TRACI R. ACHI, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
***** *** *** ***** ********, Texas 77407
Cell: 832-***-****
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 9 years of nursing and healthcare delivery. Passionate healthcare advocate focused on impacting and changing the lives of individuals and families. Dedicated to providing specialized personal and high standards of care.
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
Compassionate patient care Leadership skills Proficient Healthcare delivery Proficient in EMR
Proficient Microsoft Office skills Case Management
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
APRN, FNP-C, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board #F08180131, 08/2018 – 8/2023
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, License, AP138661, 8/2018-Current
Registered Nurse, State of Texas, License, 823799, 07/2012 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse, State of Texas, 11/2010 - Current
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas Arlington, Arlington, Texas, 5/2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Texas Arlington, Arlington, Texas, 12/2013
Associates of Applied Science, ADN
Lamar College, Port Arthur, Texas, 5/2012
Licensed Vocational Nursing
American Medical Institute, Houston, Texas, 10/2010
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VANGUARD INPATIENT PHYSICIANS
Nurse Practitioner (Inpatient / Outpatient), 10/2019 to 10/2020
Assessed between 15-20 patients daily requiring rehabilitation and extended care needs in various nursing facilities while demonstrating a high level of autonomy in diagnosing, prescribing appropriate treatment, managing acute and chronic illnesses, ordering, and managing medications, ordering appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic tests, and interpreting results.
Completed comprehensive histories and performed physical examinations, provided episodic care, and problem-oriented care, under the supervision of hospitalist physician.
Managed patients acute and chronic illnesses in a home setting, diagnosed, prescribed appropriate treatment, managed medications, screened for co-morbidities, and provided guidance and preventative health care as needed.
Performed face to face transitional care and home visits in partnership with Methodist Hospital system to decrease hospital re-admissions post discharge, utilizing an evidenced based transitional care model.
Collaborated with physicians in formulating therapeutic treatment plans.
Facilitated patient education related to medical needs, medication, nutrition, and health promotion and preventative health care.
Conducted independent and physician supervised rounding as part of Vanguard’s hospitalist team within the Houston Methodist Hospital system.
Completed all documentation accurately and timely.
UNITED HEALTHCARE
COMMUNITY AND STATE
Sr. RN Case Manager, 04/2016 to 10/2019
Supported Medicaid members and families at home, community centers and hospitals with specific condition education, medication review and connections to resources such as Home Health Aides and/or Meals on Wheels.
Assessed, planned, and implemented care strategies that were individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care.
Communicated with all stakeholders required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services were provided expeditiously to all members.
Identified gaps and barriers in treatment plans.
Collaborated with physicians and provider agencies to ensure members services were in place and rendered.
Participated as part of a Pilot startup team and actively gave feedback which increased productivity, improvement, and processes within the organization.
Assisted in training newly hired employees.
WESTPARK SPRINGS HOSPITAL
Mental Health Charge Nurse, Per Diem, 11/2014 to 3/2016
Performed inpatient psychiatric and behavioral health nursing care to adults and adolescents.
Ensured proper intervention, documentation of psychiatric and medical diagnosis.
Successfully assessed, monitored, and documented patients on alcohol and drug detoxification protocols.
Collaborated with psychiatrist and therapist to ensure successful patient outcomes.
Educated behavioral management classes to patients in the partial hospitalization program.
CAMBRIDGE HOSPITAL
Mental Health Charge Nurse, 04/2014 to 11/2014
Delivered high quality inpatient psychiatric nursing care to adults, adolescents, and children.
Effectively collaborated with multi-disciplinary team to successfully implement treatment plans.
Actively and successfully executed admissions, medication administration, and discharges.
Educated patients and family members on illness, medications, and treatment plans.
Implemented and carried out therapeutic interventions for adolescents with behavioral diagnosis.
GATEWAY LIFE HEALTH SERVICES
Administrator / Licensed Vocational Nurse / Registered Nurse, 12/2011 to 01/2014
Simultaneously served as lead health care provider and office administrator of home health agency with state and federal regulations.
Organized and directed the agency’s on-going operations to assure the availability and provision of care and services.
Ensured sound, ethical, and independent decision-making ability.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Nurses Association
Honor Society