CURRICULUM VITAE
Debra G Carr
Helotes, Texas 78023
Cell: 210-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
EDUCATION
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Texas
School of Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Focus: Leadership in Complex Healthcare Systems/Nurse Practitioner Leadership
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Texas
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Advanced Nurse Practitioner (APRN)/Minor Education Specialization: Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP)
Webster University, St Louis Missouri-MA Health Services Management
University of Texas at Austin & University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Texas Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
PUDGET Sound Veterans Administration
Geriatric Clinical Nurse Educator. Staff educator and consultant for geriatric program development.
June 2022-present
South Texas Veteran Health Administration-Nurse Practitioner-(Float) North Central
Federal Health Clinic, Shavano Park Federal Health Clinic, and Frank Tejeda Clinics
Provided diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services to Veterans. Completed comprehensive physical and mental health assessments of newly impaneled Veteran patients. The 1st line provider for walk-in/same day acute patient evaluations/women’s health exams and follow-up care. Provided care to patient panels of 800- 1200 patients during extended primary provider absences.
(May 2016-Sept. 2018)
Matrix Medical Network, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, State Traveler.
Conducted Comprehensive Heath Assessments of Medicare and Medicaid eligible patients in their homes throughout the State of Texas, particularly in rural setting. Documented findings in electronic health record for insurer, patient, and PCP review and action.
(Sept 2015- Mar 2016)
Well Med Medical Group, PA, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (Float).
Provided diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services to senior adult patients at clinical sites throughout the greater San Antonio area and small towns immediately surrounding the city.
(Nov 2013-Nov 2014)
UT Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Texas, Department of Community and Family Medicine, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner/Faculty Associate.
Worked with Geriatric Specialty Group. Provided diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health services to elder adult patients. Practice sites included long-term care/skilled nursing facilities. Performed after hours call duties.
(Jul 2007-Aug 2012)
Kellum Medical Group, PA, San Antonio Texas, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. Provided diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care services to adult patients.
(Jul 2006-Feb 2007)
Christ us Santa Rosa Healthcare, Patient and Family Resource Center, San Antonio Texas,
Nurse Educator.
Using grant funding established first Consumer Health Library. Established computer based access for patients/ families to obtain health information.
(Jan 2002-Oct 2005)
United States Air Force Officer/Nurse Corp.
Assigned to military hospital/clinics in the United States and Overseas. Positions included clinical nurse, nurse manager (inpatient and outpatient services), emergency services; Nurse Supervisor for multiple in patient units and surgical services, and Chief Nurse Executive/Director of Medical Services. Program Management of health professions recruiting; Director, quality management/process improvement, customer service, staff education.
(Date of Separation: Aug 2001)
RELEVANT ADVANCED PRACTICE GRADUATE TRAINING
Audie Murphy Veterans Administration Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas Long-term Care Facility.
Audie Murphy Veterans Administration Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas Behavioral Health, Outpatient Clinic.
Audie Murphy Veteran Administration Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas Teaching in Professional Nursing Programs
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
ANCC & State of Texas Board Certified Geriatric Nurse Practitioner/Licensed Registered Nurse Basic Cardiac Life Support, current
Controlled Substance Registration Certificate, current
National Provider Identifier, current
RELEVANT ORGANIZATIONS
Sigma Theta Tau National Nursing Honor Society American Association of Nurse Practitioners