Maggie Austin

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Cedar Falls, Iowa

319-***-****

admjm7@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Team-oriented nurse practitioner with a strong record of establishing solid relationships with clients, co-workers, administration and local agencies. FNP who feels confident of knowledge of principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis and treatment. Strong background in administration and QA.

Education and Training

2013 Allen College Waterloo, IA

MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner

•Recipient of The Allen College Chancellor's Scholarship, The Allen Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship, and The Allen Alumni Nurses Association Scholarship

•Researched and implemented sensory stimulation at a Chronic Confusion and Dementing Illness Unit

•Volunteer at the Allen Community Engagement Salvation Army Partnership Clinic

•3.4 GPA

2003 Hawkeye Community College Waterloo, IA ADN- Nursing

•3.7 GPA

2000 University of Northern Iowa Waterloo, IA BA -Psychology

•Minor in Family Studies

•Volunteer at Crises line and Women's Shelter

•3.5 GPA Cum Laude

Clinical Rotations

Skilled Post-Acute Care and Rehabilitation

Manor Care Waterloo, IA

•25 hours

•10 patients/day

Diabetes and Endocrinology

UnityPoint Clinic, Waterloo, IA

•25 hours

•10-15 patients/day

•monitoring and managing endocrine issues

•diabetic education

Family Practice

Covenant Clinic, Reinbeck, IA

•165 hours

•5-12 patients/day

•Rural setting

•Suturing

•75-100% independent

Women's Health

Allen Women's Health Center, Waterloo, IA

•125 hours

•10-15 patients/day

•Diverse population in an urban setting

•Independently performed breast exams, pelvic exams, pap smears and diagnostic tests including collecting cultures and identifying organisms under the microscope to evaluate infection

•Assisted with insertions and removals of various birth control including Implantable rods and Intrauterine devices

•75-100% independent

Pediatrics

People's Community Health Clinic, Waterloo, IA

•120 hours

•10-15 patients/day

•Diverse population in an urban setting

•Well child and acute visits

•Debridement of simple wounds

•Cerumen removal

•Incision and drainage of skin abscesses

•75-100% independent

Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine UnityPoint, Cedar Falls, IA

•153 hours

•10-15 patients/day

•Welcome to Medicaid assesments

•Independently performed debridement of simple wounds

•Independently performed cerumen removal

•Independently performed shave and punch biopsy

•Independently performed wart removal with cryotherapy

Professional Experience

Tapestry Health

In house ARNP for LTC facility with ventilators, skilled nursing, and traumatic brain injury care. Telehealth provider for several nursing homes.

John Deere Occupational health Dec 2019 to March 2020

Occupational health. Assessing work related injuries providing assessment, diagnosis and plan of care. Pre employment physicals. Physicals related to special teams.

UnityPoint Urgeant Care August 2018 to September 2019

Provide primary care and urgent care in an ambulatory setting with follow-up.

Perform chronic health assessments, urgent assessments, work and sports physicals. Perform differential medical diagnosis, which includes ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic laboratory tests, including radiology studies and EKGs. Orders pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments in the direct management of acute and chronic illness. Wound care including suturing.

Medexpress Urgent Care January 2017 to August 2018

Provide primary care and urgent care in an ambulatory setting with low to no follow-up.

Perform chronic health assessments, urgent assessments, work and sports physicals. Perform differential medical diagnosis, which includes ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic laboratory tests, including radiology studies and EKGs. Orders pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments in the direct management of acute and chronic illness. Wound care including suturing. I and D, IV therepy for dehydration as well as migraine and nausea relief, splinting, eye irrigation with morgan lensa nd other procedures as needed.

Weatherby staffing November 2016 to January 2017

ARNP-FNP

Primary care for Lakewood Health Systems. Urgent Care for Essentia Health Care.

Perform chronic health assessments, urgent assessments, work and sports physicals. Perform differential medical diagnosis, which includes ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic laboratory tests, including radiology studies and EKGs. Orders pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments in the direct management of acute and chronic illness. Wound care including suturing

Urgent Care Extra March 2015 to September 2016

ARNP-FNP

Provide primary care and urgent care in an ambulatory setting with low to no follow-up.

Perform chronic health assessments, urgent assessments, work and sports physicals. Perform differential medical diagnosis, which includes ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic laboratory tests, including radiology studies and EKGs. Orders pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments in the direct management of acute and chronic illness. Wound care including suturing.

Mountain Park Health Care Center

ARNP-FNP August 2015 to April 2015

In patient community based family practice. Emphasis on treating the entire family. Diverse clinic population that required some Spanish speaking and ability to work with interpreters. Job duties include: Diagnosing, treating, and helping patients manage acute and chronic illnesses. Conducting physical examinations and interpreting medical history. Ordering and performing diagnostic tests and procedures. Prescribing age-specific physical therapy and rehabilitation. Prescribing pharmacologic treatments Providing prenatal care, family planning services, and screening services. Primary and specialty care services for adults and children. Performing minor procedures. Counseling and educating patients about preventive measures to avoid illness

Mountain Health and Wellness

ARNP November 2014 to present

Obtain health history and perform physical examinations. Diagnose and direct counseling for each patient on a plan for treatment. Integrated behavioral health and primary care facility worked cooperatively with counselors and psychiatrists. Prescribe medication in accordance with Arizona statute and professional practice guidelines. Perform minor procedures. Arrange referral for patients requiring services outside scope or comfort level of ARNP. Review incoming reports (e.g. lab, x-ray, EKG) signdate, make changes to plan of care as needed and follow-up in a timely manner. Complete charts within 24 hours of service.

MD24 House Calls surprise, AZ

ARNP August 2014 to October 2014

Visiting home bound patients in their home as their primary provider. Obtain health history and perform physical examinations. Diagnose and direct counseling for each patient on a plan for treatment. Prescribe medication in accordance with Arizona statute and professional practice guidelines. Perform minor procedures. Arrange referral for patients requiring services outside scope or comfort level of ARNP. Review incoming reports (e.g. lab, x-ray, EKG) sign, date, make changes to plan of care as needed and follow-up in a timely manner. Complete charts within 24 hours of service.

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Cedar Falls, IA

Registered Nurse February 2013- July 2014

Managed caseload of 26 geriatric residents with multiple chronic diagnoses, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Cedar Falls Health Care Center Cedar Falls, IA

Director of Nursing December 2005 to March 2011

Directed facility's nursing department including recruitment, hiring, budgeting and staff education. Supervised staff of 50 plus nursing staff, Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements. Managed employee review process and continuing education, developed policies and procedures, and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations. Actively participated in facility based quality assurance program. Provided palliative and hospice care in an inpatient setting. Designed and implemented designated hospice rooms in partnership with Iowa Hospice.

Manor Care Health Services Waterloo, IA

Registered Nurse August 2005 to December 2005

Performed and documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care for skilled patients. Cared for long term and end of life residents with chronic complex multiple diagnoses. Performed head to toe assessments, skin assessment, wound care, IV therapy, wound vacs, colostomy, trach cares, and tube feedings.

Covenant Medical Center Waterloo, IA

Registered Nurse August 2004 to August 2005

Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms on detox unit. Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose. Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills on adult and adolescent inpatient mental health unit.

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