DEBORAH KERNER
APRN, MSN, FNP-C, NCSN, CHC
PROFILE
Highly motivated and organized Family Nurse Practitioner with a caring heart and a passion for education. Patient-centered care and a holistic philosophy through prevention and counseling. Special place in my heart for those with mental health issues, veterans, and those with limited access to care and wellness teaching.
CONTACT
PHONE:
EMAIL:
adiz6b@r.postjobfree.com
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
APRN/FNP-C F09180222 09/2023
Texas Board of Nurses AP138973
Texas Board of Nurses RN-754942
DEA active
EDUCATION
University of Texas at Arlington
2016 - 2018
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING – FAMILY NURSE PRACTICE
University of Texas at Arlington
2005 - 2008
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
-Clinical awards for Women’s Services, Pediatrics.
University of Texas at Arlington
1994-1997
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CRIMINOLOGY/CRIMINAL JUSTICE Psychology minor – focus in Behavioral Psychology and Victimology.
WORK EXPERIENCE
North Texas Medical Specialists
~Family Nurse Practitioner
April 2019–Present
House call and Telehealth medicine collaborating with three physicians; providing direct medical care for diverse, multigenerational patient population with broad range of clinical issues. Manage and track patient needs through detailed assessments and chart reviews. Coordinate referrals, counsel, and prioritize through focused interview and holistic approach.
Train new practitioners.
EMR – Practice Fusion, MD Toolbox.
Promote holistic wellness philosophy by encouraging self-care and prevention of through counselling, education, and group virtual workshops.
Klarus Home Health
~Family Nurse Practitioner
November 2018–April 2019
Home Health company focus on Heart Failure Protocol with non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring (patented). OASIS trained, coordinated care between physicians, various therapists, and social workers. Specialty protocols for chronically ill heart failure patients.
Brightstar Medical Staffing
~Registered Nurse-BSN, RN
April 2017–November 2018
Detailed assessments of home-bound patients for skilled nursing care. Specialty focus on immunoglobulin infusion through multi-site subcutaneous infusion for the severely immunocompromised. Hospice and palliative care.
International Leadership of Texas
~District Nursing Supervisor-BSN, RN-NCSN
February 2014-March 2017
Nursing supervisor for 15 schools and nursing staff across Texas (charter school district.) Home campus census over 800 students. Chronic care of students with congenital defects and genetic illness. Acute injuries and illness, State mandated testing and reporting, CPR training for students and staff in BLS/CPR, policy implementation district wide.
Medical City Arlington
~BSN, RN
April 2009-February 2014
Progressive Cardiac Care Unit/Heart and Vascular Unit with attached CVICU. Assessment and treatment of post-catheterization, CABG, cardioversion, hemodialysis, and multi-system disease.
SEAL team for on-boarding/mentoring program for new nursing staff.
Code team for drills and training.
North Hills Hospital, North Richland Hills
~BSN, RN
May 2008-April 2009
Labor and Delivery nurse – OR circulating for cesarean section, high risk pregnancies, post-partum care.
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