Dr. Carla Jenkins DNP, ANP-C
Indianapolis, IN • ********@*****.*** • 260-***-****
NURSE PRACTITIONER EXPERIENCE
Nurse Practitioner, Bella Body and Skin Studio- Carmel, IN February 2020 to Present
Provide skin care education and services in outpatient medical wellness spa
Provide medical assisted weight loss and dietary programs
Provides multiple cosmetic and aesthetic procedures
Nurse Practitioner, Proactive Clinical Partners - Indianapolis, IN September 2018 to Present
Provide primary care services to residents in long term and long-term acute care to include: admission history and physicals, ordering and interpreting lab data, medication distribution, consultation ordering, diet counseling, and advanced care planning
Nurse Practitioner, Quality Care Solutions, Inc - Raleigh, NC April 2016 to August 2018
Ensured coordination between mental health/substance abuse services and primary care physicians
Consulted with primary care physicians on clinical aspects of patients served
Coordinated with medical staff and other providers including state and community inpatient facilities
Provided psychiatric evaluations to determine appropriate medications for patient symptoms and behaviors
Fulfilled medication management tasks including evaluation and assessment of the efficacy of prescribed psychiatric medications, side effects, and concerns
Nurse Practitioner, North Carolina Nephrology - Raleigh, NC April 2011 to August 2018
Treated hemodialysis patients in outpatient and inpatient setting
Ordered diagnostic procedures, organized treatments, and interventions of procedures
Monitored effectiveness of therapeutic interventions
Offered counseling and education to patients, families, and clinic staff
Prescribed and dispensed prescription medications
Utilized professional skills in interviewing, assessment, evaluation, identification, and implementation of interventions/treatment plans
Organized and referrals to specialized health resources and community agencies
Nurse Practitioner, WakeMed Faculty Physicians Gastroenterology - Raleigh, NC January 2014 to January 2016
Collaborated with three physicians in hospital setting on new patient consultations
Evaluated and treated patients in acute care setting with GI and liver diseases
Instructed patients and families on disease prevention and health improvement
NURSING EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Intensive Care, Wake Medical Center - Raleigh, NC April 2009 – January 2014
Implemented total patient care, including medication and treatment orders
Assisted physicians when performing special procedures including central line placement, intubation, and transports
Monitored and adjusted specialized equipment including: ICP, CVP, cardiac monitors, ventilators, IABP, CRRT machines
Charge nurse on rotating basis, supervising 10-12 RNs and up to 26 critical care patients
Travel Nurse, Medical/Surgical and Cardiac, TravMed USA - Charlotte, NC April 2003- April 2009
Implemented total patient care, including medication and treatment orders
Locations include: Duke University Hospital, Johns Hopkins University Hospital, UCLA Medical Center, UCSF Medical Center, Long Island Jewish Hospital, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, Missouri Baptist Hospital, South Miami Hospital, Indiana University Hospital, Long Beach Memorial Hospital, Sunrise Hospital, King Drew Medical Center
Licensed Practical Nurse, Canterbury Nursing and Rehab - Fort Wayne, IN October 1999 – April 2003
Served as charge nurse of 80 bed long term care facility with supervision of 6 nurses and 10 CNAs
Collaborated with corporate and physicians on improving quality of care of senior citizens
Administered medication and treatment to patients
Established relationships with residents and families
Advocated for resident rights
SKILLS
Fluent in Spanish
EMR: Acumen, Epic, ECube Clinicals
AFFILIATIONS
Member, American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine
Member, American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery
Volunteer Nurse Practitioner, Medical Missions, INC and disaster relief
Member, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
EDUCATION
Doctor of Nursing Practice
University of Alabama at Birmingham August 2020
Master of Science in Nursing
University of Alabama - Birmingham, AL December 2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion, IN December 2005
Associate of Science in Nursing
Purdue University - Fort Wayne, IN June 2002
Certificate in Practical Nursing
Ivy Tech State College - Fort Wayne, IN June 1999