Nurse Practitioner

LAUREN HENDRICKS, RN, MSN, FNP-BC

Raleigh, NC

**********@*****.*** 314-***-****

APRN Position Statement

I am a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner currently working in Endocrinology. My experience as a Nurse Practitioner includes 1.5 years in a retail health clinic and 5.5 years in endocrinology office. I also have 6 years of experience working as a registered nurse in critical care. Through my experience, I have gained continued expertise in supporting patients with multiple chronic co-morbidities as well as acute disease processes. This includes diagnosing, treating and initiating medication; performing diagnostic interventions; and executing follow-ups as needed. I have crafted treatment plans adhering to rigorous standards of care and professional practice guidelines as well as documented and successfully applied findings of patient data encompassing assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses and treatment changes. It is my continued goal to grow and expand on these skills throughout my career.

Education

University of Missouri – Columbia (Sinclair School of Nursing) Columbia, MO

Masters of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) Aug 2010 – May 2013

GPA: 4.0

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

St John’s Mercy Medical Center St. Louis, MO

Critical Care Fellowship Jun 2008 – Sep 2008

University of Missouri – Columbia (Sinclair School of Nursing) Columbia, MO

Bachelors of Science in Nursing Aug 2004 – May 2008

Nursing GPA: 3.78 Cumulative GPA: 3.6

Honors: Cum Laude

Certifications

ANCC Board Certified FNP

North Carolina NP License

North Carolina Nursing License

DEA Licensure

NPI Registration

BLS

FCMSA DOT Certification

Work Experience

Raleigh Endocrine Associates Raleigh, NC

Family Nurse Practitioner April 2015 – Present

I work in conjunction with an endocrinologist to perform and interpret diagnostic tests as well as diagnose and treat conditions affecting the endocrine system. I also provide screenings, interventions, counseling, and prescribe medications as needed related to specific disease states. My patient load consists of endocrine diseases; however, I primarily manage all states of diabetes and thyroid disorders in adults 15 years and older. I also perform general, stable, follow-ups on patients with hypogonadism, PCOS, pituitary tumors, Addison’s disease and Cushing’s disease. I treat other underlying disease complications and some primary chronic diseases that include, but are not limited to: hypertension, hyperlipidemia, depression, anxiety, insomnia, minor wound management, and vitamin deficiencies.

Minute Clinic Diagnostics of North Carolina Raleigh, NC

Family Nurse Practitioner Nov 2013 – July 2015

I worked autonomously in a retail health clinic to conduct physical assessments, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, diagnose and treat common conditions, provide screenings, interventions, counseling, and prescribe medications as needed to patients in specified age categories. I provide accurate assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of common family illnesses for patients over 18 months as well as monitored chronic disease states.

•Leadership roles within Minute Clinic.

•Preceptor: I oriented new hires as well as precepted students.

•DOT Expert Panel: This panel is comprised of 12 providers across the country that are considered experts in DOT physicals per FMCSA guidelines. In this role, I was a support person for other providers. I led DOT discussions as well as question and answer sessions.

•Engagement Survey Champion: In this role, I took the results from the yearly engagement survey and created a discussion forum for the providers in my district. We discussed how we could make changes, and I then implemented these changes with the help of our practice manage. This involved developing new ways of communication, increasing morale and improving workflow.

•Staff Meetings: In this role, I surveyed the providers on how to improve staff meetings, developed and implemented new ideas and gathered feedback regarding new processes.

•Welcoming Committee: I was part of the welcoming committee for new providers in our district. In this role, I made daily phone calls to the new provider working to make sure they were adjusting to their new role and provided ongoing guidance during time of uncertainty.

Favorite Healthcare Staffing – St. Luke’s Hospital Kansas City, MO

Per Diem Float Registered Nurse (ICU) Jan 2013 – Oct 2013

I provided nursing care to patients in the Cardiac ICU, Neuro ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, and Medical/Surgical/Trauma ICU within an 800-bed Level 1 trauma center, stroke center and teaching hospital. I collaborated with several different medical teams to treat patients with acute illnesses as well as chronic illnesses.

Parallon Workforce Management Solution – HCA Midwest Kansas and Missouri

Per Diem Float Registered Nurse (ICU) Aug 2011 – Sept 2013

I worked as a float nurse and provided nursing care to ICU patients in several different hospitals. I collaborated with a variety of medical teams to treat patients with acute and chronic illnesses. In this job, I learned to be flexible and adjust to new situations. I also gained experience with formulating treatment plans and monitoring patients on a higher level.

Overland Park Regional Medical Center Overland Park, KS

26-bed Neuro/Medical/Surgical/Trauma ICU and Coronary Care Unit in a 343-bed level 2 trauma center and stroke center

Menorah Medical Center Overland Park, KS

16-bed Medical/Surgical and Coronary Care Unit in a 158 bed stroke center

Centerpoint Medical Center Independence, MO

28-bed Neuro/Medical/Surgical/Trauma ICU and Coronary Care Unit in a 221-bed level 2 trauma center and stroke center

Research Medical Center Kansas City, MO

16-bed Medical/Surgical/Trauma/Neuro and Coronary Care Unit in a 511-bed level 1 trauma center, stroke center and teaching hospital

American Mobile Healthcare – Stanford University Hospital Palo Alto, CA

Travel Registered Nurse Aug 2012 – Nov 2012

I provided nursing care to patients in a 33-bed Neuro/Trauma/Surgical/Medical ICU within a 600-bed Level 1 trauma center, stroke center and teaching hospital.

American Mobile Healthcare – Georgetown University Hospital Washington, DC

Travel Registered Nurse May 2012 – Aug 2012

I provided nursing care to patients in a 19-bed Surgical ICU within a 600-bed teaching hospital.

Cross Country Trav Corps – Wake Forest Baptist Health Winston-Salem, NC

Travel Registered Nurse Mar 2011 – Jun 2011

I provided nursing care to patients in an 11-bed Neurological ICU within an 850-bed level 1 trauma center, stroke center and teaching hospital.

Cross Country Trav Corps – Tucson Medical Center Tucson, AZ

Travel Registered Nurse Nov 2010 – Feb 2011

I provided nursing care to patients in a 12-bed Cardiovascular ICU and 16-bed Medical/Surgical/Neuro ICU within a 600-bed teaching hospital.

Favorite Healthcare Staffing – Wing Memorial Hospital Palmer, MA

Travel Registered Nurse Jun 2010 – Oct 2010

I provided nursing care to patients in a 6-bed Medical ICU and a 40-bed Medical/Surgical/Telemetry floor with occasional float to the emergency department.

St. John’s Mercy Medical Center St. Louis, MO

Staff Registered Nurse Jun 2008 – Jun 2010

I provided nursing care to patients on a 54-bed Medical/Surgical/Neuro/Trauma ICU within a 1000-bed Level 1 Trauma Center and teaching hospital.

University of Missouri Health System Columbia, MO

Nurse Extern Jun 2007 – Aug 2007

I provided basic nursing care to patients in a Medical/Surgical/Oncological floor with the guidance of a Registered Nurse.

Professional Activities

Memberships and Positions in Professional Organizations

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

North Carolina Nurses Association

Skills/Abilities

Healthcare Computer Programs

Allscripts – electronic charting

EPIC – electronic charting

ECare Manager – electronic charting

Cerner – electronic charting

Meditech – electronic charting

McKessen – electronic charting

Clinix – Electronic Scheduling

Legacy – electronic charting

Advanced Skills/Procedures

Simple Wound Debridement

PAP Smear/Breast Exam

Wet Prep/KOH Prep

Prostate Exams

Toe Nail Removal

Skin Lesion Removal

Endometrial Biopsy

Ear Wax Removal

Simple Suturing

Procedures/Equipment

Central Line/Art Line Placement (assist)

SWAN Central Line Floating (assist)

Rapid Sequence Intubation (assist)

Chest Tube Insertion (assist)

Code Blues

Peritoneal Dialysis

CRRT

Hoyer Lift

Philips Cardiac Monitor

GE Cardiac Monitor

Alaris Smart Pump

Plum IV Pump

Titration of therapeutic medications

IV Insertions

References Available Upon Request

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