Registered Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
COURTNEY E. RICE
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
CONTACT
********-****@*********.***
Katy, TX 77449
EDUCATION
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Loyola University – New Orleans
New Orleans, LA 05/2020
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing
Barnes Jewish College
Saint Louis, MO
RELEVANT SKILLS
• Patient Care
• Data Synthesis Methods
• Patient Treatment Plans
• Research Protocol
• Comprehensive Examinations
• Charting and Documentation
• Patient Education
• Diagnostic Laboratory, and
Radiology Interpretation
• Electronic Medical Records
• Knowledge of Endocrinology,
Internal Medicine, Urology,
Pediatrics, Emergency, and
Surgery Departments
• Clinical Research
• Process Improvement
• Training Facilitation
Profile
Motivated and energetic Family Nurse Practitioner with years of valuable experience in pediatric, surgical, and emergency department nursing. Areas of expertise include providing patient care, diagnostic interpretation, patient education, and emergency interventions. Known as an energetic self-starter, with determination and passion to provide quality healthcare. Professional Experience
REGISTERED NURSE, Memorial Hermann Hospital
Emergency Department
Houston, TX 06/2015 – Present
• Collects detailed patient history and current symptoms to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
• Reacts effectively in emergency scenarios, demonstrating sound decision-making to save patient lives
• Performs triage using the five level Emergency Severity Index, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements
• Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, using nursing standards and Level I trauma center protocol
• Works directly under physicians to develop standardized patient care and assist during exams, diagnostic testing, and treatments
• Prepares, records, and administers prescribed medications orally, subcutaneously, and through IV
• Provides IV therapy to emergency room patients
• Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician
• Records all EMR documentation in a concise, accurate, and timely manner
• Educates patients and significant others regarding illness/injury management, by explaining post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, and providing referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment REGISTERED NURSE, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital Trauma, Surgical Department
Houston, TX 10/2014 – 05/2015
• Provided RN care for all Trauma/Surgical patients including handling central lines, IV starts, blood transfusions, urinary catheters, and Penrose/JP drains
• Responsible for patient daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating medical conditions
• Provided accurate and ongoing assessment of patient’s status
• Performed medical procedures as directed by physician orders
• Utilized assessment skills to identify and monitor patients’ needs, consulting with physicians to provide timely and efficient treatments to patients recovering from surgery
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PROFICIENCIES
• Compass
• Epic
• Care Connection
• KIDDOS
• Pacs
• Cerner
• AthenaNet
• Microsoft Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Access
• Outlook
LICENSURE &
CERTIFICATIONS
• Nurse Practitioner License,
State of Texas (10/2020)
• Board Certified Advanced
Practice Registered Nurse,
ANCC (09/2020)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course
• Basic Life Support
• Pediatric Advanced Life
Support
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life
Support
• Emergency Nurse Pediatric
Course
• Advanced Burn Life Support
PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIPS
• American Nurses Association
• Emergency Nurses
Association
• Houston Area Nurse
Practitioners Organization
• Sigma Theta Tau International
Honor Society
Professional Experience Continued
REGISTERED NURSE, Urgent Care for Kids
Urgent Care
Houston, TX 07/2015 – 08/2016
• Performed triage, managed basic life support needs, and stabilized patients
• Worked directly under physicians, assisting during exams, testing and treatments
• Prepared, administered, and recorded prescribed medications
• Performed medical procedures as directed by physician orders
• Provided patient education regarding home care management PSYCHIATRIC REGISTERED NURSE, McCallum Place
Psychiatric Unit
Saint Louis, MO 01/2014 – 10/2014
• Provided patient care to maintain patient’s physical and psychological safety
• Performed accurate and ongoing assessment of patient’s status, responding to and communicating appropriately
• Managed one-on-one assistance to patients in crisis
• Accurately documented shift progress notes and nutritional flow sheets
• Dispensed medications in accordance with policy, ensuring vital signs and weights were complete
REGISTERED NURSE, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Care Emergency Department
Saint Louis, MO 08/2013 – 10/2014
• Evaluated patient symptoms and obtained a detailed patient history
• Performed triage, managed basic life support needs, and stabilized patients
• Worked directly under physicians, assisting during exams, testing and treatments
• Prepared, administered, and recorded prescribed medications, providing IV therapy when needed
• Provided patient education regarding home care management PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Care Emergency Department
Saint Louis, MO 07/2012 – 07/2013
• Provided focused one-to-one care, ensuring a sage and positive environment for patients at significant risk for injury or complications
• Obtained patient’s vital signs and collected information on past medical record and medications
• Performed point of care HCG test, glucose monitoring, and EKGs
• Assisted nurses with patient triage, transporting patients to floors and diagnostic imaging rooms
• Acted as a patient advocate, communicating patient concerns and requests
• Assisted patient care technicians with maintenance of emergency department
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