Professional Summary

Dedicated and patient focused Family Nurse Practitioner with proven strengths in acute patient care, staff development and patient advocacy. Displays an exceptional aptitude to deliver positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment while simultaneously building productive relationships. Known for exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, as well as maintaining accurate and efficient documentation.

Skills

Advanced assessment skills and strong clinical judgment as a Nurse Practitioner

Suturing, stapling, application of skin adhesive, I&D of abscesses, and wound care management

Venipuncture, nail trephination, nail removal, needle decompression, and digital blocks

Trigger point injection, splinting extremities, and shoulder reduction/immobilization

EKG interpretation, and computer proficiencies in MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and EMR

Certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, FNP-C, issued 06/2020, current

American Heart Association, BLS, current, and ACLS in progress

Advanced Stroke Life support (ASLS), current

Nexplanon placement and removal, current

Medication assistance training In process

Education

Master of Science in Nursing, 05/2020

The Ohio State University

Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Master of Science in Biology, 05/2012

East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee

Bachelor of Science in Biology, 06/2005

University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana, West Africa

Licensure

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, State of Ohio, issued 06/2020, current

Registered Nurse, State of Ohio, issued 01/2019, current

Family Nurse Practitioner

Helping Hands Health and Wellness Center, Columbus, Ohio, 10/2020 to present

Secure complete women’s health histories including gynecologic, reproductive, contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, and psychosocial systems

Adept at performing basic women’s physical exam components including breast exam, pelvic exam, pap smear, cervical cultures, and post-partum care

Diagnose and treat sexually transmitted Infections

Conduct work and school physicals

Diagnose and treat a wide variety of acute and chronic conditions

Registered Nurse/ COVID 19 Testing

Independent Contractor-Rhino medical group, Texas 10/5/2020 to present

Provide clinical oversight for testing services in a unique COVID-19 patient testing environment, including but not limited to onsite employer clinics.

Customer Service Excellence

Delivers excellent customer service

Relay results of test to employees

Supervise medical assistants and licensed practical nurses with Covid 19 testing

Registered Nurse / Flu Clinic

Affiliated Physicians, Columbus, Ohio, 09/2020 to 10/2020

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of vaccine protocols, storage, procedures, standards of infection prevention, and evidence-based nursing care while providing operational guidance and leadership

Highly skilled in providing influenza vaccinations to children, adults and elderly as per CDC and FDA guidelines

Provision of care includes setting up corporate vaccination programs as well as obtaining payment and insurance information if required

Answer any questions about potential side effects and other issues related to the vaccination process; committed to ensuring patient comfort

Provide exceptional customer service while monitoring patients during the vaccination process

Maintains accurate, complete, and legible records

Registered Nurse / Rapid Diagnosis Treatment Unit

Ohio Health, Columbus, Ohio, 06/2019 to 08/2020

Provide quality care to acutely ill patients through the implementation of evidence-based nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis, interventions, and ongoing evaluation

Collaborate with health professionals and interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Perform and interpret diagnostic tests while communicating health status changes to physician and care team

Skillfully respond in urgent situations with appropriate and timely nursing interventions to ensure patient safety and optimal patient outcomes

Provide education regarding acute and chronic ailments, as well as medication regimens at each visit to avoid hospital readmission

Research Assistant

East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, 01/2010 to 05/2012

Successfully presented research results at multiple scientific conferences and seminars

Learned to integrate knowledge, skill, and experience in order to continuously improve self, customer service, and quality of work

Demonstrated in-depth experience with specific enzyme isolation, identification, and characterization

Undergraduate Lab Instructor / Biology 101

East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, 01/2012 to 05/2012

Adhered to college philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical lab teaching for students

Coordinated lab experiences based on clinical objectives for each session

Educated students about lab skills and safety to ensure a successful learning environment

Created and graded quizzes while providing constructive feedback throughout the term

Clinical Practicums

Family Medicine Comprehensive

oProvide compassionate primary care services including comprehensive and focused physical examinations, DOT physicals, diagnosis, and treatment plans across the lifespan

oEducate and guide patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits

oManage overall patient care, including acute illness such as upper respiratory infections, sinusitis, pharyngitis, allergies, influenzae, pneumonia, acute otitis media, back pain, dermatitis, cellulitis, and various chronic ailments, such as diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and thyroid disorders as well as changes in lifestyle and development issues

oConduct sports physicals and educate patients and parents on concussion care

oConfident in knowledge of growth and development, anticipatory guidance, and the child family interaction while working with parents to address their fears, concerns and treatment options

oSecure complete women’s health histories including gynecologic, reproductive, contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, and psychosocial systems

oAdept at performing basic women’s physical exam components including breast exam, pelvic exam, pap smear, cervical cultures, and post-partum care

oAssisted in colposcopy

oAble to function autonomously from preceptor on routine care for GYN patients

oKnowledgeable in diagnostics and management of STDs

Affiliations

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Awards

Travel Award National Science Foundation-presented research work on citrus paradisi, 2011

Health Resources and Service Administration award-The Ohio State University 2019 to 2020

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