Nurse Practitioner Family

PRISCILLA DEON KOPPER DUCKWORTH

*** ******** *** **, ******, NORTH CAROLINA 28645

Ph: 828-***-**** ****************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Accomplished and energetic Family Nurse Practitioner with a solid history of achievement in post acute care. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include assessment, diagnosing and treatment of the post acute patient.

Skills

Compassion Leadership skills

Decision making skills Analysis

Problem solving skills Interpersonal skills Communication skills

Experience

Family Nurse Practitioner.

Geriatric Consultants

4-27-21-present Jun 2015-Present

Job description

Daily visits to area nursing homes for acute and chronic visits

Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.

Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays). Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies based on patients' characteristics such as age and gender.

Diagnose or treat acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, and injuries.

Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.

Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC)

medications, and herbal remedies.

Diagnose or treat chronic health care problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

Family Nurse Practitioner. Jun 2014-Jun 2015

Extended Care Physicians/IPC/TeamHealth Asheville, NC

Job description

Daily visits to local nursing homes for acute and chronic visits of post acute care patients

Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies based on patients' characteristics such as age and gender.

Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.

Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays). Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.

Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC)

medications, and herbal remedies.

Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations.

Diagnose or treat chronic health care problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.

Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.

Education

Master of Science : Family Nurse Practitioner Saint Josephs College - Standish, ME

Bachelor of Science : Nursing

May 2014

Oct 2010

University of Phoenix - Charlotte Campus - Charlotte, NC

Associate of Science : Nursing May 2004

Catawba Valley Community College - Hickory, NC

License Practical Nurse : Nursing Sep 1989

McDowell Technical Community College - Marion, NC

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