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CHRISTINE FAHR

ad5wu9@r.postjobfree.com 814-***-**** Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and the entire health-care team. Superb interpersonal and leadership skills. Reputation as self-directed professional with superior problem-solving and communication skills. Successful in managing time and prioritizing tasks. Passionate about building relationships with patients to create a sense of trust and care. The Ima Group Altoona, PA

Family Nurse Practitioner

11/2019 - Current

Perform disability exams for Social Security Administration Perform pre-employment exams for the DOC

Perform World Trade Center exams

Chris' Hallmark Altoona, PA

Owner

07/1986 - Current

Owner of a successful retail business

Won several national and regional awards from the Hallmark Marketing Corporation for excellence in management, customer service, and operations

UPMC Altoona Altoona, PA

Family Nurse Practitioner

02/2018 - 11/2019

Issued referrals to obtain specialized care for patients Offered preventive services such as well-child, adult, and gynecological examinations

Assisted with the management of pain due to acute and chronic conditions Assessed and repaired wounds with techniques such as liquid skin, sutures, and bandages

Evaluated and treated sexually transmitted diseases Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, asthma, and COPD

Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients

Complied with hospital policies and procedures in an effort to ensure every patient's safety

Performed physical exams, ordered and evaluated lab tests, and prescribed medications

Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases

Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues Nason Physician Group Claysburg, PA

Family Nurse Practitioner

01/2017 - 02/2018

Provided comprehensive care to patients of all ages in a Primary Care setting

Educated and counseled patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens

Performed therapeutic procedures such as I & D, suturing, and wound care Prescribed and managed medications and other treatment regimens as Summary

Experience

appropriate

Referred patients to specialists as appropriate

Communicated with patients and families regarding diagnoses, test results, and follow up care

MedExpress Urgent Care Altoona, PA

Family Nurse Practitioner

04/2016 - 12/2016

Provided and managed direct patient care, including physical exams, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, including x-ray, EKG, and laboratory tests

Performed therapeutic procedures such as I & D, splinting, suturing, and wound care

Prescribed medications and other treatment regimens as appropriate Referred patients to specialists as appropriate

Instructed and counseled patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens

Matrix Medical Network Altoona, PA

Family Nurse Practitioner

08/2014 - 02/2016

Performed in-home comprehensive health assessments and physical exams for Medicare Advantage Members

Provided extensive patient education regarding diagnoses, acute and chronic conditions, treatments, and medications

Made referrals to Physicians, social service agencies, and care management professionals as needed

Altoona Regional Health System Altoona,

PA

Registered Nurse

05/2005 - 01/2013

Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care as a staff nurse in Surgical/Trauma ICU and PACU Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities, and optimized workload management as a member of the PACU Patient Care Committee Assisted Surgeons and Anesthesiologists with insertion of Central Lines, Arterial Lines, Nerve Blocks, Lumbar Punctures, and Dialysis Catheters The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Master of Science in Nursing

05/2014

Family Nurse Practitioner

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Scholarship Recipient The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Bachelor of Science in Nursing

05/2005

The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

08/1991

Commonwealth of PA, CRNP License Number SP013983, Expires 10/31/2024 Commonwealth of PA, RN License Number RN562662, Expires 10/31/2024 DEA Registration Number MF3897646, Expires 09/30/2025 AANP National Certification Number F06141342, Expires 06/24/2024 BLS Provider certified through National CPR Foundation, Expires 01/2026 Florida CRNP License, Expires 04/30/2025

Education and Training

Certifications

Florida RN License, Expires 04/30/2026

Member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners Member of PA Coalition of Nurse Practitioners

Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Memberships & Affiliations

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