Linda Lurena Evans

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Port Charlotte, Florida, 33981

321-***-****

adh8vx@r.postjobfree.com

Objective To be employed in a healthcare system as a Nurse Practitioner providing high quality and cost-effective care that would result in high level of patient and family satisfaction.

Education University of Indianapolis School of Nursing, Indianapolis, IN

Master’s of Science in Nursing, 01/2005- 05/2007

University of Indianapolis School of Nursing, Indianapolis, IN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 01/2003-05/2004

Hockings Technical College School of Nursing, Nelsonville, OH

Associate of Nursing 01/1995-12/1995

British Virgin Islands Government Training, Tortola B.V.Is.

Licensed Practical Nurse/Assistant Nurse 04/1988-04/1989

Professional Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist, Emcare/Envision Alliance Group, Clearwater, FL, 07/2014-present

Provides care in the acute setting for the adult and older adult population, ages 18 and up which includes:

1. Assess patients, obtain and record health histories

2. Perform physical and developmental assessments, orders appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, diagnose and manage health problems.

3. Provide health teaching and counseling, initiate necessary specialty referrals and maintain health records.

4. Maintain an open dialogue with all members of the healthcare team.

5. Assist with complex patient management and procedures

6. Initiate, and monitor appropriate drug therapies, and prescribe discharged meds

7. Assist in performing clinical resumes

Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist DOCS (per Diem)

09/2018-present

483 N Semoran Blvd, Suite 201, Winter Park, FL,

(Florida Hospital-Adventist Health and Orlando Health)

1.Provides care in the acute setting for the adult and older adult population, ages 18 and up which includes:

2.Assess patients, obtain and record health histories

3.Perform physical and developmental assessments, orders appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, diagnose and manage health problems.

4.Provide health teaching and counseling, initiate necessary specialty referrals and maintain health records.

5.Maintain an open dialogue with all members of the healthcare team

6.Assist with complex patient management and procedures

7.Initiate, and monitor appropriate drug therapies, and prescribe discharged

Meds

Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist, Vista Staffing (locum) 06/2015-08/2015

Upper Connecticut, Vallley Hospital, Cole Brook

Provides care in the acute setting for the adult and older adult population, ages 18 and up which includes:

1. Assess patients, obtain and record health histories

2. Perform physical and developmental assessments, orders appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, diagnose and manage health problems.

3. Provide health teaching and counseling, initiate necessary specialty referrals and maintain health records.

4. Maintain an open dialogue with all members of the healthcare team.

5. Assist with complex patient management and procedures

6. Initiate, and monitor appropriate drug therapies, and prescribe discharged meds

7. Assist in performing clinical resumes

Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist, Greater Orlando Hospitalist PA

Altamonte Springs, FL, 05/2009- 07/2014

(Florida Hospital Adventist Health and Orlando Health)

Provides care in the acute setting for the adult and older adult population, ages 18 and up which includes:

1.Assess patients, obtain and record health histories

2.Perform physical and developmental assessments, orders appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, diagnose and manage health problems.

3.Provide health teaching and counseling, initiate necessary specialty referrals and maintain health records.

4.Maintain an open dialogue with all members of the healthcare team.

5.Assist with complex patient management and procedures

6.Initiate, and monitor appropriate drug therapies, and prescribe discharged meds

7.Assist in performing clinical resumes and aid in discharge process.

Family Nurse Practitioner Student Experience, University of Indianapolis School of Nursing Indianapolis, IN, 01/2005-05/2007

Participate in the following clinical rotations in Indianapolis:

1.Edinburg Family Health Clinic- provided comprehensive care to primarily the adult population, ages 18-65 years. Provided primary care including- obtaining medical histories and performing physical examinations, diagnosed and treated acute health problems, treated, and monitored chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure, provided health maintenance care and promoted health behaviors and self-care skills through education and counseling

2. Forest Manor Healthcare and Lock Field Village Rehabilitation Facility- Provided primary care to the older adults, ages 65 and up, which included; diagnosing, treating and monitoring chronic diseases, providing health maintenance and collaborating with other multidisciplinary team members as needed

3.Southside OB/GYN clinic-, Provided prenatal, post-partum care and family planning services, performed annual physical examination and pap smears, treated STD and promoted health behaviors and self-care skills through education and counseling

4.Old Schoolhouse Pediatrics, Inc- provided well-child care, including screening and immunizations, diagnosed and treated acute health problems such as infections.

5.IU/Methodist Family Practice Center- provided primary care to all ages, obtained patient histories and performed assessments; ordered and reviewed results of diagnostic tests, made diagnoses, prescribed treatment regimens, and monitored efficacy of treatment; provided health education and preventative services; referred to specialists and other health professionals as needed.

Registered Nurse, Florida Hospital, Medical/Surgical Unit

Orlando, FL., 10/2007-02/2009

1. Provides direct patient care to patients of the adults and geriatric population with diagnoses such as diabetes, pneumonia, GI disorders, COPD/Asthma, UTI, arthritis, alcohol abuse, etc.

2. Provides direct patient care to patients with major/minor surgeries including: total abdominal hysterectomy, TURP, appendectomy, colon surgeries, gallbladder surgeries, some orthopedics, etc.

3. Provides patient's education, coordinate patient care and social work referrals

4. Perform ongoing assessment of physical and mental status; administer meds (all routes), wound care, IV line insertion and maintenance, blood draws, etc.

Registered Nurse, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Medical/Surgical Unit

Indianapolis, IN, 06/1997- 10/2007

Worked on several units including respiratory, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, cardiac, women’s and general surgery

1.Provide direct patient care to patients of the adult and geriatric population with diagnoses such as diabetes, pneumonia, GI disorders, COPD, asthma, UTI, arthritis, ETOH, etc.

2.Provide direct patient care to patients with major and minor surgeries including total abdominal hysterectomy, TURP, appendectomy, colon surgeries, gallbladder surgeries, orthopedics, etc.

3.Take histories and perform ongoing assessments of physical and mental status while medical work up in progress

4.Coordinate patient care, social work referrals, and outpatient treatment

5.Administer medications including chemotherapy, perform EKGs, accu-checks, venous blood drawing, IV-line maintenance and insertion, wound care, perform respiratory treatment

6.Provide patient education and explain discharge instructions

Clinical Nurse Intern/Graduate Nurse, Peebles Hospital, Medical/Surgical Unit

Tortola, British Virgin Islands, 01/1996-11/1996

1.Provide direct patient care for patient with medical diagnosis and post

operative patient and the like.

2.Administer medications, care of surgical wounds, IV-line maintenance and insertion, physical assessments, patient education and discharged instructions, etc.

Licensed Practical Nurse/Assistant Nurse, Peebles Hospital

Tortola, British Virgin Islands, 04/1989-12/1995

1Provided care and assisted registered nurses in providing care to all age group on several units including pediatrics, emergency department, operating room, medical/surgical units, and obstetric

Professional Indiana Nurses Association

Organizations American Nurses Associations

Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society

Certification Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certified (FNP-BC)

American Heart Association BLS

References, documents and recommendations furnish upon request

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