Professional Summary

Dedicated and patient focused Family Nurse Practitioner with proven strengths in acute patient care, staff development and patient advocacy. Displays an exceptional aptitude to deliver positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment while simultaneously building productive relationships. Known for exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, as well as maintaining accurate and efficient documentation.

Skills

Advanced assessment skills and strong clinical judgment as a Nurse Practitioner

Application of skin adhesive, I&D of abscesses, and wound care management

Venipuncture, and IUD insertion/removal

Computer proficiencies in MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and EMR

DEA, NPI and Colorado Prescriptive Authority current

Certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, FNP-C, issued 06/2020, current

American Heart Association, BLS, current

RNC, Inpatient Obstetrics, current

Education

Post Masters Certificate, 04/2020

South University, Savannah, Georgia

Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty

GPA 3.58

Master of Science in Nursing, in Education, 12/2014

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 04/2011

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona

GPA 3.5

Associate Degree in Nursing, 05/2005

Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma 05/2000

Craven Community College, Newbern, North Carolina

Affiliations

American Association of Nurse Practitioners, AANP

Professional Experience

Nurse Practitioner

QwikCareMD, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 12/2020 to Present

Performs complete health history, physical examination and psychosocial assessment in the outpatient clinic

Orders and coordinates laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies for routine, follow up, and as a response to problems identified in the outpatient clinic

Reviews testing, differentiates between normal/abnormal findings and follows standard practice for abnormal findings, which may include further diagnostic testing or referral to consulting physicians per customary pattern of>the collaborating physician

Prescribes medications according to Colorado State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization

Prescribes/orders medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol

Registered Nurse / Per Diem / Care Team Nurse / Telehealth

Peak Vista Community Health Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 12/2018 to Present

Provide telephone triage for home health patients recommending the most effective available resources to treat the patient’s condition

Registered Nurse / OB-GYN Triage Team Lead / Clinical Nurse Labor & Delivery

Evans Army Community Hospital, 12/2015 to 11/2018

Fort Carson, Colorado

Same skills and responsibilities as described in the aforementioned

Adjunct Clinical Instructor Obstetrics

Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 02/2015 to 04/2017

Adhere to college philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through didactic lectures and clinical teaching for students

Registered Nurse / Travel Nurse / Labor & Delivery / Mother-Baby Unit

Cross Country Travel Corps, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Denver, Colorado; Austin, Texas, 7/2013 to 9/2014

Triage and provide quality care to antepartum patients through the implementation of evidence based nursing assessments, nursing diagnosis, interventions, and ongoing evaluation

Registered Nurse / Resource Coordinator / L&D Unit

Yuma Regional Medical Center, Yuma, Arizona, 07/2005 to 07/2013

Provide direct specialized nursing care for antepartum, intrapartum and post-partum patients within nursing protocols and supervises the performance of all related nursing duties

Licensed Practical Nurse

Eastern Carolina Women's Center, 05/2000 to 06/2005

Havelock, North Carolina

Educate patients/families about medications, disease condition and health maintenance

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