Nurse Practitioner Primary Care

Teresa Hegwood, MSN, FNP-BC

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Professional Summary

Dynamic, diligent, and certified nursing professional with broad background and skill set that draws on a rare and valuable mix of assisting physicians in determining appropriate treatments for patients, setting up proper recovery and rehabilitation routines, and designing a healthy diet routine. An expert dedicated to patient care has worked collaboratively with other health professionals and provides comprehensive patient evaluation and treatment services. With a diverse background, aims at promoting optimal patient wellness, shares a sense of duty and enthusiasm towards a goal to keep a professional atmosphere, is trained to react calmly and effectively in emergencies, and complies strictly with quality, safety, and infection control standards. An excellent communicator, both verbally and written, with a proven ability to perform work ethically. Offers a deep understanding of the medical emergency environment and values confidentiality and communication. Worked at VA Home as RN IV Supervisor 2002-2004

Professional Experience

Michigan Family Medical

Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner (IC) 3/2024-current

Provide primary care for 10-24 patients per day in Assisted Living Facilities, including physical examinations, management of chronic conditions including Diabetes type 1 and type 2, Hypertension, Dyslipidemias, Atrial Fibrillation, Coumadin management, Anemia, Depression, Dementia, SUD, and Anxiety. Manage patients’ acute illnesses, including wound care, acute otitis media, strains and sprains, back pain, etc. Coordinate with physicians, specialists, nutritionists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart disease, and acute care. Provide patient education on lifestyle changes for preventing and/or treating chronic conditions.

Landmark Recovery of Michigan

Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner 8/2023- 3/2024

Acute care, Detoxification from Alcohol and or Drugs, including head to toe assessments, physical tests, and management of chronic illnesses such as Diabetes type 1 and type 2, Hypertension, Dyslipidemias, Anemia, Behaviors, Depression, and Anxiety etc. for up to 80 patients. Manage acute illnesses in patients, such as UTI, URI, STI, wound care, acute otitis media, strains and sprains, back discomfort, and so on. Diagnosis, as well as the ordering of necessary drugs, diagnostic tests, and labs. Develop treatment programs for acute and chronic illnesses in collaboration with physicians, specialists, nutritionists, pharmacists, and other medical personnel. Provide patient education on lifestyle adjustments for life coping skills, sobriety maintenance, and the prevention and/or treatment of chronic diseases. Virtual Health care at times and on-site, 35-day Incenter Recovery stay for VA patients, private pay, and commercial insurance

Theoria Medical

Family Nurse Practitioner 5/2023-6/2023

Provide primary care for 10-20 patients per day of 87 patients, including physical examinations, management of chronic conditions including Diabetes type 1 and type 2, Hypertension, Dyslipidemias, Atrial Fibrillation, Coumadin management, Anemia, Depression, and Anxiety. Manage patients’ acute illnesses, including wound care, acute otitis media, strains and sprains, back pain, etc. Coordinate with physicians, specialists, nutritionists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart disease, and acute care. Provide patient education on lifestyle changes for preventing and/or treating chronic conditions.

Family Nurse Practitioner (graduate experience)

Purdue University Global 01/2022 – 02/2023

MN569: NP Clinical I: Lifespan Health Focus and MN610: NP I Clinical: Primary Care Focus at Ross Family Doctors of Tatum Health Center, Gary IN.

MN577: NP II Clinical: Women’s Health Focus, NorthShore Health Center Merrillville, IN

MN581: FNP II Clinical: Children and Adolescent Health at NorthShore Health Center Chesterton, IN and Northwest Health Urgent Care - New Porte Landing

Coordinate with physicians, specialists, nutritionists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart disease, acute care, OB/GYN care, infants, children, and adolescent. Provide patient education on lifestyle changes for preventing and/or treating chronic conditions.

Organize monthly patient education events for the community that center on a variety of health topics, including nutrition, puberty, diabetes, heart disease, and sports injuries, pregnancy, prenatal care, urgent care.

Heritage Community UCRC 01/2018- 03/2022

RN Manager /Wound Care

Supervised wound care of 15-84 residents, performed assessments, developed treatment plans, and coordinated patient data. Monitored vital signs as protocol, adhering to the guidelines and policy and procedure regarding transfusion administration. Responded to volatile situations and violent outbreaks, earning the respect of team members for levelheaded and quick thinking to restore the safety and security of patients, staff. Communicated with residents, family, and physicians, maintained strict confidentiality for client record management process, empowering senior leadership team with assurance. Elevated clinical expertise, performing physical examinations/vital sign readings, reviewing patient questionnaires, and discharging.

Borgess Place 01/2018-05/2018

RN/Weekend Manager

Appropriately diagnosed and treated a variety of diseases and care for 15-34 residents and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment. Prepared and administered, and recorded prescribed medications; communicate with residents, family, and physicians effectively. Monitored patients' progress and readiness for discharge by focusing on physical/psychosocial health status assessment of the patient. Ensured that doctor orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, and physician visits. Regularly referred patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for more specialized courses of treatment.

The Laurels of Galesburg 02/2016- 12/2017

RN Supervisor

Assessed and treated acute and chronic illnesses and provided care for 15-34 residents. Thrived within high-volume settings throughout the general medical ward by considering patients' care in various health sites. Participated in the training and development of new and existing nurses and collaborated with other medical practitioners and teams including medical teams, pathology, and pharmacy via various methods of interpersonal communication for patient assessment.

Education

Purdue University Global

Master of Science in Nursing 01/2019 – 02-2023

Purdue University Global

Bachelor of Science in Nursing 10/2016 - 11/2018

Southeast MO University

Associate Degree in Nursing 01/1996 – 12/1998

Shawnee Community College

Associate of Art / Associate of Science 01/1993 -12/1995

Technical Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills that assist in educating the patient and providing the highest level of patient care.

Background in functional medicine, providing a broader understanding of the interconnected complexity of diseases and the underlying causes.

Problem-solving and analytical skills, which assist in determining a diagnosis even with the toughest cases.

Strong interpersonal skills that help me work closely with other members of the care team for the best treatment plans.

Skilled in motivational interviewing, including the ability to listen closely to patients, learn more about their complaints, and provide better treatment options for enhanced patient compliance.

Effective at multi-tasking, and experienced in working in high-stress environments, including very busy medical clinics.

Certificates

FNP-BC, DEA, MI, CO, KY, IN

RN License in the states of MI, TX, MO, CO, KY, IN, AR, IL, and VI

BLS

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