Nurse Practitioner Nursing

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Hermiston, OR 97838 • 541-***-**** • ******@*****.*** I am a Family Nurse Practitioner with 26 years of nursing experience including 16 years of nurse practitioner experience. I have spent a large portion of my career working for the Department of Corrections as a family nurse practitioner. I am looking for an opportunity to extend my career beyond my retirement from the State of Oregon.

Nurse Practitioner, 11/2001 to Current

Oregon Department Of Corrections – Umatilla, OR

Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions, including hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, hypothyroidism, infectious disease

(HIV,HBV,HCV), chronic kidney disease, Congestive Heart Failure, physical disabilities, and chronic wounds.

Adhered to all DOC procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety. Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care. Assessed and treated STDs in both males

Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment. Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans. Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.

Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.

Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.

Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart disease. Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits through one one education.

Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.

Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.

Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications. Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications. Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records. Cared for post-surgical patients after surgery and infirmary patients. Education

Psychiatric Nurse, 05/1995 to 10/2020

Eastern Oregon Psyciatric Center – Pendleton, OR

Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses. Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.

Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.

Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.

Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety. Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options. Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy. Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations. Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician psychiatric regimens. Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Managed nurses and nursing activities in 60-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards. Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs.

Nursing, 05/2004

Gonzaga University - Spokane, WA

Master of Science Degree in Nursing

Nursing

Oregon Health & Science University - Portland, OR

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Nursing

Blue Mountain Community College - Pendleton, OR

Associate Degree of Nursing

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