Nurse Practitioner Family and RN 20 yrs in Mental Health

Marya J. Parker-Mtshali APRN FNP-C

**** ************ **, ********, ***** Carolina

Mobile 803-***-**** (********@*****.***)

Key Qualifications

Innovative dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 27 years of nursing experience.

Strong interest in Primary and Urgent care assessing and treating adults and geriatrics.

Wide range of nursing experience, adult and geriatric health, corrections, occupational health, rehabilitation, psychiatric mental and behavioral health with children and adults. Working with children and adults with special needs. Experience working rural health facilities such as S.C lowland and HIS in N.M.

Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with patients and their families, medical staff, and the public.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) 2014- 2016

South University, Columbia, S.C.

Consistently worked more than the minimum number of clinical practice hours

Thesis Title: “The Effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Technique and Thought Field Therapy in the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder”

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

D’Youville College, Buffalo, N.Y. 1978-1983

Highlights of Professional Experience

Family Nurse Practitioner 3/21-present

EGS Staffing: Mon-Thur

Working with the U.S Department of Energy, in occupational health performing comprehensive physical exams including DOT exams. Taking health histories, reviewing medications diagnosing, as well as assessing and documenting chronic and acute conditions as well as providing urgent care needs. Recommendations for follow-up care are implemented, as well as identifying health risk, hazards, safety issues, and evaluating risk and making decisions on precautions. Responsible for ensuring the health and welfare for all employees at work and that employees are not affected by hazardous substances, processes or disease precursors encountered in the workplace and may remain active and productive.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Quest Diagnostics 9/20-present

Performing telemedicine health risk assessments and comprehensive physical exams, including taking health histories and reviewing medications. Diagnosing with a plan of care, as well as assessing and documenting all significant and chronic diseases. Recommendations for follow-up care are implemented, as well as identifying health risk, hazards, safety issues, and evaluating risk and making decisions on precautions.

Adjunct Clinical Instructor

Linfield University 07-20-12/20

Teaching and supervising nursing students in the clinical environment. Evaluating clinical performance of students and grading clinical assignments.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Episource 05/19-3/20

Telemedicine and in-home health risk assessments. Performing comprehensive physical exams, including taking health histories and reviewing medications. Diagnosing with a plan of care, as well as assessing and documenting all significant and chronic diseases. Recommendations for follow-up care are implemented, as well as identifying health risk, hazards, safety issues, and evaluating risk and making decisions on precautions.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Kershaw Free Clinic (Saturdays) 01/19-03/20

Rural setting assessing & treating diabetes, hypertension, arthritis and joint pain. Performing sports physicals on children 8-17 yrs. of age. Formulating individualized plan of care. Recommending precautions as needed, prescribed medications and treatments. Also educating patients and their families in health prevention and on their disease process.

Family Nurse Practitioner

AB Staffing Solutions-Acoma-Canoncito Laguna- Indian Health Service 03/18-12/18

Providing care in chronic disease management. Assessing, diagnosing, prescribing and treating conditions such as DM, HTN, arthritis, asthma, kidney disease and thyroid issues. Behavior health as needed prescribing psychotropic mediations for treatment of depression and anxiety. Provided individualized plan of care best suited for the patient. Also educating patients and helping them to adapt to adjustments that support their health.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Physicians Weight Loss Centers 5/17-3/18

Formulating individualized weight loss programs. Performing pre- and post-physical exams and assessments, obtaining medical histories, interpreting labs for eligibility and prescribing. Providing nutritional and behavior modification guidance. Monitoring client’s diet and weight loss throughout the program.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Precision 6/17-9/17

Assessing patients in long-term care/rehab environments who have had joint replacements, strokes or injuries. Followed up on patients with temporary, progressive, or permanent disabilities due to an injury, post-surgery or stroke. Worked as part of a collaborating rehabilitation team with physical therapists and physicians. Individualized plan of care implemented and best suited for the patient. Recommending precautions as needed, prescribed medications and treatments. Educating patients and helping them to adapt to adjustments that support their health.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Midlands Neurology & Pain Associates 4/17 -7/17

Providing care for adult patients in an outpatient setting with neurological disorders. Evaluating patient symptoms, performing physical and educating patients. Providing care for patients with memory loss, dementia, insomnia, headaches, seizure disorders, MS, Parkinson’s Alzheimer’s and various neurological disorders as well as some psychiatric conditions. Obtaining detailed patient histories, interpreting laboratory and diagnostic test, prescribing medications for physical and mental health issues. Developing treatment plans for neurological disorders per guidelines. Assisting with procedures such as trigger point injections and epidurals.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health 1/17-6/17

Family Nurse Practitioner under the direction of Dr. Andrietta Barnett. DNP.

Served as a primary care provider in a rural community medical practice. Educating patients on health promotion, disease prevention as well as counseling as needed. Developing treatment plans for acute/chronic conditions per guidelines. Conducting physicals, performing screening evaluations, diagnostic test and prescribing medications.

Management 1987- present

Dept. of Disabilities and Special Needs. Columbia, S.C

Infirmary- monitoring vital signs, I.V’s, Initiating O2, administration of medications and treatments, Provided care, maintenance and replacement of gastrointestinal tubes. Formulating nursing care plans and evaluating patient progress. Educating patients, families. Collaborated with others medical professionals and families in the management of resident and patient care. Night supervisor educating, managing nursing staff and provided care as needed for residents.

Management /Head Nurse

Dept. of Mental Health. Columbia, S.C 1984-2009

Formulating nursing psychiatric care plans, Caring for psychiatric adults and children in a mental health and medical setting. Duties were administration of medications and treatments, evaluating patient progress.. Participated in treatment team collaborating with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals. Supervised and managed nursing staff.

S.C Dept of Corrections 1/87-12/87 06/03-10/03

Responsible for providing direct nursing care, treatments and rehabilitation to inmates. Administered medications and treatments for male and female inmates Educating inmates on health promotion, disease prevention. Performed medical intake screening for new admissions. Also provided appropriate treatment for inmates with mental health diagnosis.

Clinical Rotations

Clyburn Center for Primary Care October 3, 2015-December 19, 2015

Dr. Maya Fields

NSG 6435 Pediatrics Practicum III.

Clinical hrs: 183

Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health January 9, 2016-March 26, 2016

Dr. Elizabeth M. DuRant. APRN, FNP

NSG 6430 Women’s Health Practicum II.

Clinical hrs: 180

Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health April 2, 2016-June 18, 2016

Dr. Andrietta Barnett. DNP

NSG 6440 Family Health Practicum IV

Clinical hrs: 218

Dr. Green B. Neal - Internist

1415 Barnwell St, Columbia, S.C

NSG 6020 Advanced Health & Physical Assessment April 21, 2015-June 9, 2015

Clinical hrs: 63

NSG 6420 Family Health: Adult and Gerontology July 7, 2015-September 3, 2015

Clinical hrs: 183

Licensure and Certification

FNP License S.C # 20672. Exp. original issue date 01/03/2017-Exp: 04/30/24

FNP License Ore # 201910419NP-PP. Exp. 03/16/23

FNP License Washington # 61119933 Exp.03/17/2024

DEA #MP4356261 exps. 03/31/2023

Certification: AANP #F1016929. Exp. 10/24/26.

BLS Provider: American Heart Association. Exp. 06/23

National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. Reg # 876-***-****. Exp: 01/08/2030

Buprenorphine Waiver Training

NPI # 111*******.

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Conferences and Seminars

Dr. Dick Versendaal: CRA Foundations 1: Sept 2012. CRA Foundations 11: Sept 2013.

Standard Process: Herbal @ Nutritional Supplements with use of Kinesiology. Nov. 2015.

USC College of Nursing: Fourth Annual USC College of Nursing Practice Conference-February 2017.

AANP Contact Hours of CE: 100 including 48 of Pharm. (01/01/17-12/31/20)

Recognitions and Awards.

Acoma Canoncito Laguna Hospital - Our Shining Star Award 9/18: Recognized as a best practice champion for providing thorough and excellent care for diabetics as well as increasing patient participation in the Diabetic Education Program.

Additional Experience

Has held seminars and workshops on health prevention at churches and hotels.

Frequent guest speaker on Christian based radio show “Back to Eden”. 2013.

Frequent guest speaker at South University for Nursing Day on Health and Wellness.

Professional Affiliations and Certifications.

American Holistic Nursing Association.

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

American Botanical Council

American Society of Dowsers

References

Francis Morris RN- Renal Nurse, ACL Hosp, San Fidel, N.M. 505-***-****

Dr. Jada Quinn DNP-South University, Columbia, S.C. 803-***-****

Dr. Bernice Kennedy RN, MSN, Phd- South University. Columbia, S.C. 803-***-****.

Dr. Andrietta Barnett DNP- Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton Comprehensive Health Services. Estill, S.C. 843-***-****

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