Teresa Buckles, APRN, FNP-BC

**** * *** ******** **. Millen, Ga 30442 ---C: 912-***-****--- addy5j@r.postjobfree.com Professional Summary

Advanced Practice Nurse with Master's degree as Family Nurse Practitioner for over three years practicing in Internal Medicine in a primary care office setting. Over thirteen years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia with background in many clinical settings, providing competent nursing care to diverse populations as well as teaching nursing at the collegiate level in the clinical setting.

*United States Armed Forces Veteran*

Skills

● Strong clinical judgement and

physical assessment skills

● Adaptable

● Attention to detail ● Willing to learn

● Compassionate ● Confident in caring for all ages

● Effective communication skills ● Strong ethical foundation

● Professional bedside manner ● Patient and family focused

● High level of autonomy ● Commitment to development Education

Master of Science in Nursing- 2016

South University- Savannah, GA _ Specialty- Family Nurse Practitioner Bachelor of Science in Nursing- 2003

Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA _

Licensure and Certifications

● Registered Nurse- State of Georgia- 2004

● ACLS/BCLS/PALS

● Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP certified

Clinical Experience

Family Practice Clinical Hours- 180 hours- Statesboro Family Practice Pediatric Clinical Hours- 180 hours- East Georgia Pediatrics Women’s Health Clinical Hours- 180 hours- Ogeechee OB-GYN Adult and Gerontology Clinical Hours-180 +hours- Candler Internal Medicine Health Assessment Clinical Hours- 60 hours- Apple Care Vidalia, GA Family Nurse Practitioner, 03/2017 to present

Candler Internal Medicine- Statesboro, Georgia

● Develops treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases

● Obtains relevant patient health history. Studies and interprets patient tests and records

● Performs physical exam and record findings

● Performs various diagnostic, preventive and/or therapeutic procedures including but not limited to PAP Smears, occult blood test, digital rectal exams. orders special screenings and developmental or laboratory tests to diagnose conditions; interpret results

● Prescribes/orders appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and develops appropriate treatment plans

● Develops an educational plan for patient/family

● Assists with scheduling of patients for upcoming procedures including coordinating with other services (division, departments) and completion of necessary documentation, scheduling forms and clearance

● Orders appropriate consultation/referral

● Determines effectiveness of treatment plan with documentation of treatment provided and patient outcomes

● Reassess and modify plan with patient/family and treatment team within the parameters of medical staff privileges

● Manages overall patient care regarding lifestyle and development issues

● Emphasizes preventative care and disease management

● Educates and guides patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits

● Understanding the changes in health promotion throughout the aging process Registered Nurse Supervisor and Case Manager, 08/2014 to 03/ 2017 Nightingale Services- Statesboro, Georgia

● Supervises 15+ LPNs, NAs and non-clinical staff

● Assesses patient’s condition during every visit and charts observation of conditions

● Performs evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication review

● Educate patients and their families on proper home health care strategies and procedures

● Coordinates and collaborates with OT, PT, PCP and anyone else involved in the patient’s plan of care.

● Performs admissions of clients and performs Insurance assessments Registered Staff Nurse- ER and House Supervisor (PRN), 06/2014 to 11/2016

East Georgia Regional Medical Center- Statesboro, Georgia

● Closely monitored ER patients, alerting Physicians/Charge Nurse with any changes in patient's condition/status

● Efficiently and knowledgeably provided nursing care for all ER patients, handled intubations defibrillators, auto transfusions, Medlock insertions, splinting, conscious sedation and hypothermia protocol

● Decisively and confidently made judgments on patient conditions based on vital signs, patient presentation, and initial assessment; triaged to appropriate zone; activated specialized team when indicated (cath lab, trauma team, rapid response, etc.)

● Leveraged compassion in facilitation pain management and completing prescribed treatments and reassessing effectiveness of therapy

● Demonstrated exemplary documentation skills by accurately maintaining nurses’ notes and promoting sufficient communication among care staff

● Applied expertise in data analysis by monitoring laboratory results, blood work, urinalysis and performed sterile procedures including catheterizations, IV starts and dressing changes

● Multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities based on patients conditions in timely manner maintaining confidence in critical situations Assistant Director of Nursing, 09/2013 to 03/2014

Pleasant View Nursing Center- Metter, Georgia

● Coordinated and provided staff development programs

● Made rounds and assured that residents were having needs met by staff

● Attended all care plan meetings to assure that care plans were relevant to each resident

● Identified and resolved departmental deficiencies with implemented correction plan

● Assured that all nursing functions were carried out according to policy and that all shifts were fully staffed

● Supervised Nursing staff

● Assisted in decreasing falls, psychotropic medication use, and other quality measures

● Performed daily job duties and filled in when needed in other areas

● Managed multiple programs with success including bowel and bladder, restorative, infection control and staff training

RN- MDS/RAI Coordinator, 05/2012 to 07/2013

Eagle Health and Rehab- Statesboro, Georgia

● Conducted and coordinated the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment including the implementation of care area triggers and resident care plan

● Worked with the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team in developing a comprehensive resident assessment and care plan for each resident

● Evaluated each resident’s condition and pertinent medical data to determine any need for special assessment activities or a need to amend the admission assessment while utilizing proper ICD-9 coding

● Contacted and assisted in scheduling participation by outside members of the care plan team, including the resident’s representative and/or other interested family members

● Coordinated the development of a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identified the problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given goals to be accomplished and which professional service is responsible for each element of care Clinical Instructor (Temp Position), 2009, 2010 and 2011 Georgia Southern University School of Nursing- Statesboro, Georgia

● Provided clinical instruction to BSN students in approved health care settings, adhering to the policies of the clinical setting and the College RN- Float Nurse, House Supervisor and Director of ICU, 12/2004 to 07/2012

East Georgia Regional Medical Center- Statesboro, Georgia

● Started as Staff Nurse in 12 bed ICU in 2004, caring for critically ill adult patients

● Functioned in a variety of roles, including Nursing House Supervisor

● Made bed assignments, keeping in mind patient condition, nurse to patient ratio and physician preference

● In charge of entire staff of 140+ bed hospital at night and on weekends as needed

● Functioned as staff nurse/charge nurse in a variety of settings including ICU, Med/Surg, Tele, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Oncology and ER

● Member of Code team and Rapid Response Team

● Ability to care for ventilated patients, understanding and working closely with Cardiopulmonary services

● Interacted appropriately with other departments in the complete care of the patient

● Met with DON, ADON and Clinical Directors of each unit/floor in order to communicate needs and operations of daily staffing

● Completed all documentation and necessary paperwork, caring for the patient while functioning according to hospital policy

● Managed a 12 bed ICU and 7 bed step-down unit (2010 -2011)

● Made schedules and mentored 40+ staff members

● Completed payroll for 40+ staff members

● Attended Key managers meetings and helped to implement a new program in order to improve customer service and employee satisfaction

● Worked closely with staff and other directors to assure Core Measure compliance Staff RN/Charge Nurse, 04/2005-01/2010

Ogeechee Area Hospice- Statesboro, Georgia

● Provided palliative care to Hospice patients in the inpatient setting while serving as charge nurse

● Provided palliative care to Hospice patients in the home before assisting in the opening of the new inpatient facility

● Functioned autonomously using Hospice protocols and guidelines in titrating medications to effectively control end of life symptoms such as pain, agitation etc.

● Functioned as an effective member of the hospice care interdisciplinary team

(IDT), using collaboration in decision making where the hospice patient and family are concerned.

● Provided emotional support to patients, family members and co-workers

● Pronounced final death and provided post mortem care while maintaining patients dignity

Staff Nurse- RN- Neuro Intensive Care Unit, 01/2004 to 12/2004 St. Joseph's Candler Hospital- Savannah, Georgia

● Developed skills necessary to care for patients in a hospital setting

● Worked with ventilated patients, maintaining acceptable patient conditions

● Learned to mix and titrate medications such as pressers in order to maintain desired conditions such as blood pressure according to physicians requested parameters

● Cared for stroke patients and for patients after neurosurgical procedures, maintaining ventriculostomies, etc.

NOTE: References will be provided upon request

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