Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
Lisa McLaughlin-Contreras
San Antonio, Texas 78255
adg0mm@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
School of Nursing, Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, May 2007
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
School of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, December 1998
EXPERIENCE
Family Nurse Practitioner
Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital, San Antonio, Texas
September 2018-present
Works autonomously while educating and developing treatment plans for veterans with numerous, complex comorbidities, and independently performing focused and comprehensive physical assessments on adults and geriatrics in a primary care setting. Provides wellness exams, acute care visits, walk-in visits and chronic disease management for a diverse and challenging population. Based on physical assessment prescribes pharmaceutical, non-pharmacological interventions and or treatment regimens for each veteran determined by medical assessment. Orders pertinent and interprets diagnostic laboratory testing for the medical diagnosis or presenting symptom. Prepares written prescription orders for medications including controlled substances and provides wound care. Collaborates with other medical specialties within the VA and private sector through appropriate referrals.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Diabetes and Glandular Disease Clinic, San Antonio, Texas
March 2008-June 2018
Diagnosis and medical management of children and adults with Type I and Type II Diabetes: including insulin injections, insulin pumps and continuous glucose sensors. Developed a Diabetes Education Program that included medication adjustment for acute illness, nutrition and exercise. Experienced with growth hormone, cortrosyn, and water deprivation testing. Medical management of hypopituitarism, hyperinsulinism, growth failure, thyroid disease, precocious puberty, adrenal insufficiency, osteoporosis, and hypogonadism.
Performed research clinical trials on healthy adults and adults with Type 2 Diabetes. Recruited subjects for various clinical tests. Performed procedures on subjects and ensured that all project-related data was accurately recorded.
Registered Staff Nurse/Nurse Supervisor
Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital, San Antonio, Texas
August 2003– March 2008
Staff nursing responsibilities in medical rehabilitation unit. Performed physical examinations on adult and pediatric patients. Coordinating comprehensive patient care according to the initial assignment. Making independent clinical decisions based on primary examinations. Expertise in rehabilitation in post-operative care of complex surgeries including neurosurgery and orthopedics. Critical thinking skills. Displayed outstanding organization skills. Develop effective plan of care and provide appropriate therapy, formulate long-term and short-term rehabilitation programs for patients. Communicate with the interdisciplinary team constantly and ensure effective patient care.
Billing/Coding Specialist
Sam S. Miller, MD, San Antonio, Texas
1999-August 2003
Reviewed patient’s charts to ensure proper coding was performed by the physician. Made sure diagnosis and diagnostic testing ordered by the physician allowed for proper reimbursement from the insurance company. Maximized payment from the insurance by correctly billing with ICD-10 and CPT coding.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Family Nursing Certification Board, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) 2007
Texas State Board of Nursing, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) 2007
Texas State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse 2003
Basic Life support 2018
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteered for assistance with children and adults with special health care needs with different water activities at Sea World.
Volunteered as medical preceptor for high school students independent study course.
AFFILIATIONS
American Association Nurse Practitioners
San Antonio Nurses in Advance Practice
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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