Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care

JENNIFER SPELLER MSN FNP-C

**** *********** ***** *******, **** 45103

513-***-**** ***********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a Nurse Practitioner bringing over ten years experience in nursing, focused on advanced practice care, urgent care, critical care, forensic care and education. Effective interdisciplinary team member providing quality health care for optimal outcomes. Experienced in bedside procedures, including suture and staple placement, trephination and splinting. Proficient in Microsoft Word and EHR systems, including EPIC.

EDUCATION

06/2020 Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner, South University

11/2016 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Ohio University

12/2014 Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Cincinnati State Technical and

11/2010 Practical Nursing IV Certified, Cincinnati State Great Oaks School of Practical Nursing

2011 Bachelor of Science in Design, Fashion Design, University of Cincinnati

Certifications

FNP-C, AANP, CNP.0027492 Expires 10/31/2023

Registered Nurse (RN), State of Ohio, License RN 410854 Expires 10/31/2023

DEA-X Waiver, Active Expires 2/2023

NPI #134*******

DOT Certified Medical Examiner Expires 2/2031

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

January 5, 2021- Present FNP Provider

CareFirst Urgent Care Eastgate- CG Medic al Associates

Responsibilities: Provides care to patients across the life span. Perform comprehensive physical examinations of patients of all ages in a busy urgent care clinic. Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illnesses. Works within a collaborative team of Urgent Care Providers, x-ray technicians and medical assistants. Communicates with collaborating physician or specialist regarding patient care. Serve the community during Pandemic as a COVID test site, evaluating and caring for the population in time of crisis. Clinical coach for new hire providers.

September 2015- May 2021 Registered Nurse ICU- Intensive Care Unit COVID ICU

TriHealth, Bethesda North Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio

Responsibilities: Applies the nursing process in providing direct and indirect holistic care to critical care patients and their families. Collaborates, in a collegial manner, with physicians and other health care team members in meeting the patient’s needs. Delegates, when appropriate, certain aspects of care to those under their direct supervision, within the scope of nursing practice to assistive personnel. Utilizes the nursing process to implements care and ongoing assessments in the critical care setting, the Intensive care unit (ICU). Provides care for patients with life-threatening medical conditions, such as those that have experienced complications from experienced invasive or complicated surgeries, accidents, trauma or organ failure, and cardiovascular patients.

Competencies: NIH Stroke Certified, CRRT, Artic Sun, Rotoprone, Member COVID-19 Team

October 2018-April 2020 Forensic Nurse Examiner

TriHealth CARES/SANE Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

Responsibilities: Performed Forensic Interview, evidence collection maintaining chain of command, victim response and support in Sexual Assaults, Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse cases reported within the TriHealth network.

February 2015- September 2015 Unit Manager

Care Spring, Cincinnati, Ohio

Responsibilities: Responsible for the supervision of nursing staff as well as the overall monitoring of patient care. Demonstrated leadership, diplomacy and effective communication skills. Operated in the supervisory, clinical, and administrative capacities to promote the highest level of care possible. Oversaw RNs, LPNs and nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff. Responsible for scheduling, assignments, performance evaluations and disciplining poorly performing employees. Established employee policies and procedures. Mentored nursing staff as needed. Set unit goals and standards and chairs staff meetings. Established nursing care standards based on best practices and latest research and ensured that patient care met those standards. Analyzed patient records to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of care. Consulted with physicians and other members of the care team as necessary. Handled complaints from patients or families. Interviewed, hired and trained employees. Consulted with senior management on recommendations, questions, or concerns.

January 2011-December 2013 LPN Nurse Supervisor

The Anderson Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cincinnati, Ohio

Responsibilities: LPN Charge Nurse, LPN Wound Care Supervisor and Treatment Nurse Supervisor, Quality Assurance and Infection Control, MDS, implementation and transition to HER, interview applicants, train new associates, weekend supervisor rotation, schedule coordinate and resolve staffing issues, patient care, medication administration, treatments, back order entry and data review, supervised and assisted charge nurses with duties using the nursing process.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2013 Adjunct Faculty

Lincoln College of Technology

Provide education in the areas of Allied Health as an Instructor of Pharmacology, Electronic Health Record, Clinical Duties for the Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist, and Medical Assistant Administrative Duties. Follow Institution guidelines for teaching of course competencies per the curriculum, facilitate a positive learning environment, incorporate professionalism, integrity and respect into to learning environment, adhere to lesson plans, maintain courses online through Engrade, manage the classroom environment, tutor students, attend faculty seminars, proper reporting of attendance and grades per policies, and contribute to the education team.

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Magna Cum Laude, Ohio University 2016

Cum Laude, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College 2014

O’Brien Brothers Graham Award in Design, University of Cincinnati 1994

Deans List, South University 2018-2020

Deans List, Ohio University 2017

Deans List, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College 2014-2015

Deans List, Cincinnati State Great Oaks School of Practical Nursing 2010-2011

RESEARCH PAPER

2020 “COVID-19 Pandemic: The Lack of PPE and the resulting effects on ICU nurses”

2019 “The Quality of Life Effects of Medical Marijuana/Cannabis on Patients with Chronic Pain”

PROFESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Member 2019- Present

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

SLC Committee Bethesda North Hospital, Member 2017-2020

Bethesda North ICU Preceptor 2017-2020

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Meals on Wheels, Volunteer 2011-2014

USA Swim Official, Volunteer 2009-2017

YMCA Swim Official, Volunteer 2009-2017

Community Baptist Church Youth Group Leader 2004-2009

Boy Scout Leader 2009-2012

HOBBIES

I enjoy reading, yoga, cooking, and playing with my dog.

REFERENCE

Available upon request

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