Professional Summary
Skills
Work History
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Beaumont, TX 77705 • 409-***-**** • ********@***.*** Qualified Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of experience in a leadership nursing role. Working with three other Nurse Practitioners and 8 Physicians in a very busy cardiology practice to provide medical care to a diverse, multigenerational patient population with a broad range of medical issues. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization. Expertise in management and staff supervision. Strong desire to focus on preventative care and health education. Interested in learning all aspects of healthcare. Acute care expertise
Precepting Nurse Practitioner Students
Electronic Medical Records
Ordering Diagnostic screenings
Interpreting and ordering Laboratory testing
Excellent oral communication
Patient Education
Preventative care
Disability
Preparing treatment plans
Inpatient and outpatient treatment of
patients with multiple complex medical
issues
Night call for physicians
Continuing Education
Complied with hospital and clinic guidelines
Maintained license requirements through
AANP
Reading and interpreting EKG's
Collaborating with physicians
Nurse Practitioner, 01/2013 to Current
Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists – Beaumont, TX Provided care for critically ill patients with traumatic injuries and life-threatening illnesses Adhered to all hospital procedures, policies and protocols to ensure patient safety Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications Administered care for patients after angiograms, cardiac catheterization and open heart surgery
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies
Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations
Discussed proposed surgical procedures, risk and potential complications with supervising physician and patient to obtain proper patient informed consent Education
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to ensure health and comfort of all patients
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 Preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students
Excellent computer skills and comfortable using electronic medical records Expert knowledge on medical billing and ICD-10
Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms
Registered Nurse on Telemetry and CVICU, 07/2008 to 12/2012 CHRISTUS St Elizabeth – Beaumont, TX
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy Cared for patients in 19-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options Partnered with physicians, social workers, physical therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
Charge nurse on a 19 unit telemetry floor
Rotated to CVICU, medical ICU, med- surgical, and oncology floors Preceptor for new hire RNs on telemetry
Masters Science in Nursing : Family Nurse Practitioner, 12/2012 McNeese State University - Lake Charles, LA
Bachelors Science in Nursing : 05/2008
Lamar University - Beaumont, TX
Certifications and Licenses
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Certified by The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Registered Nurse- License #755876
Member of Southeast Texas Nurse Practitioner
Member of Texas Nurse Practitioner
The Presidents List
Multiple Dean's List's
National Scholar's Honor Society