PATRICIA JO BURNS, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Columbus, Ohio 43221

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Professional Summary

Dedicated and patient focused Family Nurse Practitioner with proven strengths in acute patient care, staff development and patient advocacy. Displays an exceptional aptitude to deliver positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment while simultaneously building productive relationships. Demonstrates the ability to lead and motivate outstanding health care teams. Known for exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, as well as maintaining accurate and efficient documentation.

Skills

Advanced assessment skills and strong clinical judgment as a Nurse Practitioner

Suturing, stapling, skin adhesive, incision and drainage of simple abscesses, wound care management, nail trephination, nail removal, fish hook removal, venipuncture, IUD insertion and removal, trigger point injection, digital blocks, splinting extremities, shoulder reduction and immobilization, joint aspiration, patella reduction, lumbar puncture management, and EKG interpretation

Computer proficiencies in MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and EMR (EPIC, Cerner, eClinicalWorks, NextGen, CATT)

Certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, FNP-C, issued 11/2018, current

American Heart Association, BLS, current

American Heart Association, ACLS, current

DATA 2000 waiver, issued 2019, current

Licensure

Advanced Practice Nurse, State of Ohio, issued 12/2018, current

Registered Nurse, State of Ohio, issued 08/1996, current

DEA License, issued 2019, current

DEA-X License, issues 2019, current

Committee Member

Trauma Informed Care (TIC)

Education

Master of Science in Nursing, 09/2018

Purdue University

Chicago, Illinois

Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty

GPA 3.76

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 06/1997

University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio

Associate Degree in Nursing, 05/1996

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, Ohio

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 06/1994

Wright State University

Dayton, Ohio

Affiliations

American Association of Nurse Practitioners American Nurses Association

Clinical Practicums

Pediatric Primary Care

oConfident in knowledge of growth and development, anticipatory guidance, the child family interaction, in addition to working with parents to address their fears, concerns and treatment options

oRecognition and management of common acute pediatric illnesses, pediatric pathological conditions, chronic illness and the effect of childhood illness on growth and development

oDemonstrate safety in calculating pediatric dosages of medication

Family Medicine

oConduct physical exams across the lifespan

oPrescribe medications and manage co-morbidities

oPerform and interpret necessary lab & diagnostic tests

oDevelop treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases

oFocus on health promotion, disease prevention and health education and counseling

Adult Gerontology Primary Care

oDevelop treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases to include up to date guidelines for hypertension, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and CHF

oEducate patients on health promotion throughout the aging process

oPerform diagnostic tests and screening evaluations

oEmphasize preventative care and disease management

Women’s Health

oConduct the interview in a manner that is sensitive to the social and cultural context

oSecure complete health histories including gynecologic, reproductive, contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, and psychosocial systems

oConduct a physical exam appropriate to the nature of the visit and be sensitive to confidentiality, privacy, and modesty during the exam

oAdept at performing basic physical exam components including breast exam, pelvic exam, pap smear, cervical cultures, colposcopy, IUD insertion, and post-partum care

oAble to function autonomously from preceptor on routine care for OB/GYN patients

oKnowledgeable in diagnostics and management of STDs

Neurology & Neurosurgery

oDiagnose and treat disorders, diseases, or irregularities that pertain to the neurology and neurophysiology

oCollaborate with preceptor to develop treatment plans for such conditions as migraines, epilepsy, dementia, multiple sclerosis, surgeries: spinal, nerve decompression, and brain

oEvaluate and interpret images and educate and guide patients on treatment options

Professional Experience

Family Nurse Practitioner, Admissions, Withdrawal Management, Outpatient Based Opiate Treatment 04/2019 to Present

Maryhaven, LLC

Columbus, Ohio

Clinical practice area: acute/adolescent/women's care and AOD subspecialty care

Provide preventive/primary care services

Assessment of health status obtaining health history and physicals for inpatient clients utilizing Trauma Informed Care (TIC)

Assessment for medical clearance of clients seeking program admission

Conducts preventative screening procedures, identifying medical and health risks

Diagnosis actual or potential health problems, acute changes in condition

Develops and applies treatment plan including diagnostics, testing, pharmacotherapy, non-pharmacologic interventions, patient education, referrals, and physician consultation

Implements plan of care based on interventions

Prescribes and monitors appropriate pharmaceutical needs

Family Nurse Practitioner, Volunteer 01/2019 to Present

Columbus Free Clinic

Columbus, Ohio

Complete comprehensive health history, physical examination, establish diagnosis and evidence-based treatment of common acute and common chronic illness with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention within prescribed guidelines

Provide primary care to include annual wellness examinations for adults and well childcare including immunizations, anticipatory guidance, and health promotion

Diagnose and respond to illnesses and physical conditions through therapeutic measures, including prescription of medication, heath counseling and education

Teach patients and families about disease management, health promotion and medication adherence

Order, interpret, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify patient's clinical problems and health care needs

Prescribe pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic and other forms of treatment or related therapeutic procedures

Communicate information about referrals and test results to the patients, caregivers, and medical staff

Registered Nurse, Agency, Inpatient

Supplemental Healthcare Services, 01/2006 to Present

Dayton, Ohio

Demonstrate flexibly and clinical excellence by working in various settings to include medical/surgical LTACH, trauma, intensive care, and correctional institution

Provide quality care to acutely ill patients through the implementation of evidence-based nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis, interventions, and ongoing evaluation

Maintain a collaborative relationship and open communication between physicians, team members, senior administration, and other units

Demonstrate critical thinking with the ability to remain calm and act swiftly in emergent situations

Registered Nurse, Internal Resource Pool (IRP) Vascular

Preservation Unit

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 11/2017 to 07/2018

Provide highly skilled care grounded in evidence-based care guidelines and clinical knowledge to acutely ill vascular patients with multiple co-morbidities

Work closely with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members to deliver quality care and assure optimal patient outcomes

Provide therapeutic listening and emotional support to patients while providing compassionate care

Registered Nurse, Acute Hemodialysis

Fresenius Kidney Care, 07/2016 to 07/2018

Columbus, Ohio

Provide evidence-based care to patients and families with sensitivity and respect to their expectations, age, cultural and individual needs

Highly skilled in hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and

continuous renal replacement therapy

Provided ongoing education: Quality Improvement and Infection Control

Skillfully responds in urgent situations with appropriate and timely nursing interventions to ensure patient safety and optimal patient outcomes

Serve as clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff

Registered Nurse, International Patient Nurse Coordinator,

Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 01/2011 to 07/2016

Columbus, Ohio

Serve as liaison and coordinator between the neurology department and the foreign nationals that came to Children’s for medical treatment from our specialty clinics, primarily with Pseudotumor Cerebri and Tuberous Sclerosis

Coordinated foreign national direct admissions working with respective embassies

Resource nurse for the neurology department, made daily rounds with the chief and the director of the Pseudotumor Cerebri clinic with the focus of promoting cost effective, medically appropriate, evidence-based care within a healing culture for all patients

Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care Manager

Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 05/2010 to 07/2016

Columbus, Ohio

Drive compliance with all applicable state and federal agency rules and regulations while evaluating the level of care for appropriateness and communicates patient clinical information to physicians, payers and others as needed

Work with physicians, interdisciplinary team and insurance companies to manage patient intake process and to ensure referrals are processed in an organized and timely manner

Collaborate with the neurology department chief and clinic director to create and sustain the countries first pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) clinic for children

Contribute to strategic plans and initiatives to advance standards of care excellence, improve workflow processes and positively impact patient outcomes by coordinating 600 PTC and TSC patient record reviews annually

Develop PTC and TSC clinics with physician collaboration, create protocols, treatment plans, research databases for 6 large research projects over 6 years

Educate 3,500 patients/families, internal-external medical professionals and support, staff on clinic operations, treatment plans, referral, and testing/ordering process annually

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team member working on ‘LEAN’ continuous improvement projects

Provide evidence-based patient and caregiver education and counseling

Proactively recommend the most effective mixed available resources to treat the patient’s condition

Registered Nurse, Neuro/Surgical Coordinator

Mount Carmel Hospital, 10/2002 to 05/2010

Columbus, Ohio

Lead and manage the day to day evidence-based plan of care for each of the 35 neurosurgical patients in collaboration with the neurosurgical team

Obtain orders for labs and other diagnostics as needed, interpret results with concise communication of assessment and plan of care to physicians

Analyze patient assessments, lab data, and view CT scans in collaboration with the surgeons to establish evidence-based treatment plans

Serve as facilitator by rounding with neurosurgeons and consulting with medical staff to jointly establish an agreed upon plan of care within evidence-based guidelines to ensure optimal outcomes

Develop evidence based educational programs with ongoing education for nursing staff

Coordinated discharges with the multidisciplinary team to ensure a successful transition to LTACH, step down unit or home

Interests

Research & Quality Improvement Projects

I enjoy kayaking, hiking, and horseback riding with my family

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