Professional Summary
Dedicated and patient focused Family Nurse Practitioner with proven strengths in acute patient care, staff development and patient advocacy. Displays an exceptional aptitude to deliver positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment while simultaneously building productive relationships. Known for exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, as well as maintaining accurate and efficient documentation.
Skills
Advanced assessment skills and strong clinical judgment as a Nurse Practitioner
Staple removal, application of skin adhesive, wound care management, and venipuncture
Fish hook removal and EKG interpretation
Computer proficiencies in MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and EMR
Certifications
American Nurses Credentialing Center FNP-BC, issued 09/2019, current
American Heart Association, ACLS, PALS and BLS, all current
Education
Master of Science in Nursing, 08/2017
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona
Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 12/2011
University of Phoenix, Tempe, Arizona
Associate Degree in Nursing, 12/2002
Scottsdale Community College, Scottsdale, Arizona
Licensure
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, State of Arizona, issued 12/2019, current
Registered Nurse, State of Arizona-Compact, issued 03/2009, current
Professional Experience
Family Nurse Practitioner / Pediatric Behavioral Health Hospital
St Lukes Behavioral Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona, 07/2018 to present
Provide evidence-based treatment plans in an Observation Unit for children and adolescents who are in crisis, including sex trafficking victims who are brought in by the Phoenix police
Registered Nurse / School Nurse / Clinical Rehabilitation Nurse / Correctional Nurse
Concentric Healthcare, Scottsdale, Arizona, 11/2015 to 07/2018
Demonstrate clinical excellence nurse working in classroom with disabled children in public schools, hospitals, medical facilities, psychiatric hospitals and clinics
Registered Nurse / Cardiac / Telemetry / Stepdown Unit
Scottsdale Healthcare, Scottsdale, Arizona, 08/2001 to 11/2015
Provide quality care to acutely ill patients through the implementation of evidence-based nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis, interventions, and ongoing evaluation
Registered Nurse / Case Manager
Hospice of the Valley, Phoenix, Arizona, 07/2008 to 07/2009
Provide highly skilled care grounded in evidence-based care guidelines and clinical knowledge for the care of palliative and hospice patients in the home
Registered Nurse
Remuda Ranch, Wickenburg, Arizona, 07/2005 to 10/2006
Utilize evidence-based nursing treatment plans to ensure positive outcomes while fostering a healing and safe environment for female patients with eating disorders: anorexia and bulimia with comorbidities
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners