Nurse Practitioner Care
Resume:
James F. Lawrence
Atlanta, GA 30339 US • 404-***-****
ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE
Senior Nurse Practitioner • Director of Clinical Svc. • Director of Nursing Education •
Effective Project Manager• Improved Patient Outcomes• Increased Staff Productivity•
Recognition as Clinical Expert in Aging • State & National Geriatric Leadership Appointments
Diligent, compassionate, and detail-oriented professional with successful work experience in coordinating a wide range of Nurse Practitioner activities in alignment with established healthcare standards of older adults living independently and in long-term care.
Educational Background
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D.) Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) in Adult & Geriatric Health Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ
Educational Specialist in Administrative Leadership (Ed.S.) University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Master of Education (M.Ed.) University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC
Career Experience
Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, Bristol Hospice, Atlanta, GA October 10, 2020 – Present
Deliver initial, preventative, crucial hospice, and palliative care to adult and geriatric patients in the home and institutional settings. Spearhead physical evaluation of hospice patients as assigned through face-to-face and routine visits to identify potential issues. Produce feedback o maintain clinical documentation as required for hospice eligibility.
Elevated the clinical understanding of members regarding different hospice and palliative care diagnoses, treatments, and medications to provide quality improvement and end-of-life care outcomes.
Adult and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Aging Successfully, LLC, Atlanta, GA June 3, 2013 – Present
Acquire short-term and long-term 1099 contracted positions in medical-surgical, post-acute care/rehabilitation, home care, long-term care, hospice, and palliative care, employee health, medical aesthetics, and pain management settings by rendering preventive, primary, and urgent care to patients from diverse background.
Contributed remarkable efforts in maximizing patient census up to 62% in House Calls Visitation program.
Played a significant role in reducing pressure ulcer prevalence rates by 77% for the patients/residents living at home.
Boosted productivity up to 37% of the nursing staff in long-term care and post-acute care settings.
Minimized re-hospitalization rates by 81% of long-term care patients/residents.
Adult and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Atlanta VA Medical Center, Decatur, GA Grade: III Step: 11 May 2011 to June 2013
Increased medical care on the Geriatrics and Extended Care Service line for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Participated in co-establishing the first Pain Academy program for Veterans living with chronic pain. Augmented the enrollment to over 100% by extending enrollment to three states of participation and boosting Georgia’s annual VA Nurse Practitioner Conference.
Earned noted assignment for site Principal Investigator (PI) of The Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale Validation Study (IRB# 0006224).
Received Honorable Mention Award, Atlanta VAMC Fall Research Festival 2013.
Achieved one of only three Nurse Practitioners invitations in the Georgia’s VAMC Dermatology Residency Program for Primary Care Physicians to obtain clinical experience.
Optimized the NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Hospitalized Elders) program throughout all VA inpatient settings in Georgia while serving as co-director to elevate staff involvement up to 94%.
Attained maximum level of patient telephone medications refills program to exceed patient compliance rate up to 87%.
Orchestrated the co-chair 2012 VA Nurse Practitioner annual conference and exceeded all other conference records by increasing attendance participation by 127%.
Co-produced the Atlanta VAMC initial six-week Pain Academy for veterans living with chronic pain.
Additional Experience
Adult & Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Sexton Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Austell, GA
Assistant Professor of Family & Geriatric Medicine, Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, GA
Hospice & Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (Part-time), Guardian Hospice, Atlanta, GA
Adult & Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Consultant (Part-time), Florence Convalescent Center, Florence, SC Clinical Manager/Senior Palliative Care/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, United Healthcare, Atlanta, GA
Professional Certifications
Nurse Practitioner Certification, American Nurses Credentialing Center (# 0336313)
Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner Licensure, Georgia (License # 134018); South Carolina (License # 22151)
Drug Enforcement Administration Number, U.S. Department of Justice
Public School Educator, South Carolina and Georgia Departments of Education (inactive)
Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse, National Board of Certification for Hospice and Palliative Nurses
Emergency Disaster Relief Nurse, The American Red Cross
Public Speaker, National Speakers’ Association
National Provider Identifier Number (#126*******)
CAQH Provider ID: (#12180404)
Medicare Provider Number: (#202*******)
Honors and Awards
South Carolina Nurses Association State Advanced Practiced Nurses Award in Community Service, 2019
National Community Service Award, Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association, 2018
National Chairperson, American Nurses Credentialing Center - Content Expert Panel Committee in Gerontology, 2017
National Excellence Award in Teaching, National Conference of Gerontological Nurse Practitioners, 2016
National Leadership Fellow Award, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2015
State Clinical Excellence Award, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2015
White House Conference on Aging Planning Committee and Presenter, 2014-2015
Honorable Mention Award, Atlanta VAMC Fall Research Conference, 2013
Governor Nathan Deal State Award in Healthcare Leadership, 2013
Nursing Hall of Fame Inductee, Seton Hall University College of Nursing, 2012
State Nurse Practitioner of the Year, The American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2012 / 2009
National Excellence Award in Clinical Education, Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association, 2011
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