Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
DEBBIE KING
West Plains, MO *****
Cell: 870-***-****
*************@*****.***
Summary
The goal is to secure a position as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Experience in rural health primary care assessing and treating patients of all ages. An effective team player with excellent leadership skills.
Skills
Extensive project management experience Task and detail-oriented
Effective communication skills
Experience
Lawrence Health Services Registered Nurse Practitioner Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
Member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Certified in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support
June 2017 to April 2020
One of four nurse practitioners in practice collaborating with three doctors, providing direct medical care, coordination and referrals for diverse patient population.
Counsel patients on disease prevention methods and explain symptoms of such illnesses as diabetes and cancer.
Prescribe medications to patients to treat and alleviate different illnesses.
Assess patients by performing thorough examinations and diagnose with various medical conditions. Utilize effective communication and active listening skills to elicit patients' medical histories and details about current concerns.
Identify need for specific tests or procedures based upon assessments of acute and chronic issues. Perform physical exams, order and evaluate lab tests as well as medications.
Build trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
West Plains R-7 School District Health Sciences Instructor West Plains, MO
August 2012 to June 2017
Kept instruction up to date by improving instructional materials, ordering equipment and supplies and using learning modalities such as instructional technology.
Initiated new learning methods to ensure total student comprehension while maximizing learning time. Retained interest and maximized receptive learning by educating students utilizing instructional techniques including hands-on and laboratory curriculum.
Assessed students' knowledge and skills through assignments and exams.
Member of advisory committee with community healthcare professionals to recognize the need for and provide CNAs to healthcare agencies.
Faculty advisor for SkillsUSA
West Plains R-7 School District
September 2007 to August 2012
School Nurse
West Plains, MO
Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
Assisted in student wellness screenings.
Provided CPR/First Aid instruction to faculty and staff. Implemented health promotion program for faculty and staff.
Blount County School District
School Nurse
Blountsville, AL
April 2004 to May 2007
Provided healthcare services for the student body and staff including those with diabetes and hypertension.
Assisted with classroom instruction in health classes.
Lawrence County Family Clinic Registered Nurse Practitioner Walnut Ridge, AR
August 1998 to December 2004
Sole nurse practitioner in practice collaborating with five doctors, providing direct medical care in the clinic and two local nursing homes.
Program manager of vaccines-for-children. Diabetes and weight-loss educator.
Instrumental in achieving compliance of rural health clinic standards and OSHA regulations.
Education and Training
Walden University May 2020
Master of Science: Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner
AANP Certified
Minneapolis, MN
Arkansas State University May 1995
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
State University, AR
Obtained Registered Nurse Practitioner certification
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