Nurse Practitioner Patient Care

April M. Patellis

Nurse Practitioner

******@*****.*** • 256-***-****

LinkedIn • Huntsville, AL 35811

PROFILE

Dynamic healthcare professional with strong background and expertise in ensuring high-quality patient care. Adept at diagnosing and managing illnesses, analyzing lab and test results, implementing treatment plans, and providing preventive care. Poised to excel as a nurse practitioner.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Patient Care & Advocacy

Healthcare Administration

Medical Examination

Health Assessment

Treatment Planning

Healthcare Service Delivery

Patient Flow & Management

Needs Assessment

Patient Education

EDUCATION

Master of Nursing, 2021

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Bachelor of Nursing, 2019

University of Alabama Huntsville

Huntsville, AL

Master of Social Work, 2003

University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, 2000

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nurse Practitioner, 05/2023 to present

Empatia Palliative Care, Birmingam, AL

Provide palliative care services in home to qualifying patients. Routinely assess chronic conditions for acute change and need for immediate treatment or transition to higher level of care. Responsible for a five county area over North Alabama.

Streamline excellent care for 18-20 patients per week in an in-home environment over a 5 county coverage area.

Nurse Practitioner, 08/2021 to 05/2023

Tennessee Valley Internal Medicine, Madison, AL

Provide preventive and primary care to patients aged 14 and up by conducting annual wellness exams. Schedule and evaluate diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. Facilitate treatment and care by recording medical backgrounds and monitoring patients regularly. Prescribe medicines, therapies, and treatment plans as necessary. Responsible for setting up and maintaining medical equipment.

Streamlined excellent care and advocacy for 18-20 patients daily in outpatient primary care environment.

Student Preceptorship

Highlands Internal Medicine, Decatur, AL, 06/2021 to 08/2021

Twilight Medical Clinic, Athens, AL, 01/2021 to 04/2021

Single-handedly performed initial assessment and evaluation of patients to develop treatment plans. Consulted preceptor as required to ensure implementation of effective treatment. Provided information and training about particular diseases to patients.

Successfully managed inflow of 5-8 patients daily towards ends of internship.

Medical Assistant/Registered Nurse/Practice Manager, 11/2011 to 7/2021

Tennessee Valley Internal Medicine, Madison, AL

Managed classification and discharge of patients by obtaining vital signs and symptoms. Administered IV fluids, scheduled routine x-rays, and performed regular phlebotomy. Supervised recruitment and termination of clinical and staff. Facilitate financial management, including payroll.

Directed day-to-day operations of busy internal medical practice by effectively tackling multiple priorities and roles.

Additional Experience

Behavioral Health Therapist, Private Practice, Huntsville, AL

Behavioral Health Social Worker, Community Based Warrior Transition Unit Redstone Arsenal, AL

Therapist, Alabama Psychiatric Services, Madison, AL

Social Services Coordinator, Tennessee Valley Services, Huntsville, AL

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Alabama Board of Nursing CRNP-1-18083; RN-1-18083

Alabama Board of Medical Examiners QACSC-2739-27102

DEA- MP7652301

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker #2048-C, PIP #1334-2048-C, AL

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