Frances M. Youmans DNP, FNP-BC, RN-BC
Cairo, GA. 39828 229-***-**** **********@*****.*** LinkedIn: fmyoumans
An Experienced Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner-ANCC Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Successful track record across multiple settings and populations. Highly trained practitioner in medicine, mental health, teaching, and management. A personable team member enjoys amiable, collaborative, and accountable relationships with patients, families, and co-workers.
Skills
Demonstrated complex problem solving to formulate differential diagnoses Ordered/ interpreted diagnostic tests - x-ray, EKG, and labs Prescribed medications or therapy Prioritized time management to increase patient satisfaction and productivity Improved communication using active listening Enlisted critical thinking skills based on evidence-based practice to determine treatment options Maintained flexibility to improve workflow Proved ethical, reliable, and empathetic.
Professional Experience
Family Nurse Practitioner (Part-time) / Loftiss Regional Youth Detention Center, Thomasville, GA, 12/2002 – 07/2020; 10/2021 to present
Diagnosed and treated acute and chronic medical and mental health care problems. Conducted patient education.
Performed physical exams; prescribed medications using Electronic Medical Records (Rcopia, JTS, RightMAR, BHIS)
Analyzed and interpreted patients’ histories, symptoms, physical findings, and test results for diagnoses and evidence-based treatment. Ordered, performed diagnostic testing, and prescribed medications based on safety, cost, and efficacy.
Assistant Professor / Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, 10/2012 - 07/2020; 01/2021 - 05/2021
Lead faculty for mental health undergraduate nursing courses; taught graduate Nurse Practitioner (NP) courses-Family NP, Adult/Geriatric NP, Psychiatric-MH NP. Lead faculty for Women’s Health, Health Informatics for NP students.
Precepted weekly undergraduate nursing students in medical and mental health clinical settings
Partnership for Health Center, Valdosta, GA. (Underserved Outpatient Clinic) Weekly Nurse Practitioner (10/12 – 07/16).
Precepted Nurse Practitioner students in clinical settings with Electronic Medical Records and ICD-10 coding
Family Nurse Practitioner / Southwestern State Hospital, * Thomasville, GA, (*Closed 12/2013)
and Bainbridge State Hospital, ** Bainbridge, GA, (**Closed 12/2000) 01/1999 – 09/2012
Performed psychiatric and medical emergency admissions. Prescribed medications and treatments using EMRs.
Managed patient rounds for Behavioral Health and Medical Units (Clients aged 6 months-80s) including sick calls, chronic care, GYN clinic, vaccines
Consulted or referred to higher-level care for unstable or emergency-level patients.
Obtained and recorded patient medical and mental health data - health history, progress notes, and physical exam results
Education
Augusta University, Augusta, GA. – Doctor of Nursing Practice – 2018 - (Magna Cum Laude)
Albany State University, Albany, GA. – Master of Science -Nursing
Albany State University, Albany, GA. – Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tallahassee Community College, Tallahassee, FL. – Associate of Science – Nursing
Miami Dade Community College, Miami, FL. – Associate of Arts – Nursing
Licensure and Certifications
Registered Nurse License eNLC Multistate: State of Georgia RN073220. Authorized as a Nurse Practitioner in Georgia. Expires – 1/31/2022; Authorized as a Nurse Practitioner in Florida – License APRN 11011866 - Expires 7/31/2022
American Nurses Credentialing Center – Family Nurse Practitioner – Certification 0313551 – Expires – 03/31/2023
American Nurses Credentialing Center – Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse, RN-BC – Certification 0210037 – Expires – 02/29/2024
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider – Expires 4/2023