Nurse Practitioner Medical
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PROFILE
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) licensed with prescriptive authority for the state of South Carolina. Experienced practitioner in family practice, urgent care, integrative-functional medicine, emergency medicine, and inpatient hospitalist care, providing care across the continuum from pediatric to geriatric while focusing on inpatient care for adult and geriatric medical and psychiatric patients. Executive leadership background as Chief Nursing Officer for a psychiatric hospital. Successfully developed, implemented, and instructed a hospital-wide clinical education program. Utilized online learning platforms. Pursuing psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certification and DNP.
EDUCATION
Degree
Concentration
Institution
Year
DNP
DNP &
PMHNP
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
In progress
Post-MSN
Family Nurse Practitioner
University Massachusetts Boston
Boston, MA
2011
MSN
Clinical Research
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
2008
BS
Social Psychology
Park University
Parkville, MO
1998
AAS
Nursing
Craven Community College
New Bern, NC
1998
AS, AA
General Education
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONS
Item
Number
Dates
SC Nursing License
&
Prescriptive Authority
APRN 17553
FP17553
Expires 4/30/2022
Expires 7/31/2021
SC DHEC Controlled Substance Registration
54-17553
Expires 4/1/2021
DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
MK2499627
Expires 1/31/2021
ANCC National Certification
FNP-BC 201*******
Expires 7/31/2021
NPI
2011-present
Certified Medical Examiner
US Department of Transportation, FMCSA
2014-2019 (Currently inactive)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Expires 2022
Basic Life Support
American Heart Association
Expires 2022
South Carolina RN License
RN94211 (APRNs do not hold separate RN license in SC)
Inactive
Texas RN License
RN654806
Expired
Adult Critical Care (CCRN)
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
2003-2012
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
Emergency Nurse Association
2003-2007
EXPERIENCE
Family Nurse Practitioner
Team Health, Hospitalist Service
Conway Medical Center
April 2015-present
.
As a member of the Hospitalist Service team, provide care for adult patients with acute and chronic neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, GI, GU, dermatological, infectious, orthopedic (limited), and psychiatric conditions. Responsibilities include admission history & physical exam; ordering and interpretation of lab, imaging, and other diagnostic studies; taking call from nurses overnight; evaluating inpatients and adjusting treatment plans; responding to rapid responses/codes; discharge planning and discharging patients; and, collaborating with emergency physicians, supervising hospitalists, specialist/consulting physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Priority Health of SC
December 2014-2016
Family Nurse Practitioner
Southern Urgent Care
September 2013-December 2014
Provided medical care for adults in an integrative medicine practice, concentrating on risk assessment and health maintenance/illness prevention. Areas of focus include endocrine/hormonal dysfunction, Lyme disease, nutrition, and weight loss.
Worked as the sole practitioner on-site for 8- or 12-hour shifts in this out-patient clinic open seven days a week, with the usual case load approximating 3-4 patients-per-hour, including pediatric (=>5 months of age) visits primarily for minor or urgent conditions and, mainly, adults presenting for primary, urgent, and minor care. Routine duties included medication prescription, including administration of IV fluids and dispensing of sample medications; order and interpretation of in-house and send-out laboratory studies; order and interpretation of in-house radiology studies, with radiology over-read for plain radiography and radiology primary reading of in-house CT studies; and, order and interpretation of ECG, cardiac monitoring, and cardiac enzymes studies performed in the clinic. Commonly performed procedures included I & D, laceration repair, and nail removal. Performed health assessments/screenings as well as physicals for administrative, camp, sports, and Department of Transportation certification. Triaged and attended emergent cases while awaiting EMS arrival.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Doctors Care
May 2012-September 2013
As full-time FNP in this primary/urgent care center, attended patients aged 6 months and continuing through the lifespan for minor and urgent care, with many adults also seen for primary care. Working on-site either alone or with another mid-level or physician for 8- to 12-hour shifts, provided medical care for up to 40+ patients a day, with the usual case load approximating 3 patients-per-hour. Duties were routine and included direct practitioner care; medication prescription and dispensing of sample medications; order and interpretation of lab studies; order and interpretation of radiology studies; and procedures, such as I & D and laceration repair. Performed health assessments/screenings as well as physicals for administrative, camp, sports, and Department of Transportation certification. Triaged and attended emergent cases while awaiting EMS arrival. Assisted with staff development as clinical resource person for nurses/technicians.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Conway Emergency Group
March 2012-October 2013
As a PRN mid-level provider in this emergency department, treated urgent and non-urgent patients from infant to geriatric.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Minute Clinic
September 2011-May 2012
Provided care for minor illness and injuries for patients aged 18 months and older in a retail health clinic. Functioned as the sole provider and employee on site, performing all tasks from registration through discharge. Prescribed medications and performed limited procedures, including suture removal, cerumen removal, and minor wound care/closure. Performed health assessments and screenings as well as physicals for administrative, camp, sports, and Department of Transportation. Triaged patients to ensure venue provided the appropriate level of care and, as indicated, provided referrals or follow-up appointments. Consulted with collaborating physician.
FNP Student / Graduate
University Massachusetts Boston
January 2010-May 2011
Completed FNP clinical rotations in primary, urgent, and emergent outpatient and inpatient settings, including adult, pediatrics, gynecological/obstetrical, and correctional care. Graduated with Post-MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner.
Director of Nursing
Correctional Facility
November 2010-July 2011
Managed a medical department of 25 employees in a correctional facility with approximately 600 inmates and a budget of approximately $2 million. Maintained and enhanced regulatory compliance during period of intense inspection by myriad regulatory agencies. Implemented extensive pharmacy department improvements. Managed transition into new 500-bed building with five satellite nursing stations and a new medical department. Performed or supervised procurement, contractual agreements, and staff development. Enhanced liaison with inter-facility and inter-agency departments. Developed policies for pharmacy and biohazard waste handling.
Chief Nursing Officer
Lighthouse Care Center of Conway, Conway, SC
April 2008-October 2010
Provided executive leadership as one of three officers for this 104-bed psychiatric hospital, including 52 acute beds and 52 residential beds for adult and adolescent patients, respectively. Appointed Acting CEO during CEO’s absence. Designed and implemented programming for three of five therapeutic programs, including geriatric, adult, substance abuse, residential adolescent, and group home. Responsible for approximately 90 FTE, including departments of nursing, biomedical/central supply, pharmacy, social work, and therapy. Developed strategic plans and standards of care for nursing and other departments. Developed and revised policies and procedures. Performed failure mode and effects analysis and root cause analysis. Evaluated, counseled, and disciplined staff. Liaised between medical and other clinical staff. Chaired Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee and served on myriad other executive and clinical committees. Managed facility-wide transition from social Model to medical model of care. Managed transition of Geriatric Unit from eight beds to 20 beds. Developed, implemented, and instructed orientation and annual training programs. Promoted computer email access for front-line staff. Successfully managed reduction-in-force mandates. Implemented and maintained standards that resulted in favorable outcomes from myriad local, state, and federal regulatory surveys. Spear-headed efforts resulting in successful recertification by The Joint Commission for acute and residential programs.
RN Employment
1998-2011 Charge Nurse, Emergency Department, Conway Medical Center, Conway, SC; April 2005-July 2009
Charge & Staff Nurse, Chest Pain Center, Emergency Department, McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence, SC; February 2004-March 2006
Charge & Staff Nurse, Emergency Department, Plaza Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX; February 2003-January 2004
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department, Wise Regional Health System, Decatur, TX; April 2002-September 2002
Staff Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, Plaza Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX; August 2001-February 2003
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Resource Staff Nurse, Plaza Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX; 2001
PICC Nurse Independent Contractor, Davis Enterprises, Newark, TX; 2001
Charge & Staff Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, Plaza Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX; November 2000-August 2001
Charge & Staff Nurse, Admit Patient Area, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, TX; March 2000-March 2001
Staff Nurse, General Medical Floor, Osteopathic Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX; June 1999-March 2000
Staff Nurse, Medical/Surgical Internship, Osteopathic Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX; January 1999-June 1999
Staff Nurse, Outpatient Hemodialysis, Fresenius Medical Care, Fort Worth, TX; October 1998-May 1999
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Association
Dates
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
2011-present
South Carolina Nurses Association
2004-present
Emergency Nurses Association
2003-2009
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
2001-2012
Texas Nurses Association
1998-2004
American Nurses Association
1998-present
PRECEPTOR / INSTRUCTOR EXPERIENCE
Preceptor / Instructor Task
Location
Dates
Clinical Preceptor
FNP Students: Francis Marion University (FMU); Walden University (WU); & other
Conway Medical Center, Conway, SC
01/2016-present
Clinical Preceptor
FNP Students: WU & Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
Southern Urgent Care & Priority Health, Murrells Inlet, SC
08/2013-12/2015
Preceptor Coordinator and Clinical Preceptor
APRN, FNP
Minute Clinic, Coast Region, SC
01/2012-05/2012
Curriculum / Course Development & Instructor
Annual Basic Competency (ABC) Training
Lighthouse Care Center, Conway, SC
2008-2010
Instructor
Orientation
Clinical Preceptor
Staff RN, Emergency Department
Conway Medical Center. Conway, SC
2005-2009
Clinical Preceptor
BSN Students, FMU & MUSC
McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence, SC
Spring 2005
Clinical Preceptor
Staff RN, PCU
Plaza Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX
2001
REFERENCES Nail Bourjeily, MD
Relationship: colleague on Hospitalist Service
Phone: 843-***-****
Email: ***************@**********.***
Kimberly Hefner, MSN
Relationship: former MSN preceptee & coworker
Phone: 540-***-****
Email: ********.******@****.***
Srivinas Vuppala, MD
Relationship: supervising physician; colleague on Hospitalist Service
Phone: 504-***-****
Email: *****@*****.***
Additional references available on request
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