Nurse Practitioner Registered

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

Carlena Plunkett

862-***-**** *********@*****.*** Newnan, GA

Seasoned Registered Nurse with over 23 years of experience in specialties including: medical/surgical, telemetry, bone marrow transplant, oncology, medical oncology, and orthopedics. Family Nurse Practitioner treating patients of all ages and diaspora. Highly organized in handling administrative functions, leading teams, and precepting new-hire undergraduate nurses and junior nurses. Excellent team-building and leadership skills within the long-term, and acute care facilities. Self-motivated with ambitions to pioneer radical change in the nursing profession.

• Cultural competence • Clinical expertise Epic, Cernar, and MediTech proficient

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Superb verbal and written

communication skills

• • Emergency response Acute and long-term care and treatment planning

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• Problem-solving skills Microsoft office/windows

proficient

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Registered Nurse/ Preceptor/ Charge Nurse

Emory University Hospital, 2011 - Current

Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain friendly, supportive, and cooperative work atmosphere.

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• Familiarized each preceptee with the nursing protocols, rules, and regulations of practice of the facility. Administered quality care and closely supervised chemotherapy and clinical trial recipients based on evidence and research.

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Complied with nursing regulations, policies and procedures to maximize safety, security and overall trust in organization and employees.

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Contract Nurse Practitioner

Signify Healthcare, 2020 - 2021

• Personalized care via home visits

Enhanced outcomes by educating and guiding patients and family members through diverse diagnoses and treatments.

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Devised treatment protocols to fit the individual patient's needs, factoring in evidence-based approaches and routine standards of care.

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Supported comprehensive patient care, assessing and formulating treatment plans to address medical, social and behavioral needs.

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• Drove program and care quality through periodic evaluations and improvement planning. Nurse Practitioner

Reliance Health and Home Care, 2013 - 2017

• Educated patients and recommended strategies to improve their behaviors and reduce their health risks. EDUCATION

• Detailed patient histories, current health and diagnoses in medical records system.

• Ordered diagnostic treatment as needed after collaborating with hospice and palliative care. Provided diagnostic evaluation and formulated a treatment plan for various conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, COPD, Asthma, Arthritis, Gout, and etc.

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Registered Nurse House Supervisor

Christian City House Supervisor, 2010 - 2011

• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through routine audits and inspections.

• Prepared daily reports on patient census, staffing levels, and departmental needs for administration review. Coordinated discharge planning processes in collaboration with case managers, social workers, and physicians.

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Delegated tasks appropriately among nursing staff based on skill level and workload distribution requirements.

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• Conducted regular rounds to monitor patient conditions and address concerns. Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse/ Preceptor

East Orange General Hospital, 2005 - 2010

• Managed time efficiently while providing high-quality care for multiple patients simultaneously. Responded to emergency situations, such as cardiac arrests or respiratory distress, by initiating CPR or administering oxygen therapy.

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• Educated patients and their families about treatment options and preventative measures.

• Offered knowledgeable, evidence-based health services in community-based locations.

• Trained junior nurses and students in proper techniques. Licensed Practical Nurse/ Registered Nurse/ Assistant Director Of Nursing White House Health Care and Rehab Center, 2000 - 2010 Administered appropriate immunizations, updated immunization records, reinforced infection control protocols.

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• Reported statistical summaries of infections at the Quality Assurance Monthly meeting

• Kept up with certification and accreditation requirements through efficient paperwork management.

• Maintained highest standards of care and environment focused on continuous professional development.

• Protected staff and patients by maintaining strong safety, security and cleaning standards. Master of Science : Nursing

Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Science (B.S.): Nursing

Felician College, Lodi, NJ

Associate in Science (A.S.): Nursing

Passaic Community College, Passaic, NJ

Certification: Nursing

Essex County Vocational School, Newark, NJ

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

- Member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB)

- Member of National Association Directors of Nursing Administration

(NADONA LTC)

-Tau National Honor Society (Phi Nu Chapter)

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