Christi Howell MSN, AGNP-C

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Alexandria, VA 22302

Day Phone: 662-***-****

Email: adhpb4@r.postjobfree.com

Personal Statement : I believe in utilizing evidence-based practice to provide positive patient outcomes. My skills combined with experience creates a highly productive practice environment. As a healthcare professional, I strive to provide elite, modern and safe care to all patients.

Licensure and Certifications:

● APRN -Oklahoma, VA

● AANP – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification

● DEA, OBNDD, NPI

● Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider (ACLS)

● Basic life support (BLS) for healthcare providers

Education:

August 2020 MSN Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Walden University

April 2010 Associate Degree Registered Nursing, Excelsior College

July 1997 Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma, Northeast Mississippi Community College

Professional Memberships:

●Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

●Golden Key International Honor Society

●National Society of Leadership and Success, NSLS

●American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Turn Key Health Clinics

10/2020 - Present

APRN - PRN

Primary medical provider that delivers medical care to incarcerated individuals within the jail systems across the state of Oklahoma. Performs physical examinations for chronic care disease management, sick call patient visits, emergent care and various procedures such as sutures, I/D abscess, toenail removals, cyst removals, or joint injections. Responsible for ordering and interpreting necessary diagnostic tests and prescription medications. Maintain a collaborative environment with all medical providers, specialists, mental health and community resources.

Alexandria Adult Primary Care

Primary Care of Adult – Fall 2019 –144 completed hours

Care of Frail Elders/Geriatric Primary Care – Winter 2019- 144 completed hours

Annual physical assessments, Medicare Wellness Exams, Appropriate referrals to specialist, Hypertension, Diabetes, Chronic Kidney diseases, Cellulitis, Gout, Gastrointestinal diseases, Difference types of Cancers, Ulcerative colitis, Immune deficiency, Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Skin disorders, Urinary tract infections, Mouth infection, Ear infection and Irrigation, Post hospital care, Anticoagulant therapy, Congestive heart failure, Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia patients, Community referrals, Hormone therapy, Steroid treatments, Minor suturing, Joint aspirations, Toenail removal, Alcohol and drug abuse, Smoking cessation programs, Vaccinations, Reading /ordering diagnostic images, EKG interpretations, Peripheral vascular disease, Fever, Dementia and Alzheimer disease.

Sam Medical Center of America, LLC

Primary Care of Women – Spring 2020– 144 completed hours

Reproductive/Sexual health problems, Breast exams, Cervical cancer screening, Hormone replacement therapy, treatment of abnormal pap test, Mammogram referrals, Menopause and perimenopause treatment, Pap test, Urinary tract infections, Urinary incontinence, Vaginal infection treatment, Birth control, IUD placement, HIV, morning after pill, pregnancy testing, STD testing/treatment, Vaccines, culture swabs, pre/post abortion counseling, and Gender hormone therapy.

Sam Medical Center of America, LLC

Comprehensive Care of Adult – Summer 2020 – 145 completed hours

Concentrated on the complex patient with chronic disease processes such as CHF, COPD, HIV, PVD, HTN, Hyperthyroidism, MS, Gout, Anemia, STD’s, DM and chronic pain. Weight loss management combined with prescription medications, annual wellness exams, and acute conditions that arise. Interpreting lab results, diagnostic tests, x-rays and EKG strips. Complete physical examinations with prescription medications, referrals, testing, follow-up care, patient education and EHR documentation.

Federal Occupational Health Clinic, Department of Labor

07/2018 – 8/2020

Nurse Coordinator II/Clinical Manager

Provide primary care services and emergency care to federal employees. Perform physicals/assessments for federal agents with OSHA, OASAM, OIG, FBI and Dept. of Labor employees. Administer vaccines, medications and allergy injections. Collaborate with other agencies to provide community education and awareness programs. Perform all management administrative duties and paperwork. Train and assess all RN’s on clinical skills and competencies. Audiometry, Spirometry, tonometry, EKG and vision screenings.

Avonlea Assisted Living

09/2017- 05/2018

Director of Nursing/Resident Care Director:

Worked with the Executive director to supervise all staff related issues, as well as the day to day operations of the assisted living and the resident’s needs. Maintained all records and documentation to reflect the current state and federal regulations and guidelines. Performed employee health screenings upon hire and yearly with TB skin testing. Stayed up to date on all CDC and local health dept. guidelines for communicable diseases including the Flu. Performed all potential new resident assessments and monthly wellness checks. Was responsible for hiring all staff and training on all policies and procedures. Provided monthly training to all staff.

North Mississippi Medical Center

11/2015 – 09/2017

Registered Nurse/Preceptor Resource Pool

As a registered nurse in the resource pool it is the nurse’s responsibility to fill all vacant nurse needs in all areas of the hospital system. Provides nursing duties and patient care for patients in the ICU, PACU, Stepdown, Emergency, specialty units, stroke, Roth-neuro, oncology, cardiology, med-surg, joint replacement, pre- admission testing, surgery, and rehabilitation. Must have certifications in BLS, ACLS, at all times. Work closely with physicians, and all hospital departments, provide education to patients and family, be proficient in skills, and medications. Assess patients during admission and for changes in condition for the entire stay. Perform all nursing duties such as phlebotomy, IV insertions, VAD access, central lines, Mahurkers, various drains, maintain chest tubes, administer medications in all routes, proficiently monitor heart rhythms, vital signs, and perform wound care. Precepted newly hired RN’s.

Sanctuary Home Hospice

09/2013 - 05/2015

Registered Nurse - Director of Nursing

Was responsible for all clinical applications. Train, Supervise, and perform in-services for all clinical staff. Coordinate plan of care for patients with Social Workers, Chaplains, Volunteer Coordinator, Nurses, Nursing assistants, Physician, Family members, and act as a Case Manager for the entire patient load. Performed various supervisor duties as hiring, schedules of staff, coordinating patient visits, implementing all policy and procedures in compliance with all state and federal regulations, and ensuring that all payer sources were verified. Experience in Medicare, VA approvals, insurance PA's, and all ICD9 and ICD 10 codes. Also performed nursing duties such as admissions, death discharges, assessments, and providing end of care comfort measures.

MS State Dept. of Health and Licensure

09/2011 - 07/2013

RN IV - Compliance Surveyor

It is the responsibility of the surveyor to perform professional assignments to evaluate compliance with State and Federal regulations for health care providers and care facilities. The work involves the evaluation of the quality of care provided in all aspects of the facility. This is performed by investigation, observation, and interview process in all areas such as the kitchen practices, infection control, and the appearance of the environment, safety practices, safe nursing and medication administration, assessing the skills of the nursing assistants, reviewing the documentation, charting, and also personnel records. Also investigated complaints by family or patients and determined if the facility was at fault or in compliance. A federal SMQT certification was successfully obtained for this position.

Amedisys Hospice Services

07/2010 - 09/2011

RN Case Manager

Collaborate with physicians and other professionals to plan care for patients and work with the caregivers to execute excellent patient care. Made frequent visits to patients in their home or in a facility to evaluate their condition and provide support and comfort according to the individual needs, as well as administer medications to alleviate the sudden symptoms of the disease in the end of life. Assist patients and their families with paperwork as necessary or refer to the social worker, chart and maintain accurate records, and to help educate and prepare friends and family to cope with the upcoming loss of their loved one. Also, to notify all appropriate agencies involved after death as well as perform post mortem care.

Awards and Recognitions:

02/2017 - Nomination Daisy Award

07/2016 – Stars Nursing Excellence Award

11/2015 – Stars Nursing Excellence Award

Goals:

Continuous education is the greatest manner to achieve optimal skills and training. Practitioners must persistently keep moving forward just as the ever-changing world of medicine advances. My goal is to seek out knowledge in every avenue of the healthcare industry to enhance the lives of others.

Professional References:

Dr. Sam Antwi, FNP-C, Phd. 202-***-****

Dr. Kantha Stoll, MD 703-***-****

Dr. Peter Thura, MD 703-***-****

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