Sharon Lynch-Jones, FNP-BC

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Rocky Mount, NC 27804

acxca5@r.postjobfree.com

252-***-****

Objective:

A compassionate and enthusiastic nurse practitioner with 9 years as FNP and 25 in the medical field. Seeking a position that would allow me to bring expertise in accurate diagnosis and evaluation of patients, developing a treatment plan and implementation of the same, while complying with practice policy and the state issued guidelines for nursing practice.

Experience:

December 2014-Present Carolina Family Health Center, Inc. Wilson, NC.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Autonomously assessed, diagnosed, prepared treatment plans and prescribed medications for family culturally diverse patients aged 10 to 95.

Managed patients with chronic diseases such as Diabetes, Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia.

Performed preventive exam, annual Medicare reviews and work physicals.

Ordered, reviewed and interpreted laboratory data and other diagnostic test.

Average 18-25 patients per day.

Spearheaded and managed the BCCCP (Breast, Cervical Cancer Prevention program as well as Wise Woman program.

Determined eligibility of women, scheduled patients, performed screening and exams, referred for mammogram, interpreted all test results and follow up care.

Collected Data and reported monthly to DHHS.

Utilizes EMR documentation: Greenway Prime Suites.

December 2007 to December 2014 Roanoke Clinic Roanoke Rapids, NC

Family Nurse Practitioner

Assessed, diagnosed, prepared treatment plans and prescribed medications for family practice patients aged 10 to 100.

Managed patients with chronic diseases such as Diabetes, Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia.

Performed preventative exams, Annual Medicare reviews, BCBS Chronic disease exams, sports physicals and employee physicals.

Ordered, reviewed and interpreted laboratory data and other diagnostic test.

Average 20-28 patients per day.

Utilized EMR documentation: Allscripts

Instrumented in the development of EMR systems and templates used by the practice.

October 2007 to December 2007 Tarboro Clinic Tarboro, NC

Family Nurse Practitioner

Assessed, diagnosed, prepared treatment plans and prescribed medications for acute care patients of all ages in an Urgent Care setting.

Educated patients about their diagnosis and treatment plans.

Ordered necessary tests and made referrals to specialists.

Average 15-20 patients daily.

May 2001 to September 2011 Nash Health Care Systems Rocky Mount, NC

Registered Nurse

Responsible for providing direct nursing services to adult cancer patients on Oncology Unit and patients in Medical/Surgical Unit.

Provided education about cancer and chemotherapy to patients and families.

Administered Chemotherapy in various forms.

December 2001 to December 2006 Nash County Health Department Rocky Mount, NC

Registered Nurse, Extended Care Provider

Assesses, diagnosed, prepared treatment and plan of care for Sexually Transmitted Disease.

Performed annual physical exams on Women’s Health patients.

Provided postpartum home visits: Brief newborn assessments and education provided on care of a new born and postpartum complications to watch for.

Assisted in Maternity Clinics and assisted medical providers with exams.

August 1999 to May 2001 Nash Health Care Systems Rocky Mount, NC

Licensed Practical Nurse

Performed physical assessment on medical patients.

Administered medications.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to provide acute and chronic care to patients.

January 1996 to July 1999 Halifax Pediatrics Roanoke Rapids, NC

Licensed Practical Nurse

Triaged newborns to 18-year-old, obtained vitals, history and roomed patients.

Assisted pediatrician with sick and well visits.

Administered immunizations, nebulization treatments and antibiotic injections.

Triaged all incoming calls and followed written protocol, scheduled for appointment or sent to ER for immediate evaluation.

Averaged 30-60 patients daily with team of one provider to one nurse.

Tracked children with delinquent immunizations.

Completed state reports on immunizations and ordered immunizations monthly.

Ordered and stocked office with supplies as needed.

June 1995 to December 1995 Kaiser Permanente Raleigh, NC

Licensed Practical Nurse

Triaged, collected vitals, history and roomed patients in internal medicine, family practice and pediatric clinics.

Assisted providers during exams.

Administered medication in all forms when ordered by provider.

October 1993 to June 1995 Caledonia Correctional Tillery, NC

Licensed Practical Nurse

Provided direct care to inmates in a prison setting.

Followed written protocols to independently triage and treat inmates in the absence of doctor.

Assisted doctor during clinics.

Responsible for counseling, testing, treating and tracking all HIV, AIDS and TB patients and reporting to the state.

Collected blood samples for labs ordered by doctor or per protocol.

January 1991 to October 1993 Nash Health Care Systems Rocky Mount, NC

Certified Nurse Assistance II

Responsible for up to ten patients per shift on Pediatric, medical and telemetry units.

Collected vitals and reported in a timely manner.

Assisted patients with ADL’s, helping with meals, bath/toileting and collecting specimens for lab.

June 1989 to June 2000 Interim Health Care Rocky Mount, NC

Certified Nurse Assistant II and then Licensed Practical Nurse

Provided in home care to patients.

Performed physical assessments, dressing changes as ordered by doctor.

Educated on medications and compliance.

Monitored Glucose levels.

Education:

East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 2007

Masters Science of Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner

Barton College, Wilson, NC 2001

Bachelor Science of Nursing Registered Nurse

Halifax Community College Roanoke Rapids, NC 1999

Associated Degree in Science

Nash Community College Rocky Mouth, NC 1993

Diploma Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensure/Certifications:

Certified Family Nurse practitioner through ANCC

Registered Nurse

Completed Advance Rheumatology Course October 2013

Reference available upon request

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