Family Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
Objective
Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner, board certified with ANCC, with experience in urgent care and with 9 years of nursing experience with a background in gastroenterology, intensive care, cardiac care, and rehabilitation. Flexible, quick learner who adapts easily to new situations and enjoys a challenge. Self-motivated professional with commitment to providing quality nurse practitioner care. Strong organizational, communication, and technological skills. Fluent in Athena chart documentation.
Experience
Exceed Urgent Care March 2018-current
Family Nurse Practitioner. Provider of urgent care services in a high volume, fast paced setting to patients ranging in ages 3 months to elderly. Diagnose, treat, and manage acute illnesses. Management of chronic disorders, such as diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, etc. Educating patient regarding their health, medications, and expectations. Ordering and interpreting of diagnostic tests including labs, Xray imaging, and EKG. Performs procedures such as suture repair, splinting, I+D, and wound care. School, work, yearly, and DOT physicals. Communication with collaborating physician. Delegation skills.
Christus St. Michael Health Care System January 2010- August 2018
Registered Nurse.
Assist Gastroenterologist physician during colonoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures. Independently perform esophageal motility procedure. Sedative medication administration for procedures. Instrument sterilization procedures. Comprehension of patient safety protocols. Vital sign monitoring expertise.
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). Direct patient care post-op coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG), other heart surgeries, lung surgeries, and critically ill patients. Calculation and administration of intravenous medications. Oxygen therapy. Wound care. Application of wound dressings. Tracheostomy care. Insertion of catheters. Care of arterial lines and sheath removal. Care of chest tubes. Cardiac monitoring and management of dysrhythmias, hypertension, and electrolyte replacement. Assistance of physician with bedside procedures
Progressive Care Unit (PCU). Total patient care, including assessments, medication administration, assistance with ADLs, and ambulation. Delegation of care to licensed vocation nurses and certified nurses aides.
Health South Rehabilitation Hospital June 2009- January 2010
Registered Nurse.
Total care of patients who required rehabilitation services after surgeries, strokes, or other illnesses. Management of patient’s medications, ambulating patients, assistance with ADLs, and delegations of care to certified nurses aides.
Education
Walden University March 2015- November 12, 2017
Masters of Science in Nursing
Texarkana College January 2005- May 2009
Associates Degree in Nursing
Southern Arkansas University August 1999- January 2000
Basic education classes.
Certifications
ACLS Certification, BLS certification, Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor, DOT Medical Examiner Certification, Certified in Dermal Fillers for Aesthetic enhancement, and Certified in Botox Cosmetic, Xeomin, and Dysport for Aesthetic enhancement.
Professional Organizations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
References:
Charlotte Tidwell
Christus St. Michael GI Lab Clinical Coordinator
Laura Bowers
Christus St. Michael Surgical Services Manager
Christina Aaron
Nurse Practitioner and co-worker
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