Lorie Matthews, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
**** * ********* **. *******, AZ 85234 208-***-**** ad3odg@r.postjobfree.com
Highly trained advanced nursing professional with over 15 years of nursing experience and strengths in assessments, diagnostics, and patient education. Offers history of success in handling needs of internal medicine, Medicare, and chronic pain patients and elevating overall standards of care. Analytical and detail-oriented in reviewing histories to build successful treatment plans.
Proficiencies:
Nursing Management and Development
Quality Patient Care
Coaching and Education
Strong Medical Ethics
Emergency Trauma Surgery Response
Work Experience
Family Nurse Practitioner- Locum
All Medical, working at North Country Health Care-Show Low, AZ
October 2023- Present
Arranged referrals for specialized patient care to treat complex problems such as chronic pain and uncontrolled diabetes.
Completed routine and annual examinations to spot untreated problems such as hypothyroidism.
Prescribed diagnostic tests such as CBCs and lipid panels to assess patients' conditions.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Elevate IV Hydration and Wellness – Gilbert, AZ
June 2023 to Present
Mobile IV vitamin infusions
Medical weight loss
Family Nurse Practitioner
AZ Pain and Spine Specialists - Chandler, AZ
February 2022 to July 2023
Prescribe or administer medications and medical treatments based on best practice standards exceeding 45% target procedure conversions range.
Provide referrals both internally and externally to appropriate medical resources or specialty.
Educate patients about potential side effects of prescribed treatment regimens as well as identified interactions and contraindications.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Locum in Henderson, NV
February 2021 to May 2021
Arranged referrals for specialized patient care to treat complex problems such as advanced heart disease and endocrine disorders.
Completed routine and annual examinations to spot untreated problems such as hyperlipidemia.
Prescribed diagnostic tests such as CMPs and thyroid studies to assess patients' conditions.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Signify Health - Various locations.
September 2019 to January 2022
Reviewed medical and family history; updated a list of current providers and prescriptions; recorded a complete review of systems; detected any cognitive impairment and accurately completed greater than 80% of all key components of assessments.
Developed a personalized prevention plan that is designed to help prevent disease and disability.
Educated patients about potential side effects of prescribed treatment regimens as well as identified interactions and contraindications.
Family Nurse Practitioner
CORE Institute - Phoenix, AZ
October 2019 to February 2020
Prescribed or administered medications and medical treatments based on best practice standards.
Assisted in development and implementation of care plans, and modified to meet patient needs.
Counseled patients about benefits and consequences of each treatment approach to help make informed healthcare decisions.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Jacobs Medical Group - Henderson, NV
August 2018 to August 2019
Arranged referrals for specialized patient care to treat complex problems such as cancer and advanced heart disease.
Completed routine and annual examinations to spot untreated problems such as high blood pressure.
Prescribed diagnostic tests such as CBCs and EKGs to assess patients' conditions.
Registered Nurse/Operating Room & CVOR
HealthTrust, FlexCare, Triage, and Atlas Medstaff - Various Cities-Traveler positions
April 2015 to June 2018
Managed safe and therapeutic environment of caring for patient comfort measures during procedures.
Readied rooms, supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures and expected patients.
Maintained accurate, detailed reports and records during 13-week assignments in various operating rooms around the country
Registered Nurse/Operating Room
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center - Idaho Falls, ID
September 2008 to April 2015
Trained students and newly graduated registered nurses in the correct nursing procedures and performance strategies.
Documented pertinent information in patient medical record using facility EMR system.
Readied rooms, supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures and expected patients in a Level 2 Trauma Center with 13 operating room suites.
Additional Experience
Registered Nurse-Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center - Idaho Falls, ID
Registered Nurse
Madison Memorial Hospital - Rexburg, ID
Education
Master’s degree in nursing
South University-Savannah - Savannah, GA
July 2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Brigham Young University - Rexburg, ID
December 2007
Associate degree in nursing
Brigham Young University - Rexburg, ID
May 2005
Nursing Licenses
CNP
State: AZ
August 2023
CNP
State: ID
August 2023
RN
State: ID
August 2023
CNP
State: NV
April 2024
RN
State: NV
April 2024
Skills
Pain Management Nursing ICU Experience Primary Care Experience First Assist Suturing Senior Care Meditech Cerner Epic
Certifications / Licenses
Certified Nurse Practitioner through AANP
BLS Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)