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

130*******

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: adfzrl@r.postjobfree.com

Kimberly Hefner, MSN

Relationship: former MSN preceptee & coworker

Phone: 540-***-****

Email: adfzrl@r.postjobfree.com

Srivinas Vuppala, MD

Relationship: supervising physician; colleague on Hospitalist Service

Phone: 504-***-****

Email: adfzrl@r.postjobfree.com

Additional references available on request

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