Professional Summary

Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of others.

As a Veteran of the United States Air Force, I have a desire to serve those who have given so much on behalf of our country. My nursing background spans multiple disciplines to include Emergency Medicine, Cardiac Care, Chemotherapy Administration, Pediatric Care, and Post Anesthesia Care following invasive surgery.

My current journey as a Family Nurse Practitioner has allowed me to become highly skilled in caring for all populations, especially in managing the care needs for the geriatric population. I am passionate about what I do and eager to learn so much more.

Education

University of South Alabama, Mobile Al 08/2014-12/2016

Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis in Family Nurse Practitioner. GPA 3.89

Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA 08/2002-05/2006

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum laude graduate.

Valdosta Technical College, Valdosta, GA 01/2003-03/2003

Certification in patient care assisting.

Experience

Nurse Practitioner, Cumming Internal Medicine Clinic, Cumming, GA 01/2017-present

Assess, diagnose, educate and treat individuals’ ages 15-100 battling acute and chronic illnesses.

Complete annual wellness exams, order and interpret preventative health testing

Assist with EKG interpretation, radiology and laboratory analysis.

Experienced with ICD-10 coding and billing, completing prior-authorizations and peer reviews.

Knowledgeable regarding insurance and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.

Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Northside Forsyth Outpatient Surgery Center, Cumming GA 06/2012-Present

Astute Clinician rapidly assisted with airway, cardiac and hematologic emergencies and pain management.

Exemplary Leader; Certified ambulatory procedure nurse (CAPA) through American Board of Peri-anesthesia Nurses.

Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Northside Hospital Outpatient Surgery Center, Atlanta, GA 02/2011-06/2012

Provided holistic care to patients undergoing plastic surgery for cosmetic and breast cancer reconstruction.

Enthusiastic Educator; facilitated learning/discharge teaching in phase 1 and 2 PACU, prevented readmissions, post-surgical infections.

Registered Nurse, 1st LT, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, United States Air Force, Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MS, 09/2008-04/2010

Rendered quality healthcare to 27,500 beneficiaries including 4565 Active Duty Members at an ambulatory surgery center averaging 20+ surgeries daily.

Recipient of Air force Medal of Meritorious Achievement

Registered Nurse, 2nd LT, Multi-Service Floor; United States Air Force, Keesler Air Force Base, 05/2007-09/2008

Provided nursing care to patients of all ages on 29-bed medical/pediatric/oncology unit supporting 20 subspecialties.

#1/16 Junior Company Grade Officers in Nurse Corp; Honorary escort for 2-star Air Force Assistant Surgeon General

Registered Nurse, Emergency Room, South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, GA 05/2006-01/2007

Triaged, responded and assisted with medical, cardiac and surgical emergencies.

Provide quality, cost-effective healthcare to underserved population.

Certifications and Credentials

Nationally certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners in December of 2016.

Licensed as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia. Able and willing to apply for state licensure in other states if needed.

Certified in Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Active DEA license

Credentialed with Medicare and commercial insurance

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