Peggy Wood RN, MSN, FNP-BC

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cellphone: 210-***-**** email: acr2kg@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

A dedicated and professional Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience of delivering primary care and long-term care to a wide range of patients. An excellent communicator, skilled in understanding patient needs and developing rapport, and forging positive relationships with the wider healthcare team. Possessing a solid knowledge of nursing practices and enthusiasm for the sector, successfully delivered engaging classes to student nurses on the LVN/RN program. Passionate about people and improving health, committed to safeguarding the medical needs, comfort and emotional well-being of all patients.

Core Competencies

Primary Care

Long-Term Care

Preventative Care

Patient Evaluation

Injury/Illness Treatment

Care Plan Development

Health Maintenance

Disease Prevention

Medical Tutoring

Staff Management

Counseling

Medical Reporting

Career History

Family Nurse Practitioner Mar. 2014 – Present

Transitions Geriatric Group, Austin, TX

Provide comprehensive long-term care to 300-350 patients each month at home and in assisted living centers across the New Braunfels and Seguin area;

Assess need for, order, obtain, and interpret appropriate lab test and diagnostics;

Provide education and counseling to staff and patients in preventative care, medical conditions and use of prescribed treatment and drugs.

Family Nurse Practitioner May 2011 – Mar. 2014

Allied Institute of Medicine-Concentra, New Braunfels, TX

Delivered a range of acute, chronic and preventive healthcare services to 24-30 patients per day in a clinical setting;

Ordered appropriate tests and analysed lab results to enable diagnosis and treatment of illnesses;

Provided preventative care, including routine checkups, health-risk assessments, immunization and screening tests, and offered personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Nurse Practitioner Jun. 2010 – Apr. 2011

The Kasperkhan Group, San Antonio, TX

Visited long term care nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers in San Antonio and surrounding communities to manage healthcare needs;

Performed physical assessments, developed care plans and provided education and counseling to staff and patients;

Prescribed treatments and medications to patients when needed.

Classroom Instructor May 2009 – May 2010

Galen College of Nursing, San Antonio, TX

Taught theory classes of medical / surgical courses and pharmacology courses for the LVN/RN program;

Tutored Math and worked closely with colleagues to increase student retention rate;

Participated in class graduations of senior students.

Dialysis Education Coordinator Jan. 2008 – Mar. 2009

Fresenius Medical Group, Edinburg, TX

Trained new staff members on policy and procedures of dialysis, audited clinical sites on policy and procedures, and educated staff and managers on new dialysis procedures, medicare compliance regulations and reimbursements.

Education Skills Specialist Sep. 2006 – Dec. 2007

The University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, TX

Created learning modules for nursing students and supervised support staff;

Coordinated use of the Skills Labs with faculty to ensure availability for scheduled student training.

Staff Nurse / Charge Nurse Jan. 2003 –Aug. 2006

Doctors Hospital of Renaissance, Edinburg, TX

Assigned to the Telemetry Unit, assessed patients status and notified physicians of clinical changes;

Evaluated staffing requirements, assigned tasks, and organized unit activities for a 30 bed telemetry unit;

Coordinated with Cardiologists to provide after procedure care to heart catherization patients.

Previous Positions

Education Skills Specialist – San Antonio College, San Antonio, TX Sep.1998-May 2004

Charge Nurse (Full and part time) – Fresenius Medical Group, San Antonio, TX Dec. 1997-Apr. 2004

Staff Nurse (Part time) – Northeast Baptist Hospital Dec. 2002-Dec. 2003

Director of Nursing / Case Manager – Home Health Care Solutions, Seguin, TX Nov. 1994-Nov. 1997

Charge Nurse – Guadalupe Valley Hospital, Seguin, TX Jan. 1994 -Nov. 1994

Staff Nurse – Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, TX Dec.1992- Dec. 1993

Education and Professional Development

Certifications

Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas

ANCC Certified as Family Nurse Practitioner

Certified in Basic Life Support

Certified in Introductory Disaster Training

Memberships

Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP) member

American Nurses Association (ANA) member

Texas Nurses Association (TNA) member

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Pi Omicron Chapter

National League of Nursing (NLN) member

Master of Science – Family Nurse Practitioner 2009

The University of Texas-Pan American, San Antonio, TX

Bachelor of Science – Nursing 2006

The University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, TX

Associate of Science – Nursing 1992

San Antonio College-School of Nursing, San Antonio, TX

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