CHRISTINE R. FRIEDRICH, APRN, FNP-BC
CONTACT INFORMATION
816-***-**** *********.*.*********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/c-friedrich PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nurse Practitioner
Signify Health
Kansas City, MO
February 2020 – Present
Conducting comprehensive in-home wellness checks for Medicare insurance clients.
Full review of patient medical history
Medication reconciliation and a physical assessment.
Make recommendations and referrals from patient’s presentation, needs and environment
Nurse Practitioner
Winchester Neurological
Consultants
Winchester, VA
January 2019 – June 2019
Working in a 5-physician neurology practice for 1 physician specializing in movement disorders, concussions, memory issues:
Primarily f/u visits after patient was evaluated by physician
Presenting test results/conclusions/new diagnoses
Hospital f/u visits; ordering tests, labs and medication
Answering messages; filling out disability and FMLA forms Nurse Practitioner
21st Century Oncology, Inc
Martinsburg, WV
February 2018 – August 2018
Worked as a NP in a radiation oncology practice with caseload of approximately 40 patients. Job responsibilities included:
Reviewed medical history and medications, conducted review of systems, and electronic medical record [EMR] chart documentation
Prepared for patient follow-up visits, saw patients weekly for status checks to assess for any side effects of radiation, and recommendations for managing side effects
Nurse Practitioner
Minute Clinic, LLC
Independence, MO
August 2010 – February 2018
Managed a clinic inside CVS/Pharmacy with administrative and clinical responsibilities as sole provider onsite. Care was predicated on evidence- based guidelines and clinical judgement.
Evaluated acute conditions such as: ear/nose/throat conditions, allergies, influenza, skin conditions, bronchitis, pneumonia, STI’s, conjunctivitis, and UTI’s; administered immunizations and vaccines
Ordered and interpreted point of care testing for strep, mono, adeno virus, influenza, UA, and urine cultures
Performed sport, camp, general, and DOT physicals
Counseled patients on life-style changes such as smoking cessation and weight-loss
Screened and provided education on chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia
Collaborated with store pharmacist, retail staff, peers, and supervising physician to provide consistent, excellent customer service
Completed logistical tasks to maintain clinic such as bookkeeping and supply orders
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CHRISTINE R. FRIEDRICH, APRN, FNP-BC
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Two Rivers Psychiatric Hospital
Kansas City, MO
April 2008 – August 2010
Cared for psychiatric patients age 18 and over, though primarily age 55 and up, at a private psychiatric hospital in the Two Rivers Behavioral Health System. Responsibilities included assessments of patients’ psychosocial status, physical and psychological patient care, patient/family education, and implementing orders of the attending psychiatrist.
Cared for patients with a variety of diagnoses such as Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis, and PTSD, but mostly patients with Dementia/Alzheimers.
Completed admissions & discharges, daily physical assessments, medication administration, care plans, and milieu management
Reviewed individualized care plans daily and modified plans as needed in response to patient status changes
Managed unit’s daily activities adapting work to meet patient care standards
Supervised mental health technicians and directed work with respect to patient care
Registered Nurse
John Knox Village
Senior Living Community
Lee’s Summit, MO
October 2007 – March 2008
Provided care in both medical rehabilitation and long-term care units using and improving skills developed over previous years nursing experience. Worked closely with attending physician, LPNs, physical therapy and support staff to provide consistent, high quality care.
Monitored and assessed patients’/residents' comfort and well-being, processed physician’s orders, and provided treatments
Tasks included medication administration, wound care with dressing changes, and maintenance of Foley catheters and PEG tubes
Provided nursing care for chronic conditions such as diabetes mellitus and COPD
Coordinated with physical therapy and occupational therapy teams to support patient/resident care compliance and achieve therapy goals EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS PROFESSIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS AND LICENSES ORGANIZATIONS
Master of Science in Nursing
[MSN], University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science in
Nursing [BSN], University of
Kansas
Master of Arts in Psychology,
United States International
University
Bachelor of Science in
Psychology, University of
Wisconsin-Stevens Point
American Nurses Credentialing
Center [ANCC] Family Nurse
Practitioner [FNP] Certification
Advance Practice Registered Nurse
[APRN] License: KS & MO
Registered Nurse [RN] License: MO
multi-state
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration [FMCSA]
Certification for Department of
Transportation [DOT] Physicals
American Heart Association [AHA]
Basic Life Support [BLS] Provider
American Nurses Association
Missouri Nurses Association
Sigma Theta Tau Honor
Society of Nursing