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Nurse Practitioner

Location:
Tyler, TX
Posted:
February 07, 2020

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Lori Folden, FNP-C

Chandler, Texas *****

adbn38@r.postjobfree.com

903-***-****

Professional Summary

Dedicated and patient focused Nurse Practitioner candidate with strengths in the care of patients across the lifespan, patient education, and patient advocacy. Displays an exceptional aptitude to deliver positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment while simultaneously building productive relationships and managing competing priorities. Demonstrates advanced assessment skills and strong clinical judgement using evidence-based practice as a Nurse Practitioner candidate. Strengths include team player, excellent written and communication skills, proven leadership abilities, and skills in instruction of staff and patients. Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Google Products, and knowledgeable of EMRs.

Certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, FNP-C, awarded 09/25/19

American Heart Association, BLS instructor, current

Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, current

Licensure

•Advanced Practice Nurse, State of Texas, issued 11/4/19

•Registered Nurse, State of Texas, issued 06/1995, current

Education

Master of Science in Nursing, 08/2019

•Maryville University, St. Louis, MO

•Family Nurse Practitioner

Master of Education in Special Education, 08/2013

•Stephen F. Austin State University

•Concentration in Visual Impairment

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 05/1995

•University of Texas at Tyler

Associate of Science

•Trinity Valley Community College, 05/1993

Academic Honors

•Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society – MVU 2019

Clinical Practicum Experience (FNP)

Family Medicine

•Conducted comprehensive and focused physical exams across the lifespan including appropriate psychosocial, developmental, and cultural elements

•Demonstrated competence in the recognition and management of acute and chronic disease processes, appropriate treatment options, patient teaching, and follow-up instruction.

•Provided education and guidance to patients regarding disease prevention, healthy lifestyle habits, and behavioral changes to promote optimal health outcomes

•Preceptors - Laura Sue McClenny, ANP–BC

Christus Trinity Clinic - Manhatton Clinic, Tyler, TX (315 hours)

- Cheryl Henderson, FNP-BC

Christus Trinity Mother Frances Health Park - Lake Palestine, Flint, TX

(235 hours)

Women’s Health

•Completion of comprehensive women’s health histories of pregnant and non-pregnant with social and cultural sensitivity

•Conducted physical exams appropriate to the nature of the visit and provided treatments as indicated

•Preceptor – Marianne Nichols, WHNP-C, UT Health East Texas Physician’s Clinic -Henderson - Obstetrics/Gynecology - Henderson, TX (70 hours)

Pediatrics

•Completion of comprehensive and focused pediatric physical exams and screenings including appropriate psychosocial, developmental, and cultural elements

•Demonstrated competence in the recognition and management of acute and chronic pediatric disease processes, appropriate treatment options, and the effects of childhood illness on growth and development

•Provided instruction to parents to address their fears, concerns, and treatment options as indicated

•Preceptor - Kristin Coffman, FNP-BC - Wade Pediatrics, Muskogee, OK (165 hours)

Professional Nursing Experience

Private Contractor doing business with Texas Workforce Commission/Division of Blind Services (Contractor for the State of Texas, 2013 – present)

Diabetes Educator, RN - Home Setting

•Perform diabetes assessments in the home per prescribed guidelines for knowledge deficits and the need for adaptive equipment regarding all aspects of diabetes management for persons with or without visual impairments

•Provide patient focused diabetes education using AADE guidelines.

•Provide training on the use of adaptive equipment such as talking glucometers, magnification devices, and tactile equipment for designed for persons with visual impairments

•Provide culturally sensitive and socioeconomic status minded teaching and interventions with a focus on positive long-term positive outcomes and minimizing further disabilities related to diabetes and coexisting disease processes

Brownsboro Independent School District, Brownsboro, TX (2001 – 2019) 4 positions held

Certified Nurse Aid Program Director at Brownsboro High School (Contractor 2018 - 2019)

•Provided successful directorship for initiation and supervision of the Nurse Aide Dual Credit Program

•Assured NATCEP (Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program) guidelines were followed during classroom instruction and during testing purposes.

School Health Services and Special Education Nursing Coordinator/ COMS (2007-2018)

•Provided leadership and supervision in the development, implementation, and coordination of a comprehensive program of health services and trainings for the school district personnel using federal, state, and local guidelines and policies

•Provided supervision and training of nursing staff for clinical duties, care plan requirements, and campus trainings as required

•Performed assessments, coordinated care plans, and provided trainings to staff for the facilitation of care for all students with special needs

•Performed assessment and instruction for students with visual impairments for mobility needs

•Coordinated “Shots across Texas” program for 4 years while provided in the district

•Provided management of nursing staff

Special Education Nursing Coordinator (2004 – 2007)

•Coordinated care plans and trainings for the facilitation of care for all students with special needs

Campus Nurse (2001 – 2004)

•Performed routine assessments and care of students including student specific care for diabetes, asthma, seizures, indwelling and in/out catheter care, and other chronic disease processes

•Completed yearly student screenings such as vision, hearing, and spinal screenings with implementation of proper referrals to ensure positive outcomes

Encompass Home Health, Tyler, TX (2009 – 2010 part-time)

Home Health Nurse

•Performed home visits for assigned population caseload

•Carried out ordered treatments and procedures such as wound care, wound vacs, IV therapy, phlebotomy, and catheterization needs

•Performed extensive teaching with patients and their families regarding acute and chronic disease processes, treatment procedures, wound care, and diabetic education

UT Health Athens (Formerly East Texas Medical Center Hospital), Athens, TX (2001 part-time)

Ambulatory Care Nurse

•Prepared patients for day surgery procedures including pre-op assessment, pre-op teaching, reviewing and signing of consent forms, placement of IV’s, and administration of pre-medications and treatments

•Received and recovered day surgery patients including discharge teaching instructions

•Assisted GI lab as needed to pre-op patients, obtain consent forms, placement of IVs, prepared the patient for procedures, recovered and prepared patients for discharge home.

At Home Health Care, Tyler, TX (2001 part-time)

Case Manager/ Home Health Nurse

•See above Home Health Nurse duties

South Place Nursing Center and Rehab, Athens, TX (2000 – 2001)

Staff Development, Marketing, and Admissions Coordinator

•Coordinated staff development activities and/or held in-services for all staff members per corporate and state mandated guidelines

•Performed administration and tracking of immunizations for employees and patients per corporate and state guidelines

•Completed facility infection control tracking and reporting

•Responsible for marketing of the center to Home Health agencies, hospitals and physician offices to solicit patient referrals

•Facilitated assessments of new patients to assure proper placement and ability to provide adequate services

East Texas Medical Center Hospital, Athens, TX (1999 – 2000)

Floor Nurse - Post Surgical and Pediatric

•Performed routine post-surgical care for orthopedics and general surgery

•Performed routine pediatric acute or chronic illness hospital care

Cedar Lake Home Health and Hospice Nursing Services, Mabank/Malakoff TX (1997 -1999)

Home Health Nurse/ Hospice Nurse

•See above for Home Health duties at other entities

•Assessment and coordination of care for Hospice patients including coordination of services with physician, pain management, patient and family teaching, post-mortem care, and coordination of transfer to funeral home

Athens Women’s Center Clinic (OB/GYN), Athens, TX (1996 – 1997)

Clinic Office Nurse

•Responsibilities included rooming patients, phlebotomy, injections, patient call backs.

•Assisted with routine gynecological testing and minor surgical procedures.

•Performed prenatal screenings and teaching.

Christus Trinity Mother Francis, Tyler, TX (1995-1996)

Critical Care Floor Nurse

•Completed required ICU residency to work on critical care units.

•Routine care of patients predominately on Cardiac/Post Open Heart Unit with float to IMC or Medical ICU dependent upon census needs of the departments.

Affiliations

•American Association of Nurse Practitioners, AANP

•American Nurses Association, ANA

•Texas Nurses Association, TNA

•TAER Division 9 (Texas Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired – Orientation and Mobility Division - Secretary – 4 years

Major Professional Accomplishments

•Aug. 2014 to Aug. 2016 - Member of Advisory Panel and nurse of record for CE approval for Diabetes Confidence Builders Conference held bi-annually for State Diabetes Education staff for DARS/TWC/Division of Blind Services.

•March – July 2014 - Diabetes Education Program Workgroup – Purpose was to review present training guidelines for State Diabetes Educators for DARS/DBS and assess for needed changes as well as pay rate analysis required by the state every 2 years.

References

•Laura Sue McClenny, ANP–BC

Christus Trinity Clinic - Manhatton Clinic

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•Ashley Lesniewski

Christus Trinity Clinic Neurology

910 E Houston St Ste 330

Tyler, TX 75702

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