BRANDI L. TEDDER, FNP-C
*** * ******* ***, *********, NM 88260 H: 806-***-**** C: 806-***-**** ******.**********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner providing care in a rural health walk-in clinic.
Hardworking Nurse Practitioner with 2 years and months of experience conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness.
Registered Nurse with 14 years of experience in various healthcare settings
Proficient in all documentation/record maintenance/paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality
Affiliations
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
New Mexico Nurse Practitioner Council
Lea County Nurse Practitioner Group
Skills
Fast Learner
Dedicated to integrity
Clinical care standards
Electronic health records systems
Preventative care
Patient education
Physical assessments
Interpreting laboratory results
Disease management
Treatment planning
Laceration repair
STD care and counseling
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner, 11/2017 to Current
Nor-Lea Hospital District – Lovington, NM
Conducts thorough medical histories, performs complete physical examinations (where indicated), initiates appropriate lab, radiology tests or other special tests required for evaluation of illness, and scrutinizes lab data on new and former clinic patients and hospital admissions to establish a record of the patient's current health status and to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan with direct review by a physician
Charge Nurse, 08/2015 to 08/2017
Starcare Specialty Health System – Lubbock, Texas
Assess, evaluate and care for mental health clients during a crisis on a 23-hour observation unit
Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
Registered Nurse, 03/2012 to 07/2015
Lubbock State Supported Living Center – Lubbock, Texas
RN Case Manager 3/2012-8/2012 promoted
RN Case Manager 8/2012-5/2013 promoted
Chief Nursing Officer 5/2013-7/2015 Left for Nurse Practitioner school
Specialized in the nursing care of patients with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities
Developed and implemented patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
Worked in an integrated disciplinary team to determine the proper needs of the individuals we served
Managed Nursing department
Quality improvement/Quality Assurance committee
Employee evaluations, performances
Cardiac Intensive Care Unite Staff Nurse, 05/2007 to 03/2012
Covenant Medical Center – Lubbock, Texas
Knowledge and training as a bedside cardiac ICU RN
Patient care and knowledge in advanced assessment skills, cardiac monitoring, ventilator care, intra aortic balloon pump care, aquaphorisis, medication drips, and other ICU equipment
Pre and Post cardiac catheterization care, stroke care, and Acute Myocardial infarction care
Ensured safety and well-being of patients. Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures
Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
Field RN, 10/2006 to 05/2007
Home Care Solutions – Lubbock, Texas
Cared of patients in the home setting including assessments, wound care, education, medication management, diabetes management, and assistance with ADL\\'s
Coordination of patient care with case managers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse, 12/2004 to 10/2006
Covenant Medical Center – Lubbock, Texas
Knowledge and training as a bedside cardiac ICU RN
Patient care and knowledge in advanced assessment skills, cardiac monitoring, ventilator care, intra aortic balloon pump care, aquaphorisis, medication drips, and other ICU equipment
Pre and Post cardiac catheterization care, stroke care, and Acute Myocardial infarction care
Ensured safety and well-being of patients
Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Nurse Tech, 05/2004 to 12/2004
Covenant Medical Center – Lubbock, Texas
Assisted nurses with patient care including VS, ADL's, hygiene and charting
Credentials
12/2004-Texas Board of Nursing Examination
01/2005-State of Texas RN License #712072
06/01/2017-AANP National Certification Examination
7/6/17- Texas APRN License #AP134377
11/1/18-New Mexico APRN License #CNP-03427
12/3/2018-New Mexico RN License #54689
DEA# MT4590015 NPI# 184*******
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)/Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP): 05/2017
Lubbock Christian University - Lubbock, TX
46-hour, non-thesis master's program with additional preparation in the role of an advanced practice primary care provider.
720 clinical hours in various clinics both in Texas and New Mexico.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 05/2011
Lubbock Christian University - Lubbock, TX
Diploma RN: Nursing, 11/2004
Covenant School of Nursing - Lubbock, TX