. Background includes medical-surgical, cardiology, urology, geriatrics, and inpatient rehabilitation. Receptive, astute learner who adapts easily to new situations. Highly motivated to provide excellent care to patients and families. Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills and works well in team environment or independently. Proven leadership skills. Responds to challenges with rational thinking and exhibits grace under pressure.

EXPERIENCE UNC-Chapel Hill School of Nursing, PMSN Program, AGNP Advanced Practice Areas:

Cape Fear Heart Associates, Bridgette Williams, FNP-BC, 240 hours, 1/15 to 5/15. Acute and outpatient setting. Primary diagnoses seen include hypertension, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, heart failure, myocardial infarction, and valvular disease.

New Hanover County Health Department, Courtney Hastings, FNP, 60 hours, 10/14 to 11/14. Focused on women age 13 years and older. Primary diagnoses seen include GYN exams, breast screening, contraceptive counseling and management, STD screening and treatment, bacterial vaginosis, UTI, and dysmenorrhea.

Patient Centered Care, Deborah Adams-Wingate, FNP, 60 hours, 8/14 to 10/14. Focused on adults age 50 years and older. Primary diagnoses seen include hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD, GERD, hypothyroidism, arthritis, anxiety, and depression.

Varnam Family Wellness Center, Deborah Varnam, FNP-BC, 120 hours, 5/14 to 7/14. Focused on patients age 13 years and older. Primary diagnoses seen include hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, hypothyroidism, arthritis, asthma, heart failure, COPD, GERD, sleep apnea, diabetes, pain, anxiety and depression.

LeBauer HealthCare, William F. Hopper, MD, 120 hours, 8/13 to 11/13. Focused on patients age 13 years and older. Primary diagnoses seen include hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, asthma, upper respiratory infections, hypothyroidism, arthritis and GERD.

High Point Regional Health System 3/06 – 5/14 Admissions Coordinator, Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit

Fulfilled the role of admissions coordinator, with responsibility of performing pre-admission screening, clinical assessment and documentation; determine if rehabilitative services are necessary. Perform insurance preauthorization, initiate and coordinate marketing initiatives, including community health fairs, fall prevention educational classes and facility tours.

High Point Regional Health System 3/06 – 7/08

MDS Coordinator, Restorative Care Unit

Collected, analyzed, and reported patient data for 18 bed skilled nursing facility, including quality improvement outcomes. Participated in patient care team meetings; developed and updated patient care plans. Transmission of minimum data set (MDS).

Masonic and Eastern Star Home of NC 2/04 – 5/06

Director of Eye Clinic/Residential Clinic RN

Provided health care services for more than 100 independent and assisted-living seniors. Scheduled residents for eye surgeries and other procedures; educated residents about eye health and post-surgical care; assisted physician in assessing patients for eye glasses, surgeries and other procedures.

Moses Cone Health System 8/00 – 4/05

RN II

Provided primary care on a 50 bed medical-surgical telemetry and urology unit. Scheduled, coordinated, and delivered patient care for high-acuity patients continuously assessing and updating patient status. Served as preceptor and clinical educator for senior nursing students’ practicum, newly hired permanent and refresher courses for nursing staff. Diabetes and skin care resource nurse.

HONORARY ACHIEVEMENTS

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Hilda W. Fredericks Scholarship 1999-2000 academic year.

ACTIVITES/ORGANIZATIONS

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

American Nurses Association

North Carolina Nurses Association

Member, North Carolina Falls Prevention Coalition (2009-2013)

Member, Advocacy and Community Education Committee, Guilford County

NC Falls Prevention Coalition (2009-2013)

LICENSURE Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina

License #171319 Expiration Date August 31, 2015

AGPCNP Certification #AG0715193 Expiration Date July 20, 2020

CPR and AED Certified by the American Heart Association

REFERENCES Available on request

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