Nurse Practitioner Safety Officer
Resume:
JOYCE F. ANDERSON, MSN, FNP-C
P.O. Box **** ~ Albany, GA 31706
*******@*********.***
Dear Personnel Director:
The intent of this letter is to introduce myself, and to express my sincere interest in attaining a position with your company. The accompanying résumé depicts my work history; however, it only begins to portray the level of devotion and loyalty I incorporate in the positions I hold or have held.
I am seeking to acquire employment with a reputable company where I may grow with the company while assisting the company in meeting its needs. I am a goal oriented individual, punctual, and loyal employee, who is willing to acquire additional skills and techniques. I remain dedicated to the health care profession and exemplify this through the care of my patients. Considering these attributes, accompanied with my commitment to excellence, I feel I am a candidate for your review.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. If you would like to schedule an appointment for an interview, please contact me at the above telephone number or email address. I look forward to hearing from you; more importantly, I would like the chance to become a part of your workforce team.
Sincerely,
Joyce F. Anderson, BSN, MSN, FNP-C
JOYCE F. ANDERSON, MSN, FNP-C
P.O. Box 5803 ~ Albany, GA 31706
*******@*********.***
SUMMARY
Highly skilled health care professional and Air Force Veteran with experience providing quality home health and primary care to a wide range of patients. I have trained and supervised entry-level nurses as In-House Supervisor at Robins Air Force Base Hospital. My credentials include LPN to BSN in Nursing and recently earned a master’s degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Proven talent to adapt quickly to changes
Skilled professional with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population
Experienced supervisor/trainer of entry-level nurses and certified nursing assistants.
Established experience in collection of medical data, patient support including assessment counseling and education regarding medications, treatment, diabetes assessment, central line care and chest tube site drainage.
Experienced in gathering pertinent history and data, providing appropriate care for a variety of patients, including children to geriatric.
Experienced in data entry, managing patient care, preparing documents, and patient
confidentiality
CERTIFCATIONS
Family Nurse Practitioner 2/2019 Ex. 2/2024
AIDS Counselor 2014 Ex. 2018 Instructed staff on prevention of exposure to AIDS virus. Provided counseling to nurses who have been exposed to virus through needle pricks. Educated who were affected and provided referrals to community advocacy programs. DEA- 8/2022
BLS- Ex. 3/2020
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
2019 – 2020 BARTON ASSOCIATES -- POP HEALTH CARE Rochester, NY
Position: Nurse Practitioner, MSN
Perform in home comprehensive assessments. Perform health risk assessment and recommendation to clients medical providers. Worked autonomously within the scope of practice. Worked as an interdisciplinary team player in providing care to high risk, chronic disabling diseases clients who may be unable to commute to the medical clinic. Primary function includes physical assessment, cognitive assessment, depression screening, ordering diagnostic workups in collaboration with the medical provider. Make appropriate referrals to specialists and community resources. Develop and communicate care plan for each client.
1998 -- 2019 PHOEBE HOME CARE Albany, GA
Position: Registered Nurse, BSN
Perform patient care to patients of varying ages, including but not limited to, working all central lines, home ventilators, wound vacs, G tubes, applied arm slings, splints, soft cast, assess digits of hard cast, assess hip and knee arthroplasty, removed skin staples and sutures. Administers IV medications.
Perform wound care, skin status assesses all ages, preoperative and postoperative care.
Perform appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner.
Develop plan of care that is individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
Perform therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family.
Document patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution.
Monitor, record and report symptoms or changes in patient’s conditions.
Maintain confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
Perform independent in-home visits, perform initial history and physical and documented appropriate.
Perform care to patients of all ages with more emphasis on the elderly population.
Collaborate with medical providers on patient care, patient health status, progress and medical needs.
Consult with other home care disciplines.
Worked independently in the home environment.
2010 -2015 Albany Health Care Albany, Ga.
Position: RN Week-End Supervisor
Ensure patients basic needs are met.
Perform round check to ensure adequate staffing.
Communicate to patients their medication and diet regimen.
Administer and initiate IV medication as ordered.
Perform venipuncture for ordered labs.
Discuss all appropriate questions (per HIPPA) presented by patient’s family.
Encourage patient participation in exercise, group activity, and social events.
Assess patient’s medical status, communicate with physicians.
Assess bedbound patients for pressure ulcers.
Manage employee problems and concerns.
Assist elderly with ambulation and proper use of assertive device.
1993 – 2001 USAF NURSE CORP Warner Robins, GA
Position: Captain, Inspector Control Nurse, Flight Nurse, Charge Nurse Labor & Delivery, In-House Supervisor for Base Hospital, Safety Officer, Reserve- 3years
Safety officer- in-service given to staff during weekly meetings.
Supervise staff in hospital during 12-hour shift
Rotated to emergency center- suture, trach care, intubate a patient, peg tube reinsertion, assist in stabilization of a stab wound.
Air vac unstable active and dependent clients.
Administered Pitocin drip to enhanced labor
Conducted inspections of various medical wards following change of shift.
Delivered an infant who presented crowing in labor and delivery.
Trained in operation of an emergency transport ambulance.
In- house supervising and staffing of the entire hospital, complied with HIPPA Laws.
Various temporary duty assignments to other military bases.
Combat training for medical evacuation.
Maintain compliance as a military officer.
Perform numerous gynecological examinations of female patients.
Performed FHT and NST monitoring.
Taught childbirth and breast-feeding classes.
Military tour during Iraq and Afghanistan War
Work on various medical floors, medical-surgical, orthopedic, and ob-gyn
Stabilize newborn post-delivery.
1987 – 1988 HCA PALMYRA PARK HOSPITAL Albany, GA
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse/ LPN Team Lead
Supervised up to five LPN’s.
Assembled the equipment like gastrostomy tubes, catheters, and oxygen supplies.
Assisted in IV set-ups: validated solution to be regulated, analyzed infusion site, kept track of IV function and patient comfort, and terminated IV at an appropriate time.
Started, monitored, and discontinued intravenous catheters or the intravenous fluids.
Assess patient’s vital signs such as respiration, temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
Rotate to orthopedic floor, manage patient with skeletal traction involving pins, wires, screws, weights, ropes, and pulley.
Monitor patient dietary intake and output
Performed complete patient care, including administering medication, dressing wounds and changing bandages.
Communicated with patients about their present problems, allergies and medications.
EDUCATION
South University, Albany, GA 2016-2018
Master’s Degree – Family Nurse Practitioner
Graduated with Magna Cum Laude
Albany Technical College, Albany, GA 1986-1987
Technical Degree- Licensed Practical Nurse
Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL 1988-1992
Bachelor’s Degree – Nursing
Graduated with Cum Laude
Nominated for Who’s Who in Colleges and Universities
PROFFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS MEMBERSHIP
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) is an organization represents the interests of nurse practitioners licensed to practice in the U.S. and continually advocates at local, state, and federal levels for the recognition of nurse practitioners as providers of high-quality, cost-effective, and personalized health care.
American Nurse Association (ANA) is a professional organization that advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting a safe and ethical work environment, bolstering the health and wellness of nurses, and advocating on health care issues that affect nurses and the public.
Georgia Nurses Association is the largest professional association for registered nurses in the State of Georgia.
Nursing’s Future Leaders (NFL) Chapter of GNA is a specialty chapters within GNA that provides leadership opportunities for nurses within the GNA and ANA organization.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
July 1994- Participate in a Health fair at the Perry Georgia fair.
June 1995- 1997- Participated in yearly March of Dimes Walk an organization that works to improve the health of mothers and babies.
Aug 1996- Developed a post-partum teaching bedside booklet for post-partum mothers at RAFB, Ga.
July 2012- Sponsor a community block party for disadvantage children in Albany, Georgia.
Provided food, school supplies (book packs, spiral tablets, pencil and pen packs, notebook paper, crayon) fun games, music and bouncers.
Sept 2015- present- Sponsor of St Jude Children Network.
CAREER TRAINING
February 2019- April 2019- Volunteer nurse practitioner training at Center for Healing and Wellness, Family Practice facility at 39 Kent Road- Suite #2, Tifton, Ga. with Tess Godwin, BSN, MSN, FNC-C.
PERSONAL
I enjoy working with clients of all ages. I have a strong interest in urgent health care of people of all ages, and with women health during pregnancy and post-partum. Childhood obesity, teen pregnancy and sexuality are other areas of interest. I have a professional interest in Autism, a disorder that impacts how a person communicate and socialize.
My hobbies include shopping, listening to music, watching old movies, visiting display of old cars, spending time with family and friends, and talking to the elderly.
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