LAURA DURKIN, MSN, FNP

Asheville, NC ***** 423-***-**** adlmrx@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced, board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner licensed in state of North Carolina offering 13 years of facilitating top-quality patient care to individuals and families. An experienced Healthcare Professional, with the objective being to demonstrate an ethical character to each patient; extending to each person touched, the highest degree in both evidence based and qualitative professional required standard of care. Taking pride in being self directed in work, finding additional enjoyment collaborating with the full team. Magna Cum-Laude Graduate from Emory University

Licensed Registered Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner through the North Carolina Board of Nursing Board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC BLS and ACLS certified as of 2020

DOT certified

Member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing Radiology and lab interpretation

Medication administration

Utilizes peer reviewed literature

Excellent oral and written communication

Electronic medical records

Quality centered patient care

Supervisor and student preceptor, nursing

education

Referrals/Appointments

Women's health exams and health education

Physical examination, evaluation, diagnoses,

treatment planning

Diabetes and nutrition treatments

Minor procedures

STD care and counseling

Human Resources

Drug Testing

Acute care

Family Nurse Practitioner, 10/2019 to Current

Mercy Urgent Care And Occupational Medicine – Asheville, NC Family Nurse practitioner Professional working independently and in collaboration with attending physician providing acute and occupational medical care needs for all age and sex ranges in urgent care setting . Further specializations experience include; workman's compensation, pre-employment and DOT Pඋඈൿൾඌඌ ඈඇൺඅ Sඎආආൺඋඒ

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physical examinations.

Performs full patient physicals and compare and contrast results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment requirements and education. Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans. Prescribes medications as needed for patients in conjunction with other treatments according to specific personal medical conditions.

Coordinates referrals for specialty services and additional care. Jumped in to perform required individual or team functions when short-staffed or advanced nursing situations required.

Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications. Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females. Family Nurse Practitioner, 11/2017 to 02/2020

Mission Medical Associates – Asheville, NC

Family Nurse Practitioner Professional providing full medical care through Mission Health System in emergency department settings of Blue Ridge, Angel Medical Center, and Transylvania Hospital regional facilities.

Collaborates with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Assists patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.

Family Nurse Practitioner, 08/2010 to 01/2011

Carolina Mountain Emergency Medicine, PA – Asheville, NC Evaluate, diagnose, and treat full populations in both high acuity and fast track settings of emergency department, both independently and in collaboration with attending physician. Appropriately diagnose and treat full variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.

Orders and executes required various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.

Provides medical care and treatment in Level-2 Trauma facility for patients presenting with cardiac, neurologic, metabolic, traumatic, surgical, toxic and psychological life-threatening conditions. Regularly performing high level procedures such as airway intubation, lumbar puncture, fracture reduction, procedural sedation and arthrocentesis. Application and removal of casts, suture and closure of soft tissue injuries, incision & drainage, dressing changes, EKG and radiology interpretation. Team with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.

Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Preceptor Family Nurse Practition, 01/2009 to 04/2010

Redan-Hairston Pediatric And Adult Medicine – Stone Mountain, GA Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations. Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart disease.

Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team. Oversaw training of 15 students annually.

Supervisor of 5 LVNs, NAs and non-clinical staff.

Master of Science: Family and Emergency Nurse Practitioner, 2008 Emory University - Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 2006

Southern Adventist University - Collegedale, TN

Associate of Science: Nursing, 2003

Southern Adventist University - Collegedale, TN

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