Nurse Practitioner Primary Care
Resume:
KIMBERLY SIEGRIST
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
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Statesville, NC 28677
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.
Strong history of assessment and treatment for developmental and behavioral pediatric concerns that are an asset to integrating mental healthcare into a pediatric primary care setting.
SKILLS
Pediatric Care
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Behavioral Health
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Pediatric Physical Exams
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Case Management
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Trauma-Informed Care
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Patient Assessment
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Childhood Anxiety
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Health Promotion
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Asthma Management
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Eating Disorder Treatment
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Newborn Care
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Developmental Screening
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Adolescent Health
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Substance Abuse Prevention
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Acute Illness Treatment
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EXPERIENCE
PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER, Mocksville, North Carolina
Maxim Healthcare / Davie County Health Department, March 2024-Present
Prescribed and administered medications to patients based on symptoms and conditions.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care across the lifespan for pediatric patients with complex medical needs.
Maintained detailed documentation regarding patient visits and assessments according to established standards.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing readmission rates among hospitalized pediatric patients.
Developed treatment plans and prescribed medications for pediatric patients with complex needs.
Provided culturally competent care to diverse populations through effective communication techniques.
Implemented therapeutic interventions such as medication management, nutrition counseling, lifestyle modifications and psychosocial support to improve patient outcomes.
Educated parents and guardians on the importance of preventive health care measures.
Managed a caseload of high risk pediatric patients with complex medical needs requiring specialty referrals or interventions.
Coordinated patient care with other members of the healthcare team including physicians, nurses, social workers and dietitians.
Provided skilled care to pediatric patients in an outpatient setting, utilizing evidence-based practice guidelines.
Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
Consulted with, and referred patients to, appropriate specialists when conditions exceeded scope of practice and expertise.
Performed primary care procedures such as suturing, splinting, administering immunizations, taking cultures, and debriding wounds.
Manage developmental and behavioral care needs of pediatric patients within the scope to the full capacity of my training including ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, and coordination of care on more complex psychiatric care as needed.
Developed treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
Maintained current knowledge of state legal regulations for nurse practitioner practice, including reimbursement of services.
Recommended interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
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PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER - RETURN TO PRACTICE, Salisbury, North Carolina
Salisbury Pediatric Assoicates, December 2023-March 2024
Precepting hours 1:1 with pediatric provider to reactivate my license post medical gap in practice.
300 clinical hours between two settings
Implemented therapeutic interventions such as medication management, nutrition counseling, lifestyle modifications and psychosocial support to improve patient outcomes.
Educated parents and guardians on the importance of preventive health care measures.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care across the lifespan for pediatric patients with complex medical needs.
Assessed and diagnosed acute and chronic medical conditions of pediatric patients.
Quickly progressed from shadowing to delivery of care with oversight per requirements of NC BON
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PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER, Statesville, North Carolina
Kintegra Pediatrics, December 2023-March 2024
Precepting hours 1:1 with pediatric provider to reactivate my license post medical gap in practice.
300 clinical hours between two settings
Implemented therapeutic interventions such as medication management, nutrition counseling, lifestyle modifications and psychosocial support to improve patient outcomes.
Educated parents and guardians on the importance of preventive health care measures.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care across the lifespan for pediatric patients with complex medical needs.
Assessed and diagnosed acute and chronic medical conditions of pediatric patients.
Quickly progressed from shadowing to delivery of care with oversight per requirements of NC BON
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PSYCHIATRIC NURSE SPECIALIST, Winston Salem, North Carolina
Forsyth Medical Center, November 2023-March 2024
Demonstrated expertise in crisis intervention, risk assessment and management, psychopharmacology, and individual and group counseling techniques.
Assessed patient's physical condition and mental status through observation of behavior, vital signs, lab tests results, and medical history review.
Educated patients on proper medication use including dosage instructions and potential side effects.
Contract position while activating my nurse practitioner.
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PROGRAM CHAIR AND PROFESSIONAL FACULTY, Greensboro, North Carolina
University of North Carolina Greensboro, May 2022-December 2023
Course Chair for Behavioral Health nursing across the lifespan for prelicensure program.
Adjunct faculty for FNP program for pediatric mental health lectures and pediatric primary care
Guest lecturer for psychopharmacology lectures in pharmacology course.
Clinical faculty for behavioral health nursing
Adept at monitoring financial performance of the organization and developing budgets accordingly.
Provided individualized instruction to help students develop their knowledge base and skillset in the field of nursing.
Advised students on career paths within the field of nursing while helping them identify potential employers or job openings.
Integrated evidence-based practices into course curriculum to keep up with current trends in the industry.
Utilized technology tools such as online lectures, presentations, assignments, quizzes, discussion boards for virtual classroom instruction.
Recognized as a leader in innovation in nursing education. Utilized interactive learning tools to flip the classroom and create a more engaging learning environment focused on critical thinking.
Simulation development to train students on the use of well validated clinical assessment tools including implementation, interpretation and discussion of treatment decisions
Trained students on crisis management and de-escalation skills needed in all medical environments.
Participated in the Simulation Grant Team for all FNP students.
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NURSING EDUCATOR / NURSING SUPERVISOR, Winston Salem, North Carolina
Old Vineyard, May 2022-December 2023
PRN faculty and administrative role while reactivating my NP license
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PSYCHIATRIC CLINICAL SPECIALIST, Statesville, North Carolina
Davis Regional Medical Center ER, February 2021-January 2022
Maintained accurate records of all patient encounters including diagnosis, treatments, medications and progress notes.
Created detailed reports outlining patient outcomes, trends and recommendations for improvement of care.
Collaborated with physicians to develop evidence-based guidelines for the delivery of optimum care.
Provided comprehensive education to physicians, nurses and other healthcare personnel regarding best practices in clinical care.
Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
Interviewed patients to determine and discuss medical history and medical conditions.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Conducted seminars and presentations for groups within community to promote homeopathy.
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CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER BH, Greensboro, North Carolina
Triad Psychiatric and Counseling Center, February 2013-June 2016
Independent pediatric psychiatric practice under the umbrella of TPCC having the support of a team of psychiatrists to grow with as well as a strong referral base
Work to provide schools with information and occasionally attended accommodation meetings to ensure that student needs were met.
Worked to transition their care back to their PCP for ongoing care until adjustments were needed as integrated care is so important.
Prescribed and administered medications to patients based on symptoms and conditions.
Motivational interviewing and strengths-based care approach
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care across the lifespan for pediatric patients with complex medical needs.
Evaluated patient progress and adjusted treatment plan accordingly based upon assessment findings.
Managed a caseload of high-risk pediatric patients with complex medical needs requiring specialty referrals or interventions.
Developed treatment plans and prescribed medications for pediatric patients with complex needs.
Identified potential adverse events related to medications and treatments; determined appropriate intervention strategies when necessary.
Utilized advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses in pediatrics.
Implemented therapeutic interventions such as medication management, nutrition counseling, lifestyle modifications and psychosocial support to improve patient outcomes.
Provided culturally competent care to diverse populations through effective communication techniques.
Attended professional development seminars to stay current on best practices in pediatrics.
Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
Educated patients about self-management of acute and chronic illnesses, tailored instructions to patients' individual circumstances.
Performed, and interpreted results of diagnostic tests, such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs) and radiographs (x-rays), Thyroid testing, and more.
Consulted with, and referred patients to, appropriate specialists when conditions exceeded scope of practice and expertise.
Recommended diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for patients.
Kept abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems, such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private sources.
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PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER / ADHD SPEC, Greensboro, North Carolina
Focus MD, December 2012-November 2013
ADHD Specialty Clinic offering detailed testing and diagnostics for ADHD and comorbid conditions as well as treatment plan development and medication stabilization. The goal of the practice is to maintain a co-management model of practice with PCP providers to effectively facilitate medical home's understanding of the special needs of ADHD patient's and be fully aware and involved in patient treatment.
EMR used: HEALTH FUSION
Responsibilities included marketing, promotions, patient care and coordination, community outreach and counseling.
We worked to partner with parents and children to address the symptoms of ADHD that impacted their lives
Worked from a strengths-based approach to help children see that they are not ‘defective' but rather have skills that need to be refined and trained.
Left this to open my own practice with a more diverse psychiatric scope more in keeping with the training received through my Duke residency program.
Managed workflow processes, ensuring deadlines were met within budget constraints.
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CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER, Greensboro, North Carolina
Lucas Pediatrics / Cornerstone Pediatrics, June 2012-January 2013
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner working in primary care setting serving diverse pediatric population.
My area of focus was on children with developmental and behavioral problems including genetic disorders and specialty care concerns.
I joined this practice led at the time by Kathleen Lucas as she was known for being the provider that took patients that were more challenging with developmental and behavioral conditions. After her retirement, the practice determined that these patients would be diverted to care providers at other facilities and my services would move to general pediatrics.
I managed primary care functions, newborn care visits in hospital and SICU and used EMRS of Allscripts and EPIC
With the goal of psychiatric focus, my transition away from primary care came as I was able to find opportunities that allowed me to use my specialty training more.
Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced environment.
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LEGAL NURSE CONSULTANT, Cincinnati, Ohio
MedResources, LLC, June 1996-September 2004
Litigation support services regarding medical litigation
Owner and consultant working directly with large insurance defense firm on medical malpractice litigation as well as other contract work with smaller firms.
Marketing and accounting experience
Primary responsibilities included education regarding standards of care, review of documentation to establish timeline of events and medical chronology, assist in development of interrogatories and assist in jury education materials and selection as needed.
Significant experience working with insured groups to educate on the need for good documentation and pitfalls of poor documentation.
Also had certification for several years as a Life Care Planner and worked as an expert witness on several cases to quantify damages in cases with pediatric brain injury from birth.
Witness prep for nursing to educate on how to answer questions and stick only to the question asked as well as review of nursing documentation which is often overlooked is my strength.
Provided expert witness testimony before court proceedings regarding the standard of care for nursing practice.
Assisted attorneys in developing legal theories based on gathered evidence related to healthcare negligence cases.
Performed thorough analysis of deposition transcripts and prepared concise summaries for attorneys.
Analyzed relevant state and federal regulations pertaining to medical malpractice claims.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure accuracy of medical facts in litigation matters.
Conducted detailed review of medical records and documents to identify discrepancies, inconsistencies, and omissions.
Facilitated communication between parties involved in litigation proceedings by summarizing key points from depositions.
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CASE MANAGEMENT SUPERVISOR PEDIATRICS, Cincinnati, Ohio
ChoiceCare of Cincinnati, January 1994-June 1996
Investigated complaints about services received by clients; took appropriate corrective action when warranted.
Attended relevant conferences or workshops related to case management topics; shared acquired knowledge with colleagues upon return.
Established relationships with government agencies responsible for providing oversight of program operations; maintained regular communication with representatives from these entities.
Developed and implemented case management policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and accreditation standards.
Analyzed data related to caseload size and demographics; made recommendations for improvement or expansion of services offered.
Monitored client progress through review of documentation, site visits, interviews, and surveys.
Identified opportunities for collaboration between internal teams, departments and external organizations, agencies to increase access to resources or improve outcomes for clients.
Participated in quality assurance initiatives designed to evaluate effectiveness of services being provided.
Conducted individual assessments to identify needs and establish service plans based on best practice guidelines.
Facilitated multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Trained staff in professional ethics, cultural competency, trauma-informed care models, crisis intervention techniques, de-escalation methods, record keeping practices.
Advocated for patients in healthcare or social service environments to promote wellness and autonomy.
Established and maintained relationships with other community agencies and organizations to meet community needs and avoid duplication of services.
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EDUCATION
CAS CERTIFICATION IN AUTISM SPECIALIST, Jacksonville, FL
IBCCES, June 2024
FELLOWSHIP IN PEDIATRIC PSYCHIATRY, Durham, North Carolina
Duke University, December 2012
MSN IN PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER, Chapel Hill, NC, US
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, May 2012
Relevant Coursework
Emphasis on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
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Awards & Honors
Chancelor's Excellence Award
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Extracurricular Activities
Graduate Supervising Summer Emersion trip to Guatemala 2011
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Graduate Supervising Summer Emersion trip to Guatemala 2012
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BSN IN NURSING, Phoenix, AZ, US
University of Phoenix, May 2004
NURSING DIPLOMA IN NURSING, Cincinnati, Ohio
The Christ Hospital School of Nursing, August 1988
CERTIFICATIONS
NC Registered Nurse: 210237
NC Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, BC through PNCB 5005698
Basic Life Support Exp 6/25
DEA MS8703779
NPI 104*******
REFERENCES
STEPHANIE PIRKLE Davie County Health Department
Pediatrician Collaborative Practice Provider
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MICHELLE THOMASON Salisbury Pediatrics
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner And PMHS Former Mentor / Preceptor
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RHONDA MOCK Davie County Health Department
Clinical Nurse Specialist / Pediatrics Coworker
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KATIE HARKNETT Kintegra Pediatrics
Pediatrician Mentor And Former Preceptor
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