Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care
Resume:
Deborah Palley, RN, MSN, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
************@*****.***
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Nurse Practitioner, Examiner
Clay Consulting-Norfolk, VA
November 2022 to Present
Perform Compensation and Pension examinations for active duty and veterans of the U.S. military involving focused and comprehensive physical assessments, order and interpretation of appropriate diagnostics, rendering a diagnosis of any illness or conditions found. Nurse Practitioner, Prescriber
Cerebral-San Francisco, CA
March 2022 to August 2022
Evaluation and medical management of patient's experiencing depression, anxiety and attention deficit disorder via Telehealth plat form. Responsible for assessing response to prescribed medications, adjusting doses as appropriate, addressing adverse medication side effects and referring patients to higher level of care as appropriate.
Nurse Practitioner
COASTAL FAMILY PRACTICE-Virginia Beach, VA
July 2021 to January 2022
Provider of primary care services to adolescent and adult patients in clinic and via tele-health using Doxy platform. Responsibilities included the medical management of chronic diseases such as hypertension, hypothyroidism, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, as well as depression, anxiety and adult ADD. Responsible for ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing as appropriate, diagnosis and treatment of the usual acute illnesses found in primary/urgent care, such as respiratory infections, STI's, urinary tract infections. Nurse Practitioner, nurse injector.
Coastal Aesthetics Laser and Contouring-Virginia Beach, VA April 2021 to August 2021
Nurse Practitioner for med-spa practice. Performing history and physical exam of patients presenting for cosmetic dermal filler and botox injections. Perform laser hair removal, Radiofrequency micro needle treatments and IPL. Counsel patients on optimal skin care to enhance cosmetic treatment results. Direct to Test Nurse Practitioner
A-Line Staffing-Virginia
September 2020 to April 2021
Remote supervision of 12-18 CVS pharmacy sites conducting drive thru pharmacy technician guided patient self nasal swab specimen collection for COVID 19 testing. Responsible for daily communication with pharmacy COVID 19 testing sites via Webex teams or telephone, communicate with management team any testing delays due to staffing or system problems. Cosign of test orders, accurate documentation and signing of patient medical record. Responsible for answering clinical questions or addressing clinical issues related to collection of nasal self swab. Review of COVID 19 results with patients telephonically.
Note work gap June 2020-September 2020. Provided child care for family member during this time period. Nurse Practitioner
IN AND OUT EXPRESS CARE/Hawaii Blue Med Spa-Hampton, VA March 2019 to June 2020
Occupational and Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Injector
Evaluation, diagnosis and medical management of acute/chronic illness and injury in an urgent care/ occupational medicine, multi-location practice seeing an average of 20 patients daily. Served as a sole provider with physician back up when covering smaller practice location. Referral of patient to specialty or emergency room or specialist care as appropriate. Conduct occupational specific physical exams, consult with medical director appropriate for patients needing further evaluation.
Educated and partnered with patients regarding health promotion and disease prevention to optimize clinical results and outcomes.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and adjust treatment plans as appropriate. Repair of minor skin lacerations and wound management. Conduct Department of Transportation physicals.
Evaluation and assessment of patients presenting for aesthetic treatment. Assurance of safe effective treatments as appropriate, to include injection of dermal fillers and botox and medical micro-needling procedures.
Nurse Practitioner
VIRGINIA ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES-Norfolk, VA
January 2018 to January 2019
1500 Lake Wright Dr., Norfolk, VA 23503.
Advanced Practice Provider January 2018-January 2019 Provide compassionate medical management in partnership with supervising physician to patients experiencing cancer and diseases of the blood.
Interpreting vital signs, lab results, imaging.
Educate and partner with patients regarding health promotion and disease prevention to optimize clinical results and outcomes.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and adjust treatment plans as appropriate. Nurse Practitioner
LOYAL SOURCE-Orlando, FL
May 2017 to December 2017
12612 Challenger Parkway, Suite 365, Orlando, Florida 32826. Work location NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA.
Email: agreen@loyal source.com
Web: www.loyalsource.com
Work: 407-***-****
Nurse Practitioner May 2017-December 2017
Primary health care provider to active duty, retirees of the US Navy and their dependents. Interpreting vital signs, lab results/x-rays and conducting physical examination of patients to formulate diagnosis and management of acute and chronic disease processes. Adeptly consult with, diagnose, provide medical prescriptions for, and treat an average of 16 patients daily.
Prepared patient chart notes to facilitate appropriate referrals, prescription orders, and information sharing.
Educate and partner with patients regarding health promotion and disease prevention to optimize clinical results and outcomes.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.
(Work gap between September 2016 and May 2017 reflects leave of absence to care for terminally ill parent)
Nurse Practitioner
CENTRA MEDICAL GROUP-Farmville, VA
January 2014 to September 2017
Serve as key healthcare practitioner in a team of multidisciplinary professionals dedicated to optimal patient care and medical/clinical outcomes.
Administer primary care to range of patients including geriatric, adult, adolescent, and pediatric patients in a primary care environment.
Interpretation of vital signs, diagnostic testing and physical examination of patients to formulate diagnosis and management of acute and chronic disease processes. Prepared patient chart notes to facilitate appropriate referrals, prescription orders, and information sharing.
Educate and partner with patients regarding health promotion and disease prevention to optimize clinical results and outcomes.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and adjust treatment plans as appropriate. Nurse Practitioner
BREAST CARE SPECIALISTS, P.C-Norfolk, VA
February 2012 to November 2013
Provided comprehensive care to patients with benign breast disease and breast cancer to ensure optimal levels of care across all treatment, surgery, follow-up, and recovery phases. Collaborated with attending / primary surgeon to diagnose, treat, and manage 15-20 patients a day. Conducted hospital rounds on post-surgical patients; adeptly assessed and handled status reports. Physically examined patients and conducted patient history interviews for medical clearance. Evaluated breast masses by conducting breast ultrasounds. Carried out minor surgical procedures. Prescribed medications based on close observation and collaboration with practice surgeon. Provided counseling to patients regarding health promotion and introduced risk reduction behaviors. Referrals to other providers for additional care and to optimize patient recovery results and response to various treatments. Created and updated patient records, charts, and documents to support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services provided.
Certified Peri-anesthesia Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit SENTARA BAYSIDE HOSPITAL-Virginia Beach, VA
August 2001 to August 2011
Provided patient care in the immediate post-operative/post procedure period recovering from general anesthesia and moderate sedation.
* Executed post-operative pain and airway management including insertion of emergency airways as appropriate to support post-anesthesia care.
* Teamed up with anesthesia providers and surgeons to manage patients experiencing airway or surgical complications; mitigated issues with a rapid response to patient's change in status.
* Provided discharge education to same day surgery patients and caregivers to optimize recovery.
* Received the "Always Committed to Excellence Award" - 2009, a recognition for exceptional patient care and job performance.
Additional Nursing Experience
Per Diem Staff Nurse - Medical Telemetry Unit, Staff Nurse HUDSON VALLEY HOSPITAL CENTER-Town of Cortlandt, NY January 1999 to May 2000
Labor and Delivery
Staff Nurse
KELLER ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL-West Point, NY
May 1998 to September 1998
Medical-Surgical Unit, Gynecological Post-op, Labor and Delivery Newborn Nursery Staff Nurse - Transplant, Trauma, Urology, and Digestive Health Unit UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER-Charlottesville, VA September 1996 to May 1998
Staff Nurse - Post-Partum, Women's Health
IRWIN ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL-Fort Riley, KS
October 1994 to November 1994
Staff Nurse - Pediatric Unit
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-Manhattan, KS
April 1994 to November 1994
Staff Nurse - Medicine Unit
ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL-Columbus, GA
June 1993 to February 1994
Please note work history dates reflect frequent relocations associated with spouse's military transfers. Education
Masters of Science in Nursing
Old Dominion University - Norfolk, VA
2011
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Old Dominion University - Norfolk, VA
2009
Associates of Science in Nursing
Columbus University - Columbus, GA
1993
Nursing Licenses
CNP
Expires: October 2026
State: VA
RN
Expires: October 2026
State: VA
Skills
• Disease Prevention
• Coordination of Specialist Care
• Patient Records/Charts
• Patient Education
• Health Promotion
• Diagnostic Testing
• Breast Cancer Support
• Primary Care Administration
• Post Anesthesia Care
• Botox Experience
• Dermal Fillers
• EMR Systems
• Medical Management
• Nursing
• Triage
• suturing
• Medical Imaging
• Experience Administering Injections
• Employee Orientation
• Anatomy Knowledge
• Microsoft Office
• Typing
• Patient Care
• Hospital Experience
• Epic
• Venipuncture
• Pain Management
• Medical Office Experience
• Occupational Health Experience
• Esthetic Laser Treatment
• Patient monitoring
• Care plans
• Communication skills
• Customer service
• Acute care
• Phlebotomy
Certifications and Licenses
DEA
July 2025
BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED)
September 2024 to September 2026
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
February 2012 to January 2027
APRN
Compact State Nurse License
BLS Certification
RN License
Assessments
Clinical judgment — Proficient
April 2020
Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention. Full results: Proficient
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