ASHLIE C. GAVANT, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

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Hardeeville, SC 29927

601-***-****

adj3bm@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a Nurse Practitioner where I am able to effectively utilize my skills and expertise to enhance the institution where I work, develop working relationships with my patients and improve patient outcomes.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2/20 – 11/20

JAMISON PEDIATRICS AND EXPRESS CARE, Ridgeland, SC

Nurse Practitioner

·Assess patients’ health status by obtaining a health history, reviewing past medical history, assessing and presenting illness as well as family history, risk factors and cultural factors

·Perform Well-Child Exams and physical exams for adults

·Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests

·Provide care to patients through telemedicine via doxy.me, eClinicalWorks, and SbareNote

·Promote patient advocacy among co-workers

·Collaborate with a supervising physician off-site in managing/treating acute and long-term medical needs of patients when needed.

·Integrate pertinent data to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan.

·Develop and implement treatment plans for primary care and acute care with children and acute care with adult patients by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections/vaccinations while complying with medical practice guidelines, collaborative agreement with MD, and state laws.

·Prepare documentation for medical records in eClinicalWorks and ShareNote.

·Maintain confidentiality of all patient information according to Federal guidelines and regulations with HIPAA and OSHA.

09/19 – 01/20

SC HOUSE CALLS, Bluffton, SC

Nurse Practitioner

·Assess patients’ health condition, by obtaining health history, chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, family history, risk factors, and cultural factors

·Perform appropriate physical exams.

·Order/perform appropriate laboratory diagnostic/screening tests.

·Promote patient advocacy.

·Collaborate with physicians in managing/treating acute and long-term medical needs of patients.

·Integrate data to determine diagnosis and any health risks.

·Develop and implement treatment plans for primary, palliative and hospice patients by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections while complying with medical practice guidelines and state laws.

·Prepare documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner in Athena.

·Maintain confidentiality of all patient information according to Federal guidelines and regulations stated by HIPAA and OSHA.

02/04 – 07/16

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Jackson, MS

Nursing Instructor

·As an instructor, I taught all courses within the program and instructed students at the bedside in clinical for over 12 years.

·Courses instructed in the classroom setting:

oTransition to Nursing

oMedical Surgical Concepts

oMaternal-Child Concepts

oIntravenous Therapy Concepts and Pharmacology

oBody Structure and Function

oMental Health Concepts

oFundamentals of Nursing

·Clinical experience with instruction and supervision of students at the bedside in the clinical setting:

oBaptist Health Systems, Jackson, MS – Oncology and Medical-Surgical Units - (7 years)

oUniversity of MS Medical Center, Jackson, MS – Orthopedic Unit - (1 year)

oWiser Hospital for Women and Infants, Jackson, MS – Labor & Delivery and Post-Partum Units - (5 years)

oBlair E. Batson Hospital for Children, Jackson, MS – Pediatric Medical-Surgical Unit - (1 year)

oCottage Grove Nursing Home, Jackson, MS - (7 years)

oChadwick Nursing Home, Jackson, MS - (2 years)

oCare Center of Clinton Nursing Home, Clinton, MS - (3 years)

oMississippi State Hospital, Whitfield, MS – Men’s Receiving Unit, Women’s Intermediate Treatment Unit, Women’s Receiving Unit - (9 years)

01/05 – 10/05

TRINITY MISSION HEALTH & REHAB, Clinton, MS

RN Supervisor, Part-Time

·Supervised all facility employees on weekends

·Assessed residents daily

·Handled scheduling conflicts

·Passed medications and performed treatments as needed

·Made clinical decisions regarding sending residents for acute care as needed

10/03 – 02/04

MISSISSIPPI FAMILY DOCTORS, Madison, MS

Clinic RN

·Performed vital signs, height and weight on all patients

·Performed nursing assessments on all patients

·Administered medications and treatments to patients

·Obtained lab specimens and performed minor x-rays on patients

·Called in prescriptions for patients to pharmacy of choice

·Educated all patients on healthcare issues

·Made rounds with physician on patients admitted to St. Dominic Hospital – Jackson, MS

03/03 – 10/03

ST. DOMINIC HOSPITAL, Jackson, MS

Interventional Radiology RN

·Prepared patients for diagnostic tests or treatments by obtaining IV access, obtaining lab specimens and performing assessments

·Monitored patients during treatments and tests by monitoring vital signs

·Administered medications to patients during treatments, including conscious sedation

·Monitored patients after treatments and tests during recovery period

·Transferred patients back to room in hospital and discharged to home per physician’s orders

·Took call at night and on weekends for emergency procedures requiring nursing care

12/01 – 03/03

RIVER REGION HEALTH SYSTEMS, Vicksburg, MS

Emergency Department RN

·Performed triage on patients across the lifespan

·Provided trauma nursing care to patients admitted to ER

·Provided patient education prior to admission or discharge

·Provided end-of-life care as needed

·Participated in code situations, administered medications and performed CPR as needed

·ACLS and TNCC certified

EDUCATION

08/16 - 05/19

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Columbia, SC

Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner

·Graduated with a 3.97 GPA

Student Nurse Practitioner Clinical Experience:

·Completed Advanced Health Assessment and Acute Care of Adults/Geriatrics clinical course – Children and Family Healthcare/Carolina Family Practice – Palmetto Health USC Medical Group, Columbia, SC (May 2017 – August 2017) – 102 hours total

·Completed Women’s Health clinical course – Palmetto Health USC OBGYN, Columbia, SC

(August 2017 – December 2017) – 116.5 hours total

·Completed Chronic Diseases of Adults and Pediatrics clinical course – Carolina Geriatric Specialists, Sumter, SC

(January 2018 – May 2018) – 123.5 hours total

·Independent Study – Chronic Diseases of Adults and Pediatrics clinical course – Carolina Geriatric Specialists, Sumter, SC

(May 2018 – August 2018) – 116 hours total

·Completed Primary Care Nursing of Children clinical course – Children’s Advocacy Center, Aiken, SC and Hands of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, Columbia, SC

(August 2018 – December 2018) – 121 hours total

·Completed Advanced Practice Practicum for Primary Care clinical course – Lexington Family Practice (Powell Dr. practice), Lexington, SC

(January 2019 – May 2019) – 259 hours total

·Completed 838 hours as a Student Nurse Practitioner from May 2017 – May 2019.

08/97 – 12/01

MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE, Clinton, MS

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

·Graduated with a 3.06 GPA

·Member of Baptist Nursing Fellowship

·Completed Nursing Study Abroad Program in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

HONORS & ACTIVITIES

Scholarships

·College of Nursing Scholarship 2016-2017 and 2017-2018

Academic Honors

·Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing International Honor Society) Alpha Xi Chapter – 2017

·South Carolina’s Chapter of the Golden Key Honor Society – 2017

·Member of Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honor’s Society – 1997-1998

Committee Involvement

·Dean’s Graduate Student Advisory Council MSN Representative 2017-2018

·Simulation Advisory Committee Graduate Student Representative 2017-2018

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS / MEMBERSHIPS

Credentials

·APRN Licensure (23125): expires 4/30/2022– Hardeeville, SC

·Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) – Certification #: 201-***-****

·BLS, ACLS, PALS – in process of completing the “hands on” portion of the class

Memberships

·Member of Sigma Theta Tau Alpha Xi Chapter

·Member of South Carolina Nurses Association

·Member of American Nurses Association

·Member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners

·Member of Urgent Care Association

·Member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND INTERESTS

·Holistic Care in the Family Practice Setting

SPECIALTY EXPERTISE

·Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, VISTA

·Paragon, EPIC, Athena, eClinicalWorks and ShareNote (EMRs)

·Merck Clinical Training Program for Nexplanon (etonogestrel implant) 68 mg Radiopaque insertion – Certificate Number: 300********

·Attended Upper and Lower Extremity Casting Seminar given by Walters Inc. in Feb. 2019

·Attended Primary Procedures and Skills Conference in July 2020 – Suturing, Trigger Point Injections, Joint Injections, I&D, Nail Trephination

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