Registered Nurse Practitioner

Frances N. Uneanya, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Columbus, GA 706-***-**** adbx1a@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly enthusiastic, patient-focused, dedicated, and compassionate Nurse Practitioner with diverse experience to diagnose, treat, multi-task, delegate, and effectively care for patients of all ages in emergency and controlled situations. Possesses over 8 years of nursing experience with background in mental health, medical Surg, long-term/nursing home, oncology, and detention clinical nursing. Proven successes in collaborating with physicians, other medical teams, and patients of diverse backgrounds in high-pressure, fast-paced environments for safe and quality care outcome.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Sound clinical judgement in patient assessment. Medication prescriptive initiative. Evaluation of lab test. STD counselling and Preventive teaching. Expertise in comprehensive physical examination. Health and Wellness teaching expertise. Strong communication skills. Strong patient advocate. Time management and organizational skills. Strong team player. Strong attention to details. Proficient in computer and technology skills.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing - Specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner January 2019

South University – Savannah, Georgia

Bachelor of Science in Nursing November 2016

Capella Online University – Minnesota, Minneapolis

Registered Nurse

Chattahoochee Valley Community College May 2014

Bachelor of Science (BS) Economics

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria August 2000

LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS

Georgia Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: RN241676 Expires: 01/2022

Georgia Licensed Registered Nurse: RN241676 Expires: 01/2022

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certified Expires: 09/2022

AANP Certified Family Nurse Practitioner: F03190830 Expires: 04/2023

Basic Life Support Certified Expires: 09/2022

NURSE PRACTITIONER CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Nurse Practitioner 04/2019 – Present

Stewart Detention Center – Lumpkin, GA

Record patient histories, perform physical exams, and order laboratory tests and procedures

Appropriately diagnosed, treated variety of acute and chronic diseases, as well as injuries for approximately 25 to 30 patients daily

Prescribe medications in varying degrees to assist with improving patient care by 80%

Coordinate referrals through collaboration with other interpersonal professional for consultation.

Provide patient education and counseling to support healthy lifestyle behaviors

Formulate treatment strategies under direction of the primary physician.

Nurse Practitioner Clinical Volunteer 06/2019 – Present

Premier Family and Urgent Care – Columbus, GA

Critically assess, diagnose, and treat health problems across all age groups to assist with ensuring continuity of care

Assist physicians in diagnosing and treating patients with variety health diseases such as Hypertension, Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, Respiratory conditions, TB, Skin infections, Asthma, COPD, Heart Failure, Ear infections, chronic pain, and so on.

Evaluate and monitor disease progression and adjust medication accordingly

Ability to perform pelvic and bimanual examination for women

Family Health #180 11/2018-01/2019

Preceptor-Stewart Detention Center-Lumpkin, GA

Prescribing, administering and reviewing/evaluating the patient's response to pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment

Determining potential needs for therapeutic changes, diagnostic workups, or subspecialty consultation

Perform comprehensive physical health assessment on detainees, treating any abnormal findings

Closely examined patients' medical history, medication allergies, physical condition to determine direction of care

Women’s Health # 180 Hours 06/2019-08/2019

PRECEPTOR –Columbus Regional OB/GYN – Columbus, GA

Able to identify various women health issues like prolapse, cystocele

Confident in performing pelvic and bimanual test, take PAP smear specimen

Diagnose different sexually transmitted diseases, and prescribed medications accordingly

Pediatric # 180 Hours 08/18 – 11/2018

PRECEPTOR – Pediatrics – Columbus, GA

Obtain history of newborn and perform physical examination and identify abnormal motor skills

Diagnose different acute pediatric symptoms and prescribe appropriate medication based on weight and age

Able to distinguish various stages on newborn to adolescent immunizations and educate parents on due dates of expected immunization

Primary Care # 180 Hours 02/2018-06/2018

Preceptor– Premier Family and Urgent Care. Columbus, GA

Able to diagnose and prescribe medications for various chronic diseases like HTN, Elevated Cholesterol, Circulatory problems, Respiratory related issues

Interpret lab results, and order labs for specific disease process

Provide preventive education and provide screening according to age demographics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clinic Coordinator June 2016 – Present

Core Civic – Lumpkin, GA

Oversee standard operations and policies of care and act as a resource for any issues regarding detention operandum.

Obtain medical histories on patients by completing necessary paperwork and referring any medical problems to the Physician or Mid-Level Provider

Complete admission intake, discharge, and transfer summaries to help maintain accurate health record.

Provide direct nursing care to detainees, referring medical issues to physicians and providers

Triage and screen detainees during sick calls to identify and manage minor illnesses

Maintain security when administering medications continually cognizant of the potential hazard of drug hoarding and trafficking among detainees

Recorded and reported test results according to established protocols, assisted nurse practitioners and physicians in variety of procedures and collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens for lab testing

Served as Clinic resource and trained newly hired and graduate nurses on facility practices and procedures.

Registered Nurse (Oncology) November 2016 – July 2018

Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital – Columbus, GA

Managed and processed change of shift reports at patient’s bedside per protocol to ensure continuity of care.

Assessed patient status and needs, administering necessary blood transfusion and blood products

Monitored treatment responses to various therapies/regiments, adjusting as necessary

Administered chemotherapeutic drugs and monitored labs, reporting abnormal results

Completed admission of approximately 6 new patients daily with thorough assessment

Provided patient and family education to help improve continuity of care and positive outcome

Registered Nurse May 2015 – August 2016

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital – Albany, GA

Assess patient status and needs while managing care and performing tasks such as IV insertion, infusion, catheter management, tracheostomy care, wound care, telemetry and other basic skills

Served as unit resource and trained newly hired and graduate nurses on hospital practices and procedures.

Monitor labs and report to help ensure timely intervention of critical values.

Prepare patients for various procedures including _EGD, CATH, SURGIES, MRI, CT scan

Affiliation and Membership:

United Advanced Practice Registered Nurse of Georgia Member since July 2019

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