Robin L. Hand, MSN, ANP-BC 205-***-****

**** ***** ***** *****, **********, AL 35404 acvls3@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Dedicated, patient-focused, board certified Adult Nurse Practitioner with more than 12 years experience. Self-motivated professional desiring to join a team that maintains high standards of care, combines support for patient and practice goals and offers opportunities for professional growth. Willing to relocate.

Ten years experience working in a fast-paced, interventional pain management practice focusing on multidisciplinary treatments for spine-related disorders, with the practice consistently rating in the 95th percentile for patient satisfaction.

Three years experience in occupational health, including on-site manufacturing/plant clinics.

Demonstrated ability to learn and show proficiency in specialty settings.

Emphasis on health education and wellness in all roles as a nurse practitioner.

Expertise in computer-based software documentation, including Dragon Voice Recognition. Experienced with Centricity electronic medical record.

Team oriented, having worked with multiple collaborating physicians and mid-level providers, utilizing excellent organizational skills to facilitate patient flow.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2005 - Present Nurse Practitioner

DCH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Department: SpineCare

Triage interventional patients, with emphasis on documentation of efficacy and safety. Provide patient education regarding test results and explanations of procedures. Ordering further diagnostic imaging and laboratory testing as indicated. Collaborate with physicians to develop treatment plans. Past responsibilities included performing histories and physicals for patients for pain management clinic visits and interventional pain management procedures. Responsiblity for dictation and transcription of clinic visits and procedure operative notes with documentation compliant with JCAHO requirements for outpatient settings. Past assignments included rotating through the clinic, procedure areas and callbacks. Proficient in documentation with LSS and PCM computer software. Participated in evaluation of multiple software products for transition to EMR.

2002 - 2005 Nurse Practitioner

DCH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Department: The DCH Center for Occupational Health

Perform pre-employment, annual, HAZMAT, Respirator Certification, and DOT physicals. Facilitated worker’s compensation care and case management. Implementation of corporate flu-shot program. Audiometric, Titmus, Ishihara, urine drug screen and pulmonary function testing. Bloodborne pathogen exposure management. Hearing conservation education and monitoring. Involved in revision of multiple communication and documentation forms. On site Plant Nurse (part-time) for GM-Delphi Harrison Thermal Systems Transfer Plant, including first aid, emergency response, as well as triage injuries. Maintenance of non-occupational clinic visit log and sick leave/work restriction communications. Documentation of recordable injuries as indicated. On-site respirator fitness physical exams and evaluation.

1989-1994 R.N.

NORWOOD CLINIC, Birmingham, Alabama

Department: OB/GYN

Responsible for patient histories, patient phone calls, and patient education. Tracking, documentation, and notification of patients’ test results. Trained by physician to perform prenatal visit evaluations of non high-risk patients. Involved in developing Norplant instruction seminars, opening and managing satellite offices, writing OSHA compliance manuals, and developing nurse orientation protocols. Worked in two satellite offices.

1988-1989 R.N.

HENDERSON & WALTON WOMEN’S CENTER, Birmingham, AL

Responsible for patient histories, prenatal education, emergency phone calls, test results notification and documentation. Developed gestational diabetic teaching protocol, floated to three different satellite offices and was promoted to Quality Assurance Director.

1987- 1988 R.N.

Dr. C.D. HAND, ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON,

Tuscaloosa, AL

Surgical assisting and recovery monitoring in busy oral surgery practice.

1985-1987 R.N.

DCH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Tuscaloosa, AL

Units: Postpartum/Labor and Delivery

Responsibilities included triage of laboring patients, nursing care during labor and delivery, surgical rotation (scrub and circulating nurse), immediate postpartum recovery, postpartum care and education. Also cared for high risk antepartum patients.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM, Birmingham, Alabama

Master of Science in Nursing, Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Aug. 2001

Subspecialty in Occupational Health (NIOSH Fellowship Recipient), GPA 3.92

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, Minneapolis, MN

Toxicology and Industrial Hygiene Courses, Aug. 2000

CAPSTONE COLLEGE OF NURSING, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1985

CERTIFICATIONS/ LICENSURE

American Nurses Credentialing Center, Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, State of Alabama

Registered Nurse, State of Alabama

Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2016

Basic Cardiac Life Support, 2016

DEA

WORKSHOPS

Basic/Advanced Suturing, Fitzgerald Health Education Associates, September, 2003

Common Office Procedures, Fitzgerald Health Education Associates, September, 2003

Collaborative Practice Seminar by The Medical Association of the State of Alabama, the Alabama Board

of Medical Examiners and the Alabama Board of Nursing

MEMBERSHIPS

West Alabama Nurse Practitioner Association

Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama

Contact this candidate