CLARRISSA RICHARDSON

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NURSE PRACTITIONER

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

●Seasoned, compassionate family nurse practitioner, skilled in performing examinations and assessments of patients.

●Serve as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air National Guard for 12+ years.

●Lead, educate, and coach staff and collaborate with physicians and other members of healthcare team to prepare comprehensive patient care plans and ensure optimal results for patients.

●Experience with charting in various medical electronic health record systems such as Prime Suite, Epic, ASIMS, AHLTA, Cerner, MHS Genesis, AIMWTS, HAIMS, and NextGen.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Veteran Disability Compensation Exams Clinical Research Nurse Patient Assessment Case Management

Effective Communication Patient Health Education Team Collaboration Executive Leadership Patient Advocate

WORK EXPERIENCE

FEDEX HEALTH CENTER WEST, Memphis, TN 8/2016 – 6/2023

NURSE PRACTITIONER

●Conduct physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines.

●Elicit comprehensive health histories for 75+ patients a week.

●Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests to treat acute or chronic illnesses and assess patient clinical and health care needs.

●Formulate treatment plans and prognoses based on patient conditions and prescribe and recommend medications and other treatment modalities.

●Collaborate with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plans.

TENNESSEE AIR NATIONAL GUARD, Memphis, TN 4/2011 - Present

MEDICAL GROUP AIRMAN / NURSE PRACTITIONER / LIEUTENANT COLONEL

●Provide comprehensive nursing, preventative, and therapeutic health care services to Tennessee Guardsmen, including a full range of emergency services and crises interventions.

●Take health and development history from military members, record findings, and make recommendations.

●Perform screenings and laboratory tests and interpret and report results.

●Provide physical and psychological care to ill or disabled patients to maintain quality of life, provide comfort, reduce distress, and enable coping ability.

●Write Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) detailed Integrated Narrative Summary (NARSUM) for military disability evaluation system.

●Possess working knowledge of Air Force Instructions Regulations, Disability Evaluation System (DES), Military Department specific Physical Evaluation Boards (PEBs), and Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), and worked with Department of Defense, Military Departments, and other governmental agencies.

AVIATI HEALTHCARE & CLINICAL RESEARCH, Memphis, TN 6/2022 - Present

CLINICAL TRIAL RESEARCH NURSE PRACTITIONER

●Serve as a Sub-Investigator Clinician for the clinical trials site, ensuring all elements of clinical trials work are completed in compliance with standard operating procedures.

●Conduct study-related procedures and make important decisions in compliance with ethical conduct of study and with IRB approved protocol.

●Document all findings and provide ongoing assessment of the study subject/patient to identify Adverse Events.

●Perform physical examinations as part of screening evaluation and monitor safety and well-being of participants.

●Educate patients on health maintenance and respond to patient care inquiries.

●Provide care and coordination of patients with internal and external colleagues, including the broader patient centered medical home, ensuring the highest standard of care is always provided for all patients.

●Effectively work within a patient care team, including fellow Providers, Collaborative Physicians, paraprofessionals, Pharmacists.

MEDIX, Memphis, TN 10/2019 – 6/2022

NURSE PRACTITIONER

●Conducted in home Medicare assessments, including an evaluation of past medical history, review of systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and comprehensive physical exam.

●Performed evidence-based practice screenings including point of care testing.

●Communicated findings in assessment that was utilized to inform member’s PCP of potential gaps in care.

●Educated members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance.

●Identified urgent and emergent situations and intervened appropriately.

HEALTHCARE CLINIC AT WALGREENS, Memphis, TN 9/2009 – 6/2016

CLINICAL MANAGER / NURSE PRACTITIONER

●Provided primary and family evidenced-based care inclusive of accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management of health problems, health counseling, and disposition planning for patients.

●Opened and closed the clinic, maintained inventory, followed up with patients, verified insurance, collected payment, scheduled patient appointments, and performed routing examinations to ensure positive patient health outcomes.

●Communicated with patients about healthy lifestyle choices, completed diagnostic tests, diagnosed injuries or illnesses, and coordinated with healthcare professionals to maintain a comprehensive plan of care.

●Followed established departmental and medical center policies, procedures, and objectives.

●Monitored continuous quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.

●Participated in specified health promotion, education, and prevention programs, and in medical center functions.

●Trained, mentored, and supervised students and clinical support staff.

~ Additional experience as Nurse Practitioner for Camelot Care ~

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

OLMP (JPME) Currently Enrolled

Air War College – Arizona State University

Master of Business Administration 2014

Bachelor of Science in Nursing 1997

Union University – Memphis, TN

Master of Science in Nursing / Family Nurse Practitioner 2005

Arkansas State University – Memphis, TN

Registered Nurse Degree 1997

Southwest Community College – Memphis, TN

Licensed Practicing Practitioner 1991

Northwest Community College – Southaven, MS

American Red Cross CPR Instructor, DOT Medial Exam & Commercial Motor Vehicle Certification, BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS, Advanced Burn Life Support Certifications, Military Medical Disability Examination (MDE) Certification for VA Compensation and Disability, and Medical Review Officer (MRO)

AFFILIATIONS

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) ~ American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) ~ Tennessee Air National Guard Association (NGA) ~ NGAP Air National Guard Assistant Program ~ Tennessee Nursing Association

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