Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
Patricia Wier
Dubois, Pennsylvania ***** 623-***-**** ******@***.***
Professional Summary
I am a highly skilled Adult and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner with extensive nursing and leadership experience. As my resume indicates I have more than 40 years of progressive experience in the nursing field. My professional history includes a variety of settings, meeting the health care needs of persons in acute care, office, subacute care, research, long term care and the community.
My responsibilities as a dedicated Nurse practitioners match the qualifications you are seeking. My extensive health care experience has shaped my nursing skills equipping me with proficiencies in patient care, program management, research, holistic care, geriatric medicine, and hospice.
Skills
Advanced level diagnoses
Effective written and verbal communication
Electronic Medical Records
Acute and chronic conditions
Prescribing medications
Team focused
Adult health management/patient empowerment
Wellness strategies
Exemplary communication
Care coordination
Work History
Adult Nurse Practitioner, 3/2020 to Present
Senior Life Indiana PA
Provided holistic care to geriatric residents their home with goal of aging in place
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to ensure health and comfort and maximize quality of life
Adult Nurse Practitioner, 12/2018 to 4/2019, retired from the Phoenix VA
Your Nurse Practitioner LLC- Phoenix, Arizona
Evaluated post acute care patients, as independent provider, to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers to maximize outcomes
Created a comprehensive plan of care to facilitate rehabilitation in post hospital adult/geriatric population
Provided holistic care to geriatric residents in long term care with goal of aging in place
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to ensure health and comfort and maximize rehabilitation efforts
Managed practice (Arizona Medical Group) for 8 days while Medical Director was out of country, including mentoring new graduate nurse practitioner
Adult Nurse Practitioner, 08/2015 to 04/2019
Phoenix VA Medical Center – Phoenix, Arizona-Retired from the Phoenix VA
Provided medical services and care to a veteran population-panel size of 1000, with acute and chronic conditions, in a rural community based outreach clinic
Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions
Provided information on health promotion and disease prevention while providing veteran-centric care and promoting informed decision making by the veteran
Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy
Provided medical services and care to the veteran population, with acute and chronic conditions, in a rural community based outreach clinic
Reduced opioid use over 2 years in veterans with chronic pain through motivational interviewing, employing principles of whole health-panel size was 1000, 175 veterans on opioids, by 12/2018 7 were on opioids
Collaborated with Medical Director and Show Low Clinic Team to identify barriers to veterans' health care. Medical Director supported my efforts with the senior management team to improve access to efficient holistic care
Facilitated and coordinated community care for veterans ensuring the veterans needs were met
Identified veterans with diabetes with A1C over 8 and worked with primary care team to improve diabetes control through education, nursing support and close monitoring. Success with program >50% improvement sustained over 2 years
Champion of Whole Health, presentation to Show Low CBOC Team-provided education as well as mentorship of staff to achieve clinic environment that supported Whole Health concepts
Worked with PACT Team to educate, empower veterans to reduce risk in those veterans with Hypertension
Nurse Practitioner, 08/2014 to 08/2015
Sun Health Senior Living – Sun City West, Arizona
Assessed post acute care patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers to maximize outcomes
Created a comprehensive plan of care to facilitate rehabilitation in post hospital adult/geriatric population
Reduced re-hospitalization from subacute rehabilitation by 30%
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to ensure health and comfort and maximize rehabilitation efforts
Provided education to staff in subacute and the general public
Nurse Practitioner, 09/2013 to 08/2014
Prescott VA Medical Center – Prescott, Arizona
Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms in the community living center. This included veterans in the general population, as well as those in the dementia unit and hospice
Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly diagnostic tests with staff, veteran and family
Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies
Educated patients /family on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy
Provided palliative and hospice care to veterans, providing psychosocial support to veteran/family
Provided holistic care to veterans in secured dementia unit
Advised caregivers and family members in providing emotional and psychological care to support patient needs
Nurse Practitioner, 05/2010 to 09/2013
CIGNA – Phoenix, Arizona
Assessed home bound patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers
Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies
Reduced hospitalization through comprehensive education to promote patient self care and home support by provider and support staff
Improved diabetes control through comprehensive individualized education and support
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to ensure health and comfort of all patients
Advised caregivers and family members in providing emotional and psychological care to support patient needs
Provided palliative care in the home, coordinated with other health care providers to facilitate proper level of care
Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers
Nurse Practitioner, 11/2009 to 05/2010
Good Samaritan Society – Prescott, Arizona
Assessed patients in subacute rehabilitation and those at end of life to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers
In conjunction with the medical director developed a palliative care program
Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy
Advised caregivers and family members in providing emotional and psychological care to support patient needs
Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes
Provided education to hospice staff as well as subacute care staff with goal of optimizing patient care
Nurse Practitioner, 01/2009 to 05/2010
Inspiris – Phoenix, United States
Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment
As part of a team provided holistic care to adult patients in long term care with goal of optimizing care and facilitating aging in place
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy
Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to ensure health and comfort of all patients
Provided education to licensed and unlicensed staff caring for patients in longterm care
Nurse Practitioner, 01/2000 to 01/2009
Sun Health Corporation – Sun City, Arizona-various positions within the organization
Adhered to all hospital procedures, policies and protocols to ensure patient safety
1/2000-2/2005- as part of a team provided care to adult/geriatric clients with continence concerns- assessment of continence concern including urodynamic testing (UDS) and providing evaluation including UDS with recommendations to referring primary care provider
2/2005-10/2007- Subacute/acute rehabilitation care- as party of a team of 3 NP"s, 1 MD provided post acute care to adult/geriatric clients. Working the weekend shift reduced re-hospitalization 30% within the first quarter
10/2007-12/2007-Sun Health Research, filled interim position as Tissue Bank Coordinator- developed humanistic telephone interview protocol to gather data concerning the brain donor. This data provides a more comprehensive history to use in conjunction with brain tissue evaluation. Educated newly hired PhD on telephone interviewing protocol
12/2007-1/2009- Sun Health Hospitalists-worked in collaboration with MD team partners
Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records
Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms and provided appropriate orders
Triaged patients in emergency department and in collaboration with MD partner determined appropriate placement
Registered Nurse, 03/1995 to 01/2000
Prescott VA Medical Center – Prescott, AZ
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
Work consisted of part time ICU staff, weekend supervisor, and nursing education
Involved with multiple teams to improve veteran care-Chair of the Ethics Policy Sub-Committee 11/1196-10/1997
Member of the Scope of Practice Committee Arizona State Board of Nursing 8/1996-7/1998
Chair of the Nurse Practice Council 9/1996-10/1997
Member of the Research & Development Committee 8/1996-1/1998
Member of the Quality Council 4/1995-9/1997
Member of the Education Implementation Team 9/1996-11/1997
Member of the Advanced Directives Special Task Force Team 8/1995-4/1996
Member of the Nursing Management Council 11/1995-10/1997
Awarded Grow Your Own- which paid for MS/NP educational opportunity at Northern Arizona University 10/1997
Graduated with FNP 5/1999-detailed to community veteran clinic Kingman Arizona
Registered Nurse, 01/1979 to 03/1995
Sun Health Corporation – Sun City, Arizona-held various positions within the organization
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Provided exceptional care to geriatric high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care as Nurse Manager and Weekend Supervisor 1982-1995
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
Registered Nurse, 04/1973 to 11/1978
Podiatry Hospital Of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, PA
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
Utilizing he nursing process assessed patient needs, developed a plan of care, evaluated plan of care and adjusted as needed to optimize outcomes
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on a medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks
Audited charts daily and reviewed all clinical documents to verify accuracy and completeness, progress towards core measurable targets and completion of appropriate patient health education
Registered Nurse, 03/1972 to 04/1973
Magee Womens’ Hospital – Pittsburgh, PA
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on a complicated OB/GYN unit
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients-prenatal, postnatal, and post abortion
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care
Education
Diploma of Nursing: Registered Nurse
Pittsburgh School of Nursing - Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
University of Phoenix - Tempe, AZ
Master of Science: Nursing
Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff, AZ
Certifications
ANCC Certified in Primary Care Adult-Geriatric NP
Current DEA
Licensure as CRNP Pennsylvania
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