Phylicia Strangman

Family Nurse Practitioner

Florissant, MO 63031

acvk4b@r.postjobfree.com - 314-***-****

FNP-BC seeks position to help promote health and wellness in the St. Louis and surrounding communities. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Same Day Access Nurse

BJC HealthCare Behavioral Health - St. Louis, MO - September 2015 to Present Responsible for assuring that the health needs of clients and staff are addressed through various means including, but not limited to, direct care, staff education, chart reviews, occupational health and infection surveillance.

Responsibilities

Monitors patients response and modifies plan of care accordingly. Provides accurate documentation as required.

Delivers direct patient care by assessing and evaluating patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs. Develops and implements individual plans of care in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care.

Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration.

Clinical Nurse Liaison

SSM Rehabilitation Hospital - St. Louis, MO - April 2014 to September 2015 Clinical admissions nurse for SSM/Select Medical Rehabilitation Hospital.

• Evaluate referrals to acute inpatient rehab hospital.

• Assess patients and clinical information including medical stability and tolerance/participation in physical, occupational and speech therapy evaluations to determine if criteria met for needed rehabilitation services.

• Provide patients and families with education on disease processes and the benefits of rehabilitation services after acute inpatient hospitalization for neurology, cardiovascular, orthopedic, elective/emergent surgery and debility.

• Evaluate patients to determine the need for neuro psychology evaluation and intervention following acute hospital stay.

• Collaborate with care team including physicians and other clinical staff for maximum continuum of care after discharge from acute setting.

• Obtain precertification from insurance companies using the EHR, online databases and ICD-9 coding.

• Basic knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid coverage. Staff Nurse, RN BSN

SSM Health Care - St. Louis, MO - February 2012 to April 2014 Lead nurse for outpatient transitional care behavioral health program; behavioral health floor staff nurse; OB/ GYN office nurse

• Participate in staffing to review psychiatric client progress, need for medication adjustment and therapy including ECT.

• Responsible for maintaining timely work flow for physicians.

• Triage patient calls, respond in timely manner, and refer when necessary.

• Review/release medical results and schedule follow-up as needed.

• High advocacy for patients; education and teaching on disease prevention, wellness promotion and health maintenance

• Chart daily in electronic health record including EPIC and STAR, and outpatient-based data entry.

• Patient advocate; disease education and wellness promotion among clients.

• Perform head-to-toe assessments and administer injections and medications as per care plan. Staff Nurse, RN BSN

DePaul Health Care Center - St. Louis, MO - January 2010 to March 2011 Head-to-toe assessments, planning and management of postpartum/antepartum and GYN surgery clients including administration of medication and assistance with activities of daily living.

• Accuracy and skill with the electronic health record, charting and coordination of other health team members

(doctors, social workers, specialists, etc).

• Education and teaching of care prior to discharge. Staff Nurse, RN BSN

Missouri Baptist Medical Center - St. Louis, MO - May 2009 to January 2010 Head-to-toe assessments, planning and management of medical/surgical clients.

• Administration of medications, assistance in activities of daily living and education for care.

• Knowledge of the electronic health record, ability to manage several charts and implement written orders. Student Nurse Intern

DePaul/Missouri Baptist - St. Louis, MO - June 2008 to May 2009 Extensive rotation in Telemetry and the Intensive Care Unit Nurse Assistant on Med/Surgical

• Assessment, management and implementation of patient care.

• Assist nurses as aide in providing help with vital signs, activities of daily living including feeding, bathing, ambulation, toileting, etc.

Patient Care Associate

St. John's Mercy Medical Center - St. Louis, MO - June 2006 to June 2008 Nurse assistant on Hematology/Oncology and Behavioral Health

• Obtain vital signs, chart, assist with activities of daily living, etc.

• Provide support to nursing staff and assist with procedures as needed. EDUCATION

Masters of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner Walden University - Minneapolis, MN

June 2013 to May 2015

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Maryville University-St. Louis - St. Louis, MO

August 2005 to May 2009

CERTIFICATIONS

RN License

April 2017

Class: RN, State: MO

Family Nurse Practitioner

June 2016 to June 2021

MO License

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Interested in Behavioral Health and Women's Health.

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