Nurse Practitioner
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EDUCATION
Austin Peay State University (Clarksville, TN)
Post-Grad Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate, May 2017
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN); Nursing Education, May 2014
Baptist College of Health Sciences (Memphis, TN)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), August 2007
Tennessee Technology Center at Memphis (Memphis, TN)
Practical Nursing Diploma, January 1997
WORK EXPERIENCE
Family Nurse Practitioner – Certified
Care in The Community (Full-time)
VAMC Mphs (May 10, 2020 – present)
Serves in management of all Community care consults and requests for additional services as directed.
Provides guidance to the Outpatient and Inpatient Case Managers.
Attends in the training of staff and other stake holders in the use of Care in the Community.
Attends weekly meetings concerning patients in outside hospitals as assigned.
Pre-Evaluation/Assessment Testing Service - Nurse Practitioner
Anesthesiology (Full-time)
UTROP - UT Regional One Physicians (Feb 5, 2018 – May 6, 2020)
Regional One Health – Level 1 Trauma Center
Conducts age appropriate assessments of patients, including history taking and physical examination consistent with department protocol.
Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status, patient/family education, family involvement, and patient advocacy.
Consults with supervising physician or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment findings.
Participates with physicians and other clinicians in the department to assure effective patient care consistent with quality indicators for patients cared for in the designated service.
Reviews medical record for follow up or ordering of diagnostic studies under established protocols.
Establishes and maintains communication with other health care providers and departments to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness and to promote consistency and continuity of care.
Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.
Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties/activities of health care team members.
Evaluates effectiveness of care given by team members.
Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified by the institution. - Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and department personnel. - Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
Participates in unit and department Performance Improvement activities.
Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
Identifies and solves problems effectively.
Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities to document, track and convey information.
Utilizes “Stop-Bang” scoring calculating risk of obstructive sleep apnea.
Effectively and independently evaluates/documents mallampati classification during assessment.
Educator/Preceptor for SRNA students during rotation through pre-assessment clinic and OR setting
Autonomously manages pre-assessment clinic.
Manages ancillary staff (RN, MA) on daily basis.
Recognizes/consults appropriate services needing consulted to appropriately optimized patient for day of surgery.
Pre-op work-up for multiple services: Urology, Ortho, Plastics, GYN, Ophthalmology, ENT, General surgery, Vascular, Neuro, Pain services
Assist in collaborating with other services to set up home visits post-surgical
Assist family in setting up post-surgical appointments, ordering of DME, reviewing the need to notify CPS/APS if case warrants
Provide follow-up care as requested (in-home, inpatient, outpatient bases)
Family Nurse Practitioner – Certified
Dermatology (Full-time)
VAMC Mphs (Sept 17, 2017 – March 2, 2018)
Performed minor surgical procedures
Performed suture placement/removal
Pre-op patients prior to scheduled surgery
Post-op follow-up
Tracked patient through TriWest system - CHOICE appointments for MOH’s
Assist in performing MOH’s surgery
Managed the daily operation of independent clinic performing minor surgical procedures
Proficient in use of CPRS/Vista system
Educator for medical residents on surgical preparation, procedures, suturing, dressing placement
Performed skin peels utilizing Jessners/TCA products
Administered SC, IM injections
Assisted in administering of Dermal fillers, Botox (minimal training)
Dermatology Nurse Liaison/MOH’s Surgery Coordinator
Registered Nurse (Full-time)
VAMC Mphs (Oct 16, 2016 – Sept 16, 2017)
Responsible for the coordination of patient care in Dermatology Clinic, MOH’s tracking, follow-up, care coordination, assist with performing minor surgical procedures
Managed and coordinated care between physicians, surgical and laboratory services
Managed daily activities and responsibilities of personnel in Specialty clinic
Managed and supervised the Infusion clinic – Specialty Clinic
Demonstrates the ability to establish rapport with personnel, patients and family so that effective patient care is administered and appropriate health education is accomplished
Responsible for making assignments, and providing the clinical assessment and care for our veterans
Monitor the patients flow process by ensure that the clinical assessment, vital signs, clinical reminders, allergy status are done in a timely manner.
Observe and assess for immediate or potential problems related to their disease process and/or treatment
Administer local anesthetic prior to minor surgical procedure performed
Proficient in use of Hyfrecator/liquid nitrogen
Suture removal and application of dressings post-operatively
Assist in performing skin peels
Apply patch testing
Administer injections/infusions
Initiate IV placement
Surgical field set-up/assist with minor surgical procedures/grafts
Proficient in Excel formatting
Responsible for contacting Tri-West for set-up of MOH’s procedures
Responsible for obtaining path reports and reporting findings to MD’s
Nurse Recruiter
Registered Nurse (Full-time)
VAMC Mphs (Dec 15, 2014 – Oct 15, 2016)
As the Nurse Recruiter, I was responsible for the administration, management and evaluation of the Nursing Recruitment and Retention Program. I recruited highly qualified nurses and support staff to meet the complex medical challenges facing Veterans and their families. I also plan, coordinate and evaluate internal and external recruitment and retention programs for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Nursing Assistants, Registered Nurses (RNs), Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and other nursing staff. As a Nurse Recruiter responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Provides advisory services to nurse managers and/or nurse leaders regarding complex recruitment and placement issues, appointing authorities, hiring flexibilities, etc. regulations.
Reviews qualifications of candidates for basic eligibility requirements and resolves questions on complex and unusual types of problems.
Utilizes knowledge of pay administration laws and regulations (Nursing Professional Standard Board) in setting salary rates for new appointees and employees making position changes.
Prepares a wide variety of complex staffing spreadsheets, memos and reports.
Reviews and uses a job analysis process to identify, analyze and assess knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform in a variety of positions.
Collaborates with Human Resources in tentative selections, establishes reporting dates, coordinates with all responsible personnel to insure pre-employment requirements are met in a timely manner set forth by HRRO are met.
Collaborates with HR to utilize USA Staffing, and WebHR online system to establish vacancies, assist HR in vacancy announcements and issue and audit certificates.
Collaborates closely with the Administrative Officers of each service to ensure an established line of communication to meet the staffing needs of the service.
Represents Memphis VAMC at career/job fairs/events as well as attends nursing school events to promote nursing opportunities at the hospital.
Serves as a resource on Federal and VA laws, rules and regulations for hiring nursing staff. Develops strategies for maximizing recruitment to VA nursing jobs (e.g., job announcements, employee referrals, online job boards (USA staffing).
Collaborates with the Nursing qualifications standards (e.g., Nurse Professional Standards Board) in the appointment of RNs. Also, provides consultation and guidance to staff in career advancement.
Effectively communicates in written form both internally (to senior staff, leadership and colleagues) and externally (to stakeholders and Federal partners) regarding human resources' position classification and staffing/recruitment programs and policies.
Knowledgeable of the principles, practices, and techniques of recruitment, examination, selection, and/or placement processes.
Operating Room /PACU Staff Nurse
Registered Nurse (Full-time)
VAMC Mphs (May 5, 2009 – Dec 14, 2014)
Ambulatory Surgery/Pre-op experience
Responsible for MHT training for staff nurses in PACU/Operating room
Implemented a tracking system for the collection, delivery and analysis of pathological specimens
Formulated and initiated a nation-wide process for surgical site identification and marking through the armband system
Responsible for recovery of patients per ASPAN standards
Assist with placing advanced airway (intubations), CPR, IV conscious sedation, spinal blocks, central lines, femoral blocks, digital blocks, interscalene blocks
Administer emergency medicines
Responsible for performed EKG’s, administering breathing treatments, blood collection via PICC lines, ART lines, and central lines
Responsible for placement of INT’s
Circulator
Proficient in use and teaching of BCMA
Proficient in moderate sedation
Assist scrubbing in Operating Room cases
oOphthalmology
oGYN
oOrtho
oGeneral Surgery
oUrology
oENT
oVascular Surgery
oCardiothoracic Surgery
oPlastics
Registered Nurse (PRN)
CHOICES (Oct 3, 2014 – Jan. 22, 2018)
Chart Review
Administration of medication (Rhogam, Methergine, Zofran, Phenergan, IVF’s)
Patient education in family planning
Patient calls (lab results – STI’s, PAP)
Assisted with PAP exams, placement of Nexplanon, and IUD’s
Managed/prescribed birth control methods
Initiated start of IV’s
Assisted in moderate sedation/monitoring
Rounding Registered Nurse - Hospitalist Assistant (PRN)
Delta Medical Center (Jan 1, 2008 – Dec 31, 2008)
Collected labs results, obtained H&P, prepared charts for MD to make rounds
(ICU, Med-Surg, Post-op Surg., Gero-psych, BHU, DDU, MHU)
Ordered imaging/labs to ensure appropriate length of stay
Reported critical labs/test results to MD and transcribed orders
Operating Room Staff Nurse
Registered Nurse (Full-time)
Delta Medical Center (Aug 16, 2007 – May 3, 2009)
Circulator
PACU, ASU, Pre-op holding experience
Charge Nurse/Preceptor experience
Licensed Practical Nurse (Full-time)
Delta Medical Center (Nov 1, 2000 – Aug 16, 2007)
Managed 6-8 patients per 12-hour shift
Proficient in Diabetic teaching
Administer medications as ordered
Wound care experience
Licensed Practical Nurse (Full-time)
UTMG – Dermatology (Nov 25, 1997 – Oct 29, 2000)
Telephone triage
Managed call-in of prescriptions
Managed medication approval via insurance company
Patient education related to skin issues
Surgical field set-up/assist with minor surgical procedures
Assist with minor surgical procedure
Applied UNNA boots related to vascular/skin rash issues
Performed lightbox treatments
Venipuncture, injection experience
Performed patch testing
Administer allergy injections
Suture removal
Maintain and update medical supplies
Cleaned, packaged, and sterilized instruments
Proficient in use of Autoclave
Licensed Practical Nurse (Full-time)
Methodist University (Methodist Central) (Jan 15, 1997 – Nov 15, 1997)
Responsible for performed peritoneal dialysis
Proficient in following protocol to prevent peritonitis
Diabetic monitoring
Initiate start of IV’s
Managed care for 8 patients per 8 hour shifts
Proficient in monitoring/recognizing critical events
LICENSURE
Tennessee RN # 162491 (Exp 10/31/21)
Tennessee APN # 22610 (Exp 10/31/21)
CERTIFICATIONS
Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP # F05170803 (Exp 5/29/22)
ACLS (2007 - present)
IV certification (2000 - present)
BLS (1997 - present)
BLS Instructor (2010 - 2015)
NPI # (National Provider Identifier)
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