Nurse Practitioner Medical

CARRI LAWS, MSN, ARNP-C

505-***-**** or *************@*****.***

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Dedicated and solutions-focused Nurse Practitioner eager to contribute extensive health care and relationship building expertise toward supporting a progressive organization in achieving business goals. A Comprehensive background working with diverse patients in a broad range of environments and cultures. Calm demeanor in the face of difficulties; adapt quickly, mastering new roles and responsibilities. Reputation for integrity, perseverance, and work ethic, team oriented, community focused. Core Competencies

• Areas of Expertise: Internal Medicine; Geriatric Medicine / Hospice / Psychiatry/Adult PCP/Teaching Prevention, Holistic Health Care

• Diverse Health Care Environments: Geriatric, Psychiatric; Acute to Sub-Acute; Long-Term Care; Assisted Living/Urgent Care, Long-Term Hospital (Kindred)

• Leadership Skills: Staff Training & Motivation; Process Improvement; Proactive Problem Solving; Patient Relations Management; Collaborative Teamwork

• Community Health Prevention: Health Risk Assessments / Prevention/ Medication education and evaluations

• Efficiency of appropriate documentation: An understanding of the guidelines required for reimbursement

PROFESSIONAL NURSING EXPERIENCE

5/2015- present

Independent Contractor Nurse Practitioner for Primary Care, Psychiatric Evaluations Health and Physical Assessments for Psychiatric Hospital and clinic, and caring for all patient’s medical needs in a Geriatric Hospital, Nursing Home PCP

Covered for Psychiatrists 2016 during their absence (vacation) Urgent Care for Adult/Geriatric/Psychiatric Healthcare Clinic with multiple cultures 10/2014-5/2015

Advance Health

Performed in-depth health risk assessment on assigned members in patient homes. 4/2012-10/2014

Matrix Healthcare Network

Performed in-depth health risk assessments on assigned members in patient homes or facilities. 2/2009-10/2011

Independent Long Term Care Consultant

• Maintained full accountability for handling all aspects of day-to-day long term care initiatives in support of patient goals and organizational objectives

• Applied dynamic strategic planning, prioritization, and project management skills toward consistently achieving critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards

• Proactively supported Long Term Care Providers with education and training to assist in caring for the elderly, with a strong focus on optimizing productivity and performance

• Closely analyzed policies and procedures to proactively identify issues and implement targeted resolutions, further illustrating problem solving and critical thinking abilities 4/2009-10/2011

Heartland Geriatrics/ Dr. Charles Davis, MD

Adult Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care

• Played a key role in providing exceptional Long Term and Assisted Living care as an Adult Nurse Practitioner

• Effectively planned, coordinated, and facilitated nursing functions to optimize quality of service and ensure superior patient satisfaction

3/2005-2/2009

Shawnee Mission Internal Medicine

Primary Care Provider

• Maximized performance in consistently completing projects on time in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment requiring superior strategic planning, organization, and relationship building skills.

• Successfully performed a broad spectrum of duties at Kindred Hospital and applied multitasking and prioritization skills to support daily operations

• Exhibited outreach and business development talents in effectively recruiting Nursing Homes and Patients to promote Dr. Khalifa into Medical Directorships

• Significantly increased physician’s practice from 2 to 9 Nursing Homes, integral to maximizing profitability

10/2002-2/2005

Duffy Medical Group

Nurse Practitioner

• Proficiently handled all facets of Nurse Practitioner privileges at Research Medical Mental Health while managing H&P

• Delivered support and assistance for a diverse range of inpatient medical needs, geriatric medical care in nursing homes, as well as medical care for profoundly mentally retarded, mentally ill, and Prader- Willi Syndrome patients

7/2002-10/2002

Planned Parenthood, Kansas City, MO

Nurse Practitioner

• Diligently handled daily nurse practitioner activities in support of company goals and objectives, further demonstrating industry expertise in STDs, Appropriate Birth control and prevention, annual women exams, counseling and teaching. (did not participate in Abortions and were not performed at this facility)

6/2001-10/2002

Western Missouri Mental Health Hospital

Emergency Services RN

• Prioritized and coordinated multiple simultaneous nursing projects to maximize efficiency and achieve critical timelines. Psychiatric and Medical Evaluations.

• Monitored substance withdrawal patients

Career Note: Additional experience as an Admissions Intake Professional at Truman Medical Center Behavioral Health and Certified RN Nursing Professional at Central Kansas City Mental Health Services. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master in Science for Adult Nurse Practitioner, Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Adult Nurse Practitioner, MSN, Certified- University Missouri Kansas City Nursing School (2001) BSN - University Missouri Kansas City Nursing School (2001) ADN - North Central College, Trenton, MO (1984)

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

New Mexico RN/Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner (Active 2012-2018) Missouri-RN with recognition as an Adult Nurse Practitioner (placed on inactive 2013) Kansas-RN with recognition as an Adult Nurse Practitioner (placed on inactive 2013) Previously certified as a Psychiatric RN (dropped after obtaining ARNP-BC) American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (Renewal April, 2017) DEA renewed 2015/New Mexico Pharmacy Medicine Program (Renewal March, 2018)

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