Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
Rhonda Dolen-Hooker, RN, MSN, FNP-BC
Personal Data
Camdenton, MO 65020
Cell: 217-***-****
Email: *****@*****.***
Education
Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL. December 2010.
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, Vickie Milazzo Institute, Houston, TX. March 2005.
Certified Rehabilitative Nurse, John Wood Community College, Quincy, IL. December 1988.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, MacMurray College, Jacksonville, IL. May 1985.
Certifications & Licenses
American Nurses Credentialing Center, Family Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Practice Nurse, Missouri
Advanced Practice Nurse, Illinois
Advanced Practice Nurse, Mississippi
Registered Nurse, Illinois
Registered Nurse, Missouri (Compact License)
Illinois controlled substance license
Federal DEA license
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
Certified Rehabilitative Nurse
American Heart Association ACLS Provider
American Heart Association BLS Provider
Career History
HSHS Medical Group
Springfield, IL
Family Medicine – Rural Clinic, Table Grove, IL
Family Nurse Practitioner
March 2016 – July 20, 2016 (locum tenens contract)
Worked independently as a sole provider under a collaborative physician agreement at a rural family medicine clinic with a clientele ranging in age from newborn to geriatric with a spectrum of health care including health maintenance and education, preventive health screening, acute illness/injury, emergency medicine, chronic disease, and mental health.
Delivered direct, comprehensive care to individuals with chronic disease and acute illnesses, and for emergency/urgent medicine needs.
Developed therapeutic plans of care for disease prevention and management, and health maintenance.
Responsible for comprehensive health assessment, correct diagnosis, and effective treatment, management, evaluation, and monitoring of acute illness/symptomology and chronic disease.
Responsible for ordering, interpreting, evaluating, and reviewing diagnostic tests, studies, and procedures/surgeries.
Prescribed, evaluated, and managed pharmaceutical treatments including controlled substances, excluding Level Is.
Provided health education and counseling to individuals and/or families in regards to health care prevention, medical and health issues, and the use of prescribed medical treatments to promote healthy behaviors and choices.
Responsible for adherence to national and state advanced practice nurse standards, and for the utilization of evidence based practice guidelines.
Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and confidential medical records in accordance with national and state regulatory standards.
Proficient in EMR/EHR including All Scripts.
Maintained patient records in a systematic format approved by corporate policy.
Responsible for HIPAA compliance.
Responsible for adherence to government and third party payer guidelines.
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL
Faculty Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum Instructor
August 2015 – present
Advises and mentors master’s level family nurse practitioner students.
Responsible for grading practicum documentation and offering recommendations for progressive improvement.
SIU HealthCare
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Family Nurse Practitioner w/focus of Gastroenterology
July 2012 – October 30, 2015
Worked independently under collaborative agreements with physicians of the Department of Internal Medicine within the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Delivered direct, comprehensive care to individuals with gastrointestinal disorders and diseases.
Developed therapeutic plans of care for disease prevention and management, and health maintenance.
Responsible for comprehensive health assessment, correct diagnosis, and effective treatment, management, evaluation, and monitoring of acute and chronic gastrointestinal disorders and disease.
Responsible for ordering, interpreting, evaluating, and reviewing diagnostic tests, studies, and procedures.
Prescribed, evaluated, and managed pharmaceutical treatments.
Provided health education and counseling to individuals and/or families in regards to health care prevention, medical and health issues, and the use of prescribed medical treatments to promote healthy behaviors and choices.
Assisted with academic education and training of medical and nurse practitioner students.
Responsible for adherence to national and state advanced practice nurse standards, and for the utilization of evidence based practice guidelines.
Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and confidential medical records in accordance with national and state regulatory standards.
Maintained client records in a systematic format approved by corporate policy.
Complied with HIPAA compliance.
Responsible for adherence to government and third party payer guidelines.
Mid-America Emergency Physicians, Ltd
Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL
Nurse Practitioner
January 2012 – November 2012
Worked independently with a collaborating physician(s) at the Memorial Medical Center Express Care sites providing acute care services to a population of clients ranging in age from infancy to the elderly.
Responsible for thorough and effective triage, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment or treatment prescription of acute illnesses and/or minor injuries.
Made referrals to health care professionals, specialists and other clinics.
Performed minor surgeries and procedures: abscess incision and drainage, closure of skin wounds, and STD testing.
Responsible for ordering, interpreting, evaluating, and reviewing diagnostic tests and intervening or prescribing intervention as deemed necessary.
Responsible for adherence to national and state advanced practice nurse standards, and for the utilization of evidence based practice guidelines.
Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and confidential medical records in accordance with national and state regulatory standards.
Maintained client records in a systematic format approved by corporate policy.
Complied with HIPAA compliance.
Responsible for adherence to government and third party payer guidelines.
Memorial Physician Services
Memorial Health System, Springfield, IL
Nurse Practitioner
March 2011 – January 2012
Worked independently under collaborative agreements with all physicians at Koke Mill Medical Center, Memorial Physician Services.
Delivered direct, quality, and comprehensive primary care to individuals of all ages.
Developed therapeutic plans of care for health care prevention and disease management.
Responsible for comprehensive health assessment, correct diagnosis, and effective treatment, management, evaluation, and monitoring of acute and chronic disease processes.
Counseled psychologically challenged individuals, prescribed appropriate treatments, and managed and evaluated treatment outcomes.
Responsible for ordering, interpreting, evaluating, and reviewing diagnostic tests, studies, and procedures.
Prescribed pharmaceuticals, evaluated outcomes, and managed pharmaceutical changes.
Performed minor surgeries and procedures: dermatology therapeutics, intra-articular injections, cervical cytology, and STD testing.
Provided health education and counseling to individuals and/or families in regards to health care prevention, medical and health issues, and the use of prescribed medical treatments to promote healthy behaviors and choices.
Made referrals to health care professionals, specialists, other clinics and community agencies.
Served as a consultant to and collaborator with the health care team, clients, and community
professionals.
Responsible for adherence to national and state advanced practice nurse standards, and for the utilization of evidence based practice guidelines.
Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and confidential medical records in accordance with national and state regulatory standards.
Maintained client records in a systematic format approved by corporate policy.
Complied with HIPAA compliance.
Responsible for adherence to government and third party payer guidelines.
Memorial Health System
Memorial Home Services, Springfield, IL
Registered Nurse
August 2010 – February 2011
Provided nursing care to acutely and/or chronically ill homebound clients.
Responsible for comprehensive health assessments, implementation of proper treatment plans, gathering of specimens for diagnostic analysis, coordination of extended health care service needs, and primary care provider collaboration for clients in the home setting.
Responsible for adherence to government and third party payer guidelines.
Responsible for adherence to national and state advanced nurse practice standards, and the utilization of evidence based practice guidelines.
Memorial Health System
Memorial Express Care, Springfield, IL
Registered Nurse
April 2010 – February 2011
Triaged, assessed, educated, and provided care for acutely ill patients from initial intake through discharge.
Responsible member of a health care team that efficiently and effectively provided optimal quality and excellent health care services to patients seeking treatment for acute illnesses and injuries.
Effectively collaborated with physicians and midlevel providers in regards to patient assessment information in order to provide prompt patient diagnosis and treatment.
Responsible for precise and accurate patient documentation in the electronic medical record.
Memorial Medical Center
Springfield, IL
Patient Placement Coordinator
February 2008 – February 2011
Coordinated the appropriate placement or referrals of patients within the hospital system.
Triaged patients according to their health care needs and performed the appropriate physician contacts.
Completed the process of patient intake and conveyed vital patient information to the appropriate nursing units.
St. John’s Hospital
Springfield, IL
Registered Nurse
February 2008 – February 2011
Responsible for managing a patient care team in the manner of directing, supervising, and providing nursing care to acutely ill patients.
Coordinated patient care with physicians and surgeons, interdisciplinary team members, patients and their caregivers to deliver quality, cost-effective care.
Responsible for regulation, policy, and guideline adherence by the patient care team as set forth by The Joint Commission, federal and state agencies, and hospital policy.
St. John’s Hospital
Springfield, IL
Nurse Manager
June 2006 - November 2007
Assumed twenty-four hour responsibility for the operations of the post anesthesia care unit, pre-anesthesia unit, gastrointestinal unit, and the pain clinic.
Coordinated patient care with surgeons, patients and their caregivers, the department of anesthesia, nursing staff, and other departments.
Managed the annual budget for each department.
Implemented quality improvement programs and initiatives for the departments, including patient, physician, and staff satisfaction.
Actively participated in the restructuring of the post anesthesia care unit, pre-anesthesia unit, and gastrointestinal unit delivery of care system.
Functioned as an intermediary between the hospital, physicians and surgeons, patients, other departments and post acute care providers in order to adhere to high-quality performance standards and optimal patient outcomes.
Coordinated and performed new and ongoing staff education and training.
Actively participated in staff recruitment, hiring, and retention.
Nursing Home Managers, Inc.
Springfield, IL
Corporate Nurse
December 2001 – May 2006
Corporate team member responsible for directing and supervising professional and clinical healthcare staff in the delivery of quality, cost-effective healthcare to the geriatric and disabled population.
Implemented and provided education related to federal, state, and corporate regulations and monitored adherence to the regulations.
Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and process improvement programs to optimize the delivery of quality client care and outcomes.
Coordinated and actively participated in comprehensive client assessments, program development, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of healthcare services.
Coordinated and participated in client placement services.
Responsible for cost control initiatives and program implementation.
Memorial Health System
Memorial Home Services (Visiting Nurses Association of Central Illinois)
Springfield, IL
Clinical Supervisor
January 2001 – December 2001
Supervised the delivery of care by professional and clinical staff to the home health client.
Directed and actively participated in the implementation of regulatory standards.
Negotiated managed care costs with insurance agencies.
Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated client programs to ensure the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective care.
Responsible for quality improvement programs and client outcome satisfaction.
Wexford Health Sources/Addus HealthCare
Jacksonville Correctional Center, Jacksonville, IL
Director of Nursing
May 1999 – December 2000
Directed and supervised the delivery of healthcare by professional staff to inmates and employees of the institution.
Developed and implemented administrative directives.
Educated and trained institutional staff in the delivery of healthcare procedures.
Coordinated and implemented clinical standards of practice, quality improvement programs, and processes to ensure regulatory compliance with state, federal, and ACA guidelines and the delivery of quality healthcare.
Responsible for the annual inmate medical care budget for the health care vendor.
Passavant Area Hospital
Jacksonville, IL
Patient Care Manager
January 1999 – April 2000
Supervised and directed professional and clinical staff in the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective patient care.
Performed comprehensive patient assessments to determine appropriate level of required patient care.
Provided direct skilled nursing care to patients.
Collaborated with physicians and other disciplines for the coordination of patient care.
Ariston Home Health/Western Rural Home Health Care
Jacksonville, IL
Clinical Supervisor/Case Manager
November 1996 – March 1999
Directed and supervised professional and clinical staff in the delivery of care to the home health client.
Collaborated with the medical team, insurance companies, power of attorney, and other parties to coordinate high-quality and cost-effective healthcare services.
Implemented and monitored regulatory compliance, quality improvement programs, and cost control programs.
Coordinated the change to and implementation of the IPS to PPS government payer program.
Passavant Area Hospital
Jacksonville, IL
Clinical Patient Manager
April 1996 – May 1997
Same as Patient Care Manager, January 1999 – April 2000 .
Scott County Nursing Center
Winchester, IL
Director of Nursing
August 1988 – March 1996
Directed and supervised the delivery of quality healthcare to geriatric and disabled residents.
Implemented the federal government’s 1987 OBRA regulations facility wide.
Developed policies and procedures for the implementation of practice guidelines and standards of practice.
Chaired the infection control, pharmaceutical, care plan, utilization review, and quality improvement committees and implemented new and revised programs accordingly.
Performed comprehensive resident assessments to determine the client’s level of care requirements.
Collaborated with insurance agencies, physicians and surgeons, power of attorneys, clients, and families to coordinate the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective healthcare services.
Responsible for staff recruitment and performance standards, and all staff training and education programs.
Implemented and monitored federal, state, and institution regulatory compliance.
Passavant Area Hospital
Jacksonville, IL
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
June 1985 – August 1988
Same as Patient Care Manager, January 1999 – April 2000.
Developed, reviewed, and implemented nursing forms as a member of a forms committee.
Memberships in Professional Organizations
Member of American Gastroenterological Association (inactive)
Member American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Member Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (inactive)
Member The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (inactive)
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