Summary of Qualifications:

**+ months (**** hours) of practicum as a Nurse Practitioner student in the following clinical settings:

family practice, renal transplant, assisted living/skilled nursing facilities, and internal medicine

3 years of bedside nursing experience both pediatric medical surgical and adult cardiovascular settings

Well-versed in cultural communication and providing care in international settings

Experienced teacher, researcher, and public speaker

Proficient in written and oral Spanish

Professional Experience

Part-time faculty August 2014 - May 2016

Augusta University, Augusta, GA

Instructed students on pathophysiology, pharmacology, and fundamental nursing skills in the skills lab and

clinical environment.

Evaluated student competencies during skills check-offs and clinical rotation, provided constructive

feedback and remediation as necessary.

Supervised eight students per semester in an adult cardiovascular intermediate to critical clinical setting.

Directed students during overseas travel on a medical mission trip to Cusco, Peru; Instructed and assisted

students with breast and Papanicolaou exams. Provided translation and coordinated logistics between

travel agencies and Peruvian clinical staff.

Provided post-graduation assistance to students, assisting with resume creation, job placement, and

on-going moral support.

Student, Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Practice August 2013 - May 2016

Augusta University, Augusta, GA

Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients across the lifespan, providing evidence-based, patient-

centered care under preceptor supervision.

Rotated through the following clinical settings: Federally Qualified Health Facility (7 months), Georgia War

Veterans Nursing Home (3 months), renal transplant (2 months), internal medicine and assisted

living/skilled nursing facility (3 months).

Cared for populations with ailments such as: hypertension, diabetes mellitus, asthma, chronic obstructive

pulmonary disease, minor dermatologic complaints, upper respiratory infections, gastrointestinal

concerns, musculoskeletal conditions/injuries, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease.

Escalated patient care to tertiary facilities as indicated by patient physiologic state and facility protocol.

Educated patient and family on health promotion practices to maintain and/or improve quality of life.

Volunteered to help coordinate logistics for events during Come Out for Health week. Targeted the special

psychosocial and physical needs of the LGBTQ community.

Registered Nurse II December 2012-March 2014

University Hospital, Cardiovascular Tower

Augusta, GA

Conducted individualized, on-going patient assessments, evaluated changes in patient condition, and

performed evidence-based nursing interventions accordingly.

Titrated vasoactive, anti-arrhythmic, and insulin drips per institutional protocols or physician orders.

Prepped patients for cardiac stress tests, heart catheterizations, pacemaker insertions, valve repair.

Initiated and participated in escalation of care of emergency and resuscitative measures as needed.

Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team and initiated referrals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Educated patients and families on disease physiology and ensured understanding of discharge

instructions.

Trained as super-user in new electronic health record system (Epic), evaluated and educated individual

staff nurses as needed.

Registered Nurse February 2012-November 2012

Medical Surgical Unit, Arkansas Children’s Hospital

Little Rock, AR

Conducted comprehensive patient and family assessments and performed patient-centered care.

Cared for pediatric patients admitted for urological, general surgical, ear-nose-throat surgical,

orthopedic, and stable trauma patients.

Prepped patient for ear nose and throat procedures, urologic procedures, and pyloric stenosis repair.

Initiated escalation of care and resuscitative measures as needed.

Actively participated in the department’s Recruitment and Retention Committee.

Student Nurse August 2010-December 2011 Clinical rotations through Medical College of Georgia Hospital,

University Hospital, and Children’s Hospital of Georgia

Augusta, GA

Performed individualized patient assessments and provided evidence-based, patient-centered care for

populations including: pediatric medical-surgical (4 months), adult medical surgical (3 months), adult orthopedic (3 months), perinatal (1 month) adult cardiac step-down (1 month).

Managed intravenous and central lines, nasogastric and peg tubes, surgical drains, chest tubes, and

foley catheters.

Selected to participate at CerviCusco, a medical mission trip to Cusco, Peru. Provided free blood pressure

and blood sugar checks, breast exams, and Papanicolaou exams.

Volunteered twice to provide free medical care and informal translation during a local health fair for

migrant farm workers.

Education

Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Family Practice May 13, 2016 Augusta University, Augusta, GA

Master of Science in Nursing December 2011 Augusta University, Augusta, GA

Bachelor of Science, Speech & Hearing Sciences May 1999

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Current Licensure and Certifications

Licensure for Doctorate of Nurse Practitioner, Family Practice June 2016

# F06161983

Registered Nurse, Georgia Board of Nursing January 2014

# RN226882

Basic Life Support, American Heart Association April 2015

Responder Actions for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Incidents, July 2011

Federal Emergency Management Association

Accomplishments, Awards, and Publications

Kemp, L. and Schumacher, A. (2016, March). Cancer Pain Assessment Practices. Doctoral project in

partial fulfillment of College of Nursing graduation requirements at Augusta University in Augusta, GA

Kemp, L. and Schumacher, A. (2016, March). Cancer Pain Assessment Practices. Poster Presentation at

the 2016 Augusta University Graduate Research Day in Augusta, GA

“Crossing the Creek Award” for Above and Beyond Service, Arkansas Children’s Hospital in October 2012

Induction into Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honors Society in April 2011

Kemp, L., Begin, J., and Brockmeyer, P. (2011, February). Efficacy of Animal-Assisted Therapy as an

Adjunct to Pain Management in the Pediatric Acute Care Setting. Poster presentation at the 2011

Augusta University Graduate Research Day in Augusta, GA

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