Robert W. Barrier

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SUMMARY

Family Nurse Practitioner with nearly 3 years experience in home health caring for patients with a wide variety of complex conditions. Previous work experience includes over 6 years as a psychiatric nurse in a top 10 hospital, BLS Instructor and an Emergency Medical Technician. This diverse background allows me to deliver high quality healthcare to my patients.

EDUCATION

2017 – 2019 University of Texas HSC at Houston Houston, TX

Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner

Magna Cum Laude – GPA 3.84

2013 – 2014 University of Texas HSC at Houston Houston, TX

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

2006 – 2009 University of Houston Houston, TX

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Minor in Biology

Minor in Business Administration

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – Texas Board of Nursing

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – Oklahoma Board of Nursing

Registered Nurse (RN) - Texas Board of Nursing

Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB)

Wound Care Practitioner Certification (WCP-C) – Advanced Health Institute

Conservative Sharp Wound Debridement Certification (CSWD-C) – Advanced Health Institute

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

May 2021 - Present Spectrum Health Solutions Houston, TX

Family Nurse Practitioner

Evaluated patients with a wide variety of conditions in the home and via telemedicine

Developed individual treatment plans for home health care for a complex patients, including hospital to home transitional care, advanced wound care and wound vacs, orthopedic, oncology, home IV therapy, stroke, and trauma

Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team including, Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Social Work Services

Obtained Wound Care Practitioner Certification (WCP-C) and Conservative Sharp Wound Debridement Certification (CSWD-C).

February 2015 – May 2021 The Menninger Clinic Houston, TX

Staff Nurse – Adolescent Treatment Program/HOPE Adult Program/Infection Control

Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide nursing care to patients with complex psychiatric illnesses, develop treatment alliances, monitor for medication side effects, provide wound care, and ensure a safe and supportive therapeutic environment

Recipient of Nursing Fellowship Scholarship and the Betty Ann Stedman Psychiatric Nurse Residency Program at the Menninger Clinic, a six-month post-graduate training program

Experience in evaluating literature for best practices and worked on several evidenced based practice projects, including a Poster presentation at the American Psychiatric Nurses Association Conference – Behavioral Activation for Depression: An Evidenced Based Practice Project

Served in several elected positions in shared governance including unit representation and medical records

Assisted Infection Control department to implement and update screening process for Covid19 pandemic

December 2011 – May 2013 American Heart Association Houston, TX

BLS Instructor

Provided basic life support instruction, including hospital specific training to equipment and code situations

May 2011 – May 2013 The Menninger Clinic Houston, TX

Mental Health Associate

Assisted nursing staff in the adolescent unit of a psychiatric hospital, maintained safety, created and assisted with psychoeducation groups, and coping skills in the inpatient setting

Sept 2008 – December 2010 Bayou City EMS Houston, TX

Emergency Medical Technician

Provided prehospital emergency treatment and transport of patients including medical, trauma, and psychological emergencies

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