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)

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