Duandelyn Wilson
Centennial, CO ***** 210-***-**** *********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/duandelyn-wilson/
Family Nurse Practitioner
Patient Advocate Healthcare Leadership & Support Service Excellence
Master’s educated nurse practitioner/registered nursing (RN) professional with education and experience providing exceptional patient care in fast-paced healthcare environments. Skilled at case management, able to analyze a patient's current state, working with staff to develop and execute effective plans of treatment. Recognized as a patient advocate, able to balance patient-centered care-related needs with organizational guidelines. A strong communicator, able to work effectively with patients, families, medical staff, and administration to identify needs and present detailed solutions that improve the patient’s quality of life. Passionate about the positive impact that the care provided as a team can have on the patient, their family, and the community.
Areas of Expertise
Critical Patient Care
Patient/Family Communication
Medical Staff Relationships
Healthcare Compliance
Registered Nursing Best Practices
Standards of Care
Compassion & Empathy
Patient/Family Education
Patient Assessments
Medication Administration
Medical Documentation
HIPAA Requirements
Education
Post-Master Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate – University of Colorado Anschutz, Aurora, CO, (2016)
Master of Science, Nursing/Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) – Regis University, Denver, CO, (2013)
Bachelor of Science, Nursing – University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Professional Certifications & Licenses
Registered Nurse – State of Colorado/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
STABLE Certified
Advanced Cardiac Life Support/Basic Life Support (BLS)/Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Clinical Mentor Certification/Clinical Nurse Scholar
mRS/NIHSS Certification
Emergency Neurological Life Support Certification
Professional Experience
NEUROINTERVENTIONAL NURSE PRACTITIONER 2017 - Present
Radiology Imaging Associates, Denver, CO
Perform daily rounds on inpatients, completing detailed, accurate notes reviewing the pertinent findings.
Play a key role in INR research studies and outpatient follow-up, gathering pertinent data submitted in a timely manner.
Manage medications, both pre and post-procedure, actively maintain several databases, and assist the outpatient clinic.
Maintain open lines of communication with referring providers regarding treatment plans and patient care management.
NEONATAL AND PEDIATRIC NURSE 2014 – 2015
Centura Flex Team, Denver, CO
Delivered exceptional levels of care while working with neonates in a level III NICU.
Assisted in codes, helped with passive cooling protocol, and managed family-centered care for pediatric patients.
NEONATAL NURSE PRACTITIONER 2013 – 2014
Pediatrix Medical Group, Denver, CO
Worked in collaboration with a neonatologist to manage the care provided to neonates in a level IV NICU.
Led the resuscitation of newborns and premature infants in addition to taking an active role in a number of education, research, and quality initiatives.
CHARGE AND STAFF NICU NURSE 2008 – 2011
Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX
Planned, provided, and correctly evaluated the critical nursing care necessary for neonates.
Served as a team member of the Air Force’s only aeromedical heart-lung bypass worldwide transport program.
Provided wide-ranging team support while overseeing nursing staff, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care and a smooth functioning unit, in addition to providing direct patient care to ECMO patients.
EMERGENCY NURSE, PER DIEM 2007 – 2008
Sky Ridge Medical Center, Lone Tree, CO
Delivered exceptional care while assessing, triaging, and implementing nursing care for a population across the lifespan.
FAMILY PRACTICE NURSE 2006 – 2008
U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
Delivered exceptional service while triaging clinical walk-in and telephone patients and leading in terms of diabetic/cholesterol patient education and daily medication management.
Worked in collaboration with the provider to manage as many as 1,500 patients.
EMERGENCY NURSE, PER DIEM 2006
Visiting Nurse Association, Colorado Springs, CO
Completed a variety of comprehensive nursing assessments to determine the individual's service requirements and performed wound care, intravenous medication, and catheter management.
Delivered exceptional levels of care while caring for patients with short-term needs and end-of-life care.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Post Anesthesia Care and Ambulatory Surgical Nurse, Charge/Staff Nurse – U.S. Air Force Academy
Professional Affiliations
Member – American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Member – American Nurses Association (ANA)/Colorado Nurses Association (CNA)