Andrea Caprice Anderson,
DNP, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC, RN
Plaquemine, La 70764
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EMERGENCY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Family Nurse Practitioner – AANP Certified/ Louisiana Licensed
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – ANCC Certified/ Louisiana Licensed
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly skilled nurse practitioner with eight years experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, family practice and hospital medicine
Fifteen years of emergency department experience and 2 years managerial experience
Highly skilled in managing heavy patient volume charting, critical care, staff supervision, education, mentoring and assisting physicians with procedures
Certified and proficient in trauma care of the pediatric and adult patient
Possess strong communication skills, and works well under pressure
Proficient in computer documentation and record maintenance in order to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality
Master’s degree in healthcare systems management
Master’s degree as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Doctor of Nursing Practice- Surviving Sepsis in the Emergency Department Quality Improvement
WORK EXPERIENCE
ACA Clinic
23823 Eden Street
Plaquemine, LA 70764
Dr. Andrea Anderson
Family Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
April 2018 to present (will be closing in January)
Developing treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases
Educating and guiding patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits
Understanding the changes in health promotion throughout the aging process
Conducting exams
Performing diagnostic tests and screening evaluations
Managing overall patient care regarding lifestyle and development issues
Emphasizing preventative care and disease management
Prescribing medications
Coastal Urgent Care
9808 Bluebonnet Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Thomas Bice
Family Nurse Practitioner – Urgent Care October 2018 to March 2020
Assessing, diagnosing and treating patients newborn to geriatric
Performing medical screening exams
Performing procedures
Prescribing medication
Ochsner Health System 25455 La. Hwy 1
Plaquemine, LA 70764 Schumacher
Dr. Nathan Freeman 225-***-****
Family Nurse Practitioner – Emergency Department October 2016 to January 2021
Assessing, diagnosing and treating patients newborn to geriatric
Performing medical screening exams
Performing procedures
Prescribing medication
The University of South Alabama 5721 USA Drive
Mobile, Al 36688
Adjunct Nursing Faculty Online Dr. Charlene Meyers
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty August 2016 to January 2017
Review and adhere to the policy and procedures of the Nursing Department
Attend faculty meetings and scheduled faculty development programs as requested
Remain timely in regard to submission of paperwork.
Use principles of Adult Education in determining teaching strategies and learning activities.
Work with lead faculty to plan, implement and evaluate each course offering to maintain quality and effectiveness.
Attend scheduled meetings the first week with the program director and/or lead course faculty and all adjuncts teaching in the course. Information regarding policies and procedures for the specific program, course syllabi, course objectives and class rosters, will be reviewed and distributed at this time.
Lutcher Family Clinic/ Poche Medical Clinic 1731 Lutcher Ave
Lutcher Ave 70071 Contract Work
Dr. Cullen Ocmond 225-***-****
Part Time
Family Nurse Practitioner – Clinic March 2016 to March 2020
Developing treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases
Educating and guiding patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits
Understanding the changes in health promotion throughout the aging process
Conducting exams
Performing diagnostic tests and screening evaluations
Managing overall patient care regarding lifestyle and development issues
Emphasizing preventative care and disease management
Prescribing medications
St James Parish Hospital 1645 Lutcher Ave
Lutcher, LA 70071 C& M Medical
Dr. William Freeman 225-***-****
Part Time
Emergency Department / Urgent Care – Family Nurse Practitioner February 2016 to March 2020
Assessing, diagnosing and treating patients newborn to geriatric
Performing medical screening exams
Performing procedures
Prescribing medication
St Elizabeth Hospital 1125 W. Highway 30
Gonzales, LA 70737
Ascension Emergency Physicians Dr. Jamie Broussard
Part Time
Emergency Department – Family Nurse Practitioner January 2015 to April 2016
Assessing, diagnosing and treating patients newborn to geriatric
Performing medical screening exams
Performing procedures
Prescribing medication
St. Bernard Parish Hospital 8000 W. Judge Perez Drive Chalmette, La 70936 Southern Emergency Medical
Dr. Scott Mace, Medical Director 504-***-****
Part Time
Emergency Department – Family and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner October 2014 to May 2017
Assessing, diagnosing and treating patients newborn to geriatric
Performing medical screening exams
Performing procedures
Prescribing medication
Assumption Community Hospital 135 Hwy 402
Napoleonville, Louisiana 985-***-****
Donna Mullings, Supervisor Emergency Department Charge Nurse January 2012 to September 2014
Provide nursing care to patients of all ages in a 3-bed critical access hospital that serves about 13,000 patients a year
Triage patients according to history and physical findings
Work collaboratively with physicians and other team members to provide the most efficient and effective care for the patient
Stabilize and arrange transport for patient requiring a higher level of care
Serve as charge nurse to ensure correct policy and procedures are followed, uphold EMTALA regulations, maintain staff scheduling and department flow
Plaquemine Manor Nursing Home 24320 Ferdinand Street
Plaquemine, Louisiana 70764
Hank Cooley, Supervisor
Director of Nursing
May 2011 to January 2012
•Supervising and reviewing nursing staff
•Overseeing the department budgets
•Reporting to higher-level staff members
•Maintaining high standards of care
•Managing patients' data and medical records
•Interacting with doctors, patients and family member
Feliciana Home Health 58017 Plaquemine Street
Plaquemine, Louisiana 70764
Missy Landry, Supervisor Team Leader, Case Manager August 2009 to May 2011
•Cared for patients in accordance with the plan of care.
•Performed assessments and data collection.
•Designed and implemented nursing procedures (Home Health).
•Educated patient, patient's family and other staff.
•Supervised and educated LPN’s and HHA's for patient care.
•Assisted in coordinating all services provided
Teche Regional Medical Center 1125 Marguerite Street Morgan City, Louisiana 70380 985-***-****
Barry Dyson, Supervisor
Emergency Department Registered Nurse May 2009 to July 2009 (13-week contract)
•Provide nursing care to patients of all ages in a 22-bed level 3 hospital that serves about
75.000 patients a year
•Triage patients according to history and physical findings
•Work collaboratively with physicians and other team members to provide the most efficient and effective care for the patient
•Stabilize and arrange transport for patient requiring a higher level of care
River West Medical Center Facility Closed
Emergency Department Registered Nurse/ Emergency Department Manager April 2006 to May 2009
•Provide nursing care to patients of all ages in a 10-bed rural hospital that serves about 30,000 patients a year
•Triage patients according to history and physical findings
•Work collaboratively with physicians and other team members to provide the most efficient and effective care for the patient
•Stabilize and arrange transport for patient requiring a higher level of care
•Serve as charge nurse to ensure correct policy and procedures are followed, uphold EMTALA regulations, maintain staff scheduling and department flow
•Served as manager of emergency department: provide leadership and management for the emergency department, worked cooperatively and supportively with the members of the medical staff to provide emergency services for all patients who present to the emergency department, worked cooperatively and supportively with the heads of diagnostic and therapeutic departments to ensure availability, quality, and effective use of services, and with chiefs of services to ensure that house staff services are appropriate. Provided significant input into the preparation of a departmental budget, monitored community needs and provide significant input into EMS system and disaster plan.
Baton Rouge General Medical Center 3600 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806 225-***-****
Ricky Callegan, Supervisor
Mid-City and Bluebonnet Campus
Emergency Department Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse July 2000 to April 2006
•Provide nursing care to patients of all ages at the Mid-City and Bluebonnet Campus
•Triage patients according to history and physical findings
•Work collaboratively with physicians and other team members to provide the most efficient and effective care for the patient
•Stabilize and arrange transport for patient requiring a higher level of care
•Serve as charge nurse to ensure correct policy and procedures are followed, uphold EMTALA regulations, JACHO requirements, maintain staff scheduling and department flow
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center 5000 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806 225-***-****
Sandra Hudson, Supervisor Medical/ Surgical Department Nurse November 1999 to July 2000
•Dispense medications and treatments per Doctor’s orders and educate patients and families regarding pre- and post-operation care and when appropriate to institute.
•Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis and disease processes
•Performed physical assessments, administered medications, inserted IV’s, and drew blood samples
•Monitor and treat post-op patients; notify physicians for changes in patient condition, changes in condition or abnormal lab results.
•Kept physician informed of patient’s condition, offering accurate nursing assessment regarding patient’s status.
•Provided tracheotomy, medication and wound care for post-op and medical patients
•Provided general nursing care and assessment, monitoring lab values, medication administration and wound care.
• Worked closely with other team member to provide safe, effective and efficient care to patients
CURRENT LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION
•American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certified - Certification Number: Fo6141511
Expires: 6/25/2024
•Adult – Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Certification Number: 201-***-**** Expires 12/9/2024
Louisiana APRN License - RN07921 Expires 1/31/2023
•BLS (Basic Life Support) Expires 2023
•PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) Expires 2023
•ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Expires 2023
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATES
American Association of Nurse Practitioners Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners Sigma Theta Tau - Zeta Gamma Chapter ENA - Emergency Nurses Association
EDUCATION
University of South Alabama Doctor of Nursing Practice – July 2015 University of South Alabama Emergency Nurse Practitioner program - May 2014 Loyola University: Master’s in health care systems management - May 2008
University of Alabama in Huntsville: Bachelor of Science in Nursing - May 1999