Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
Erin Perdue
Family Nurse Practitioner
Salisbury, MD 21804
acu5hh@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Experience
Liberty Healthcare
June 2014-Present
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Stockley Center, Georgetown, DE
Integrate advanced knowledge and experience into providing quality health care to individuals with developmental disabilities in a long term care setting
Advocate within the healthcare delivery system on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities in a long term care setting
On-going communication with specialists and outside facilities including hospitals and diagnostic testing centers regarding resident assessments and management plans
Demonstrate confidence in implementing the role of nurse practitioner
Maintain standards of ethics and professionalism while delivering healthcare to developmentally disabled individuals in a long term care setting
Perform annual medical assessment and routine medical exams as needed
Typed complete history and physical completed annually
Pre-Sedation physical exams done prior to any procedure/medical visit requiring any type of sedation
On-going medical exams with notes following SOAP format routinely and as needed
Provide assessment and holistic management of both acute and chronic health conditions
Medical conditions including, but not limited to: seizure disorders, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, peripheral edema, hyperlipidemia,, respiratory disorders, anemia, dysphagia, diabetes mellitus, nutritional deficiencies, urinary tract infections, chronic constipation, gastroparesis, skin conditions/wound care, musculoskeletal disorders, psychiatric disorders
Routine gastric tube changes and management
Interpretation of diagnostic tests including laboratory and radiologic data
Provide follow up and on- going medical evaluation to meet individual resident needs
Participate as part of the interdisciplinary team and provide medical input as needed to ensure continuity and quality care
Meet routinely (weekly and as needed) with team including physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, dietician, activity staff, direct care staff, and nursing to discuss resident treatment plans and any concerns
Rotate 24 hour on-call phone triage with other members of the medical team to ensure prompt medical care at all times
Participate in continuing education in-service/seminars as offered
United Needs and Abilities, Inc.
July 2011 to May 2014
Delegating Nurse/Registered Nurse
Oversaw the health care of clients with intellectual disabilities in the community setting, including phone triage of health conditions
Supervised Certified Medication Technicians(CMT) in the community setting
Performed routine and random medication administration observations of CMT staff
Other observations of CMT skills as warranted
Participated in disciplinary action involving CMT medication errors or errors involving client’s medical care as needed
Coordinated client care, including doctor's visits, supplies, and medications
Worked with appointment scheduler and transportation staff to ensure continuity of appointments and to implement recommended treatments in a timely fashion
On-going inventory of supplies and routine ordering to maintain stock
Constant communication with pharmacy regarding client medications, changes to medications, and delivery of medications
Performed client assessments in the community setting at least every 45 days
Complete standardized nursing assessment form every 45 days
Interim nursing assessments as needed
On-going implantation and evaluation of individualized client nursing care plans
Provided CMT training routinely and as needed
Including vital signs, medications, insulin, seizures, mechanically altered diets, C-pap machines, nebulizer treatments, foley catheter care, and other procedures as needed
Verified accuracy of Physician's orders and Medication Administration Records (MARs)
Verify accuracy and continuity between pharmacy issued MAR’s and physician orders and make changes as needed
Retrieve signed orders from client’s individual community physicians every 90 days and as needed
Sign MAR’s and transport to community homes in a timely fashion
Communicated with physicians, families, and other members of the community regarding client care
Client care involving non-delegable tasks as needed, including catheter insertion and intermuscular injections
Vaccine administration to clients and staff including influenza, tetanus, and pneumococcal vaccines as well as PPD skin tests
Performed and interpreted urine drug screens on new employees and current employees as warranted
Attended quarterly regional delegating nurse meetings and routine agency meetings as indicated
Three Lower Counties, Inc.
December 2009 to July 2011
Salisbury, MD
Staff Nurse (RN), Pediatrics
Assisted with the triage of pediatric patients for well checks as well as sick visits
Including weight, height, head circumference measurements, vital signs, and obtaining history as warranted
Assessed the need for immunizations and administered based on the physician's order
Reviewed vaccine record to anticipate necessary vaccines in order to promote efficient care
Prepare ordered vaccines in a timely manner for prompt administration in a fast paced pediatric office
Educated parents about age-appropriate child care, vaccinations, and various childhood diseases
Recorded and verified vaccination records for individuals, schools, and day care centers, while maintaining privacy protocols
Assisted in the lab when the phlebotomist was unavailable
Including venipuncture, infant heel sticks, urine analysis, and preparing specimens to be sent to the lab
Administered various treatments based on physician's orders
Including wound dressing changes, respiratory treatments, oral medications, and urinary catherizations
Phone triage of caregiver concerns/questions regarding acute medical issues, treatment plans, and health maintenance concerns with communication to providers as needed
Worked with various disciplines in the community (including case managers, social workers, pharmacies, school nurses, and other hospitals/clinics) to advocate for the patients and promote continuity of care
Use of computerized electronic record system
Atlantic General Hospital
August 2006 to December 2009
Berlin, MD
StaffNurse (RN), Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit
Implemented patient care through the nursing process covering 5-10 high acuity patients per shift
Completed physical assessments and documentation on all assigned patients per shift
Medication administration, wound care, treatments, medication injections, venipuncture, intravenous line insertion and maintenance
Assisted in coordination of patient admissions, discharges, and transfers both in and outside of the facility
Assessed patient status and notified physicians of pertinent clinical changes
Monitoring and interpretation of telemetry readings as warranted
Patient and family education as needed on disease processes, diagnostic procedures, medications, diet, treatments, ongoing health maintenance, etc.
Participated in end of life education and post-mortem care as needed
Coordinated services and medication administration using the I-MED computer system
Acted as a patient advocate between patients and families, physicians, and other disciplines as needed
Fulfilled the role of charge nurse when needed
Evaluated staffing requirements and floor assignments, and organized unit activities for a 25 bed Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit.
Responsibility to supervise 3-4 nurses, 3 nurse techs, and a unit secretary for the 12-hour shift
Assisted with primary nurse needs throughout shift
Oriented new staff nurses as well as new graduate nurses to the floor following facility orientation guidelines
Floated to other departments to fulfill openings as a staff nurse in the Center for Joint Surgery, Progressive Care Unit, and the Emergency Department as needed
Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
February 2006 to July 2006
Berlin, MD
StaffNurse (LPN/RN), Long Term Care & Rehab Units
Implemented patient care through the nursing process covering 20-30 patients on a long-term care unit or 15-20 patients on a rehabilitation unit per shift
Supervised 3-5 nursing assistants, 1-2 medication aides, and a unit secretary during the shift
Medication administration and treatments as ordered by physician, including wound care, topical skin treatments, insulin injections, etc.
Communicated clinical changes in patient conditions to the supervisor as well as the physician
Professional Certifications and Memberships
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, State of Maryland
September 2015-Present
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, State of Delaware
June 2014 to Present
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners- Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (NP-C)
June 2014 to Present
DEA License
July 2014 to Present
Medicare PECOS Provider Enrollment
Current
Delaware Medicaid Provider Enrollment
Current
Maryland Board of Nursing - Case Manager/Delegating Nurse Course
September 2011
BLS, American Heart Association
July 2015
Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)
Obtained October 2008
ACLS, American Heart Association
Obtained October 2008 (no longer renewed, as not required for current job)
Registered Nurse, Maryland Board of Nursing
May 2006- Present
Licensed Practical Nurse, Maryland Board of Nursing
October 2005
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
(Omicron Gamma Chapter)
January 2014 to Present
Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses
October 2008 to 2009
Education
Wilmington University
M.S. Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, May 2014
Wilmington University
B.S. Nursing, December 2009
Wor-Wic Community College
Associates Degree Nursing with Honors, May 2006
Certificate of Practical Nursing, August 2005
Associates Degree General Studies, 2004
Salisbury University
Undergraduate coursework
References
Available upon request
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