Nurse Practitioner Care

B A R B A R A B L O O M, A P R N - B C

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated and talented nurse practitioner with over 16 years of registered nursing experience. Extensive clinical experience with emphasis in the Emergency Department and ICU settings. Dedicated to providing the best patient care possible through listening to patients and employing motivational interviewing techniques. Passionate about whole body wellness and preventative care. Over 600 hours of clinical practicum hours completed in the Emergency Room and hospitalist group. Assessing, providing detailed HPI and plan of care. Team player ready to provide seamless collaborative care for all patients. Graduate of Accredited Nurse Practitioner program and board-certified Adult Gerontology and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills that assist in educating the patient and providing the highest level of patient care.

Background in emergency and intensive care medicine, providing a broader understanding of the interconnected complexity of diseases and the underlying causes.

Problem-solving and analytical skills, which assist in determining a diagnosis even with the toughest of cases

Strong interpersonal skills that help me work closely with other members of the care team for the best treatment plan

Skilled in motivational interviewing, including the ability to listen closely to patients, learn more about their complaints, and provide better treatment options tailored to the patients needs for enhanced patient compliance

Effective at multi-tasking, and experienced in working in high-stress environments KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of Walden University Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program

Diverse nursing experience with experience in ED, ICU, Med-Surg, Cardiac, & Educational Services

Current certification in ACLS, PALS, BLS

5+ years of travel nursing experience

Adept at working on a variety of clinical information systems including Epic, Soarian, & Meditech

Member of Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioner & Nurse-Midwives EXPERIENCE

October 2, 2020 to March 10, 2021: The State of Kentucky; Crown Services, KY flu crew region 8. Scheduling clinics, ordering vaccinations, education, assessing patients, administering flu shots, documenting into the KY state website.

July 27. 2020 to October 26, 2020: Southern Arizona VA Health Care System. Emergency Department COVID unit travel assignment. Completed.13 weeks with an open invitation to come back per Becky nurse manager

September 2017 to July 19, 2020: St. Mary’s Medical Center Ironton Emergency Department Ironton, OH

Emergency Room RN

Staff RN in a busy free standing 12 bed Emergency Department

Patients care includes pediatrics, trauma, and all types of acute-care patients

Work collaboratively with physicians to ensure best practice in patient care

Maintaining and submitting copies of licensure and certifications prior to expiration to include: State licensure, ACLS, BLS, PALS

Functions within scope of practice based on licensure, education skill, and experience. Ability to recognize personal limitations, seeks guidance when needed, and incorporates suggestions into professional practice

Assumes responsibilities for updating knowledge of current nursing practice by attending continuing education and practices as evidenced by signature on sign-in sheet of staff meetings and documents of such updates.

Assumes responsibility for updating knowledge of hospital and departmental policies, procedures, protocols, a positive attitude as evidenced by adaptability, flexibility, and initiative demonstrated during changing organizational needs.

Ensures all job functions are completed before leaving facility as evidenced by end of shift rounds with oncoming shift and assignment being accepted.

Accepts constructive criticism and incorporates it into practice. Discusses conflicts directly with involved persons with conflict resolution as the goal.

Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling in order to meet staffing needs, i.e. overtime, altering scheduled shifts to fill vacancies.

Demonstrates understanding of the principles of growth and development of the life span and the ability to assess, interpret, and to provide the care, service, and a safe environment with data reflective to each patient’s/customer’s age specific needs.

Performs complete admission assessment including psychosocial, environmental, and educational needs. Completes appropriate paperwork within time frames as defined by unit policies and procedures.

Takes responsibility for providing and documenting nursing care based upon ongoing patient assessments and adherence to standards of care. Documents concurrently all findings in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Develops and updates patient individualized plans of care based on approved standards incorporating assessment information.

Evaluates appropriateness of physician orders and consistently completes orders in a timely fashion. Discusses questionable orders in a professional manner.

Demonstrates clinical competence in prioritizing complex patient care and needs without interference to care or operation of the department.

Demonstrates proficiency in crisis and emergency situations.

Maintains and documents IV’s, IVF, IV sites, and blood administration according to policies.

Assist in planning and maintaining the department’s readiness for regulatory surveys.

Triage patients utilizing 5 step acuity levels

Preceptor for nursing students, new graduates, and new employees August 2016 to December 2016: Medical Solutions (Travel) Omaha, NE Travel Nurse Assignments:

Pikeville Medical Center ICU in Pikeville Kentucky & Herbert J Thomas Memorial ICU in Charleston, WV

o Provided care for critically ill patients requiring mechanical intubation, transvenous pacing, ABG

& electrolyte monitoring, roto-prone management, I. VAD, cardiac monitoring, sepsis care, & Train of 4 monitoring

Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital Critical Care Float Pool in Ashland, KY o ICU Float originally while working for Medical Solutions August 2016 to December 2016 o Stayed on as per diem December 2016 to September 2018 o Monitored and provided care for critically ill patients requiring mechanical intubation, transvenous packing, ABG & electrolyte monitoring, cardiac monitoring, and sepsis care April 2015 to August 2016: Jackson Professional Nursing (Travel) Orlando, FL Travel Nurse Assignments:

Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital ER in Charleston, WV & Marietta Memorial ER in Marietta OH

o Monitored and provided care for all types of ER patients including medical, surgical, cardiac, pediatric, and geriatric patients

o Collaborated with physicians to ensure best practice for patients in the Emergency Room January 2015 to January 2016: Ohio University Ironton, OH Clinical Instructor in RN Nursing Program

Managed, directed, and evaluated student learning in the clinical setting

Evaluated the student’s development of clinical reasoning skills

Directly observed and guided student in time management skills, critical thinking, and development of plans of care

August 2012 to May 2014: Ashland Community and Technical College Ashland, KY Clinical Instructor in LPN Nursing Program

Managed, directed, and evaluated student learning in the clinical setting

Evaluated the student’s development of clinical reasoning skills

Directly observed and guided student in time management skills, critical thinking, and development of plans of care

September 2008 to April 2016: Kings Daughters Medical Center Ashland, KY May 2015- April 2016 – per diem position in Emergency Room roll as below January 2014 – May 2015: Learning Services Clinical Education

Assignments included: Clinical Bedside Education, New Employee Orientation, Clinical Orientation, & Core Skills Validation

Coordinated New Employee Residency programs for CNAs, LPNs & RNs for Oncology, Heart and Vascular Recovery Unit, Internal Medicine, Chest Pain Unit, and Rehabilitation Units September 2008 – January 2014: Emergency Room RN Began as a Per Diem Assignment Full Time Position

Monitored and provided care for all types of ER patients including medical, surgical, cardiac, pediatric, and geriatric patients

Collaborated with physicians to ensure best practice in Emergency Room patient care

Charge Nurse duties included managing workflow, problems solving, and helping maintain a cohesive atmosphere during stressful times

Preceptor for new employees and nursing students. September 1995 to September 2014: Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital Ashland, KY June 2006 – September 2014 RN Staff Nurse Positions in Emergency Room and ICU Float

Full time position until 2012 and then per diem until 2014

Monitored and provided care for patients of all types including medical, surgical, cardiac, and emergency room patients of all ages

Collaboration with physicians to ensure best practice in patient care in both the ICU and Emergency Room

Charge Nurse duties included managing workflow, problems solving, and helping maintain a cohesive atmosphere during stressful times

July 1999 to April 2006 Certified Cardiology Technician

Duties including performing EKGs, notify MD Of all critical EKG findings

Assisted with chemical stress testing, stress echocardiogram testing, and pulmonary stress testing

Monthly scheduling of employees in stress lab

December 1995 to July 1995: Nurse Extender II in Emergency Room

Assisted Registered Nurses with patient care

Duties included: phlebotomy, telemetry monitoring, obtaining, and recording vital signs, glucometer readings, application of orthoglass splints, insertion of foley catheters, obtaining EKGs, and assisting with CPR

Member of the Code Blue Responder team

September 1995 to May 1996 Certified Nursing Assistant on Pediatrics

Assisted RNs in the care of pediatric and adult patients

Duties included apnea monitoring, suctioning, and obtaining and documenting vital signs Assisted physicians with procedures such as central line insertion and lumbar punctures EDUCATION

Walden University Minneapolis, MN

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner APRN-BC completed 11/2019 Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH

Bachelor Science in Nursing completed 05/2008

Ashland Community and Technical College Ashland, KY

Associate Degree in Science (ADN) completed 5/2006 Certified Cardiovascular Institute Cincinnati, OH

Certified Cardiology Technician

Certifications

Quality care of emergency patients in a 55-bed emergency department at KDMC, 19 bed emergency department at OLBH, 12 bed emergency department at St. Marys Medical Center Ironton

Quality care of Intensive Care Unit patients in a 12- bed at Our Lady of Bellefonte hospital, 29-bed intensive care unit at Pikeville Medical Center, 12-bed intensive care unit at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

Effective communication with emergency team members and providers

Maintenance of all certifications and licensure

Excellent yearly performance reviews

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Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Basic Life Support

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Hazmat Certification

NIH Certification

Kentucky Compact License

Acute Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- APRN-BC License

NPI

Current APRN in West Virginia and Kentucky

References

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Ashland free clinic on Tuesday nights offering free care to those in need Relay for Life cancer awareness both. Team captain for 4 years Repair affair offering a yearly service for the elderly in outside home repairs Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Committee

Teaching Experience

BLS instructor, Safe Sitter Instructor, Basic Arrhythmia and EKG interpretation class, Assisted with Juvenile Asthma Support Group, Preceptor for new nurse and students, and Clinical Instructor. 4 7 4 L I T T ERAL LANE. • A RGILLITE K Y 4 1 1 2 1 • PHONE ( 6 0 6 ) 5 8 5 - 7 2 1 1 B A R B A R A J B L O OM@Y A H OO.C OM

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