family nurse practitioner
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RUTH LILTON-JACKSON
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE To obtain a nurse practitioner position where assessing, teaching, critical thinking, diagnosing, treating, hands on experience, and skills can be utilized.
EDUCATION University of Memphis, Memphis, TN May 2015
Master of Science, Major Family Nurse Practitioner; Overall G.P.A.: 3.6
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN May 2008
Bachelor of Science, Major Nursing; Overall G.P.A.: 3.4
LICENSURE/ Board Certified, American Academy of Family Nurse Practitioner: TN 20545
CERTIFICATION Registered Nurse: TN/MS/AR Compact license-166858
Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support
HONORS/AWARDS,
• Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Scholarship, 2006-2007; 2013-2014, 2015
• Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding and Meritorious Contribution to Community, Feb 2012
• Appreciation Award for Outstanding Leadership and Dedicated Service to Church and Community, July 2011
• The Power of One, Appreciation for Five Years of Dedicated Service at Methodist University Hospital, May 2011
• William A. & Ruth F. Loewenberg Scholarship, 2007-2008
• Study Abroad Scholarship, 2007
• Hope Lottery Scholarship, 2003-2007
• Dean’s list- 2003-2008; 2012-2015
CLINICAL/WORK
EXPERIENCE
Methodist University, Memphis, TN May 2008-present
Registered Nurse, Step-down Surgical Cardiovascular Unit
• Educate and prepare patients for thoracotomy, femoral popliteal bypass surgery, and coronary artery bypass surgery
• Manage central line, nasogastric tube, tracheostomy and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
• Monitor Insulin, Cardizem, Dobutamine, and Heparin drips
ADULT HEALTH/FAMILY MEDICINE
Graham Primary Health Care, West Memphis, AR (169hrs) Jan- Apr 2015
Preceptor: Gloria Graham APRN, BC, FNP
• Diagnose patients
• Recommend tests/procedures
• Administer medications and immunizations
OccuMed, Memphis, TN (76hrs) Jan- Apr 2015
Preceptors: Dr. Lloyd Robinson, M.D. /Dr. Marlah Mardis, M.D.
• Perform pre-employment physicals
• Provide preventive care
• Conduct gynecology and breast exams
Memphis Health Center, Memphis, TN (308hrs) Sept- Dec 2014
Preceptor: Deborah Harris, DNP, MSN, FNP
• Provide primary health care
• Discuss lab results and follow up treatment plans
• Prescribe medications
PEDIATRIC/ADOLESCENT HEALTH
Mid South Pediatrics, Marion, AR (120hrs) Jan-Apr 2014
Preceptor: Dr. Ukwe Ndidibuike, M.D.
• Treat acute pediatric illness
• Obtain patient history
• Perform well child exams
WOMEN’S HEALTH
Midsouth Women's Clinic, West Memphis, AR (120hrs) June –July 2014 Preceptor: Dr. Robert Chin, M.D.
• Perform gynecologic exams
• Counsel pre and postpartum patients
• Monitor fetal heart tones
PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIP/ ACTIVITES/
COMMUNITY SERVICE
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners, May 2015-present
• Annual Community Day- Health Fair/Blood drive coordinator, May 2008 -present
• Compassionate Community Clinic Inc.-volunteer, March 2013
• Memphis Food Bank- volunteer, March 2010, Sept 2011, July 2012, August 2013, and June 2014
• Memphis Union Mission-volunteer, Nov 2013, 2014, and 2015
• Career Day – Whitehaven High School and Girl Scout Troop#10543, Mar 2009, Mar 2011, and Mar 2012
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, March 2008
• University of Memphis Peer Mentor Program, nursing mentor, Spring 2008
• Foundation for Peace: Medical Mission to Dominican Republic- volunteer, October 2007
• Student Nurses Association -Secretary, 2006-2007
PRESENTATION
• Health Promotion Model Theory
• Hospital Based Nurses and Workplace Violence: An Integrative Review of Literature
• Concept Analysis of Stress
• Safe Harbor Act Dealing with Narcotic and Drug Abuse for Pregnant Women: A Policy Solution
CONTINUING
EDUCATION
• Indwelling Catheter Placement and Care, 1.0 Contact Hours, Oct 2015
• Diabetes Clinical Practice Update, 1.0 Contact Hours, Sept 2015
• NIH Stroke Training, 3.0 Contact Hours, May 2015
• NDNQI Pressure Ulcer Training IV, 1.5 Contact Hours, Nov 2014
• Acute Coronary Syndrome, 5.5 Contact Hours, Aug 2014
• Toward Optimal Intrauterine Contraception: Update on Patient Selection and Best Practices in Placement, 1.0 Contact Hours, June 2014
• Preventing Pediatric Obesity: Communicating Effectively with Parents, 1.0 Contact Hours, Mar 2014
• A Review on How to Access and Implement AHRQ’s Evidence Based Resources to Inform Your Clinical Practice, 1.0 Contact Hours, Feb 2014
• University Acute Care Update, 3.5 Contact hours, Mar 2013
• Preceptor Training, 7.0 Contact Hours, March 2011
• Congestion Heart Failure 6.5 Contact Hours, Nov 2008
• Hemodynamic Monitoring 3.5 Contact Hours, Aug 2008
• Cardiovascular/Cardiac Telemetry Fellowship 14.75 Contact Hours, Aug 2008
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