Nurse Practitioner Access Coordinator
Resume:
EMILY BENNETT, MSN, A-GNP-C, RN, BSN, OCN
Cell: 832-***-**** 4214 Dragonwick, Houston, Texas, 77045 *********@*******.***
Career Objective:
Resourceful and motivated recent graduate Advanced Practice Nurse aiming to advance in the nursing profession as a master’s prepared advanced practice nurse, with twenty plus years of professional experience as a registered nurse in delivering patient care in various medical specialties. Seeking to obtain a full-time, challenging position that will enable enhancement/ augmentation of advanced nursing skills in an acute care setting which to allow me to demonstrate my inpatient and outpatient clinical skills, while enhancing the patient care experience with my nursing, expertise, effective communication, attention to detail, multitasking abilities, professionalism, effective team member and leader, and interpersonal skills in providing high quality care at a low cost.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Conceptual and strategic thinker with excellent verbal and written communication skills that assist in educating the patient and providing the highest level of quality patient care. With a background in functional 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. Strong interpersonal skills that enable me to work closely with other members of the care team for the best treatment plans and outcomes. Active listening skills which provide the ability to effectively hear the patient complaints and provide better treatment options for enhanced patient compliance. Effective a multitasking and experienced in working in high stress environments, including busy clinic and ambulatory oncology treatment center. Collaborate with physicians to assess and create treatment plans. Experienced with concurrent review processes that ensures physician orders are carried out in an efficient and accurate manner; ability to anticipate treatment, plan and to continually monitor patient progress. Administer disease management programs and complex case management focusing on maintaining patient health and providing educational tools that will allow the patient to better manage their condition.
Registration/ Licensure:
Advanced Practice Nurse (AGNP) Texas Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse Georgia Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse Texas Board of Nursing
Licensed vocational Nurse Texas board of Nursing
Education
University of Arlington Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Arlington, TX August 2013
San Jacinto Community College Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
Houston, TX May, 2012
Prairie View A & M University Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Prairie View, TX August 2008
Post – secondary education
University of Texas at Arlington Masters of Science in Nursing
Arlington, TX August 2019 Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas Arlington Doctorate of Nursing Practice
Arlington, Texas, August 2022 Student
Certifications:
BCLS American Heart Association Current
ACLS American Heart Association Current
OCN (Oncology certification) Oncology Nursing Society Current
ONS Chemotherapy / Biotherapy Oncology Nursing Society Current
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner American Association of Nurse Practitioners Current
Honors
National Honor Society
Sigma Theta Tau
Work Experience
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 2015- current
RN, BSN / Stem Cell Transplant patient Access Coordinator
Provide clinical expertise, support and oversight that helps ensure the oncology patient receive exceptional care.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in order to provide efficient and ensure positive patient and institution outcomes.
Determining the relevant resources and the cost associated for existing treatment modalities and pursue opportunities to consistently enhance the delivery of c valued care with realization of cost efficiencies in order to achieve better outcome at the lowest cost possible.
Negotiating with providers and insurance plans to provide quality outcomes in the improvement of workflow process for transplant care and services.
Perform team processes with respect to patients with an inability to pay assisting the patient thru the self-pay process by serving as a liaison to determine eligibility for any federal, state, or internal healthcare assistance programs.
Educates patients along the continuum to assist understanding of processes and procedures surrounding hematology and oncology care.
Winship Cancer Institute at Emory 2014- 2015
RN, BSN/Oncology Nurse Navigator
Serve as a hospital ambassador from patient’s first contact to completion of treatment for coordination and education of oncology services through and between treatment modalities.
Conduct periodic follow-up encounters with all patients and communicate concerns, changes, or social needs in patient health to appropriate MD or other appropriate care providers.
Initiates referrals to hospital and community resources to connect patients with resources and support systems.
Makes clinical judgments based upon a synthesis of current research, concepts, principles, theories, and outcomes to solve complex problems.
Coordinates evaluation process for pre-transplant for stem cell (Bone Marrow) transplant patients to ensure effective use of hospital and clinical resources
Educates patients along the continuum to assist understanding of processes and procedures surrounding pre- and post-transplant issues.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Clinical Student, Padilla Medical Clinic
Performed evidenced based comprehensive primary care management for a wide range of the chronic health conditions in age span for adolescent thru geriatric population, including asthma, diabetes mellitus, COPD, hypertension, and hyperlipemia, with referrals to appropriate specialist when warranted.
Provide women’s health including breast and pelvic exams, hormonal therapy and oral contraceptive counseling.
Provides men’s’ health including prostate exams and sexual transmitted disease counseling and education.
Evaluations between 10 – 12 patients in an eight-hour day
Performed focused patient histories, assessments, and interventions for acute / episodic scheduled appointments.
Developed evidenced based plan of care, including medication management and follow up care.
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Clinical Experience, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center [ Leukemia inpatient; Stem Cell transplant fast track and Acute inpatient Unit]
Managed acute illness and chronic complex, multisystem disease process seeking treatment for hematologic and oncologic care across the life span.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to plan, manage, and assess patient treatments in the leukemia and stem cell transplant unit.
Evaluations between 8- 10 patients in an eight-hour day
Performed focused patient histories, assessments, and interventions for acute / episodic scheduled appointments.
Professional Associations/Affiliations:
Oncology Nursing Society 2015- Present
Sigma Theta Tau (Member) 2013- Present
National Honor Society (Member) 2013 - Present
Fort Bend County Black Nurses Association (Member) 2000 - Present
National Black Nurse Association (Member) 2000 - Present
Texas Nurses Association (Member) 2000 - Present
Oncology Nursing Society (member) Houston Chapter 2015 – Present
National Black Nurse Practitioner Association 2017- Present
Texas Nurse Practitioner Association 2017- Present
Presentations
Oncology Nursing Society 2015 Congress
Florida Society of Clinical Oncology 2016
Leukemia Lymphoma Society 2015 & 2016
Professional References: Available upon request
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