ALICIA CARTER MSN, APRN, FNP – C
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27127 336-***-**** *********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner committed to becoming an effective instrument in delivering better health care services. Offering extensive nursing training and familiarity with essential medical tools and terminology. Multi-talented Advanced Practice Registered Nurse consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity.
SKILLS
Diabetes and nutrition treatments
Neonatal and maternity care
Women's health exams
Strong verbal communication
EMR charting
Treatment coordination
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Nurse Practitioner State of North Carolina License # 5012894 11/30/2020
NPI # 127*******
Registered Nurse State of North Carolina License #270626 11/30/2021
AANP Certification # F02200063 02/02/2025 American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support 07/31/2021
American Heart Association Basic Life Support 05/30/2021
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support 06/30/2020
Advanced Stroke Life Support 12/31/2020
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Adults & Gerontology 180 Hours
Dr. George Kimberly
A Storehouse for Jesus
675 Lexington Rd
Mocksville, NC 27028
Women’s Health 180 Hours
Kathryn Arcidiacono, APRN, FNP-C
Davidson County Health Department
915 Greensboro St.
Lexington, NC 27292
Primary Care 180 Hours
Dr. Michael Thorarinson, APRN, DNP, FNP-BC
Complete Primary Care
1215-C West Clemmonsville Rd.
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
Pediatrics 180 Hours
Dr. Clio Austin
Mocksville Pediatrics
113 Marketplace Dr.
Mocksville, NC 27028
WORK HISTORY
Registered Nurse Emergency Department 07/2014 to Current
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center (Full-time) Winston Salem, NC
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care
Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Registered Nurse 02/2015 to 04/2018
Northside Dialysis (Part-time) Winston Salem, NC
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens. Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Led successful 8-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
Registered Nurse 08/2014 to 07/2017
Bayada Nursing (PRN) Winston Salem, NC
Educated patients on the use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters
Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers
Cleaned wounds and checked vital signs, carefully recording all details in patient records
Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management
Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits
Traveled to patients' homes on a daily basis to assess health conditions and provide a superior level of nursing care
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner 11/2019
South University Savannah, GA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 12/2015
Winston-Salem State University Winston Salem, NC
Associate of Science: Nursing 05/2014
Forsyth Technical Community College Winston Salem, NC
Diploma: Licensed Practical Nursing 07/2011
Forsyth Technical Community College Winston Salem, NC
AFFILIATIONS
Member, Emergency Nursing Association 2014 to Current
Member, AANP 2019 to current
REFERENCES
Rhonnel Sicat, RN, BSN-FMC ED Charge Nurse 434-***-****
Jeff Ybarro, APRN, FNP-C, FMC Hospitalist 336-***-****
Dr. Michael Thorarinson, APRN, DNP, FNP-BC 336-***-****
Kathryn Arcidiacono, APRN, FNP-C 828-***-****