Valeea J. Sutton
Charlotte, NC, ***** 803-***-**** *****************@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Patient focused and compassionate certified Nurse Practitioner seeking a position to service individuals with medical and psychiatric disorders, as well as, serve as an educator for each patient and their families
EDUCATION
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 2020-2021
Post Master’s Certificate; Specialization in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
South University, Columbia, SC
Master of Science in Nursing; Specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner 2015- 2017
Francis Marion University, Florence, SC
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2010-2014
ACADEMIC HONORS
Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society December 2017
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
PMHNP-BC Exp Feb 2027
AANP/FNP-C Exp Jan 2023
SC APRN Exp April 2024
NC APRN Exp April 2023
Basic Life Support Exp April 2024
DOT Certification Exp Oct 2029
DEA X Waiver Exp Feb 2025
RELATED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Pediatric and Family Behavioral Health July 2022-present
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Charlotte, NC
$110,000/ annually
40hrs/week
Assess the mental health needs of individuals
Develop healthcare plans
Implement treatment and evaluate the treatment's effectiveness and progress
Completes care management referral forms and identifies any unmet needs
Provided community health education and counseling
Collaborate with physician and other colleagues as needed
Matrix Medical Network June 2019-present
Home Health Nurse Practitioner
Telehealth Provider
Rock Hill, SC and Surrounding areas
$105/ hour
32 hours/week
Provides clinical assessments and care via telephone/video chat, patients’ homes, and nursing facilities
Helps identify areas of improvement and creates health care plans that are individualized
Completes care management referral forms and identifies any unmet needs
Provided community health education and counseling
Arrange referrals to members of the health team to include social work, pharmacy, palliative care and hospice
Review patient’s medical diagnosis, prognosis, medications, and procedures
Collaborate with PCP as needed
Student Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner January 2021-December 2021
Tandem Health, 60 hours
oOutpatient facility
oAssisted Psychiatric NP with physical and psychosocial exams
oAssisted PMHNP with medication management, ordering of labs and other test as needed for each patient
WJB Dorn VA Medical Center 164 hours
oInpatient facility
oAssisted PMHNP with obtaining the history and physical on each new patient admitted to the psychiatric ward.
oOrdered appropriate labs and medications
oAssisted PMHNP with follow ups on the unit and adjusted medications as needed
oConsulted with the Psychiatrist and other PMHNP as needed
oReferred patient to the appropriate Counselor and/or outpatient programs
oProvided education on SUD symptoms in a group setting
WJB Dorn VA Medical Center, 50 hours
oFollowed a Psychologist
oConducted group sessions
oProvided individualized therapy to veterans who were admitted to the psychiatric inpatient unit
Columbia Area Mental Health, 50 hours of Psychotherapy, 224 hours of outpatient services
oAssisted Psychiatric NP with physical and psychosocial exams
oAssisted PMHNP with medication management, ordering of labs and other test as needed for each patient
oAssisted PMHNP with providing emergency psychiatric services as needed
oReferred patients to inpatient substance abuse programs
oReferred patients to a therapist for appropriate counseling
Carolina Behavioral Health, 180 hours
oAssisted PMHNP in a residential care facility, by assessing, diagnosing, and creating a treatment plan for Geriatric patients with a long standing psychiatric history
oProvided education to family members and staff regarding psychiatric illnesses and policies
SC House Calls July 2020-December 2020
Telehealth Provider
West Columbia, SC
$90,000 annually
70 hours, biweekly
Completed health and psychosocial history with record findings and patient’s history
Ordered, performs, and interprets routine laboratory tests
Assessed, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic illnesses
Provided community health education and counseling
Arranged referrals to members of the health team to include social work, pharmacy, palliative care and hospice
Reviewed patient’s medical diagnosis, prognosis, medications, and procedures
All services were via audio and/or visual telephone encounters
Screened patients for COVID-19 and ordering COVID swabs as needed
CVS Minute Clinic
Nurse Practitioner
Lexington, SC Dec 2018- July 2020
$43/hour
65 hours, biweekly
Worked autonomously conducting physical assessments, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests
Diagnosed and treat common conditions; provide assessments, diagnoses, and treatment of common family illnesses for patients over 18 months.
Complete lab follow-ups, phone calls, and consults and document effectively in an EMR.
Daily use of computer, software programs (EMR), printer, scanner, and credit/debit card equipment
Work closely with store manager and pharmacist at the clinic location
Complete financial responsibilities pertaining to customer payments
Perform non-clinical tasks as required (e.g. reporting illness to CDC, vaccinations, temperature management, maintain clinic appearance)
Travel to other local Minute Clinic locations when necessary
Elite Patient Care April 2018- Dec 2018
Calhoun Convalescent Center
Nurse Practitioner
St. Matthews, SC
$90,000 annually
Functioned independently to complete history and physical data on patients; performs complete physical exams; interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient needs
Worked directly with care coordinator to ensure ancillary services were in place and timely
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities
Collaborated with the physician in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients
Reviewed patient records, charts, and other pertinent information accurately and efficiently
Instructed and educated patient and family regarding their medications and treatment
Student Family Nurse Practitioner October 2015 - December 2017
Great Falls Family Medicine (60 Hours)
Eau Claire Cooperative (250 Hours)
Newberry Pediatrics (180 Hours)
Saluda Family Practice (120 Hours)
WJB Dorn VA Women’s Clinic (60 Hours)
WJB Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Acute Care 2 West May 2016 - May 2019
Registered Nurse- Nurse 1 Level 3
Columbia, SC
$58,000 annually
40 hours/weekly
Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians
Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
Palmetto Health Baptist
3rd surgical October 2014 - May 2016
Registered Nurse
Columbia, SC
$25/hour
36 hours/weekly
Recorded patients' medical information and vital signs.
Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Directed or supervised less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
References available upon Request