Nurse Practitioner license/Colorado

Karen Logan, MSN, RN, A-GNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC

Lynchburg, VA **********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/Karen-Logan-rn-msn-agnp-bc-agpcnp

ADULT-GERONTOLOGY PRIMARY CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER

Telehealth Disease Management COVID-19 Telehealth

Compassionate and resourceful medical professional with experience treating patients with acute and chronic conditions in diverse settings. Proven history of success in detail-oriented and fast-pace work environments requiring a high sense of time management, organization, and problem-solving proficiency. Skilled at integrating medical and behavioral health combination of care to optimize outcomes. Acknowledged for serving as a patient advocate and providing care that impacts lives.

Telehealth Integrative Care Evidence-Based Practice

Cultural Awareness MMJ Certification/License

Education, Professional Development, & Affiliations

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, In Progress

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) – American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Board (AANPCB) -AG10170202 expires 10/23/2022

Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (A-GNP) – American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) -201-***-**** expires 12/03/2022

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner – Walden University, Minneapolis MN, 2017

Registered Nurse (RN) – Virginia Board of Nursing/Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing, Lynchburg, VA

Nursing Preparation Certificate – Central Virginia Community College, Lynchburg, VA

Professional Development – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) (A-GNP), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License Medical-Surgical Certification Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR Cosmetology License

Additional APRN Licensure: Virginia NP 002******** issue date 11/30/2017 expire 07/31/2022

Virginia Board of Pharmacy for CBD/THC-A-Oil 024*******

Medical Marijuana Professional Certification

Colorado C-APN.0002176-C-NP Issue date 07/16/2020 expire 09/30/2022

Florida/telehealth- Issued 07/01/2020

Maine CNP201247 Issue date 07/27/2020 expire 07/01/2022

Kentucky issue date 07/10/2020 expire 12/03/2022

Affiliations – American Nurses Association (ANA) American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Professional Experience

Johnson Health Center Lynchburg, VA 1/2018 – 8/2020 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Provided integrated medical and behavioral care to underserved populations in office and via telehealth, conducted screenings and administered medications for prevention and management of acute/chronic disorders.

Managed patients living with chronic long-term diseases such as diabetes, hypertension (HTN), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and congestive heart failure (CHF). Prevention of exacerbation and hospital re-admission.

Treated patients with behavior health disorders, which includes anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideations/plan as well as personality disorders and bipolar disorder.

Ordered diagnostic tests, interpretation of lab results, and prescription of pharmacological agents and pharmacological therapies.

Strong advocate for patients and family members, reputation for building meaningful relationships, promoting healthy choices, and contributing to positive outcomes.

Developed strategies to improve communication and recognize barriers, assessment of education level to create a relationship that empowers patients to make healthy lifestyle changes and in turn, prevent acute exacerbations of diseases.

Delivered telehealth services, providing clinical contact, advice, education, and intervention via telecommunication technologies. Increased importance of questions for appropriate diagnosis and treatment. COVID-19 and telehealth experience

Preceptor for medical students from a local university, orientation for new providers

Centra Health/Lynchburg General Hospital Lynchburg, VA 4/2013 – 1/2018 Registered Nurse II, Surgical Unit (4/2013 – 2/2015 & 5/2017 – 1/2018)

Facilitated quality nursing care, attendance to the medical needs and requests of pre- and post-operative patients with complex comorbidities in combination of acute and chronic pain management.

Implemented provider orders, performance of assessment and the development of care plans based on nursing diagnosis.

Partnered with multidisciplinary team for surgical procedures, including epidurals, chest tubes, and patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).

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Administered all aspects of treatment, including medication management and wound care.

Provided clinical guidance, support, and advice to patients and caregivers on post-hospital care techniques.

Acted as preceptor to new nurses, provided education for staff on best practices as well as hospital policies and procedures.

Named Chairmen of Centra Experience Committee, contribution to patient satisfaction and quality improvement initiatives.

Recognition for serving as a patient advocate and providing care that goes above and beyond.

Charge Nurse, ED Observational Unit & Admission Unit (2/2015 – 7/2017)

Managed 36-bed unit, transitioning care for cardiovascular and medical-surgical patients in the emergency department observational unit.

Responded to codes and monitored acute conditions, patient placement, orchestrating emergent specialty care or emergency surgery.

Counseled patients and family members on medical diagnosis, provided emotional support and engaged them in the plan of care.

Served as preceptor to nurses and ancillary staff, provided ongoing coaching and mentorship.

Promoted staff synergy and delegated assignments, assurance of patient safety and the facilitation of positive outcomes.

Gentiva Home Health Lynchburg, VA 4/2016 – 4/2017 Case Manager/Registered Nurse

Partnered with physicians and medical professionals to deliver medical-surgical procedures. This included central line management, negative pressure wound therapy, wound care/treatment, and Unna boot application.

Educated patients and caregivers on management of disease processes and the importance of medication compliance.

Monitored treatment regimens to ensure efficacy and effectiveness.

Filed Medicare and Medicaid insurance claims and completed OASIS charting functions.

Centra Specialty Hospital Lynchburg, VA 7/2012 – 4/2013

Registered Nurse II

Administered direct patient care to acute/chronic patients at a long-term acute care hospital.

Initiated critical care interventions, including ventilators, negative pressure wound therapy, tube feedings, telemetry, and wound care/treatment.

Observed patients’ behavior and response to treatment, identified serious medical concerns and responded to critical situations.

*Additional experience as Cosmetologist/Owner at American Beauty (1996 – 2010).

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