EDUCATION

****-******* ****** ** ******* in Nursing, Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Track

Maryville University, St. Louis, MO (expected graduation date is 12/2015)

**** ******** ** ******* ** Nursing

East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN

2002 Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

Edgecombe Community College, Tarboro, NC

1994 Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology

Edgecombe Community College, Rocky Mount, NC

EXPERIENCE

NP practicum- 80 hours for physical assessment in Internal Medicine Practice

NP practicum- 250 hours for Adult 1 in rural clinic (Internal Medicine)

NP practicum- 250 hours for Adult 2 to be completed in mid November in Internal Medicine Practice

RN- Interventional Radiology, Carolina Medical Center- Northeast, Concord, NC 2014-current

RN- Interventional Radiology, Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 2013-2014

RN- Post-Intensive Care Unit, Bergan Mercy Hospital, Omaha, NE 2013

RN- Pulmonary/ Step-Down Unit, University of TN Medical Center, Knoxville, TN 2009-2013

RN- Nurse Supervisor, Faculty Internal Medicine, Knoxville, TN 2007-2009

RN- Nurse Supervisor, First Charlotte Physicians- Matthews, Matthews, NC 2004-2007

SKILLS

Working as an interdisciplinary team member to use evidence-based practice to provide high-quality patient care and excellent patient outcomes

Able to critically process information under high-stress conditions and emergency situations to prioritize patient care for best patient outcomes

Fully understand the importance of patient education and reducing readmission rates

Excellent leadership skills as nursing supervisor and fill-in team leader

Active participant in multiple LEAN projects to enhance quality improvement and patient safety

Excellent communication skills with colleagues, medical providers, patients, and patient’s support system

Able to easily build a positive rapport and trusting relationship in a short period of time with my patients and their support system

Able to curtail patient education to the educational learning level of the patient and the support system

Excellent communication skills when discussing end-of-life decisions with patients and their support system

Have been an active participant and advocate for my patient in palliative care meetings with my patient and their support system

Will always be an advocate for my patients health and well-being

Strong believer in health promotion and prevention to reduce admissions and improve patient outcomes

Ensuring admissions to the hospital are a positive experience for the patient and their support system.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Active Nursing RN license, State of North Carolina Expires 06/30/2016

Certified Basic Life Support, American Heart Association Expires 03/2016

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association Expires 08/2016

Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association Expires 03/2017

HONORS & AWARDS

Active member of the National Nursing Honor Society- Sigma Theta Tau Since 2015

Deans list during Bachelors Program 2011-2013

Recipient of the National Nursing Excellence Daisy Award 2012

Nominated four additional times for the National Nursing Excellence Daisy Award 2009-2013

Received 8 guardian angels (facility-specific award) for excellent patient care 2009-2013

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Current member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Since 2015

Current member of the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) Since 2015

Current member of the American Nurses Association (ANA) Since 2015

Current member of the Metrolina Coalition of Nurse Practitioners (MCNP) Since 2014

Current member of the Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA/ AACN) Since 2014

Previous member of the Practice Council at the University of TN Medical Center 2009

TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES

RN preceptor for nursing students, new graduate nursing students, and newly 2009-2013

hired new/experienced nurses

Responsible for education of all medical staff in Internal Medicine Practice 2004-2009

Responsible for thorough and age-appropriate patient education with all patient 2002-current

encounters.

PERSONAL INTERESTS & HOBBIES

Traveling with my husband Reading

Walking and playing with our dog Spending time with my niece and nephews

Experiencing new restaurants and new cuisine Exploring new places

REFERENCES

Kacey Roach FNP-C Johnson City, TN 865-***-****

Former student I precepted, new-hire I precepted, and coworker

Dr. Calvin Bard Knoxville, TN 865-***-****

NP preceptor and former employer

Crystal Lawson, MSN Knoxville, TN 865-***-****

Former coworker and former nurse manager

Veronica Schofield, NP Seneca, SC 727-***-****

NP preceptor

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