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Nurse Practitioner Registered

Location:
Reynoldsburg, OH
Posted:
November 24, 2020

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ANITRA L. WATKINS – BRADLEY, MSN, APRN, FNP -BC

**** ********* ***** • Reynoldsburg, Ohio • 43068

adh3y5@r.postjobfree.com • 518-***-****

Professional Summary

Seeking a position as a Certified Nurse Practitioner in a facility or corporation which diagnoses and manages both complex and common medical/surgical problems in patients of all ages. Professionally trained Family Nurse Practitioner with over 16 years of clinical expertise as a Registered Nurse ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Energetic and motivational leader dedicated to driving top quality patient care, with the ability to build relationships from day one.

Skills

Advanced assessment skills and strong clinical judgment as a Nurse Practitioner

Successful assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of pediatric and adult illnesses

Incision & drainage of simple abscesses

Suturing & skin adhesive

Simple splints & casts and limb immobilizers

Digital block injections

Wound care management

EKG interpretation

Venipuncture expert

Cryotherapy

Computer proficiencies in MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and EMR, Ubiquity EMR, Athena EMR, Imprivata EMR, Epic EMR

Certifications

American Nurses Credentialing Center, FNP-BC, issued 09/2018, current

Basic Life Support, BLS, current

Ohio Medicaid Provider Number

DEA Certificate

Education

Master of Science in Nursing, 12/2017

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Downers Grove, Illinois

Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty

GPA 3.8

Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 12/2005

Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Columbus, Ohio

GPA 3.6

With high distinction

Magna Cum Laude

Associates of Nursing, 5/2003

Hocking College

Nelsonville, Ohio

Affiliations

American Associations of Nurse Practitioners, AANP

American Nurses Credentialing Center, ANCC

Ohio Nurses Association, ONA

Clinical Experience

Adult Primary Care

Women’s Health

Develop treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases

Educate patients on health promotion throughout the aging process

Perform diagnostic tests and screening evaluations

Emphasize preventative care and disease management

Conduct comprehensive physical exams for aging patients and problems associated with co-morbidities

Provide comprehensive gynecological and prenatal care; including pelvic exams, microscopic diagnostic testing, disease prevention, menopausal management, and family planning services

Able to function autonomously from preceptor on routine care for GYN patients

Knowledgeable in diagnostics and management of STDs

Educate on prevention of STDs and contraceptive management

Pediatric Primary Care

Family Medicine

Conduct comprehensive wellness exams, developmental screenings, acute care and follow-up visits for patients from birth to 18 years of age

Conduct sports physicals

Educate patients on concussion care

Confident in Pediatric knowledge base and skills gained while collaborating with preceptor and affiliated pediatricians

Educate and guide patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits

Conduct physical exams across the lifespan

Emphasize preventative care and disease management

Manage overall patient care regarding lifestyle and development issues

Prescribe medications and manage co-morbidities

Professional Experience

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Landmark Heath, 2019 to 2020

Hilliard,Ohio

Visited my large panel of patients in the comfort of their own homes. Spent all the time I needed to ensure my patients' health issues are addressed. Created a friendly and trusting relationship with each patient and his or her family. Worked with a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical team.

Perform comprehensive initial assessments for newly enrolled patients

Manage patient care on a longitudinal basis, delivering proactive care to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations

Diagnose, prescribe and treat patients, consistent with standard of care

Ordered and analyzed diagnostic testing, and determined the need for any follow-up care or referrals

Provided palliative care and end – of – life care to my patients and served as a resource person for their families

Manage medications as treatment plan of care as indicated, including psychopharmacological agents.

Partner with the patient's primary care provider and specialists to deliver integrated care

Efficient and thorough charting

Worked with a team-based clinical environment, working with clinicians who are passionate about providing patient care.

Emphasize high-quality clinical outcomes, rather than the number of patients seen.

Extensive experience in Gerontology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. Adult & Mental health care expertise focusing on home-based medical care.

As a Humana Medicare Advantage member, patient may be eligible for Landmark’s care management program if you have a combination of any of the following chronic conditions:

Atrial fibrillation

Cancer

Cerebrovascular disease

Chronic kidney disease

Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Coronary heart disease

Diabetes

Disabling conditions (e.g., paralysis, amputation)

End-stage renal disease

Fluid and electrolyte disorders

Heart failure

Pressure ulcers with necrosis: stage 4

Protein-calorie malnutrition

Pulmonary disease

Severe chronic liver disease

Vascular disease

Planned and assumed responsibiliyt for the clinical management of patients with both urgent ond non-urgent mental health and psychiatric health related illness in accordance with established protocols and standardized procedures.

Consulted with the psychiatrist and primary care physicians, case worker, socila workers, psychiatric – mental health nurse practitioer and community resources as an interdiscliplinary team when indicated, in order to establish protocols and for those conditions which lie outside the NPs individual competence.

Assessed the impact of acute and/ or chronic physical illness, psychiatric disorderes, and stressors.

As a providers was available any time of the day or night so you can get medical advice even when your regular doctor’s office is closed, as an after hours on-call provider on an rotating schedule.

Respond to urgent matters, and perform urgent home visits as required

Registered Nurse, Flu & Health Fair Event Leader

Labcorp Employer Services, 2020 to Present

Traveler for Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and New York & Michigan

Responsible for administering flu vaccinations and screenings to include collection of measurements and general health questions, Covid – 19 testing, and company temperature screenings.

Ability to identify deviations and report changes

Take appropriate nursing action based on screening results and achieves expected outcomes

Recognizes changes and responses requiring intervention and implements care to mitigate risk.

Maintain accurate, complete and legible records.

Accept responsibility for personal and professional accountability by complying with company policies & procedures, along with state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies and the Nurse Practice Act.

Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient. according to OSHA standards, including the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment.

Responsible for managing other staff during event

Responsible for training screeners on site

Responsible for handling and delivering personal health information

Oversee and monitor overall flow of events and make adjustments where needed

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Episource, LLC, 2018 to 2019

Lima, Ohio

•Responsible for effectively identifying, evaluating, and addressing member disease prevention and health promotion issues of the Medicare Advantage member, Medicaid or ACA members while conducting health assessments within the members home settings

•Responsible for performing designated testing & interpreting diagnostic testing inclusive for finger – sticks, urine dip, venipuncture for laboratory data when needed to assist in the diagnosis of medical conditions, spirometry, bone density, and quantoflo

•Conducted screenings for falls risk, home safety, nutrition evaluation, depression, pain & mental cognition

•Performed assessments which included past medical history, review of system, and physical assessment; BMI evaluation, and medication reconciliation. Was responsible for reviewing patient records for past and present health issues with the goal of capturing a comprehensive picture of the member’s medical conditions

•Communicated clearly and timely to the appropriate collaborative team when a clinical escalation was found & documented the clinical escalation as appropriately indicated

•Clinical documentation of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues through patient encounter in EMR system

•Documentated accurately, with high quality, & completed within a timely manner

•Provided frequent interaction with patients, families, specialist, coders, schedulers, and primary care physicians as indicated

•Educated patients and/or patient’s family on chronic medical conditions, preventative care, and medication adherence compliance

•Complete referrals to case management, nursing, pharmacy, etc. as needed

•Participated in clinical meetings and compliance trainings as required

Registered Nurse, Float Nurse Acute Care Setting

Mount Carmel East Hospital, 2005 to 2018

Columbus, Ohio

Recognize clinical changes in patient status and implement appropriate interventions with concise communication of assessment and plan of care to physician

Educate patients/families about medications, disease condition and health maintenance

Pre-admission surgery testing registered nurse, performing related duties as required. Including electrocardiogram, and other relevant diagnostic testing. With a strong ability to work with a multidisciplinary team involved in patient through – put and preparation for surgery/procedures.

Specialty units of practice include Orthopedic Unit, Preoperative Unit, Surgical Step – Down Unit, Observation Unit, Vascular Step – Down Unit, Cardiac Progressive Care Unit, Cardiac Step-Down Unit, Inpatient Hospice & Palliative Care Unit, Neuroscience Intermediate Care Unit

Mentor/Preceptor for nursing students, and new incoming staff during their orientation period.

Performed charge nurse duty as needed on a rotational basis

Super user for newly implemented computer system or new equipment in order to support the business infrastructure. To serve as a liaison between the business and IT and the nursing staff.

Registered Nurse, System Wide ICU Float Nurse

Select Specialty Hospital, 2004 to 2010

Columbus, Ohio

Provide highly skilled care grounded in evidence-based care guidelines and clinical knowledge to critically ill patients

Work closely with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members to deliver quality care and assure optimal patient outcomes

Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing medically complex conditions and implementing appropriate interventions

Highly skilled in telemetry and hemodynamic monitoring of arterial and central lines, ventilator dependent patient care and caring for patients with complex wounds.

Performed charge nurse duties as required, supervision of both licensed and unlicensed employees.

Registered Nurse, Travel Nurse throughout Central Ohio

Medical Staffing Network, 2003 to 2010

Columbus, Ohio

Utilize evidence-based nursing treatment plans to ensure positive outcomes while fostering a healing and safe environment at the following sites: Long-term care, acute care, staffing flu clinics, occupational health clinics,

Highly skilled in performing and managing biometric screenings

Educate corporation employees about their biometric indicators to determine their current health risk

Effectively interacts with patients, significant others, and team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing and clinical competency

Licensure

APRN, State of Ohio, issued 10/2018, current

Registered Nurse, State of Ohio, issued 6/2004 current

APRN, State of Kentucky, issued 2019, current

Registered Nurse, State of Kentucky, issued 2019, current

Interests

Research & Quality Improvement projects

Avid traveler, humanitarian and enthusiastic learner

I enjoy attending theatric plays, listening to versatile music genre, reading, and horseback riding

Dear Ma’am or Sir

I am so ecstatic to see your upcoming opening for a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, and I hope to be asked for an interview.

My background includes over 6,000 hours of clinical experience as an Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, two years of active certified nurse practitioner experience and over 17 years clinical expertise as a Registered Nurse, working in an extensive variety of clinical settings. As a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, I am certified to examine, diagnose, and treat patients in the primary care setting and to measure the outcomes of their care with ongoing analysis and evidence-based strategies for improvement. I have the ability to integrate this knowledge into practice to influence and improve healthcare outcomes for individuals, populations, and systems across diverse settings. I am always enthusiastic in regards to inquiring new knowledge about new therapies or treatments.

I also bring to the table strong communication skills, collaborative team building abilities, an affable, engaging personality, and computer proficiencies in MS Word, MS Excel, and electronic medical documentation. Please see the accompanying curriculum vitae for details of my experience and education.

Sincerely,

Anitra L. Watkins – Bradley, MSN, APRN, FNP –BC

518-***-****



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