Nurse Practitioner Registered

Charisma Freeman

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Villa Rica, GA 30180 404-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

Board-certified Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner with experience in direct patient care

Strong background in the adult and geriatric population with the natural ability to communicate appropriately with family and patients

Follows evidence based guidelines combined with clinical skills, observation, and awareness

Educational Profile

Walden University- Minneapolis, MN 2015

Masters of Science in Nursing with Honors

Specialization: Adult and Gerontology

Sigma Theta Tau, Nursing Honors Society

Clayton State University- Morrow, GA 2006

Bachelors of Science in Nursing with Honors

Licensure/ Certifications/ Affiliations

Board Certified Adult- Gerontology Nurse Practitioner- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) (2015)

Registered Nurse- State of Georgia (2006)

Gerontological Advanced Practice Nursing Association (GAPNA)

American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

Clinical Employment

United Healthgroup - Atlanta, GA 2016- Present

Telemed Visits- Georgia

Clinical visits via electronic communications for Adult populations

Assess and educate patients and family on medical diagnosis, medications, and pertinent information related to their medical history

Nurse Advice Line- Georgia

Triage clients from pediatrics to geriatrics with a variety of medical and psychiatric acute and chronic conditions

Distinguish necessary level of care based on clinical profile with the assistance of telemedicine

Multitasking with EMR systems, while managing patients, and technical systems

HouseCalls Nurse Practitioner- Georgia

In- Home clinical visits for Medicare beneficiaries- Disabled & Geriatrics

Assess and educate patients and family on medical diagnosis, medications, and pertinent information related to their medical history

Communicate with primary care provider as needed for continuity of care for patient abnormalities

The Care Place- Lithia Springs, GA 2016-current

Volunteer Nurse Practitioner

Free clinic serving patients of Douglas County

Assess, diagnose, and manage adult patients for routine and acute visits

Manage psychiatric condions, gynecological exams, and chronic disorders

Order appropriate lab work, diagnostic test and treatments for various conditions

Journey Hospice- Atlanta, GA 2015-2017

Nurse Practitioner (PRN)

Direct and facilitate medical care of palliative and terminally ill patient across the lifespan.

Provide care and support to patients, families, interdisciplinary team, and medical staff in home, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities promoting holistic care.

Douglas Medical Group- Douglasville, GA. 2015- 2016

Nurse Practitioner

Assess, Diagnose, and Treat acutely ill patients in the Internal Med/Primary Care clinic

Primary Medical Provider for Douglas Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Unit which includes managing a census of 70-90 long term care residents with chronic illnesses and 15-30 patients recently discharged from the hospital

Practicum Clinical Rotation- Metro Atlanta, GA 2014-2015

Nurse Practitioner (Student) - Completion of 576 patient focused clinical hours

Piedmont Health and Wellness (Infectious Disease Group of Atlanta): Management of patients ages 12 and up with infectious disease (HIV/AIDS, MRSA), chronic disorders (diabetes, asthma, COPD)

Progressive Women's Health: Management of common gynecological infections, diagnosing microscopic abnormalities, and an overview of birth control options Competency in well woman exams, gynecological exams, clinical breast exam, and standards of care for women of all ages.

Park Springs Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility: Assessment and diagnostics of acute and chronic problems in the older adults (GI conditions, skin conditions, falls, and diabetes). Working knowledge of assessment, ordering and interpreting procedures such as biopsies, X-rays, MRI, CT, U/S

Additional Clinical Experience

Piedmont Health and Wellness- Atlanta, GA 2014- 2015

Lead Infusion Nurse: Patient care- Central and peripheral line care, administration, and infusion. Wound care. Medical Management of hospital patients (hospital patient rounds). Management of nursing staff including staff trainings and in-services. Development of protocols and procedures. Marketing and Business Development

Interim Hospice- Atlanta, GA 2013- 2014

Clinical Educator: Stand in Case Manager. Protocol Development for HIPPA, Medication Management, Infection Control, Symptom Management. Educate new and current nursing staff on Medicaid and Medicare updates. Develop and present in-services for hospice and home health related topics. Medicare and Medicaid billing

Vitas Hospice- Atlanta, GA 2009- 2013

RN Case Manager: Case manager of 10-16 patients. Supervise interdisciplinary team. Pain and symptom management of critically ill patients (cardiac, oncological, neurological, etc). Educating patients, families and caregivers on the hospice philosophy and symptom management. Training new RN Case Managers. Marketing & Recruiting patients. Educating assisted living and skilled nursing facility staff.

Wellstar Cobb Hospital – Austell, GA 2007- 2008

Medical Surgical/Oncology Floor-Registered Nurse: Provide care to patients suffering from oncological problems, medical problems, and hospice patients. Utilizing the nursing process as well as the death and dying model to appropriately care for patients at this stage of life.

Grady Health System- Atlanta, GA 2004-2007

Medical Intensive Care Unit – Nurse Extern & Registered Nurse: Largest trauma center in Georgia- Providing care to patients at critical stages of life, management of neurological, surgical, medical and traumatic injuries. Managing patients receiving critical treatments (life support, multiple plasma products, & dialysis).

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