Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
Brigitte Shaffer
Family Nurse Practitioner
Address Lodi, MO, 63950
Phone 573-***-****
E-mail ************@*****.***
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 2 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams, and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and interpreting lab test results to aid in prescribing treatments and medications. In-depth knowledge of EMR, including EPIC.
Skills
Lab result evaluation
Excellent
Electronic Medical Records
Very Good
Treatment plan development
Excellent
Women's health exams
Excellent
Diabetes and nutrition treatments
Excellent
Work History
2021-03 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Matrix Medical Network, Milan, MO
Recording patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Conducting screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
Educating and guiding patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
2018-06 - 2020-06
Family Nurse Practitioner
Mercy Clinic Family Medicine, Mountain Grove, MO
Performed suturing, biopsies, joint aspiration/injections, birth control implants/removals, cryotherapy, digital blocks, and toenail removals and practicing aseptic technique when required.
Applied and removed casts, dressing changes.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
Used EMR to record patient medical history, applicable test results, and vital signs into medical records.
Performed patient physicals for workman's compensation to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
Educated patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
Developed treatment plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
2017-09 - 2018-05
RN
Madison Medical Center ER, Fredericktown, MO
Assisted with splinting, wound care, dressings, suturing, and reductions.
Observed, reported, and recorded patient condition, progress, and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Delivered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, monitored responses to address new concerns.
Collaborated with physicians to manage rapidly changing conditions.
Educated about health condition, treatment, and discharge instructions.
Collected laboratory samples while observing infection control procedures.
Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims, and cardiac patients.
Answered codes quickly with skilled medical care.
2014-08 - 2017-08
RN
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center ER, Poplar Bluff, MO
Triaged patients and assigned rooms according to acuity.
Assisted with splinting, wound care, dressings, suturing, and reductions.
Participated in crisis situations using TACT and CALM techniques.
Observed, reported, and recorded patient condition, progress, and medication side effects using EMR.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Delivered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Educated patients about health condition, treatment, and discharge instructions.
Collected laboratory samples while observing infection control.
Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims, and cardiac patients.
Answered codes quickly with skilled medical care.
Education
2015-08 - 2017-08
Master of Science: Nursing
Walden University - Minneapolis, MN
GPA: 3.85
1999-08 - 2001-08
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
University of Missouri - St Louis - St Louis, MO
GPA: 3.90
Certifications
Family Nurse Practitioner, Missouri
Registered Nurse, Missouri, compact license
BLS
Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau International, Emergency Nurses Association, Phi Theta Kappa, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
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