Objective
Experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner seeking a position where I may continue to serve children and their families with excellent evidence-based care and compassion while furthering my knowledge and expertise as a healthcare provider.
Summary
Certified Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for 24 years with extensive experience in critical care, anesthesia, cardiology, and general pediatrics (primary and urgent care).
Proficient with Meditech, Athena, and Epic electronic medical record systems.
Passionate about caring for the pediatric population, dedicated to my patients and their families, with a strong desire to continue learning and will learn quickly.
Education
Master of Science Nursing– Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 1993-1996
Bachelor of Science Nursing
Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX 1984-1988
Professional Experience
Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s Medical Center, Waco, TX
Advanced Practice Nurse, General Pediatrics Oct 2018-June 2020
Large clinic consisting of three nurse practitioners and six pediatricians providing direct patient care to children from newborn to 18 years of age, including well and acute visits and after hours/urgent care. Proficient in Epic electronic medical record system.
McKesson Specialty Health, Irving TX
Nurse Consultant July 2017-Oct 2018
Performed telehealth assessments and coordinated plans of care for Oncology patients that were part of specific managed drug programs
Children’s Health Heart Center, Dallas, TX
Advanced Practice Nurse, Transplant & Heart Failure Care Sept 2015-May 2017
I worked with clinic and inpatient cardiac transplant/heart failure patients from newborn to 18 years of age. In this role I assessed and establish a plan of care and made referrals as needed. I was responsible for inpatient admission history and physicals, daily management and rounds, as well as consults and discharges
Cook Children’s Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX
Advanced Practice Nurse, Heart Center June 2002-July 2015
Work with a multidisciplinary team to care for children with Complex Congenital Heart Disease, Pre and Post op care, as well as Electrophysiology patients. Education resource for patients, families and staff. Involved in managing inpatient and outpatient care for these children.
Advanced Practice Nurse, Anesthesia Sept 1998-June 2002
I worked on the Anesthesia team with the role of performing pre-operative history and physical, developing a plan of care and assess the patient’s risk prior to anesthetic procedures.
Advanced Practice Nurse, Critical Care June 1996-Sept 1998
I was on a team of NPs and intensivists managing care of PICU patients. Assess, diagnose, treat, and educate pediatric patients and their families in acute care setting. Perform history and physicals for new admissions, transfer patients to and from PICU and other facilities, and discharge patients.
Pediatric Transport Nurse – Teddy Bear Air 1991-1996
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse 1990-1991
Medical/Surgical Unit Staff Nurse 1989-1990
Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, Dallas, TX
Medical/Surgical Unit Staff Nurse 1988-1989
Licensure & Certifications
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, AP107587, Texas BON, issued 12/27/1996, Expires 10/31/2021
Registered Nurse, #551928, Issued 4/4/1989, Expires 10/31/2021
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care, PNCB, issued 9/30/1996, Expires 2/28/2021
Controlled Substance Registration Certificate, DEA number MS4994542, Expires 02/28/2021
National Provider Identifier (NPI) number 161*******
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association, Expires 9/2020
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, Expires 9/2020
References available upon request.