Professional Summary

Skills

Experience

Kiara Y. Wilson

678-***-**** ad2bp5@r.postjobfree.com Savannah, GA 31407 A knowledgeable, service-oriented and hardworking Family Nurse Practitioner with advanced training, certifications and a 9 -year progressive history in the nursing field. Skilled at managing all facets of care, including diagnosing medical issues, planning treatments and overseeing medication. A provider that can diagnose and treat patients with a wide range of acute and chronic concerns. Dedicated to helping patients live full, healthy lives by educating them on the optimum behaviors. Fully credentialed in Georgia.

• Clinical Care Standards • Physical Examinations • Diagnostic Screenings

• Patient Communication • Patient Education • Laboratory Testing

• Preventive Care • EHR Management Software • Diagnostic Testing

• Treatment Plan Development • Electronic Medical Records • Family Education

• Therapeutic Intervention • Preventive Healthcare • Medication Administration

• Treatment Planning • Written Communication • Rehabilitation Assistance

• Patient Examination • Nursing Consultation • Direct Patient Care

• Infection Control • Case Management • IV Management

• Team Collaboration • Clerical Support • Customer Support Family Nurse Practitioner January 2023 - Current

South Carolina/ Georgia House, Savannah, Georgia

• Addressed patient questions and explained diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.

• Performed initial and periodic physical examinations to evaluate patient needs. Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance, providing informational handouts or referrals to learning resources.

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• Addressed acute and chronic problems, including assessment of abnormal diagnostic tests.

• Educated patients and recommended strategies to improve their behaviors and reduce their health risks. Devised treatment protocols to fit the individual patient's needs, factoring in evidence-based approaches and routine standards of care.

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Recommended safe diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to address the symptoms and underlying causes facing each patient.

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• Tailored treatment plans to specific needs of each patient.

• Protected patients by counseling them on drug regimens and their contraindications and possible side effects.

• Obtained expert help for patients through specialist referrals.

• Helped patients and their caregivers locate health care resources.

• Diagnosed and treated chronic and acute conditions in patients. VHA Veterans Disability Examinator August 2022 - April 2023 U.S Department of Veterans Affairs, Hinesville, GA

• Determined clients' needs via direct assessments and collaboration with medical professionals.

• Kept clients on-track with treatment and care plans, continuously monitoring and evaluating successes.

• Collaborated with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical and physical condition and to assess client needs.

• Referred patients to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services. Helped patients recover from mental and physical illnesses by obtaining access to healthcare, financial and educational assistance.

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• Assisted clients with overcoming dependencies, illnesses and life-changing injuries. Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection June 2022 - July 2023 Heritage Inn Health and Rehabilitation, Statesboro, Georgia

• Obtained Center of Disease Control Infection Control Interventionalist Certification

• Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of care and the effectiveness and efficiency of systems within the facility setting

• Assist and participate in developing a care plan and comprehensive assessment of each resident

• Schedule daily rounds and monitor resident's treatment and medications to ensure residents are receiving proper care

• Participate in developing and implementing a nursing services organization structure

• Participate in coaching/discipline, hiring and termination decisions of direct care staff

• Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies

• Implement nursing policies and procedures.

Registered Nurse/Clinical Nurse Coordinator August 2019 - June 2022 Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannah, Georgia

• Obtained Trauma Nurse Certification (TNCC)

• Assist Nurse Manager in ensuring efficiency and proper use of appointments in the provider schedules

• Foster communication and collaboration among members of the clinical team

• Play an active role in developing and implementing a patient's plan of care Assist Medical Providers and Administrative Staff in formulating goals and objectives to deliver the most accurate and timely medical care possible

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• Provide patients with necessary health education and discharge instructions, whether in person or via telephone

• Assist the Medical Providers in refilling patient prescriptions and obtaining prior authorizations Collaborate with the Registered Nurses and Medical Providers to provide patients with lab and imaging results, as well as respond to medical requests by patients and outside entities

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Triage Nurse June 2019 - October 2019

Optum/United Healthcare/Tricare, Minnetonka, Minnesota

• Prioritized care based on patient care needs, from pain to life-threatening complications

• Provided evidence-based health care advice

• Assisted clients in finding urgent care or emergency care facilities

• Provided recommendations for the most appropriate level of care

• Scheduled same or next day appointments when recommended and enrolled patients in a military hospital or clinic Utilized nursing skills along with approved protocols to provide telephone nurse triage and/or health advice to consumers with clinical questions or symptoms

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• Facilitated referrals for health services via telephone and perform all components of call processing

• Documented caller information and outcomes in a relational database system Provided homecare, advice and/or education to callers that respects the cultural, spiritual, intellectual/educational, and psychosocial differences of individuals and preserve the caller's autonomy, dignity and rights

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• Obtained Compact Registered Nurse License

Registered Nurse July 2017 - June 2019

Winn Army Community Hospital, Special Care Nursery, Fort Stewart, Georgia

• Provided skilled nursing care for post-surgical, post-delivery, and antepartum patients in the acute care setting Participated in communication with obstetrician/gynecologists and nursing staff regarding treatments and patient's response to treatments

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• Collaborated with pediatricians, labor & delivery nurse, nursery nurse to coordinate care for mother and infant

• Assessed patients' knowledge and educated patients to reduce knowledge deficit regarding disease processes

• Provided education on breastfeeding and bottle-feeding to mothers

• Prepared patients for delivery and surgical procedures

• Supervised nursing and ancillary staff, military staff including RNs and LPNs

• Provided preceptorship new staff and nursing students

• Obtained NRP recertification

• Perform patient assessments to include, evaluation of lab results, effectiveness of treatments, and medication reconciliation

• Collaborate with a physicians, registered dieticians, social workers, surgeons, and other nurses Registered Nurse June 2017 - August 2022

Landmark Hospital, Savannah, Georgia

• Provide patient care in a long-term acute care facility

• Provide skilled nursing care for post ICU, TCU and step-down patients transferred in from other facilities

• Perform patient assessments to include, evaluation of lab results, effectiveness of treatments, and medication reconciliation

• Collaborate with a physicians, registered dieticians, social workers, surgeons, and other ICU nurses Care includes: extensive wound care treatment, long term intravenous antibiotic therapy, requiring frequent blood level monitoring and patients having trouble with weaning from vent dependency

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• Provide hemodynamic monitoring

• Provide respiratory support and management during a lack of respiratory therapy presence. Staff & Charge Nurse September 2015 - July 2016

East Georgia Regional Medical Center, Statesboro, Georgia

• Provided skilled nursing care for post-surgical, post-delivery, and antepartum patients in the acute care setting

• Monitored the status of patients before, during, and after treatments provided Participated in communication with obstetrician/gynecologists and nursing staff regarding treatments and patient's response to treatments

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• Collaborated with pediatricians, labor & delivery nurse, nursery nurse to coordinate care for mother and infant

• Assessed patients' knowledge and educated patients to reduce knowledge deficit regarding disease processes

• Provided education on breastfeeding and bottle-feeding to mothers

• Prepared patients for delivery and surgical procedures

• Supervised nursing and ancillary staff, including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and PCTs

• Provided preceptorship new staff and nursing students

• Obtained NRP certification.

Registered Nurse December 2014 - August 2017

St. Joseph's Candler Hospital, Savannah, Georgia

• Provide skilled nursing care for critical, emergent, and non-emergent patients

• Provide hemodynamic monitoring

Education

Additional Information

Community Service

Affiliations

• Prioritize care based on patient care needs, from pain to life-threatening complications Work to stabilize patients, treat their problems, and discharge the patients after the emergency is corrected or decide for continued care as needed

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• Perform patient assessments to include, evaluation of lab results, effectiveness of treatments, and medication reconciliation

• Assist the emergency physician with procedures and treatments

• Provide preceptorship to new staff and nursing students

• Collaborate with nurses and providers from other areas of the hospital. Registered Nurse March 2014 - September 2015

East Georgia Regional Medical Center, Emergency Services, Statesboro, Georgia

• Prioritized care based on patient care needs, from pain to life-threatening complications Worked to stabilize patients, treat their problems, and discharge the patients after the emergency is corrected or planned for continued care as needed

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• Assisted the emergency physician with procedures and treatments

• Provided preceptorship to new staff and nursing students

• Completed education program on Basic EKG Interpretation

• Obtained BLS, ACLS, PALS, and CPI certifications. Post Master's Certificate (in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practice (MSN): Nursing - Walden University, September 2024 College of Health Professions, Minnesota, MN

Master of Science: Nursing - South University, College of Health Professions, Savannah, GA September 2018 Bachelors of Science: Nursing - Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA December 2013 Academic Honors, Hope Scholarship Recipient; Georgia Southern University Fall 2010 – December 2013 Delta Epsilon Iota; Georgia Southern University Phi Sigma Pi; Georgia Southern University Lettie Whitehead Pate Scholarship Dean's List RUN2NURSING Scholarship Organizations Gamma Gamma Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity Delta Epsilon Iota Honors Fraternity

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• Rock N' Roll Marathon; Medical Team (2015-present)

• Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency: Volunteer emergency nurse (2014- Present)

• Habitat for Humanity

• Ashleigh's Place/South University: Monthly and wellness checks for residents

• United Way

• St. Joseph's Candler: Health fairs and flu clinics

• Red Cross: Blood donation center

• Humane Society

• Bulloch County Boys and Girls Club

• Gamma Gamma Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity

• Delta Epsilon Iota Honors Fraternity

• Emergency Nurses Association

References

• Georgia Association of Nurses

• Georgia Emergency Nurses Association

• Black Student Nurses Association

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners

References Available upon request

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