Kelsey Risden, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

**** **** **** ****** ****, Clinton, TN 37716

423-***-****

ad4nnl@r.postjobfree.com

Work Experience

Pediatric Choice, Jacksboro, TN June 2022-Oct. 2023 Nurse Practitioner – Pediatrics

● Obtain and document relevant health history and perform complete and systematic childhood physical exams for well child visits, sports physicals, and sick visits

● Order and interpret appropriate screenings, labs, and other diagnostic tests

● Prescribe medications and other therapies for a variety of diagnosis, including ADHD/ADD

● Perform age-appropriate screenings for developmental and behavioral concerns

● Referring children with developmental disabilities and chronic illness to appropriate community resources and specialist

● Recognize the influence of cultural variations on child health practices

● Communicate effectively with children of all developmental ages, levels and family members

● Computerized/electronic charting - eClinical, Cerner Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, TN October 2020-May 2022 Registered Nurse – Cardiology

● Monitor vital signs, telemetry, perform detailed patient assessments, manage TR bands and post-heart cath patients

● Monitor for and manage a variety of cardiac medical problems and emergencies

● Provide education to patients prior to discharge

● Administer medications and manage intravenous medication drips, telemetry, perform 12 lead EKGs

● Communicate with healthcare providers, including cardiologist, to provide safe and excellent patient care

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, TN January 2020-October 2020 Registered Nurse – Postpartum

● Provide physical and emotional care to female patients along with their newborns after the labor and delivery process

● Monitor vital signs, perform assessments, monitor for and manage postpartum emergencies, educate new parents on how to care for newborns after discharge, administer medications

● Communicate with health care providers to provide safe and excellent patient care Loudon County Emergency Communications, Loudon, TN March 2015-August 2020 Dispatcher/9-1-1 Telecommunicator

● Telephone and radio operations – managing multiple lines of communication

● Effective communication with people in emotional or physical distress

● Ability to function in a high stress, fast paced environment

Education

Lincoln Memorial University, Knoxville, TN Jan. 2021-May 2022

● Family Nurse Practitioner program

● Accelerated FNP program

Lincoln Memorial University, Knoxville, TN 2018-2019

● Bachelors of Science in Nursing

● Accelerated BSN program

● Honors: Cum Laude

Roane State Community College, Harriman, TN 2017-2018

● Nursing prerequisites for transfer to Lincoln Memorial University Roane State Community College, Harriman, TN 2014-2015

● Emergency Medical Technician certification

Lenoir City High School, Lenoir City, TN 2010-2014

● High school diploma

Clinical Experience – FNP

● Trinity Family Health in Corbin, KY – rural health, pediatrics, adults, geriatrics in the family practice setting along with urgent care walk-ins

● Westbrook Medical Center in Knoxville, TN – adults and geriatrics in the family practice setting

● Pediatric Choice in Jacksboro, TN

● Restoration Clinic in Decatur, TN – rural health, pediatrics, adults, geriatrics in the family practice setting

● Knoxville Heart Group in Knoxville, TN – cardiology / electrophysiology in adults

● Typhon Link: https://www.typhongroup.net/np/portfolio.asp?u=76114037axsdxtaf Certifications and Training

AANP Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner - TN License #32117 Registered Nurse License – TN License #242629

DEA #MR7436543

NPI #168*******

Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers (CPR & AED) American Heart Association (prior ACLS certification while employed as RN - ACLS expired 7/2023) Certified in IUD insertion

Certified in Nexplanon insertion

AANP Member

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