TIA M. RUTHERFORD

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Columbus, Ohio 43201

419-***-****

acubz3@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain employment as a family nurse practitioner in an establishment having a history of exemplary patient care and forward thinking in regards to patient care and medical advances.

EDUCATION

The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio

Master of Science in Nursing May 2016

Family Nurse Practitioner

Ohio University Columbus, Ohio

Master of Science in Education December 2010

Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio

Bachelor of Science in Art Education December 2004

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM

COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS PARTNERS OF LOGAN COUNTY, West Liberty, Ohio

January 2016 - March 2016

●Managed wellness and acute visits including history, physical exam, treatment plan, pertinent labs, and patient education

●Delivered patient education on topics such as disease prevention, health promotion, proper medication usage, nutrition, and physical activity

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY ORTHOPOEDIC TRAUMA, Columbus, Ohio

January 2016-February 2016

●Completed skills of drain removals, suture removals, and staple removals

●Assisted in discharge planning, clinic follow up appointments, and pain management

MARION CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION, Marion, Ohio

September 2015 - December 2015

●Monitored chronic diseases (with an emphasis on hepatitis C, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension), including periodic labs, medication adjustments, and comorbidity treatment

●Completed procedures such as joint injections and skin biopsies

MINUTE CLINIC, Reynoldsburg, Ohio

September 2015 - December 2015

●Assessed, diagnosed, and treated a variety of acute medical conditions in the retail health setting.

●Worked within the guidelines and scope of practice at Minute Clinic using evidence based medicine

SOUTHERN OHIO MEDICAL CENTER PULMONARY CLINIC, Portsmouth, Ohio

May 2015-August 2015

●Managed acute and chronic diseases with an emphasis on COPD, asthma, allergies, and lung cancer

●Delivered patient education on a variety of topics including smoking cessation, pulmonary rehabilitation, and COPD

WORLD GOSPEL MISSION/THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, Choluteca, Honduras

March 2016

●Providing primary care services to local residents

●Providing education on symptoms and treatment of common ailments

WORK EXPERIENCE

PARTNERS FOR SUCCESS AND INNOVATION, Twinsburg, Ohio

School Nurse-Buckeye Preparatory Academy, Columbus, Ohio; August 2015-Present

●Providing nursing care for K-6 students including medication administration, screenings, and education

●Maintaining medical and nursing records accurately and confidentially

●Providing education and medical care to staff members

OSU MEDICAL CENTER, Columbus, Ohio

Patient Care Associate, August 2013-April 2015

●Ensured patient safety at all times

●Delivered responsive, compassionate, patient-centered care to 6 patients per shift

●Communicated and coordinated with 3-4 nurses to ensure optimal patient care

●Provided daily care for patients including hygiene help, blood draws, and emotional support

CHILLICOTHE CITY SCHOOLS, Chillicothe, Ohio

February 2007 - May 2013

●Designed and implemented elementary art unit plans according to state standards

●Collaborated with core curriculum educators to create cross-curricular lesson plans

●Developed an after school student art club

SKILLS

●BLS certified

●RN licensure

●Applies critical thinking skills to the nursing process: assessing conditions, effective decision making, implementing appropriate interventions, anticipating potential complications, and evaluating care outcomes

●Readily develops rapport with patients and families, staff and physicians

●Accurately gathers information in a systemic manner in order to determine health-related needs

●Hardworking and energetic; flexible; adapts easily in new environments and work schedules

●Self-motivated

ACTIVITIES & HONORS

●Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society

●Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses

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