CHIOMA OHIRI TAWOSE, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC
Spring Lake, NC 28390
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PROFILE
Family Nurse Practitioner with 8 years of experience in the clinical, hospital, and urgent care settings and demonstrates skills including treatment management and preventative health services. 19 years of experience in nursing. I have great communication skills and take attention to detail.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CUMBERLAND CARDIOLOGY, FAYETTEVILLE, NC
Family Nurse Practitioner
December 2022 – Present
20 Hours/Week
Nurse Practitioner in the outpatient Cardiology setting. Work independently with Cardiologists on site. Perform in-depth cardiovascular assessment which include assessment, ordering and interpreting labs/diagnostics, prescribing medications, treatment plans, collaborating with other physicians/NP specialties, and surgical/procedural clearances from Cardiology standpoint. Responsible for orienting and training students and Advance practice providers (NP/PA).
VETERAN MEDICAL GROUP INC (VMG), FAYETTEVILLE, NC
VA Disability Medical Examiner
July 2022 – Present (Includes July & August training)
20 Hours/Week
Nurse Practitioner who performs assessments for veterans and servicemen claimants, via Veteran’s Evaluation Services (VES), to determine service connection to conditions claimed for compensation and pension. Completion of Disability Benefit Questionnaires in a timely manner. Collaborate with Quality Analysts to provider a thorough and comprehensive report for the VA to review and make their final determination.
April 2022 June 2022- Maternity leave
CAROLINA HEART & LEG CENTER, FAYETTEVILLE, NC
Family Nurse Practitioner
October 2020 – March 2022
40 Hours/Week
Nurse Practitioner in the outpatient Cardiology setting. As well as inpatient setting consultation with privileges at Cape Fear Valley Hospital. Perform in-depth cardiovascular assessment. Work independently with Cardiologists on site. Hospital consultations by referral for assessment, ordering and interpreting labs/diagnostics, medications, treatment plans, collaborating with other physicians/NP specialties, and patient discharge from Cardiology standpoint. Responsible for orienting and training students and Advance practice providers (NP/PA).
June 2020 – September 2020 Maternity leave and military relocation (spouse)
HUNTSVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (HMH), HUNTSVILLE, TX
Family Nurse Practitioner
September 2016 – May 2020
40 Hours/Week
08/2018 - 05/2020: Nurse Practitioner in the inpatient and outpatient Cardiology setting. Perform in-depth cardiovascular assessment. Work closely with Cardiologists in the clinic. Hospital consultations by referral to Huntsville Memorial Hospital. Responsible for Consultations, assessment, ordering and interpreting labs/diagnostics, medications, treatment plans, collaborating with other physicians/NP specialties, and patient discharge from Cardiology standpoint. Also responsible for Stress test (Nuclear medicine and Exercise) supervision.
09/2016 - 08/2018, then 1-2 days a week until 10/2019: Family Nurse Practitioner in the HMH Medical Clinic, Rural Family Practice. Responsible in the primary healthcare of patients of all age groups from newborn to geriatrics. Approximately 25 visits/day, including Annual physicals, Texas Health Steps, Well Women's, Chronic Care, Walk-ins, Worker's Comp, and certification for the Department of Transportation (DOT). Small office procedures including I&Ds, suturing, ingrown toenail removal, keloid removal treatments, diabetes foot ulcer debridement, wart removal, etc. Responsible for orienting and training students and Advance practice providers (NP/PA).
DAVAM URGENT CARE, THE WOODLANDS, TX
Family Nurse Practitioner- PRN
May 2017 – June 2018
24 Hours/Week PRN
PRN/Moonlight for a busy urgent care clinic with variety of medical needs including assessing and diagnosing acute and managing chronic disorders, interpretation of labs and xrays, and other procedures including I&Ds, suturing, ingrown toenail removal, casting, IV insertion, diabetes foot ulcer debridements, etc.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH (UTMB), TEAGUE/HUNTSVILLE, TX— AUG 2015- SEP 201
Family Nurse Practitioner
August 2015 – September 2016
40 Hours/Week
Mid-level Unit provider for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice at the Estelle Unit. Responsible in the primary healthcare of the inmates. Approximately 18-20 sick call visits/day, 5 Annual physicals and/or Chronic Care Clinics, in addition to overseeing nurse sick calls, Urgent Walk-ins and the infirmary Emergency Room. Small office procedures including I&Ds, suturing, ingrown toenail removal, keloid removal treatments, diabetes foot ulcer debridements, wart removal, etc.
MEMORIAL HERMANN SW HOSPITAL & PREMIER STAFF; HOUSTON, TX
Registered Nurse III
February 2013 – August 2015
48 Hours/Week
Involved in direct patient care on the Medicine/Surgical, Telemetry and ER Observation units of the South West, North West, Memorial City, and Katy campuses. Provide continuous assessment, consults with other team members as required and provide nursing care which demonstrate patient centered/patient valued care. Exercise independent judgment in providing nursing care. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff. Exercise the ability to provide direction to non-nursing staff, served as a student nurse preceptor for students from Houston Baptist University and Texas Tech school of nursing. Nominated team member of the Skin Champion Wound care team at the South West campus.
PARKLAND HOSPITAL; DALLAS, TX
Registered Nurse II, Charge Nurse
May 2009 – January 2013
36-48 Hours/Week
Involved in all nursing skills on the Medicine/Telemetry unit. Similar skills as above job description. Served as a preceptor for students from University of Texas- Arlington, Baylor University, and Texas Women University school of nursing, and served on rotation as a Charge Nurse. Prepared and conducted in-service educational programs.
MARVELOUS CHOICE HOME HEALTH, DALLAS TX— JAN- JUNE 2009
Assistant Director of Nursing
January 2009 – June 2009
40 Hours/Week
Review written visited nursing notes, receive calls from nurses on the field related to patient conditions and any contact with the Primary physicians. Follow up with lab results and patients transferred to the hospital. Input 485 care plans. Chart auditing. Perform role of acting DON when DON unavailable.
WESTCHASE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER (WCH&RC), HOUSTON, TX — MAYSEPT 2008
Assistant Director of Nursing (WCH&RC)
May – September 2008
40 Hours/Week
Work with the Director to develop and implement correction action plans to address department deficiencies. Supervise and direct East wing unit. Manage workflow on all shifts for the RNs, LVNs, CMAs, and CNAs. Monitor subordinates' time and attendance. Recommend and implement disciplinary actions as needed. Assist in the investigation of employee, resident and family complaints and grievances. Recommend corrective action. Investigate resident abuse allegations and misappropriations of resident property. Ensure residents are provided with professional, kind, and respectful care. Supervise and evaluate the level of resident care. Attend morning Manager’s meeting to review 24 reports from all units, attend weekly weight meetings, monthly care plan meetings, monthly Q&A meetings with Medical Director, Quarterly Safety meetings. Conduct in-services to unit staff, which I was privileged to do over 10 in-services over the summer.
LVN, RN, Charge Nurse (WCH&RC)
April 2006 – January 2009
48 Hours/week
Supervision of CMA, Clerks, and CNA duties. Direct care of residents in east wing unit in regards to new admissions, head to toe assessment, continuous assessment, following up physician orders, medication administrations via po, pr, im, sq, subdermal, sublingual, buccal, topical, starting and infusion of IV therapy. Wound care treatment. G-tube maintenance and med administration, ordering and reviewing labs, ordering x-rays, scheduling appointments, nursing skills notes, documentation, preparation for transfers, discharges
ROSENBERG HEALTH & REHAB CENTER, HOUSTON, TX — SEPT 2004-APRIL 2006
LVN, RN, Charge Nurse
September 2004 – April 2006
36-48 Hours/week
Same duties applied as employed at Westchase Health & Rehab Center
EDUCATION
Georgetown University- Graduate School of Nursing – Master’s of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, May 2015
Prairie View A&M University - School of Nursing — Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, December 2008
Houston Community College - College of Nursing — Licensed Vocational Nursing, August 2004
BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) # 201-***-****
ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE LICENSURE
NC RN License #325974
Texas RN License # 764583
NC APRN License #5013587
TX APRN License # AP128792 Prescriptive Authority #18526
NPI 170*******
DEA registered
DOT certified
SKILL
CPR certified. ACLS certified.
MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Texas Nurse Practitioners
American Nurses Credentialing Center
American Nurse Association
Texas Nurses Association
Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English, French & Creole. Competent in Spanish
COMMUNITY/VOLUNTEERING
2010 Joined volunteer group Hospitals For Humanity. Traveled on a medical mission to Haiti, 8 day after the earthquake of January 12th, 2010. I had the privilege to work with other Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Orthopedic Surgeons, & ER/Pediatric/Internal Medicine doctors from across the United Stated for 5 days. Assisted in wound care, debridement, patient education, medication administration, assessments, and an emergency caesarian-section. Membership maintained.
2016-2019 Texas Mushroom Festival (Madisonville, TX) Annual volunteer on the Medical team during the cycling tournament.
2017-2020 Organized and participated in Annual Health Wellness for local church, Redeemed Christian Church of God- Christ The Rock Chapel, Conroe Texas.
REFERENCES
On request