Patricia L. Deskin, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, GNP-BC

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Winston Salem, NC 27106

336-***-****/ adhq9x@r.postjobfree.com

Cell phone 828-***-****

Education: Master of Science in Nursing, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner,

Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Mary Crest University, Davenport, IA

Registered Nurse, Diploma Graduate, Iowa Lutheran Hospital School

of Nursing.

Certification American Nurses Credentialing Center: Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

American Nurses Credentialing Center: Certified Gerontological Nurse

Practitioner

Current State of North Carolina, Registered Nurse.

Licensure State of North Carolina, Nurse Practitioner

Professional Affiliations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society

Employment:

September 28, 2018 to current: Full time. Logistics Health, Inc with Matrix Providers. Proficient provider of Veteran Affairs Compensation Examinations, achieving Preferred Provider status with direct submission of examinations to Veteran Affairs without review. Performed quality examinations in a timely manner with rare return of examinations for clarification with average completion within 24 hours. Took the initiative to mentor new nurse practitioners in the Winston Salem office.

March 23, 2017 to November 2018 : Full time. Liberty Healthcare Management, Wilmington, NC. Case Manager for 50-70 frail elderly patients in a long term care setting for a Medicare Advantage program. I took pride in providing primary care for patients, assessing their needs and managing acute and chronic illnesses in the facility with primary goal of treatment at the facility. Monitored and updated multiple metrics and data collection. Assessment and approval of services that included rehabilitation services and specialist care.

May 31, 2016 to November 4, 2016 Full time, The Salem Center, Winston Salem, NC. Internal Medicine/Endocrinology clinic. Responsible for internal medicine patients that included diabetes, hypothyroidism, and other disease of the endocrine system. Encounter and managed acute and chronic illnesses, performed wellness exams, worked closely with the diabetes educator to manage insulin pump patients and therapy for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Proficient with EMR: EPIC

Patricia L. Deskin, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, GNP-BC

August 18, 2014 to May 19, 2016 Full time, Preferred Pain Management and Spine Care. Managed a fulltime caseload of adults with chronic pain. Worked with team of providers and staff to treat chronic pain that included referral for interventional modalities when appropriate, durable medical equipment as adjunct therapy and medication management. Instrumental in patient access to naloxone and promotion of safety with opioid use.

July 1, 2013 to July 11, 2014: Full time, Salem Gastroenterology, division of Gastroenterology Associates of the Piedmont. Responsible for care of the patient in the inpatient and outpatient setting in a busy gastroenterology practice. Acute care and management of chronic diseases with physician back up by phone, or in the office setting or as part of the inpatient team. Trained in the use of EPIC and Allscripts EMR in the outpatient and inpatient setting.

April 17, 2012 to May 15, 2013: Full time, Wake Forest Baptist Health: Inpatient Palliative Care Team. Inpatient palliative care consultations for end of life care and disposition, symptom management and assisting the primary team with goals of care discussions with families. Settings include intensive care, coronary care, surgical intensive care and all other hospital units with exception of pediatrics. Participated in the care of patients on a 10 bed Palliative Care Unit, staffed by physicians/NPs for intense symptom management or inpatient hospice care. Became proficient in pain management during end of life care.

June 23, 2008 to March 2012: Full time, Physicians Eldercare. Winston Salem, NC. Managing the geriatric and older adult patient in the long term care setting and assisted living setting. Able to work independently with physician back up by phone. Knowledge of the long term care patient and regulations that are part of caring for individuals in the long term care setting. Special interest in wound care and end of life care. Participated in busy on-call rotation schedule for multiple facilities after hour needs.

January 2005 to June 2008: Full time, Family Nurse Practitioner at Quality Health Care Associates/Valley Family Health Center. Hendersonville, NC. Worked independently with physician available by phone or on-site. Work multiple sites during the week including family practice in rural setting, geriatric internal medicine and nursing home practice. Encounter patients across the life span.

During this time I also worked part time as a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner for Four Seasons

Hospice and Palliative Care from January 2006 to September 2006. Saw patients in the skilled nursing facility setting as well as the home setting for management of the symptoms of chronic illnesses. Worked closely with Hospice arm of agency to transition to end of life care when appropriate.

April 19, 2002 to August 30, 2003: Full time, Orthopaedic Center of Mid-Michigan. Saginaw, MI. Responsible for pre-operative history and physical, post-operative follow up, joint injections and cast application in the ambulatory setting. Credentialed for inpatient hospital rounds with physician, and independent decision making with physician support by phone. Assisted management with HIPAA and OSHA compliance.

2002-2003 Adjunct Faculty Saginaw Valley State University's Graduate Nursing Program. Clinical seminar classes with clinical site visits for 6 students a semester. Instructor for Pharmacology, AH 612 and Advanced Health Assessment, Nursing 674.

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