Nichole Leatherwood

*** **** ****** *****, ** Vernia, TX 78121 512-***-**** acyj11@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

I am an Advanced Practice RN with over 6 years of nursing experience in varied healthcare settings. As each setting is different I have adapted and exceeded expectations by writing/receiving grants, implementing sports programs for underserved children, developed/managed/trained hospital staff on initiation of Epic EMR, and I possess the ability to both recognize and function in different roles/perform different duties for each healthcare setting depending on current needs.

Education

MSN AUGUST 2016 SIMMONS COLLEGE – BOSTON, MA

Major: Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

BSN JANUARY 2011 WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY - WICHITA, KS

Major: Nursing

ASN NOVEMBER 2009 PRATT COMMUNITY COLLEGE - PRATT, KS

Major: Nursing

Skills & Abilities

Master’s prepared/AANP certified Family Nurse Practitioner, with strong clinical skills enhanced by a natural ability to build a good rapport with patient’s, families, and other health care professionals.

Awards and Memberships

2016 - Sigma Theta Tau

2016 – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

2016 – Texas Nurse Practitioner Association

2009 & 2010 – Dean’s List

Certifications

TX NP-BC in progress: AANP boards passed 8/23/2016 paperwork for licensure is being processed

TX RN License – 875266

ACLS/BLS/NRP

FNP Clinical Rotation Experience

HEARTFELT OBGYN CLINIC – Klamath Falls, Oregon

Averaged 20 30 patients per day

Provided women’s healthcare including family planning: birth control options, placement of Nexplanon device and removal of IUD’s, pelvic and breast exams, and management of acute and chronic women’s health issues

Performed routine OB visits – identified OB complications resulting in further testing, consultation with OB physician, and/or referral to a labor and delivery unit

Performed PAP smears, evaluated lab/Pap results, performed endometrial biopsies, and referred to OBGYN MD’s in accordance with ACOG

SANFORD CHILDREN’S CLINIC – Klamath Falls, Oregon

Averaged 12-18 patients per day

Coordinated, collaborated, and communicated with internal and external health and mental health, childcare and social service professionals responsible for the care of the assigned population.

Conducted screenings, diagnosed, and followed treatment recommendations in accordance with Medicaid and AAP

MACIAS HEALTHCARE – San Antonio, Texas

Averaged 8-15 patients per day

Diagnosed, managed, and treated patients with chronic diseases such as Diabetes, Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia

Managed both legal and workmen’s comp claims

Analyzed health care risks/benefits/costs for underserved self-pay patients of all ages

BABCOCK HEALTHCARE CLINIC – SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

Averaged 12-18 patients per day

Initiated and managed on going bio-identical hormone replacement therapy for male and female patients

Performed preventative therapies such as well child exams, adult physicals, and gynecological exams

Ordered, reviewed and interpreted laboratory data and other diagnostic tests

Experience

STONE OAK WOMEN’S CENTER – NP OCTOBER 2016 - CURRENT

Averaged 20 30 patients per day

Provided women’s healthcare including family planning: birth control options, placement of Nexplanon device and removal of IUD’s, pelvic and breast exams, and management of acute and chronic women’s health issues

Performed routine OB visits – identified OB complications resulting in further testing, consultation with OB physician, and/or referral to a labor and delivery unit

Performed PAP smears, evaluated lab/Pap results, performed endometrial biopsies, and referred to OBGYN MD’s in accordance with ACOG

EMERGENCY ROOM - RN CONNALLY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL APRIL 2016 – OCTOBER 2016

Functioned as a charge nurse - managing RN’s, LVNS, techs, and secretaries according to departments needs

Stabilized critical/trauma patients from 2 months – 94 years of age utilizing ACLS/PALS

Collaborated with other ER professionals to ensure effective patient care delivery – Identified patients’ conditions and addressed nursing care as both a triage nurse as well as a staff nurse

ANTEPARTUM - RN SAINT LUKES BAPTIST JANUARY – APRIL 2016

Provided support and care throughout short and long term antepartum complications

Assessed the pregnant patient for potentially life threatening issues

LABOR & DELIVERY - RN SKY LAKES MEDICAL CENTER JUNE 2014 – DECEMBER 2015

Led the development, implementation, training, and ongoing management of Epic EMR transition

Assessed laboring, postpartum, newborn, and pediatric patients for complications related to admission diagnosis

Assisted in delivery of newborn, as well as utilized NRP to stabilize the neonate patient

SCHOOL NURSE - RN USD 259 JUNE 2012 – JUNE 2014

Wrote grant proposals effectively receiving grants which established an after school basketball program for an underserved population

Established and led a “Girls on the Run” program – teaching girls life skills, relationships, and problem solving skills

Created, managed, and taught health care plans to multi-disciplinary team for children with disabilities

Spoke with local news stations encouraging hand hygiene and importance of minimization techniques for disease transmission

OPERATING ROOM - RN WESLEY MEDICAL CENTER NOVEMBER 2011 – AUGUST 2012

Acted as patient care coordinator and advocate within a multidisciplinary team.

Advocated for patients who were unable to act on their own while under anesthesia

Prepared patients and assisted surgeons during orthopedic/general/Gyn/Cardiac/Urology surgeries

INPATIENT PEDIATRIC - RN WESLEY MEDICAL CENTER APRIL 2010 – SEPTEMBER 2010

Provided age-appropriate preventative and acute care to children and infants with varied diagnoses including cerebral palsy, diabetes, congenital heart defects, and drug withdrawal

Utilized effective nursing processes and provide exceptional physician support.

Managed and delegated nursing tasks appropriate to each patient acuity and care

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