Slovakia Mcgruder
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Cell: 601-***-****
adg7v3@r.postjobfree.com
Nurse Practitioner
Summary
Reliable, Dedicated, and Compassionate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with 14 months experience in diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up with patients from pediatrics to geriatrics in both home and clinic settings. I have a 21 year history of providing extraordinary patient-centered care in a variety of clinical settings. Currently seeking full-time employment in a setting which will foster my growth and development.
Experience
G.V. Sonny Montgomery Veterans Administration, Jackson, MS 4/2020 to Present Registered Nurse
Covid response rapid hire travel
Vetpro credentialed
Care for a variety of patients including:
Medical
Surgical
Covid Oncological
Psychiatric
Signify Health, Dallas, TX 2/2020 to Present
Nurse practitioner
Performs both virtual and in-home health risk assessments Collects labs as needed
Kelsom Clinic, Mesquite, TX 10/2019 to 3/2020
Nurse practitioner
Provided medical services and care to 15-18 patients per day with chronic and acute conditions Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatments Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients Educated patients about reproductive health issues and performed routine gynecological care Supervised MA's and non-clinical staff
My Home MD, Inc., Mansfield, TX 7/2019 to Present
Nurse practitioner
Provided medical services and care to 3-4 patients per month with chronic and acute conditions in home Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members, and caregivers, thoroughly. Arlington Memorial Hospital, Arlington, TX 9/2010 to Present Registered nurse
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management Supervised 3-4 professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care as floor charge nurse
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
Relieved external units such as ED, case management, prenatal clinic, medical surgical, and postpartum with skilled nursing services.
Currently PRN
Nursestat, Ridgeland, MS 2/2000 to 9/2009
Registered nurse, LPN
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Managed 2-3 nurses and nursing activities in 15-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care
Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management
Education
Bradley University, Peoria, IL 12/2018
Master of Science, FNP
Loyola University, New Orleans 12/2016
Master of Science, Nursing Administration
William Carey University, Hattiesburg, MS 8/2009
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Skills
Diagnosis & Treatment Care Planning
Diabetes and nutrition treatments
Risk Assessment Management
Women's health exams
Patient & Family Communications
Patient Counseling
Case Management
Confidentiality Assurance
Family Practice
Patient Care
Licenses
Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP, 2/2019 to 1/2024
APRN, TX Board of Nursing, 6/2018 to 3/2022
Registered Nurse, TX BON, 10/2013 to 3/2022