Professional Summary
Dedicated and patient-focused Family Nurse Practitioner with proven strengths in acute patient care, staff development, and patient advocacy. Displays an exceptional aptitude to deliver positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment while building productive relationships. Known for outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, managing competing priorities, and maintaining accurate and efficient documentation.
Skills
Advanced assessment skills and strong clinical judgment as a Nurse Practitioner
Critical thinking skills to shape treatment plans that meet the needs of patients
Able to communicate with different audiences to enhance team-based interactions
Computer proficiencies in MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and EMR
Certifications
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, FNP-C, issued 05/2020, current
American Heart Association, ACLS, and BLS, both current
Health Risk Assessment certificate
DEA Active
Education
Master of Science in Nursing, 11/2019
Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 10/2013
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona
Critical Care Nursing, 06/2000
Netcare Training Academy, Johannesburg, South Africa
Certified Midwifery, 07/1990
Mufulira School of Midwifery, Mufulira, Zambia
Registered Nurse Diploma, 07/1988
Mufulira School of Nursing, Mufulira, Zambia
Licensure
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, State of Georgia, issued 10/2020, current
Registered Nurse, State of Georgia, issued 02/2003, current
Professional Experience
1 . Nurse practitioner with Southeastern Lung Care Medical Group
Emory Long Term Acute Care, Decatur, Georgia from July 2021 to December 2022
Family medicine, Management critical care patients with CVA, Pulmonary disorders, Interventional and pulmonary rehabilitation services, Chest Xray interpretation,
Experience in caring for acutely Ill patients with complex medical and surgical conditions, as well as experience with multiple chronic medical conditions.
Document complete history and physical examination appropriate to the level of illness, formulate differential diagnoses, and write appropriate orders, and tests. Able to assess patient's preventative services required
2 Nurse Practitioner at Georgia medical clinic
long- term rehabilitation centers /Skilled Nursing facilities -May 2022 to present
Daily rounds Providing care by patient examination, review of medical history, and assessment of patient stability
Diagnose and treat common and chronic conditions
Prescribe and manage medication and therapies
Develop care plans and plan for advanced care as a patient's condition changes
Educate patients and their families on how to manage acute and chronic conditions
Collaborate with primary care physicians, therapists, and case managers to enhance the delivery of patient-centered care
On-call outside of regular business hours
Charge Nurse/ Clinical Coordinator
Emory Long Term Acute Care, Decatur, Georgia, 10/2018 to 2021 June.
Provide highly skilled care grounded in evidence-based care guidelines and clinical knowledge to include care of patients with tracheostomies
Registered Nurse / Nurse Resource / Critical Care
Emory Dekalb Hospital, Decatur, Georgia, 06/2012 to 09/2018
Provide quality care to acutely ill patients through the implementation of evidence-based nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis, interventions, and ongoing evaluation
Registered Nurse / Cardiac Telemetry
Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia, 12/2003 to 06/ 2012
Provide highly skilled care grounded in evidence-based care guidelines and clinical knowledge
Registered Nurse / Trauma ICU -Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg, SA
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
American Nurses Association