Traci Huff, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

adglnw@r.postjobfree.com • LinkedIn Profile • Fort Worth, Texas 76179 • 325-***-****

Family Nurse Practitioner

Professional Profile

Motivated, skilled, and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner backed by 726 hours of MSN clinical preparation, 21 years of RN experience, and a firm commitment to evidence-based care for children, adults, and geriatric patients with varied healthcare needs. Talented professional commended by preceptors for exceptional strengths in clinical assessment, treatment plan generation, and collaborative care efforts to support patients in achieving a timely return to peak levels of wellness. Outcomes focused leader adept at training highly talented nursing teams, capitalizing on opportunities to drive elevated performance, and consistently striving to increase access to quality medical services. Eager to build upon advanced training, credentials, and experiences to seamlessly transition into a dynamic Nurse Practitioner role to improve the health and wellness of diverse populations in our community. Areas of Training and Experience Include:

•Family Practice, Pediatric & Women’s Health

•Medication Prescribing & Management

•Patient Education, Safety & Advocacy

•Therapeutic & Preventative Care

•Acute & Chronic Care Management

•Advanced Clinical Procedures

•Comprehensive Health Assessments

•Diagnostic Testing & Interpretation

•EPIC & Next Gen EMR Platforms

Education & Credentials

Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX (2020)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX (1999)

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, (Current)

Texas State Board of Nursing, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License, (Current)

Texas State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse License, (Current)

Clinical Rotation Experiences

Under the preceptorship of Nurse Practitioners, refined advanced clinical knowledge and skills to independently deliver primary care for newborn through geriatric patients with acute, episodic, and chronic health needs. Demonstrated the ability to conduct comprehensive physical examinations, order and evaluate diagnostic studies to formulate accurate differential and working diagnoses. Consulted and conferred with preceptors to recommend medications and nonpharmaceutical interventions being mindful of cost and treatment efficacy to best meet patient needs. Leveraged healthcare partnerships to facilitate referrals for high level care, when needed, to improve results Proficiently utilized EPIC and Next Gen EMR platforms to maintain and secure confidential patient records. Acquired additional exposure and experience in a Telehealth Study. Completed clinical rotations in the areas of:

Family Practice Online Simulations – 52 Hours Spring 2020

Pediatrics JPS School Based Health Clinics, Fort Worth, TX – 138 Hours Spring 2020

Family Practice & Geriatrics UNT HSC, Fort Worth, TX – 170 Hours Spring 2020

Family Practice & Geriatrics UNT HSC, Fort Worth, TX – 183 Hours Fall 2019

Family Practice Mercy Health Care Center, Abilene, TX – 183 Hours Summer 2019

**Detailed clinic Logs are available upon request

Career Experience

Registered Nurse, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, Fort Worth, TX 07/2008 – 05/2019

Maximized the potential for learning and academic success by managing a school health clinic and providing compassionate care for staff and students with acute, chronic, emergent, and non-emergent health conditions in Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, and High School settings. Played a pivotal role in developing emergency action plans in addition to collaborating with Diagnostician and 504 coordinator to formulate individual education plans. Supported individuals in maintaining treatment plan compliance by administering medications and nonpharmaceutical interventions, as prescribed by physicians. Proficiently completed skilled nursing procedures including trach care, umbilical catheterization, g-tube feedings, and glucose monitoring. Maintained and secured confidential student health records ensuring full compliance with organizational procedures in addition to local, state, and federal healthcare requirements. Orchestrated and executed health screening events to promote early identification of student needs, recommend treatment regimens, and teach the importance of healthy choices to support peak levels of academic performance. Delivered specialized health education for students related to flu prevention, hand hygiene, dental hygiene, changes of puberty, CPR with AED, and age appropriate self-care. Facilitated instruction for staff in the areas of CPR with AED, epi-pen training, and treatment of student specific conditions including asthma, diabetes, seizures, spina bifida, pseudoseizures, food allergies, heart conditions, and more.

Capitalized on the opportunity to establish a Peer Review Committee thereby observing the strengths and weaknesses of the nursing department as well as constraints and resources within the district. This paved the way for policy and procedural changes and opportunities for nursing education.

Contributed to improved efficiency of the Health Services Department through policy and procedural changes including incorporation of medications counts for controlled substances in addition to defining appropriate and acceptable time frames for EMR entries.

Established the need for an evacuation cart to maintain all equipment to be taken from campus in the event of evacuations.

Boosted department morale through collaborative planning and implementation of a nurse leadership team.

Economized Health Services budget by internalizing CPR training for school personnel saving the organization approximately $15K over a six-year period.

Saved the lives of two choking students; triaged and cared for staff and students with poise and professionalism during emergency situations

Achieved national certification as a School Nurse through NBCSN July 2015

Registered Nurse, Hendrick Health System / Cook Children’s Health System, Abilene, TX 05/1999 – 04/2008

Applied the full scope of the nursing process to plan, implement and evaluate individualized care for 4 to 6 patients per shift emphasizing comfort, safety, and treatment efficacy to optimize patient health outcomes. Consulted and conferred with multidisciplinary physicians to coordinate and deliver comprehensive, integrated care ensuring exceptional and effective treatment across the continuum. Skillfully administered medications and chemotherapy treatments; monitored all responses to care to minimize the risk of adverse outcomes. Actualized stabilizing, corrective actions, if needed, in the event of emergency situations. Counseled and advised patients along with their families on treatment strategies and at home care; minimized children’s fears regarding tests and medical practices by simplistically explaining planned procedures. Accurately charted all health information to the corresponding EMR in compliance with rigorous standards of professional practice.

Influential in designing strategies to resolve nursing and patient satisfaction concerns, improve response and patient care quality, and implement plans to enhance quality initiative throughout the organization.

Played a pivotal role in the training and development of new RNs and ancillary professionals by instilling confidence and competency in meeting establish service goals while applying best practices and maintaining patient satisfaction.

Successfully completed and maintained Performance Based Development System standards to exhibit consistent clinical competency and sound judgement.

Achieved national certification as a Pediatric Nurse through PNCB 2006

Professional Affiliations

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Texas Nurse Practitioners Association

Community Involvement

*Participated in 3 mission trips in efforts to rebuild and clean up after hurricanes Ike and Harvey.

*Developed Medical Volunteer Team and Mass Casualty Kits for

FBC Lakeside as well as other community churches.

*Provided CPR training for Eagle Mountain Pregnancy Center,

Lakeside Church of God, and New Hope Baptist Church, Boyd, TX

*Provided Stop the Bleed training for Safety and Medical Volunteers

at FBC Lakeside and Lakeside Church of God

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