Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
Dr. Peace N. Uwaeme, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Garland, TX 75040
214-***-**** CELL
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PROFILE
Highly skilled career professional with more than 16 years extensive nursing experience working with surgical, orthopedics, telemetry and rehab patients in the hospital, home health, and family practice settings as staff RN, Charge nurse and family nurse practitioner.
Knowledgeable in nursing education, supervision and education of staff, nutritional guidance and counseling, and EMR.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Chamberlain College of Nursing, Downers Grove, IL - Feb 2016
M.S. in Nursing (FNP track) Texas Woman’s University Dallas Texas - May 2012
B.S. in Nursing Texas Woman’s University Dallas Texas - Dec 2000
CAREER HISTORY
Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Instructor (Part-time) June 2016 – Present
Dallas Nursing Institute
12170 N. Abrams Rd Ste 125, Dallas, Tx 75243
Provide education, guidance and clinical hands-on instruction to nursing students using evidence based practices.
Assess students’ learning and monitor progress in accordance with school’s practices.
Record students’ grades and provide feedback on students’ performances.
Family Nurse Practitioner (Full-time) Aug 2017 – Present
Legacy Physiatry Group
850 Central Parkway East, Suite 275, Plano, TX 75074
Assess and perform physical exams on adult patients to determine therapy needs.
Monitor patients in skilled services and address barriers to effective participation in therapy.
Order diagnostic tests such as X-rays and Doppler studies, prescribe pain meds and address pain issues for therapy patients.
Collaborate with physicians and monitor all therapy progress while working with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists.
Family Nurse Practitioner (Part- time) Mar 2014 – July 2017
Medi Weight Loss Clinic
6170 N Sherry Lane Ste 300, Dallas, Tx 75225
Assess and perform physical exams on obese and overweight patients.
Read EKG and review lab results.
Prescribe appetite suppressants and monitor weight loss progress.
Medication administration and nutritional guidance and counseling.
Family Nurse Practitioner (Full-time) Nov 2013 – July 2015
Legacy Physiatry Group
850 Central Parkway East, Suite 275, Plano, TX 75074
Assess and perform physical exams on adult patients to determine therapy needs.
Monitor patients in skilled services and address barriers to effective participation in therapy.
Order diagnostic tests such as X-rays and Doppler studies, prescribe pain meds and address pain issues for therapy patients.
Collaborate with physicians and monitor all therapy progress while working with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists.
Family Nurse Practitioner (Part-time) Feb 2013 – Nov 2013
Paragon Pain and Rehab Clinic
341 Wheatfield Drive Ste. 120, Sunnyvale, TX 75182
Assess, diagnose, prescribe meds and treat adult patients with chronic pain.
Perform physical exams; provide useful diagnostic information, order appropriate tests, and ESI and reviewing results with patients as needed.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and do referrals to other disciplines.
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner (Part-time) Aug 2012- Aug 2013
Vital Family Practice Center
1900 Oates Dr. Ste. 138, Mesquite, TX 75150
Assess, diagnose, prescribe and treat acute and chronic diseases for all age groups
Order labs, read results and follow up with lab works and patient status
Perform school physicals and monitor growth development in the pediatric population
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and refer patients out as needed
Private Duty RN Mar 2009 – Aug 2012
Pediatric Services of America
8200 Brookriver Dr. Ste. N 104, Dallas, TX 75237
Assessment, medication, and respiratory treatment administration
Documentation of treatment, play therapy and monitoring of patient status
Tube feeding via G-button, monitoring tracheostomy, cleaning and changing of site
Education of parents and collaboration of care with patient’s physician.
Nursing Supervisor (Staffing/Education) Oct 2008- Jan 2009
The Forum at Park Lane Assisted Living and Nursing Rehab
7837 Park Lane Dallas, TX 75225
Staff scheduling and monitoring of daily census and staffing changes
Staff education, conducting in-service and orientations for staff
Supervising nurses, nursing technicians and medication aides.
Charge RN/ Staff RN Apr 2008-Nov 2008
Gulf States LTAC of Dallas
8050 Meadow Road Dallas, TX 75231
Supervise other nurses and technicians
Admit, assess, medicate and monitor patient progress
Perform wound care, assist with therapy and evaluate outcomes
Start IV’s, monitor IV therapy and tube feedings
Dialysis RN Dec 2007- June 2008
Davita Dialysis Downtown Dallas
3515 Swiss Avenue Dallas, TX 75204
Initiate, monitor and terminate treatments on dialysis patients
edicate, assess and educate patients
Monitor lab values and report changes to physician for treatment adjustments
Level III RN: Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse (Med-Surg/Ortho) Aug 2004-Nov 2007
Richardson Regional Medical Center
401 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, TX 75080
Perform Charge nurse and staff nurse responsibilities as assigned
Assign patients to nurses, act as a resource, take charge of unit and supervise others
Take care of assigned surgical patients, give meds, start IV’s, educate patients
Assist with quality and patient safety improvement as RN III
Staff Registered Nurse (Surgical/Telemetry) Jan 2001-Feb 2005
Methodist Health Systems of Dallas
1441 N. Beckley, Dallas, TX 75203
Take care of surgical and cardiac patients before and after surgery
Basic EKG reading and interpretation, and reporting to physicians
Educate patients as they recover, medicating and monitoring cardiac enzyme levels.
Collaborate with other disciplines and act as patients advocate.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS
FNP-C – Current
APRN – Current
DEA – Current
RN TX License – Current
CPR – Current
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
North Texas Nurse Practitioners - Since Feb 2012
American Association of Nurse Practitioners – Since May 2012
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Society – Since Sept 2015
PRESENTATIONS
Professional Project Titles:
Caregiver Strategies to Decrease Early Childhood Caries –Dec 2011
Utilization of Physical Exercise and Activity to Improve Cognitive Functions – Feb 2016
Poster Presentation:
North Texas Nurse Practitioners’ Annual Conference – April 2016.
PUBLICATIONS
Professional Paper Title: Management of Dental Caries in Pediatric Population – Dec 2010
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Audio and Visual PowerPoint Presentations, Electronic Medical Record and Computer charting.
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