STEPHANIE EDWARDS, MSN, APRN-CNP, FNP-C
***** ******* **, *********, ** 74019
214-***-**** **.*********.**@*****.***
EDUCATION
Projected
Graduation
**/****-05/2013
01/2007-
12/2010
Post-Master’s Certificate, Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University Global, Indianapolis, IN
Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Associate Degree in Nursing
Collin College, McKinney, TX
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
02/2019
01/2011
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Oklahoma License R0132543
Renewal: August 2022
Registered Nurse, Oklahoma License R0132543
Renewal: August 2022
01/2019
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (AANP), Certification # F01190410,
Renewal: January 2024
ACLS. Renewal 2022
DEA license. Renewal 2023
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
5/2020-
Present
4/2019-
3/2020
10/2012-
12/2018
01-2011-
10-2012
Family Nurse Practitioner – PRN Contractor, Signify Health
Perform Medicare Health Risk Assessments on a part-time basis while searching for employment
Family Nurse Practitioner, Claremore Health Associates
My position at this place of employment was a casualty of downsizing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Demonstrated excellent abilities related to patient assessment, critical thinking, delegation, multitasking.
Provided outstanding, independent care to patients with acute (outpatient) and chronic issues, including hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, pneumonia, COPD, asthma, GI issues, URI, UTI, orthopedic issues.
Lacerations, suturing
Sprains
I&D
Knee and trigger point injections
Yearly wellness exams of both males and females, including PAP exams and EPSS recommended screenings.
Patient teaching related to disease processes and continued wellness.
Staff and Charge RN NICU/Nursery, Medical City McKinney
After completing Medical City’s NICU Internship, I provided bedside nursing care to premature and sick neonates as well as charge nurse duties on a regular basis.
Demonstrated excellent abilities related to patient assessment, critical thinking, delegation, multitasking.
Precepted students and new employees.
Managed staffing for oncoming shift as part of charge duties.
Attended high-risk deliveries, stabilized and provided exceptional care to neonates as early as 22 weeks gestation before transfer to larger units, and as early as 26 weeks gestation in our unit.
Vent, CPAP, chest tube, and central line care.
Managed critical drips and infusions.
Assisted with procedures: central line and chest tube placements, intubations.
Provided bedside nursing care to healthy term and near-term newborns.
Attended routine vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
Member of Unit Council and the hospital’s Employee Advisory Group.
Staff RN Progressive Care Unit, Medical City McKinney
Demonstrated skill in patient assessment, care plan development and implementation, admissions & discharges, patient education and advocacy, coordination of care with other areas.
Provided well-rounded care to patients with a variety of conditions, including post-MI, CHF, pericarditis, GI bleeds and disorders, tracheostomies, acute and chronic pulmonary disorders, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, wound care, cancers, post-surgical patients - including neuro-spine and CABG patients.
Central and PICC lines, chest tubes: use/monitoring, care for, dressing changes, removal.
Member of Unit Council and the hospital’s Employee Advisory Group.
Floated to Intensive Care Unit as needed – intubated/vented patients.
MEMBERSHIPS/CREDENTIALING
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Association of Oklahoma Nurse Practitioners
American Associate of Critical Care Nurses
Credentialed with Medicare and Medicaid as well as numerous commercial insurance companies
References upon request.