MISTY GATES
Muskogee, Ok ****3
************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
I am applying for a Nurse Practitioner position within your facility to serve the adult and geriatric population.
QUALIFICATIONS
I am an APRN-CNP, with 15 years of RN experience in medical/surgical care, orthopedics, home health and case management. I would like to use my experience, education, and background to work for you and benefit your organization.
EDUCATION
Masters Degree in Nursing
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner March 2020
South University Online
Bachelors of Nursing June 2017
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
Connors State College December 2005
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Community Home Health
360 S 33rd St Muskogee, Ok 74403
August 2010-June 2018
Position- Case Manager with the responsibility of supervising approximately 15 employees, including RNs, LPNs, and HHAs within 2 office branches. Intake Manager for all new home health patients, responsible for coordinating therapies and any community resources that may be needed. Case manager over all orthopedic patients from 2 offices from admit to discharge. Conduct weekly/bi-weekly case conference and coordinates care within a multidisciplinary team. Assign weekly nurse schedules, approves orders and communications to physicians, and assist with educating staff. Provide hands on patient care when needed and assist field staff with complicated procedures, including complex wounds. Review staff leave request and perform yearly staff evaluations. Assist in new nurse orientation and make recommendations for improvement when necessary.
Amedisys Home Health
Gore, Ok 74403 (no longer open)
August 2007 – June 2009
Position – Home Healthy Field RN, duties included providing direct patient care in the home including infusions, wound care, foley care, PICC care, and educated patients on their medications and disease process. Ensured positive patient outcomes, communicated closely with supervisor and physicians. Developed and followed patient specific plan of care. Provided education and instruction to patients on self care to achieve patient independence and goals.
Sequoyah Memorial Hospital
Sallisaw, Ok
March 2006-April 2007
Position – Med/Surg RN, responsible for patient assessment, developing plan of care, implementing and evaluating all patient care. Admission of new patients and discharge planning. Performed infusions, wound care, venipuncture, inserted IVs, and Foley catheters. Cared for patients of all ages, provided inpatient hospice care, and communicated with physicians and patient’s family.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Oklahoma Board of Nursing License# 84724
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Certification# AG06200003
Assisted in the development of a company wide orthopedic program and member of the orthopedic committee. (Community Home Health)
Developed and conducted classes for the staff, performed a video skit assisting staff in understanding home health best practices. (Community Home Health)
References available upon request.