Brandi S. Jernander, MSN, RN, FNP-C
Cochran, GA 31014
aday8x@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications
Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 19 years of experience in nursing (14 of those years working as an NP)
Experienced in obtaining and documenting a thorough and accurate history and physical exam
Proficient at managing both chronic and acute medical conditions
Comfortable caring for patients in both an office and hospital setting
Involvement in program implementation and management, education, quality monitoring, and ongoing assessment as well as refinement of the program
Education
2003-2004 Kennesaw State University
Master of Science in Nursing
Wellstar Family Nurse Practitioner Program
1998-2000 Georgia College and State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
1996-1998 Middle Georgia College
Associate of Science
Professional Experience
May 2018 – Present Nurse Practitioner – Hawkinsville, GA
Taylor Pain Clinic
My current position consists of working in an outpatient setting seeing adult pain management patients and prescribing medications, as well as reviewing diagnostic imaging and ordering interventional procedures including epidurals and nerve blocks when appropriate. I also perform minor procedures such as joint injections and trigger point injections in the office.
October 2014 – May 2018 Nurse Practitioner – Hawkinsville, GA
Cochran Healthcare – Working in an outpatient setting seeing adult and adolescent primary care including acute visits; assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with a variety of chronic and acute medical conditions.
January 2014 – March 2015 Nurse Practitioner – Dublin, Eastman, and Milledgeville GA
Sweet Dreams Nurse Anesthesia / Hillcrest Urgent Care – Worked in an outpatient setting, specifically assessing, diagnosing and treating patients with sleep apnea, chronic pain (interventional pain therapy), and urgent care patients. Patient load varied and consisted of both appointment and walk in
October 2010-December 2013 Nurse Practitioner – Macon, GA
Gastroenterology Associates of Central Georgia (Dr. Shahriar Sedghi) – I worked mostly in an outpatient setting seeing approximately 20 patients a day with complex and simple, chronic and acute gastrointestinal illnesses. Also made hospital rounds some days during the week and performed and documented H and P, progress notes, and discharges
May 2008-October 2010 Nurse Practitioner – Macon, GA
Stroke Program Clinical Coordinator - The Georgia Neuro Center at The Medical Center of Central Georgia – Worked on implementing and monitoring a Primary Stroke Center. Duties included patient education, staff education, and community outreach, implementing policy and procedures, and monitoring quality measures.
March 2005-May 2008 Nurse Practitioner – Macon, GA
Gastroenterology Associates of Central Georgia (Dr. Shahriar Sedghi) - I worked mostly in the hospital setting making hospital rounds at 3 different facilities. Performed and documented H and P, progress notes and discharges.
December 2003-March 2005 Registered Nurse – Macon, GA
Emergency Center at the Medical Center of Central Georgia – Direct patient care and relief charge nurse when needed
May 2002-December 2003 Registered Nurse – Macon, GA
Radiology Associates of Macon - Interventional Radiology – Direct patient care, administering sedation for interventional procedures, monitoring patients during procedures, assisting MD with interventional procedures
May 2000-May 2002 Registered Nurse – Macon, GA
Emergency Center at the Medical Center of Central Georgia – Direct patient care
Licensure and Certifications
State of Georgia RN149163; Current through 1/31/2021
State of Georgia RN149163 NP; Current through 1/31/2021
Georgia DEA number; Current through 12/2019
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; Current through 2/28/2020
Certified Medical Examiner; Current through 5/2024
Research
Served as a sub-investigator in multiple clinical trials
References
Available on request