Garrett Blaker
Saint Johns, Florida 32259
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EDUCATION
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner Conferral Date: June 2020
Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Magna Cum Laude May 2016
Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL
LICENSES
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Exam Passed May 30th – Awaiting License Number
Registered Nurse April 2016-2022
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
St. Vincent’s Medical Center (Southside), Jacksonville, FL June 2011-June 2013
Emergency Department - 372+ hours
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Advanced Role Practicum
Ascension St. Vincent’s Health Care, 448 hours September 2019-March 2020
Obtained a review of systems, history of present illness, past medical history, medications, family and social history as well as accurately documented findings in patient’s chart in an organized manner
Performed appropriate assessments
Interpreted and analyzed diagnostic labs and tests
Evaluated patient knowledge and provided education as necessary
Formulated differential diagnoses and determined appropriate diagnosis based on clinical data obtained
Used independent decision-making skills to determine plan of care and effectively communicated the management/treatment necessary to reduce further risk and/or injury to patient
Collaborated with health care professionals and patients to help improve the efficiency and quality of care delivered
Answer all patient-related questions/concerns related to plan of care
Student Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics March 2019
Ascension St. Vincent’s, 94 hours
Student Nurse Practitioner - Mental Health February 2019
Orange Park Medical Center, 16 hours
Student Nurse Practitioner - Women’s Health August 2018
Duval County Health Department, 88 hours
Underserved Population – Community Health Clinic
Student Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health August 2018
Ascension St. Vincent’s Urgent Care, 88 hours
Home Health Nurse
Diabetic Medical Concepts
Saint John’s, FL August 2018 – January 2020
Medication management and reconciliation
•Assessed patients’ condition and relay information to appropriate healthcare professionals
•Administered medication as prescribed.
•Used critical thinking skills and nursing judgment to determine proper use of and reasoning for interventions, assessment and laboratory findings.
•Educated patients and families on proper home health care strategies and procedures.
•Coordinated and communicate with the patient’s healthcare team to ensure continuity and quality patient care is maintained.
•Recommended appropriate interventions to patient and health care team to improve the individual’s quality of life.
•Established climate fostering privacy and trust.
•Listened and addressed patient concerns/questions.
Staff Registered Nurse May 2017-August 2018
Cardiology Progressive Unit
Orange Park Medical Center, Orange Park, FL
Staff Registered Nurse May 2016-September 2016
Solid Organ Transplant Unit
Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association December 2015-2021
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association January 2018-2020
Family Nurse Practitioner June 2020-June 2025
DOCTORAL PROJECT
Dissertation Title: Evidence-Based Educational In Home Program to Improve Self-Management Adherence and A1C Levels for Patients with Diabetes
DNP Chair: Dr. Kathryn Kott
PUBLICATIONS
Author: “Recognizing and Managing Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) Syndrome,” Jacksonville University.
REFERENCES
Kathryn Kott, PhD, APRN, FNP-C
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Allen Todd, MD
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Annie Rini, MSN, APRN
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