Tamara Cheek, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Perris, CA 323-***-**** ad0u0n@r.postjobfree.com

Family Nurse Practitioner

Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with 9 years of exceptional nursing experience. Experienced in various nursing capacities including unit and staff management, social services, care plans, medication administration and patient education. Committed to consistently providing the highest quality of research-based care in a helpful and educational environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MATRIX MEDICAL NETWORK, Los Angeles County, CA March 2023 – Present

Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner

Conduct Adult/Geriatric Assessments, medical history, diagnosis and treatment, health education, physician referrals, case management referrals, follow-up and clear documentation according to guidelines and protocols

Work collaboratively with physicians, case managers, social workers, family members, key caregivers and any appropriate ancillary medical personnel as appropriate

Collaborate with Primary Care Physician (PCP) on patient education, provide follow-up

A nationwide network of advanced practice providers to build and maintain relationships

Services may be provided in a variety of venues to include; Home Visits, Skilled Facility Visits, and Telehealth Visits

CVS HEALTH/MINUTE CLINIC, Remote Location, USA February 2022 – Present

Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner

Work within a patient care team to provide care to a panel of Diabetic patients 18 years and older, providing medical support and medication management.

Document all patient care within an EHR according to MinuteClinic policies and procedures.

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

Effectively work within a patient care team, including fellow Providers, Collaborative Physicians, Registered Dieticians, paraprofessionals, Pharmacists, and other members of the health care team In addition to the above; and dependent on business needs.

Evaluate primary care, acute, chronically ill, and transitional care patients, in addition to providing healthcare education and counseling, and disposition planning for our patients ranging in age 18 months and above.

Provide patient counseling; inclusive of pregnancy prevention, STI Prevention/safer sex practices, contraceptive care counseling and medication management.

MOLINA HEALTHCARE, Riverside County, CA November 2020 – February 2022

Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner

Provide general medical care to various and/or specific patient levels – adults, geriatrics and pediatrics.

Perform comprehensive evaluations including history and physical exams for risk adjustment and other regulatory assessments

Address both chronic and acute primary care complaints, to ascertain medical urgency

Create and implement a medical plan of care

Perform face-to-face synchronous video communications using Tele-Health platform

Order bulk laboratory orders to target specific populations of member

Participate in community-based “Pop Up Clinics” to build relationship with community/address gaps in health care

Work as a partner with supervising physician and initiate collaboration as needed.

KAISER PERMANENTE HOME CARE, Riverside County, CA May 2018 – July 2021

Registered Nurse (Year 1: Travel Nurse staffed thru Onward Healthcare)

Perform home health assessments and chart observations of patient condition

Complete patient evaluations, administer medications and dress wounds

Educate patients and families on proper home health care procedures

Prioritize patient comfort through palliative care

FIRSTLANTIC HEALTHCARE, Palm Beach County, FL April 2016 – April 2018

Registered Nurse

Provided appropriate patient care based on the severity of needs and medical condition

Administered in-home patient medication and treatment

Participated in case conferences, prepared clinical notes, and assisted in performing specialized procedures

Assisted patients in learning self-care techniques

ABBEY DELRAY HEALTH CARE CENTER, Delray Beach, FL January 2013 – May 2016

Registered Nurse

Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team in the review, planning, coordination, and evaluation of resident care

Documented resident condition, administered and charted all medications, and initiated physician orders

Executed treatments, observed reactions to medications, and appropriately reported issues

Precepted student nurses and provided training and guidance to new employees

Licensed Practical Nurse March 2006 – Jan 2013

Rendered nursing care based on individualized resident needs

Facilitated communication with families regarding concerns and changes in medication or care

Generated, prepared, administered and charted all medications

Provided patient treatment according to physician orders

EDUCATION

Psychiatric Mental Health NP Certificate, Maryville University, St Louis, MO, Currently In Progress

Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, South University, Royal Palm Beach, FL, 2017

Bachelors of Science in Nursing, South University, Royal Palm Beach, FL, 2015

Associates of Science in Nursing, Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth, FL, 2013

CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Certification, American Heart Association, 2015

Minimum Data Set (MDS) Certification, National Resident Assessment Institute, 2014

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