Emilia Davis, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Mesa, AZ ***** 602-***-**** linkedin.com/in/emilia-davis-593560195 **********@*****.***
Family Nurse Practitioner
Acute Patient Care Patient Advocacy Cross-Functional Collaboration
Recently graduated Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 9 years of nursing experience and a reputation for providing exceptional patient-centered care within fast-paced and high-stress environments. Skilled at leveraging strong communication and interpersonal skills to advocate for and educate patients, while building productive relationships. A key contributor to multi-disciplinary healthcare teams, working effectively alongside other healthcare professionals. Recognized for strong contributions to healthcare objectives and quality service, as well as dedicated and compassionate patient care. Earned more than 50 awards and formal recognitions for excellent care and service.
Primary Care & Preventative Care
Best Nursing Practices
Assessment & Clinical Judgment
Documentation & EMR
Patient Education
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Regulatory Compliance
Flexibility & Adaptability
Microsoft Office
TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY, Phoenix, AZ 01/2017 – 10/2019
Student Family Nurse Practitioner
Completed 693 hours of clinical rotations in pediatrics, family medicine, women’s health, adult health, palliative and gerontology in primary care, private homes, SNF and group homes. Worked under the supervision of internists.
Pediatrics: Assessed and managed pediatric diseases and any effect on growth and development, demonstrating safety in calculating pediatric medicine dosages and supporting family unit interaction by providing patient and parent education. Conducted sports and growth and development physicals from newborn through school age. (Scottsdale Children’s Group, 50 hours)
Family Medicine: Educated and guided patients regarding disease prevention and healthy lifestyle, while managing overall patient care, including the following illnesses and issues: upper respiratory infections, high blood pressure, diabetes, sinusitis, pharyngitis, allergies, pneumonia, acute otitis media, back pain, dermatitis, cellulitis, and various chronic ailments, as well as changes in lifestyle and development issues. Supported accurate assessment by conducting comprehensive health history. Prescribed and managed medications under preceptor supervision. (Multi-Specialty Physicians, 324 hours & Ferguson Family Medicine 175 hours)
Women’s Health: Leveraged communication and interpersonal skills to maintain social and cultural sensitivity while conducting health history and physical examinations, including breast and pelvic exams, pap smears, and cervical cultures. Diagnosed and managed STDs. Recognized for functioning autonomously for routine care. (Bethany Women’s Health Clinic, 30 hours)
Adult Health / Gerontology: Conducted comprehensive and focused physical examinations, health assessments, and diagnoses, and provided treatment and management of acute and chronic conditions. Managed diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and thyroid disorders. Cultivated experience with palliative and hospice care. (Broadway East Internist, 83 hours)
Palliative / Hospice: Conducted head-to-toe assessments to assess, diagnose, and prepare care plans to monitor overall health. Managed pain and end-of-life symptoms to provide comfort, education, and emotional support to patients and their families. (Banner Health Home Health & Hospice, 31 hours)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SIPMD, Mesa, AZ 04/2020 – Present
Nurse Practitioner
Support a diverse array of homebound patients by providing primary care.
Demonstrate flexibility by caring for geriatric patients and those with comorbidities in a mobile capacity, traveling to various retirement facilities, group homes, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and patients’ homes.
Assess and diagnose new conditions, including cellulitis, hypertension, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. Managed hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and COPD.
Write and assess care plans that incorporate home health care nurses to manage wound care and catheter care.
Support individuals with complex needs by collaborating with specialty physicians, including cardiology, pulmonology, gastro, and infectious disease.
Direct home health team, ensuring the provision of optimal patient-centered care.
BANNER HEALTH, Mesa, AZ 10/2012 – Present
Registered Nurse – On Call Home Health & Hospice Triage & Case Manager, 10/2018 – Present
Ensure care plan alignment with patient and treatment goals by collaborating with physicians, caregivers, and other professionals as a key member of an interdisciplinary team.
Identify additional care requirements and coordinate referrals by examining physician orders for home health, hospice and palliative services.
Achieve consistent compliance with state, federal, and organizational rules and regulations, while ensuring high care quality and communicating essential information to insurance companies and other payors.
Demonstrate proactive nursing care, resourcefulness, flexibility, and communication by recommending available resources and quickly assessing/addressing emergent issues while maintaining contact with families.
Assess, identify, and address emergent situations, working closely with doctor or nurse practitioner to make treatment and intervention.
Registered Nurse – Telemetry Observation Unit, 4/2016 – 10/2018
Cared for critically ill patients, leveraging knowledge of evidence-based nursing, assessments, diagnosis, interventions, and ongoing evaluation.
Optimized patient outcomes by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Monitored patients for cardiac irregularities with arterial and central venous lines, administered critical care medication, managed patients, and responded to emergent situations.
Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical Unit, 10/2012 – 04/2016
Supported and cared for acutely ill patients by implementing evidenced-based practices, including assessment, diagnosis, interventions, and ongoing evaluation, communicating clearly with healthcare staff to meet patient goals.
Administered TPN/tube feeding, blood transfusions, heparin drips, wound care, medications, and therapies.
Optimized clinical workflow by preparing schedules for nurses and nursing aids.
Drove process improvements for various programs as member of the Patient Education Steering Committee.
Directed and mentored subordinates as Team Lead and Relief Charge Nurse.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Peer Recognition – Excellence in Patient Care, 2013 & 2017
Employee of the Month Nominee, 10X
Patient – Nominated Daisy Awards, 45
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Master of Science in Nursing with Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty, Grand Canyon University, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Grand Canyon University, 2015
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Scottsdale, AZ, 2012
- Licensure & Credentials -
Advanced Practiced Registered Nurse, State of Arizona, Current
Registered Nurse, State of Arizona, Current
FNP – C, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Current
BLS & ACLS, American Heart Association, Current
NIHSS, National Institute of Health Stroke Scale, Current
Member – American Association of Nurse Practitioners