SANDRA HOLLOWAY

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Sparks, GA **647

229-***-****

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SUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified, board-certified Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with more than 25 years of experience in direct patient care.

Strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patient and families.

Committed to practicing medicine using a holistic approach. Act as patient advocate as needed.

Follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation and intuition.

Ensure quality of care and open lines of communication between all members of the healthcare team.

SKILLS

Proven clinical nursing skills in patient assessment, diagnosis and management

IV therapy

Proven ability to work independently, provide leadership, and work well with people at all levels of an organization

ETOH withdrawal

Substance addiction

Skilled interpersonal relationships and have developed positive relationships with clients, and professional peers

Motivated to do a job well and make a significant contribution

Acute and chronic illnesses

EDUCATION and TRAINING

NURSE PRACTITIONER STUDENT

Performed patient examinations. Obtained medical histories. Assessed patient status.

Collaborated with supervising physicians/nurse practitioners to make treatment recommendations. Ordered labs and other diagnostic tests.

Delivered patient education on various topics ranging from disease prevention and health promotion to proper medication usage and nutrition.

2017

Master of Science: Master of Science in Nursing- South University—Savannah, GA, USA

2001

Bachelor of Science: Bachelor of Science in Nursing- Valdosta State University—Valdosta, GA, USA

1993

Diploma: LPN-Moultrie Technical Institute—Moultrie, GA, USA

1987

High School Diploma-High School Diploma—Brooks County High School—Quitman, GA, USA

WORK EXPERIENCE

04/2020 to Present

Signify Health-Dallas, TX

Currently working as a Nurse Practitioner conducting health risk evaluations and complex care management in the home and other settings.

09/2019 to 04/2020

South Georgia Medical Center-Valdosta, GA

Worked as a staff RN on the Observation Unit providing care to patients with acute illnesses and discharged in 36-48 hours.

02/2018 to 07/2019

Greenleaf, LLC-Valdosta, GA

Worked as a charge nurse on different units providing care to clients who have mental and substance abuse illnesses, while managing a medication nurse and a CNA on my unit.

01/2017 to 02/2018

Suwannee Medical Personnel Agency-Valdosta, GA

Worked for the nursing agency while obtaining my MSN as a staff RN in nursing homes and group homes providing care for the elderly and the mentally challenged.

10/2012 to 12/2016

Pruitt Health Crestwood-Valdosta, GA

Worked as the Medicare/Medicaid Coordinator in which I assessed the behavior, moods and needs of nursing home residents by using the resident assessment instrument (RAI) to gather information from facility residents and families during periodic interviews, in which I submitted assessments to the State in a timely manner. I also developed care plans including support from medical staff, dietitian and rehab.

04/2011 to 10/2012

Pruitt Health Valdosta-Valdosta, GA

Worked as a Staff RN on 3-11 shift providing care and administering medication to the residents. I then transferred to Pruitt Health Crestwood to become the MDS Coordinator.

04/2009 to 09/2010

Grace Hospice-Valdosta, GA

Worked as a field nurse providing emotional and patient care to the elderly assisting them and their families through the dying process.

09/2007 to 01/2009

Tift Regional Medical Center-Tifton, GA

Worked as a staff RN on the surgical floor preparing patients for surgery and receiving patients and providing care after surgery.

02/2003 to 09/2007

Tift Healthcare Nursing Home-Tifton, GA

Worked as the MDS Coordinator performing assessments for Medicare/Medicaid residents through the RAI assessments, writing care plans and submitting to State in a timely manner.

09/1997 to 01/2002

Memorial Convalescent Center-Adel, GA

Worked as an LPN providing care and administering medication to nursing home residents.

09/1993 to 06/1997

Holly Hill Nursing Home-Valdosta, GA

Worked as an LPN providing care and administering medication to nursing home residents.

LICENSURE and CERTIFICATIONS

Board-Certified Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner ( 2019)

Registered Nurse-State of Georgia (2002)

Licensed Practical Nurse (1993)

CPR/BLS (Current)

ACTIVITIES and HONORS

Registered Nurse, State of Georgia

Valedictorian of Class of December 2001 at Valdosta State University

Cum Laude Honor Graduate at Valdosta State University

Member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, 2001-present

Member of Alpha Chi Honor Society, 2001-present

South Georgia Medical Center Award of Excellence, 2001

Active in church, on the usher board, and a member of the church choir

REFERENCES

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