Lola Rodgers

MSN, APRN, FNP-C

El Paso, TX ***** adhfbm@r.postjobfree.com 915-***-****

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Caring and dedicated nurse with extensive experience providing exceptional patient service and compassionate care. Instrumental in diagnosing and treating diverse, chronic conditions, driving disease and illness prevention, and educating patients and family members. Adept at executing a diverse range of nursing responsibilities, such as patient history assessments, prescribing medications, coordinating referrals, confidential records management, and providing general patient care.

Demonstrated success in improving overall departmental productivity and efficiency by conducting needs analysis, identifying areas for improvement.

Highly skilled in coordinating multiple medical services to ensure the highest level of quality care.

Track record of inspiring the confidence of employees and management team by remaining well informed, listening with an open mind, and communicating in a highly professional manner.

Core Competencies

Quality Patient Care

Diagnosis & Treatments

Patient Education

Clinical Services

Pain Management

Telemedicine

Regulatory Compliance

Patient Confidentiality

Insurance Verification

Team Leadership

Training & Development

Documentation & Reporting

Professional Experience

GATEWAY INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, PA, EL PASO, TX 2017 – Present

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

Oversee patients' condition and deliver case management for long-term illnesses and injuries. Conduct examination, diagnose patients’ condition, and propose recommendations while collaborating with physicians. Promote patient-centered care and reduce complications related to illness by educating patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy; discussing case plans; and explaining test results and proper use of medications.

Provide remote care to patients by utilizing HIPAA compliant video-conferencing tools and through Telemedicine.

Comfort patients and ensured swift recovery by performing patient physicals and prescribing appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.

Design, develop and deliver treatment plans for chronic conditions, such as diabetes and heart diseases by teaming with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff and interpreting diagnostic tests.

ST. TERESA & ST. GILES SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, EL PASO, TX 2017 – Present

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

Provide primary care for critically ill patients with traumatic injuries and life-threatening illnesses within two facilities with 100 beds each. Liaise with primary healthcare team, identified patients’ disease by conducting screenings and diagnosis, and recommended appropriate treatments based on patient history. Assist patients in dealing with acute and chronic pain by prescribing medicines and therapies. Develop detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and received treatments by utilizing point click care. Record patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records for future reference and to support data-driven decision-making process.

Deliver proper diagnosis and ensure best treatment by performing patient physicals and comparing results with established medical records.

Facilitate patients in scheduling appointments and managing health insurance issues by coordinating referrals for specialty services and additional care.

THE HOSPITAL OF PROVIDENCE (SIERRA CAMPUS), EL PASO, TX 2013 – 2016

REGISTERED NURSE

Served as Admissions Coordinator for inpatient rehabilitation Center and maintained admission guidelines by writing, updating, and recommending changes to admission criteria, policies, and procedures.

Met criteria for inpatient rehab by evaluating variety of patients from demographics, physical assessments, level of function, and justification.

Assessed performance and identified area for improvement through weekly chart audits. Analyze patient's active coverage with the insurance companies as well as verified eligibility of insurance claims through insurance verification.

VIRGINIA HOSPITAL CENTER, ARLINGTON, VA June 2013-September 2013

CHARGE REGISTERED NURSE

Enforced end-to-end compliance controls of unit care standards and policies to ensure patient safety. Supervised nursing care operations, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations; explored vital areas for improvements; and proposed countermeasures with an aim to maximize team performance. Delivered quality care to patients and family members by establishing and maintaining strong relationships and providing timely updates on health condition, prognosis, and treatment.

Maintained compliance with physician orders and treatment plans while administering different therapies and medications to eliminate inconsistencies and redundancies.

Trained new nurses to enhance competency levels pertaining to care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

DEL SOL MEDICAL CENTER, EL PASO, TX 2006 – 2013

CHARGE REGISTERED NURSE

Provided continuity of quality care and safety by maintaining in-depth understanding of individual patient care plans. Delivered operational oversight to 20 nursing professionals while driving development session to enhance productivity.

Assessed patients and provided necessary treatments on priority basis while managing continuously changing conditions and liaising with physicians.

Supported accurate treatments by maintaining patient records and updating charts by leveraging EMAR.

Education, Certifications & Affiliations

Master of Science, Nursing, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, (2017)

Bachelor of Science, Nursing, The University of Texas At El Paso, (2006)

Certification, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board: Family Nurse Practitioner #F09170945

Texas APRN: AP135329 Nevada APRN-CNP: APRN002823 First Aid/CPR Med Surg Certification

American Nurse Association Sigma Theta Tau International Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

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