Nurse Practitioner Primary Care

CYNTHIA GILMOUR

**********@***.*** 845-***-**** Fort Myers, FL 33913

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Skills

• Stress Management

• Critical Thinking

• EHR Documentation

• Patient Assessment

• Chronic Disease Management

• Professionalism

• Time Management Abilities

• Healthcare Personnel Supervision

Experience

Family and Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner Middletown Medical Group - Monticello, NY 06/2007 - Current

• Assessed patient conditions, implemented care plans and reassessed conditions continuously.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop care plans for patients with complex medical needs.

• Delivered relationship-based care aligned with organizational mission and core vales.

• Promoted positive customer service experiences through effective communication with patients and families.

• Ensured that all required documentation was completed prior to patient discharge from the clinic.

• Ordered diagnostic tests such as x-rays or lab work for further evaluation of patient condition.

• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.

• Managed ongoing care of patients with chronic issues of varying severity and treatment requirements. Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Manager Catskill Regional Medical Center / Crmc - Harris, New York 06/1998 - 05/2007

• Provided comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including physical examinations, health assessments, and immunizations.

• Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning decisions.

• Reviewed patient's medical history and laboratory data for abnormalities and completeness and delivered informed follow-up.

• Maintained accurate documentation in electronic medical records system according to established standards.

• Participated in quality assurance activities such as chart reviews and performance improvement initiatives.

• Served as a mentor for new graduate nurses entering into Family Nurse Practitioner roles.

• Operated in dual capacity, serving as clinician and manager of medical services.

• Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.

• Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.

• Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to nursing practices.

• Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.

• Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, sick leave requests, vacation time. Family Nurse Practitioner Florida Family Practice - Florida, NY 10/1996 - 05/1998

• Provided comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including physical examinations, health assessments, and immunizations.

• Reviewed patient's medical history and laboratory data for abnormalities and completeness and delivered informed follow-up.

• Performed routine diagnostic tests such as laboratory work, EKGs, x-rays, ultrasounds and other imaging studies.

• Collaborated with physicians in the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic illnesses.

• Prescribed medications and monitored progress for effectiveness of treatments. Nurse Manager-Pediatrics, Med-Surg Arden Hill Hospital - Goshen, NY 09/1989 - 06/1992

• Provided ongoing education opportunities for staff regarding changes in policies and procedures.

• Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.

• Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.

• Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures.

• Implemented strategies that improved operational efficiency and effectiveness.

• Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress and plan care strategies. Education and Training

Binhamton University Binghamton, NY 08/1996

Master of Science: Family Nurse Practitioner

New School For Social Research Manhattan, NY 05/1992 Master of Arts: Health Care Administration

College of New Rochelle New Rochelle, NY 05/1984 Bachelor of Science: Nursing

Activities and Honors

• Competed marathons and half marathons

• Competed several Spartan Races

• Enjoy exercise, biking, hiking and kayaking

Accomplishments

• Monticello High School Wall of Fame awarded to alumni for outstanding community achievments Certifications

• Legal Nurse-Consultant Certification

References

References available upon request.

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