Nurse Practitioner Mental Health
Resume:
Jana Pomeroy
Norfolk, VA 23505
****.*******@*****.***
Objective
Family Nurse Practitioner seeking a position in a family practice clinic.
Education
Loyola University New Orleans, LA Master’s Science and Nursing FNP (May 2016
to June 2018)
Dean’s Honors List, GPA: 3.8
University of Phoenix, Kapolei, Hawaii Bachelor of Science, Nursing (January 2014 to
November 2015)
Graduated Dean’s Honors GPA: 3.8
Olympic College, Bremerton, WA, USA Associates Degree, Nursing (January 2008 to
June 2010)
Dean's Honors List, GPA: 3.7
Work Experience
Family Nurse Practitioner: Oakstreet Health (Speedway, Indiana) Specialty Family Practice Medicare Managed Care (March 2020 to present)
Providing primary care healthcare for patient with multiple comorbidities including diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, thyroid disorder, congestive heart failure, substance abuse disorders, coumadin therapy, COPD/asthma, post cva, and myocardial infarction.
Ordering approriate diagnostic testing for needed to diagnosis and treat.
Promoting preventative care services and screeing including routine mammogram screening, cervical cancer screening, colonoscopy, and recommended vaccinations.
Collaboration with mental health provider for treatment of a multitude of mental health conditions including learning disabilities, Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorders
Routine wellness exams including vaccination administration according to Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations.
Acute epsiodic visits including dermatological conditions, treatment or acute upper respiratory infection, influenza, urinary tact infections, and pharyngitis.
Family Nurse Practitioner: Hampton Roads Community Health Center (Norfolk, Virginia) Specialty Family Practice connected to the community service board in the city of Norfolk (FQHC). Reverse integration primary care in mental health facility. (February 2019 to February 2020)
Providing primary care health for patient with multiple comorbidities including diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, thyroid disorder, congestive heart failure, substance abuse disorders, coumadin therapy, COPD/asthma, post cva, and myocardial infarction.
Ordering approriate diagnostic testing for needed to diagnosis and treat.
Promoting preventative care services and screeing including routine mammogram screening, cervical cancer screening, colonoscopy, and recommended vaccinations.
Collaboration with multiple specialities to maintian continuity of care of patient with limited access including neurology, cardiology, psychiatry/psychologist, pulmonoloist, and emergency services.
Nurse Practitioner: Planned Parenthood ( Virginia Beach, Hampton, Virginia) Outpatient Primary Care clinic (September 2018- present)
Experience in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, HTN, hyperlipidemia, anemia, and diabetes.
Routine STI screening and treatment.
Annual exams including pap, referral for mammograms, and clinical breast exams.
Ordering appropriate diagnostic test and laboratory test to support diagnosis and treament.
Acute epsiodic visits including dermatological conditions, treatment or acute upper respiratory infection, influenza, urinary tact infections, and pharyngitis.
Evaluation for initiation of appropriate and effective birth control and assisting with family planning.
Nurse Practitioner Student: Unity Medical Clinic/Mckinley Medical Center/Knox Winamac Medical Center (South Bend, Indiana/Knox, IN) Outpatient Family Practice (February 2018-May 2018)-180 hours
Providing care for pediatric patients ages two weeks through twenty-one years of age.
Management of chronic disease including but not limited to asthma, insulin resistance, psoriasis, eczema, epilepsy, hypothyroidism, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and depression.
Routine wellness exams including vaccination administration according to Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations.
Diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses such as otitis media, pharyngitis, allergic reactions, acute bronchitis, orthopedic injuries, gastroenteritis, influenza A/B, and mononucleosis.
Use of appropriate screening of mental health screening tools including the PHQ9, GAD7, and Vanderbilt.
Consultation and evaluation of mental health services including initiation of care and referral to specialty providers for continued care when appropriate.
Educating parents about normal development and providing appropriate anticipatory guidance.
Ordering and interpreting diagnostics including but not limited to x-rays, MRI, CT scan, ultrasounds, ekg’s, sleep studies, allergy testing, genetic testing, and baseline labs.
Nurse Practitioner Student: Hawaii Public Safety Department/Ochsner Westbank Women's Health Clinic (Honolulu, HI; Westbank, LA) – 330-1100 bed facilities –Outpatient medical clinics/Obstetrics clinic (August 2016-January 2018)- (450 adult/Geriatric hours and 90 women’s health)
Adult Health-Honolulu, Hawaii
Providing care to patients ages 19-72 years in a correctional setting including emergency response, chronic disease management, and acute illnesses.
Direct experience with autonomous management of chronic diseases including congestive heart failure, Diabetes Mellitus type one/two, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, hyper/hypothyroidism, Hepatitis C, HIV, epilepsy, migraines, asthma, chronic pain, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Evaluation of acute medical conditions including strangulated hernia, new onset of seizures, orthopedic injuries, treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, pharyngitis, acute bronchitis, severe electrolyte imbalances, and substance abuse related events (including alcohol, stimulant, sedatives, and other illegal substances).
Collaboration with mental health provider for treatment of a multitude of mental health conditions including learning disabilities, Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorders.
Providing consistent and developmentally appropriate health education and preventative services to a population with a wide variation in cognitive and physical abilities.
Collaborating with specialty services in the community including infectious disease, cardiologist, nephrologist, gastroenterologist, sex abuse treatment facilities, urologist, and dermatologist to maintain continuity of care.
Completed women’s wellness exam independent including PAP and screening for sexually transmitted diseases to high-risk women in the correctional setting.
Independently prepared and evaluated wet mount in clinic and provided appropriate treatment.
Performed routine clinical breast exam as well as follow-up exams for women with previous treatment for breast cancer.
Observed a electrosurgical procedured and a colpolscopy.
Observed delivery of two infants and laparoscopic hysterectomy.
Provided education and access to a variety of birth control options including the IUD, pills, patches, implants, and Depo-Provera.
Registered Nurse; Waiawa Correctional/Halawa Correctional Facility – 330-bed unit (Dec 2011-December 2017) Full-time (40 hours/week); patient-nurse ratio varies
Hawaii Public Safety Department of Healthcare – Honolulu, Hawaii
Prioritizing patient care and assisting in daily scheduling of Nurse Practitioner, Medical Doctors, and Psychiatrist.
Assessing patient and providing care or determining/triaging patients in order of acuity.
Thorough head to toe assessment of patients with a variety of illness including but not limited to Acute asthma, dyspnea, angina, seizure disorders, diabetes, and CVA.
Providing care to a diverse population with frequent interaction with patients with significant psychiatric history and limited cognitive and social skills.
Medication administration following the five rights and three medication checks. Including sublingual, oral, rectal, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and transdermal.
Providing sick call appointments independently to assess patients' needs prior to being scheduled in the clinic.
Educating patients with limited written and verbal skills how to administer medications, preventative healthcare, and calming techniques that aid in the learning process.
Providing wound care, oxygen therapy, intravenous therapy, intramuscular administration of psychiatric medications, and PICC line maintenance.
Acting as a Charge Nurse/Team Leader when RN IV is unavailable. Including but not limited to determining patients acuity and whether those services can be provided by an RN or if the MD should be notified, solving staffing shortages, and assessing the effectiveness of implemented
interventions.
Certifications
Virginia RN License #000*******
Healthcare Provider AHA BLS
Prescriptive authority
DEA
AANP Certified
Indiana RN license
Indiana FNP license 71009727A
Community Involvement
Health Promotion, Nurse (Waiawa Correctional Facility. Waipahu, HI 2014).
Assisted in educating incarcerated individuals how Hepatitis C is transmitted, effects the body, and importance of screening.
Health Promotion, Nurse (Waiawa Correctional Facility. Waipahu, HI 2014).
Assisted in educating asthmatic patients on the importance of proper management of asthma symptoms using inhaled steroids in combination with bronchodilators.
Healthcare Access, Student(Waiawa Correctional Facility. Waipahu, HI 2014);
Educating incarcerated individuals on their basic rights to healthcare, access to community resources, and healthcare coverage.
Addressing healthcare access, quality, and patient perception of services provided within the prison.
References
Irene Revilla (Clinic Supervisor) Jennifer Northup (RN, Colleague)
Waiawa Correctional Facility Waiawa Correctional Facility
Dr. Laurie Ferguson
Dean & Associate Professor (Clinical Evaluator)
College of Nursing and Health Loyola University
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