AUTHERINE VISSY STERLING DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

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I am a family nurse practitioner specializing in general family practice. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania and then earned my Master of Science degree and Doctor of Nursing Practice at Widener University, Chester Pennsylvania. I hold a national certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

DELAWARE: REGISTERED NURSE & NURSE PRACTITIONER

PENSLYVENNA: REGISTERED NURSE & NURSE PRACTITIONER

MARYLAND: NURSE PRACTITIONER

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS.

FEDERATION OF STATE MEDICAL BOARDS: DOT CERTIFICATION

EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCEJULY 2022 – PRESENT

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER, SUB-CONTRACTOR HOMELAND SECURITY AT THE US SOUTHERN BORDER

Assess, evaluate, diagnose, and treat detainees crossing the border in an acute emergency setting. Identify and triage individuals who need advance care and refer them to the emergency department.

JUNE 2021 – AUGUST 2022

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER & CO-OWNER, delcare health solutions, llc

Provided health care and management for patients with chronic and acute health issues. Performed history and physical exams across all life spans. Developed individualized care plans with an emphasis on health promotion and prevention for patients of all ages.

DECEMBER 2019 – APRIL 28, 2020

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER, ATI WORKSITE SOLUTIONS

Onsite Nurse Practitioner providing medical treatment for occupational and non-occupational injuries/illnesses for employees at GE Aviation, Delaware. Business Designee for workers compensation and occupational injuries.

JANUARY 2018 -PRESENT

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER, Medexpress urgent care

Assess, evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients in an acute emergency setting and telehealth, to keep them out of the hospital emergency department. This includes suturing, incision and drainage, wound care, x-ray, splinting, and referral to specialist, among other minor illnesses.

JULY 2017 – JANUARY 2018

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER, family practice associates

Provided health care and management for patients with chronic and acute health issues. Performed history and physical exams across all life spans. Developed individualized care plans with an emphasis on health promotion and prevention for patients of all ages.

APRIL 2017 – JANUARY 2018

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER, matrix medical network

Conducted home visits to perform complete documentation of patient’s medical history, medications, and identified undocumented diagnoses. Completed vital signs, identified duplicate medications, and educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, and the importance of annual tests/diagnostics and follow up. The visits also included surveillance of patients’ physical health conditions and identification of any risks factors that needed to be addressed.

APRIL 2013 – JULY 2017

REGISTERED NURSE, UNION HOSPITAL

Emergency Department/Observation unit: Monitor and care for patients presenting with Chest Pains, TIA's, Abdominal pain, etc. Notified physicians and specialists of any changes that required emergency attention. Prepared patient for discharge or admission to critical care units as condition warranted. Served as charge nurse for the unit, assessed and assigned patients to staff nurses during shift, and identified staffing needs for next shift based on patients’ acuity.

OCTOBER 2012 – DECEMBER 2019

CLINICAL NURSE INSTRUCTOR, DELAWARE SKILLS CENTER

Clinical instructor for License Practical Nursing students.

August 2010 – April 2013

REGISTERED NURSE, CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SERVICES

Step-down unit for Surgical ICU & Surgical Patients - OBGYN/Urology/Kidney Transplant. Admit patient directly from PACU. Monitor and initiate care plans as necessary. Perform admissions and discharges for surgical and non-surgical patients, identify any changes in patients’ status and report findings to physicians on a continuous basis. Initiate Plan of Care (POC), education, and discharge planning upon admission, educate patient/family re POC. Continued to exceed patient/family’s expectations and ensure strict emphasis on CCHS core values.

EDUCATION

MAY 15, 2020

DNP, WIDENER UNIVERSITY

MARCH 23, 2020

DNP PROJECT PRESENTATION 2020, WIDENER UNIVERSITY

MARCH 2017

CERTIFICATE, AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER

AUGUST 2016

MSN, APRN, Widener University

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP – PHEF IBC GRADUATE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP 2015

HONOR SOCIETY – SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY OF NURSING 2015

AUGUST 2007

BSN, Villanova University

Affiliations

Delaware Coalition of Nurse Practitioners (DCNP

Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing

American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

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