Nurse Practitioner Telehealth

Kendra S. Richardson, FNP-C

Macon, GA ***** · 912-***-**** · *****************@*****.***

PROFESSIONALSUMMARY Family Nurse Practitioner with 5+ years of nursing experience and 7 years of patient-centered healthcare delivery in public health, home health, in-patient settings, and corrections. Possess compassion, optimism, professionalism, flexibility, and competence to provide exceptional care. Seeking to utilize my expanded skills and knowledge as an APRN to promote optimal health by delivering patient-centered care EDUCATION Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner Columbus State University - Columbus, GA May 2021

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude

Armstrong State University - Savannah, GA December 2016 ACCEL Program

Gordon State College - Barnesville, GA August 2012-June 2013 GRADUATE CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Family Practice

Macon Family Health Center, Inc. - Macon, GA Spring 2021 - 171 hours David P. Fieseler, MD, PC - Thomaston, GA Summer 2020 - 103 hours Cornerstone Medical Associates, LLC. - Warner Robins, GA Spring 2020 - 126 hours

• Provided thorough care to patients for annual exams, routine follow-ups, acute complaints, and chronic disease management

• Demonstrated proficient knowledge and skills in performing routine screenings and physical assessment, diagnostic planning, ordering appropriate treatments and studies, and referring as needed

• Assisted with the management of Suboxone therapy including assessing patients for withdrawal signs and symptoms, reviewing drug screens, and writing prescriptions for refills

• Educated patients on diagnoses, accompanying symptoms and complications, prevention, and pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments and side effects

• Aided in procedures including trigger point injections, hormone replacement pellet therapy, cryotherapy, and incision and drainage

Rheumatology

Arthritis Research & Treatment Center - Stockbridge, GA Spring 2021- 100 hours

• Obtained history, performed physical assessment, and developed working diagnoses and diagnostic plan for new patients

• Provided follow-up care including physical exam, treatment evaluation, ordering refills and monitoring labs, and reviewing visit notes and imaging reports from outside providers

• Educated patients on diagnoses, accompanying symptoms and complications, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments and side effects, and routine preventative measures Pediatrics

Coker Pediatrics, LLC. - Griffin, GA Fall 2020- 90 hours

• Performed detailed history and physical assessment in well and sick child visits for patients aged from newborn to adolescence

• Demonstrated understanding of developmental milestones, routine immunization schedule, abnormal exam findings, diagnostic planning, diagnoses, appropriate treatment, and referral as needed

• Assisted in educating parents and patients, when age-appropriate, on developmental milestones, diagnoses, and both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments Gynecology & Obstetrics

Drs. Kehl, Barnes, & Durso; Kristen Vaughn, FNP-C; Midwives of Macon - Macon, GA Fall 2020- 48 hours

• Performed history and physical assessment for prenatal and women's health visits

• Demonstrated proper pelvic exam, microscopy, fundal height measurement, and obtaining fetal heart tones

• Educated patients on diagnoses, treatment, and prevention Urgent Care and Family Practice

CareConnect Convenient Care - Thomaston, GA Fall 2019- 90 hours

• Obtained history and performed thorough physical assessments for urgent and primary care visits

• Formulated working diagnoses, diagnostic plan, and appropriate treatment

• Assisted in procedures including ear irrigation for foreign body removal and incision and drainage

• Educated patients on diagnoses, accompanying symptoms and complications, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments and side effects, and routine preventative measures WORK EXPERIENCE Nurse Practitioner- Rheumatology

Arthritis Research & Treatment Center - Stockbridge, GA February 2022- July 2022

• Obtain history and perform physical exam to assess for signs and symptoms of rheumatologic conditions

• Order and interpret diagnostic/monitoring labs and imaging

• Determine working diagnoses and final diagnosis using diagnostic and clinical findings

• Educate patients on diagnosis, indicated medications, and conservative treatments

• Start and manage medications and infusions

• Follow up with patients routinely to reassess symptoms/signs, disease activity, and therapeutic outcomes

• Refer to other specialties as needed for optimal care management

• Document meticulously encounters, treatment plans, and patient instructions Travel Family Nurse Practitioner

Augusta State Medical Prison – Grovetown, GA October 2021 – November 2021

• Triaged, assessed, and treated patients for sick visits and emergency responses and referred to emergency room and specialists as needed

• Followed up with patients after specialty visits and implemented specialists’ recommendations for plan of care

• Performed pre-op exams, COVID-19 testing, and ordered requested labs and medications for surgeons

• Rounded on patients in infirmaries to assess progress and discharge when appropriate

• Documented detailed encounter summaries

Family Nurse Practitioner

Southside Medical Center: Butts County - Jackson, GA August 2021 – September 2021

• Provided direct and telehealth medical care for patients starting at age 18 and managed a variety of health conditions

• Followed up with patients to assess therapeutic responses and review lab and imaging results

• Provided patient education to promote prevention and self-care for optimal health outcomes

• Documented detailed encounter summaries

Registered Nurse- Corrections

Global Diagnostic Services, Inc.- Macon YDC - Macon, GA April 2019 – August 2021

• Effectively communicate with correctional officers, nurses, and physicians for health and safety promotion of youth

• Administer medications to youth and implement treatments per physicians' orders and protocol

• Assess and treat youth for medical requests and injuries and refer to provider or emergency services as needed

• Perform labs as ordered including urinalyses and rapid COVID-19 tests

• Count and monitor narcotics and sharp items

Public Health RN II

Georgia DPH: Houston County Health Department - Warner Robins, GA March 2018 – August 2021

• Work collaboratively in team environment consisting of nurses, physicians, medical personnel, clerical staff, epidemiology, and environmental health

• Utilize strong interpersonal and communications skills to deliver optimal care to patients

• Administer medications and vaccinations per protocol to individuals of all ages

• Perform pediatric and adult hearing, vision, dental, and SSA disability screenings and assessments

• Educate on STDs and family planning options and deliver related services including testing, microscopy, and treatment

• Provide women’s health services including pelvic and breast exams, pap smears, and mammogram referrals

• Implement care for patients in TB Program including skin test placement and reading, direct observation therapy, medication refills, sputum collection, and routine evaluations

• Perform phlebotomy and obtain general lab specimens per providers' orders

• Utilize electronic health record system to document detailed client encounters Staff RN: Swing-Bed/Acute Care Unit

WellStar Sylvan Grove Hospital - Jackson, GA August 2017 – February 2018

• Administered medications and vaccinations

• Implemented treatment plans as ordered

• Performed head-to-toe physical assessments

• Communicated critical values and findings to physicians and advocated for patients

• Collaborated with team members for best patient care outcomes

• Performed patient admission and discharge tasks including report, assessment, education, medication reconciliation

• Assisted patients and families and performed various patient care tasks including hygiene, toileting and ambulation Registered Nurse

Georgia Baptist Children’s Home Counseling Center - Meansville, GA June 2017 – February 2018

• Obtained clients' vital signs and health history, identified medication issues, addressed complaints, and provided education

• Communicated patient information to healthcare provider via Telehealth software

• Documented detailed encounter summaries

• Ensured medication authorizations were obtained, care staff were aware of changes, and labs were collected Home Assessment Nurse

On the Path Children and Family Services - Warner Robins, GA May 2017 – July 2017

• Visited clients monthly to obtain vital signs and health history, identify medication changes and/or issues, complaints, and provide education and recommendations

• Communicated pertinent findings and/or issues to appropriate staff members and healthcare providers

• Documented detailed encounter summaries

Patient Care Technician- Float Pool

Memorial Health University Medical Center - Savannah, GA July 2015 – February 2017

• Assisted patients and family and performed various patient care tasks including hygiene, toileting, feedings, and glucose monitoring

• Communicated important information to nursing staff including critical vitals and medication requests

• Documented tasks and patient findings

KEY SKILLS Licenses:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- NP: Georgia, Florida Registered Professional Nurse: State of Georgia, Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact Certifications:

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board Basic Life Support: American Heart Association

Computer: proficient in typing skills, Microsoft Office tools, Hewlett-Packard and Macintosh Operating Systems, Epic, Mitchell & McCormick, EClinicalWorks, and Power Chart charting systems, Care Cloud, and Cisco Telehealth RESEARCH Armstrong’s School of Nursing Honors Program: Dementia Care and Caregiver Burden among Nurses 2013 REFERENCES Available upon request

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