Nurse Practitioner Health

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner that will allow me to provide care to patients across the lifespan with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Optum Charlotte, NC

Nurse Practitioner 07/17-Present

Conduct in-home assessments on health plan members, including past medical history, review of symptoms, physical examination, medication review and depression screening

Responsible for checking vitals, conducting a physical exam that includes monofilament test, urine dipstick and foot exam (as appropriate)

Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment

Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of the assessment

Communicate findings in the assessment that will be used to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care

Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication and compliance

Comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI)

Advent Health Solutions, PLLC Concord, NC

Owner/Clinician 4/15-Present

Independent mobile primary care medical practice offering high quality healthcare services in a variety of settings including private residence, independent living, assisted living, skilled and LTC settings. A very diverse population is served, and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Obtaining history and performing physical examinations

• Managing prescribed treatments

• Obtaining diagnostic tests/laboratory studies as appropriate

• Managing disease and treatment related health conditions

• Monitoring health status on an ongoing basis

• Performing procedures such as incision/drainage, laceration repairs

• Communicating with collaborating physician as needed regarding patients’ health status and treatment regimens and effectiveness

• Initiating referrals and consultations to other health care professionals as appropriate

Mt Zion Medical Clinic, PA Charlotte, NC

Nurse Practitioner 01/16-12/18

Provided primary care, health surveillance and promotion to a full patient panel seeing 25-30 patients daily

Performed full physical exams, ordered labs, diagnostics and medications

Diagnosed and managed a variety of illness including chronic and mental health conditions

Conducted mandated school health screenings and physicals

Ensured compliance with age appropriate preventive health measures

Provided women's health care, including pelvic and breast exams, family planning

Your Home Advantage Charlotte, NC

Nurse Practitioner 8/14-4/17

Perform HRA Assessments, annual wellness visits, and provide education on self-care and disease management, counseling and appropriate referrals. Facilitate compliance with USPSTF Grade A/B Recommendation

Granite Quarry Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Granite Quarry, NC

Nurse Practitioner 12/14-10/16

Provide health services to all ages to include gathering health history data, diagnosing, treating, and prescribing medications in collaboration with physician. Deliver chronic disease management of diabetes, hypertension, COPD hyperlipidemia, and depression. Treat minor acute illnesses, cough, cold, sore throat, sinusitis, pneumonia, asthma exacerbation, simple sutures for minor cuts. Order and interpret laboratory tests such as CBC, CMPs, Hgb A1C, lipid panels, iron panels, TSH. Identify and transfer urgent or emergent cases such as chest pain with EKG changes, asthma and COPD exacerbation resistant to in house treatment to local emergency department.

Veterans Health Administration (Mid-Atlantic Healthcare system) Salisbury, NC

PRN Staff Nurse, Medical/Surgical ICU 10/07-11/17

Veterans Health Administration (Boston Healthcare System) West Roxbury, MA

Staff Nurse, Medical ICU 01/07-10/07

Staff Nurse, Multi-Service Unit 6/06-01/07

EDUCATION

Winston Salem State University Winston Salem, NC

Master of Science in Nursing-FNP 5/14

Winston Salem State University Winston Salem, NC

Bachelor of Science in Nursing 5/11

Laboure` College Boston, MA

Associate Degree in Nursing 5/05

Languages

Conversant in Spanish

Fluent in Haitian Creole and French

Licensure & Certifications

American Association of Nurse Practitioners, FNP-C #F0814732

American Heart Association Health Care Provider, ACLS, Expired

American Heart Association Health Care Provider, BLS, Current

RN State of Massachusetts, Active #266152

RN State of North Carolina, Active #229692

FNP-C State of North Carolina, Active #5007327

NPI, 147*******

CAQH, 13622802

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