Karen Bradshaw, RN, MSN, FNP-BC

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Chesterfield, VA 23838

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QUALIFICATIONS

Self-motivated, goal oriented professional able to communicate and maintain effective rapport at all levels. Adaptable to a variety of environments and conditions.

EXPERIENCE

Nov 2011-Present Bon Secours Mercy Health System

Internal Medicine Associates of Chesterfield, Midlothian VA

Family Nurse Practitioner

Provide medical care for adult population for acute and chronic conditions with a focus on health education and wellness. Perform history and physicals, Medicare annual wellness exams; manage variety of acute and chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Collaborate with six physician colleagues in an office setting.

Feb 2006-Nov 2011 Bon Secours Health System

St Francis Medical Center, Midlothian VA

Conducted in-depth health interviews for patients anticipating surgical procedures and performed preoperative history and physicals providing medical clearance for upcoming procedures. Interpreted laboratory results and provided patient education. Consulted closely with anesthesia personnel regarding complex cases requiring additional medical clearances. Instrumental in development of Nurse Practitioner role in Preadmission Testing setting for Bon Secours Health System.

July 2003-Jan 2006 Village Green Family Medicine, Midlothian VA

Family Nurse Practitioner Provided medical care for individuals of all age groups in private family practice office setting. Performed wellness exams and managed variety of acute and chronic conditions. Responsible for on-call patient needs.

Nov 2002-May 2003 Air Park Medical – Occupational Health

Randolph Macon College Student Health Center, Ashland VA

Family Nurse Practitioner

Sole provider of medical care for students and employees in Student health care setting. Performed independently with minimal physician supervision. Diagnosed and treated acute illness and monitored chronic conditions.

July 2002-Aug 2002 Richmond City Department of Health, Richmond VA

Family Nurse Practitioner

Provided medical care in 10th Street Clinic STD clinic setting. Performed problem-focused exams pertaining to reproductive wellness. Diagnosed and treated STD and provided education.

Sept 1997-May 2002 Health Corporation of America –HCA

Physicians of Family Medicine, Midlothian VA

Provided medical care for all age groups in family practice setting. Performed wellness exams, managed acute illness as well as chronic disease states. Worked in collaboration with seven physicians in two locations.

Oct 1988-Aug 1997 Inova Health System

Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church VA

Staff RN - MSICU (1993-1997)

Critical care nurse in busy Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit, responsible for administering care to acutely ill adults including ventilator management, invasive monitoring and cardiovascular support.

Staff RN – Surgical/Trauma Unit (1988-1993)

Responsible for all aspects of nursing care on a general surgery/trauma unit. Acted in capacity of Charge Nurse and Chairman of Unit Education Committee. Developed Patient Preoperative Instruction course.

Oct 1986-Aug 1988 St Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York NY

Staff RN on medical/surgical unit

Provided nursing care and education for medical-surgical patients.

EDUCATION

MS Degree in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate, George Mason University, Fairfax VA (May 1997)

BS Degree in Nursing and Registered Nurse Credentialing, Hunter College-Bellevue Hospital School of Nursing, New York, NY (may 1986)

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Certified as Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, 1997-Present

Member of Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners, 1997-Present

Member of Sigma Theta Tau –International Nurses Honor Society, 1986-Present

Participated in SCEPTER program through Virginia Primary Care Association, working in community health center serving an diverse rural population, 1997

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