Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
Dale L. Banks, Jr. adgza7@r.postjobfree.com
504-***-**** 3058 Behrman Highway
New Orleans, LA 70114
Work Experience
Family Nurse Practitioner, Health Risk Assessor November/2014- Present Ochsner Health System S: October Ambrose
4225 Lapalco Blvd P: 504-***-****
Marrero, Louisiana 70072 35-40+ hrs/w
Duties:
Performing Health Risk Assessments entailing risk stratification using administrative data and clinical assessment/physical examination.
Analyzing and interpreting patients’ histories, symptoms, objective and subjective data to develop appropriate diagnoses and treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
Diagnosing and designing interventions that target high risk and/or high-cost patients who need to be managed carefully and proactively.
Identifying and assessing patients who need evidence-based chronic or preventive care using health data collected and stored in patient registries.
Utilizing the Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) for enhanced focus on diagnosis accuracy, care and condition surveillance for Medicare Advantage patients as outlined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Aligning patients, their families, and the medical care team to improve and maximize results. Documenting and interpreting biographical information such as the body mass index (BMI) and vital signs to assess for obesity or malnutrition and develop patient specific accountable interventions. Ascertaining data and documenting patients allergies and reactions. Reviewing and counseling about current medicinal regimen, assessing therapeutic response to medications, evaluating and enhancing comprehension of care plan. Reviewing and documenting past surgeries and medical procedures, notating the results and recovery time.
Maintaining complete and detailed records of a patient's family history, highlighting diseases and conditions patients are at an increased risk. Educating patients about disease precedence, incidence, and promoting healthy alternatives and modifiable habits to reduce risk factor or prevent disease or disability. Targeting specific answers for history of coronary heart disease, hypertension, cerebrovascular accidents, diabetes mellitus, obesity, blood disorders, breast/ovarian cancer, colon cancer, sickle cell anemia, arthritis, drug addiction, mental illness, suicide attempts, seizure disorders, renal disease, and respiratory diseases such as tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and/or pneumonia.
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Reviewing social history, gathering data about alcohol or recreational drug usage, tobacco or smokeless tobacco usage, sexual activity, partners, and use of items to reduce risk of sexually transmitted infections
(STI).
Screening, educating, diagnosing, and treating STI by ordering laboratory and interpreting diagnostic tests.
Evaluating patients using the CAGE screening questionnaire for alcohol usage/abuse. Assessing cardiopulmonary status and eliciting data to prevent occurrence, reduce risk, and providing education if received a diagnosis of angina, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, peripheral vascular disease, bronchitis, pulmonary embolism, sleep apnea. Educating patients about each disease/disorder, referring to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed scope of practice or expertise.
Assessing neurovascular status, gathering data to prevent occurrence, reduce risk, and providing education and necessary referral if diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, cerebral palsy, intracranial hemorrhage, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, polyneuropathy, spinal cord disease. Assessing diabetic risk based upon biographical information, dietary selections, lifestyle habits, family history, and hematologic results. Teaching patients about diabetes mellitus, complications associated with uncontrolled/unmanaged diabetes and promoting healthier options to restore quality of health. Reinforcing information with interventions about the neurovascular, ophthalmologic, vascular, peripheral circulatory, dermatological, and renal manifestation of diabetes. Performing monofilament exams, educating about peripheral nerve sensitivity.
Eliciting information about psychosocial status; assessing for anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, paranoia, insomnia, and schizoaffective disorders. Identifying assumptions about psychological disorders. Evaluating the need for cognitive therapeutic interventions, pharmacological interventions, or referral for specialists utilizing the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) 9 screening. Ascertaining data about nephrology status; reviewing laboratory values to determine renal disease, risk for dialysis.
Diagnosing and treating chronic kidney diseases with non-pharmacological treatment plans such as teaching dietary and lifestyle modifications, ordering and interpreting results of diagnostic tests. Interpreting hematology results for anemia. Assessing rheumatology disorders such as arthritis, fibromyalgia. Identifying musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis or gout, teaching and informing patients of health promoting activities such as walking, aerobic exercises, range of motion actions. Educating patients about self-management with deformities, limited range of motion, joint instability emphasizing safety, cost, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy. Evaluating for gastroenterology disease/disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease and pancreatic disease. Assessing information about a patient's urine and bowel continent status. Diagnosing and treating endocrinology disease/disorders such as hyperlipidemia, hypothyroidism, and osteoporosis. Ordering and interpreting pertinent diagnostic tests. 2
Diagnosing actual and potential (risk) problems from nutritional assessment data. Reviewing dietary habits and preferences, identifying abnormal weight gain or loss, appetite changes associated with non-pharmacological and pharmacological or herbal remedies. Evaluating functional status, fall history/risk, measuring self-care ability in the areas of general physical health or absence of illness; functional assessment questions about activities of daily living (ADL) such as bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, walking; instrumental ADLs specifically the activities needed for independent living such as housekeeping, shopping, meal preparation, laundry, using the telephone, managing finances.
Assessing mentation, specifically identifying concentration and memory issues. Preventing the progression/worsening of chronic diseases with laboratory monitoring, referencing and analyzing radiographic images and reports. Stabilizing current chronic conditions with pharmacological interventions, specialty referrals, and lifestyle recommendations. Addressing age appropriate health maintenance entities recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) for osteopenia and osteoporosis such as the ordering and referencing bone mineral density, mammography for breast cancer surveillance, conducting colorectal screening offering the fecal occult blood test (FOBT) or scheduling a colonoscopy, educating male patients between the ages of sixty-five (65) and seventy-five (75) who are currently using tobacco or with a history of tobacco usage about abdominal aortic aneurysm screenings and hematic chemistry evaluations for diabetic patients to identify current status interpreting the hemoglobin A1c (Ha1c) or microalbumin level in diabetic nephropathy;
Additional duties/responsibilities:
Maintain organization registries for hypertension, diabetes, and smoking cessation. Utilizes the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for public health guidance and vaccination protocol. Consult/confer with colleagues for recommended diagnostic or therapeutic interventions. Collaborate with various disciplines such as social workers, occupational and physical therapists, medical assistants, referral coordinators.
Collaborate with community resources to assist and support patients independence and stability, foster compliance, and reduce functional decline.
Work Experience
Family Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care/Behavioral Health November/2013- July/2015 Jefferson Parish Human Service Authority S: Julie Shaw 5001 Westbank Expressway P: 504-***-****
Marrero, Louisiana 70072 40 hrs/w
Duties:
Provided comprehensive primary care services including but not limited to management and prevention of biological and psychological/mental disorders, referral coordination to organization and community resources.
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Responsibilities included development and provision of medical services in a newly formed primary care facility seeking Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status, integrating primary care and behavioral health services for individuals with mental illness. 80% of the duties included general and preventive care of physical and behavioral health illnesses, directing support staff in referral and follow up requirements, referring to specialized services as warranted by level of need, documenting to ensure appropriate and accurate billing of services, 20% included participation in planning development of the expansion of services to meet and maintain compliance with FQHC requirements, propose and implement quality improvement of primary care and integrated care services.
Collaborated with medical and psychiatric professionals for health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, recovery maintenance, patient education, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, depression, and obesity. Provided behavioral health medication maintenance for continuity of integrated treatment services. Consulted with colleagues for patient advocacy, minimizing inequalities and disparities. Work Experience
Family Nurse Practitioner - Walk In Access, Primary Care March/2013 - August/2014 Ochsner Health System S: Nga Vu
4225 Lapalco Blvd P: 504-***-****
Marrero, Louisiana 70072 40 hrs/w PRN (as needed) Duties:
Provided health care involving diagnosis and treatment of acute, urgent, and chronic illnesses. Walk In/Urgent medical treatment for common acute illnesses such as allergies, allergic reactions, ear, nose, throat (ENT) and respiratory complications & illnesses, suturing for minor skin laceration, pharmacological treatment for urinary tract infections (UTI) and viral illnesses. Obtain thorough history including chief complaint, past medical history, review of systems, social and family history. Performed thorough assessment and physical examination, identifying normal and abnormal findings, concluding with a diagnostic report encompassing relevant data inclusive of laboratory and radiographic studies with treatment plans for patients. Core privileges included:
● exercising prescriptive authority in accordance with Louisiana law and Clinical Practice or Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA);
● performing developmental screening examinations on children with regard to neurological, motor, and mental functions;
● providing patient education; administering local anesthesia including digital blocks;
● performing wound care management, suturing minor lacerations and removing the closures, and incision and drainage of uncomplicated superficial abscesses, bursa, felons, and ganglions;
● performing biopsies of superficial lesion; removing superficial foreign bodies;
● venipuncture and peripheral line placement; nasal packing, application of splints, casts, and braces;
● removal of cerumen or superficial bodies from the ear;
● slit lamp eye examinations;
● rectal and vaginal examinations.
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● Utilizing assistive medical personnel for health promotion, disease prevention, and health maintenance education.
Work Experience
Registered Nurse June/2007 - March/2013
Ochsner Health System S: Candace Garrison
2500 Belle Chasse Highway P: 504-***-****
Gretna, Louisiana 70056 36+ hrs/w
Duties:
Telemetry/Medical-Surgical Nursing Care, Charge Nurse Administered inpatient nursing medical care utilizing evidence-based knowledge and organization protocol. Assessed learning needs and implemented teaching strategies appropriate for acute exacerbations and chronic cardiovascular diseases pertinent to the patient, family, and caregiver. Utilized patient data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote lifestyle modifications for optimal outcomes. Communicated, delegated and managed nursing team resources. Assisted and directed licensed and ancillary team members on the multidisciplinary team for quality patient outcomes. Practiced sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity at each encounter. Participated in unit based cardiac studies on congestive heart failure, myocardial infarctions. Assisted unit director and house supervisor with staffing assignments to ensure patient safety and acuity management, ensuring competent nurse:patient ratios. Work Experience
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing: Health Assessment in Nursing Practice August/2012 - January/2013 Dillard University New Orleans S: Charlotte Hurst
2601 Gentilly Boulevard P: 504-***-****
New Orleans, Louisiana 70122 16+ hrs/w
Duties:
Utilized principles of adult education in determining learning activities and teaching strategies to reinforce health assessment clinical practices for sophomore level baccalaureate nursing students. Educated students about the holistic approach of nursing care, integrating objective and subjective data ascertained via the nursing process.
Taught students the ability to ascertain and assess patient specific information to provide evidence-based holistic care to patients in a variety of clinical settings. Fostered synthesis of complex information in the process of problem solving and intellectual inquiry, using critical thinking skills to arrive at well-reasoned conclusions in the practice of nursing. Demonstrated competency in informational technology and computer literacy as an adjunctive tool in practice.
Collaborated with information technology (IT) department of the university to enhance the student’s clinical skills and experience with workplace simulators in the nursing laboratory. 5
Combined concepts and principles from Introduction to Nursing Fundamentals to help students develop and implement nursing interventions and evaluate their efficacy. Facilitated students’ achievement of course objectives and prepared the students to master skill sets of health assessment to move forward throughout the program. Work Experience
Registered Nurse May/2010 - July/2012
Plaquemines Parish Medical Center Primary & Urgent Care S: Lynn Nick 26851 Highway P: 504-***-****
Port Sulphur, LA 70083 Per Diem (PRN)
Duties:
Assessed, triaged, and implemented nursing care in the remote (rural) area using the nursing process under the directives of a physician; assisted medical staff with stabilizing patients for transfer to the nearest medical facility. Expedited patient care for health optimization. Work Experience
Administrative Officer April/2002 - December/2005
Christian Fellowship Family Worship Center S: Srgt. Henry Ballard, Retired 5816 East Judge Perez Drive Veteran - Air Force
Violet, Louisiana 70092 P: 504-***-****
Duties:
Ministerial administration, clerical support, facilitated payroll processing, logistical planning and execution of outreach campaigns, scheduled community seminars, performed ministry consultations and counseling for youth & young adults; created graphic designs for event marketing, and established a network of resources for congregations.
Education
May/2012 Master of Science in Nursing Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner Loyola University at New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
May/2007 Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Our Lady of Holy Cross College
New Orleans, Louisiana 70131
May/2003 Bachelor of Arts in Social Science
Our Lady of Holy Cross College
New Orleans, Louisiana 70131
May/1994 Diploma
Andrew Jackson Fundamental Magnet High School
Chalmette, Louisiana 70043
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Job Related Training
Humana & Vatica Health Risk Assessment (Ochsner Health System) October Ambrose
November 2014
Adult Mental & Behavioral Health Services
Thomas Haute, Psychiatry
November 2013 - November 2014
Family Medical Care – Obstetrics & Gynecology
Daniel Mompoint, M.D.
September 2011 – January 2012
Excelth Primary Health Care – Primary & Preventive Health Services Daniel Edwards, M. D.
August 2011 – December 2011
Family Medical Care – Primary & Preventive Health Services Alix Bouchette, M.D.
January 2011 – May 2011
Excelth Primary Health Care – Primary & Preventive Health Services Monir Shalaby, M.D.
August 2010 – December 2010
Licenses & Certifications
Louisiana State Board of Nursing - Active Registered Nurse License American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - Family Nurse Practitioner – Certified American Heart Association Certification - Basic Cardiac Life Support Honors & Awards
The National Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses
June 2011
September 2010
Ochsner Medical Center - Westbank Lead Preceptor of Telemetry 8 New Graduate Registered Nurses 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 7 Senior Level Nursing Students 2008-2011
Ochsner Medical Center Westbank
2009 - Excellence in Nursing Award (Nurse of the Year/2009) Volunteer Youth & Young Adult Social Counselor
St. Bernard Substance Abuse and Mental Disorders Clinic May 2003 – August 2005
Our Lady of Holy Cross College – Mental Health Nursing Highest Grade Point Average – 2007
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Community Involvement
Lecturer: Congestive Heart Failure,
Oakville Baptist Church’s Community Health Fair
Plaquemines, Louisiana
Lecturer: Skin Protection in Sportsman Paradise
Ochsner Golden Opportunity Organization
Gretna, Louisiana
References
Keishia Mackie, Family Nurse Practitioner
Ochsner Health System
Primary Care - Marrero, Louisiana
Jean Jackman, Registered Nurse, MSN.
Retired Instructor: University of Holy Cross
New Orleans, Louisiana
Krystle Hampton, Family Nurse Practitioner
Jefferson Parish Human Service Authority – Metairie, Louisiana
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