Nurse Practitioner

STEPHANIE A. CARROLL

Address Decatur, GA, *****

Phone 917-***-****

E-mail ********************@*****.***

Dedicated and patient-focused Advance Practice Registered Nurse with proven strengths in primary patient care, family planning, teaching, staff development, and patient advocacy. Displays an exceptional aptitude to deliver positive patient outcomes in a fast- paced environment while simultaneously building productive relationships. Demonstrates the ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams. Known for exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and maintaining accurate and efficient documentation. Skills

Patient Coordination

Acute And Chronic Conditions

Adult Health Management

Preventive Care

Health Promotion

Risk Assessments

Community Outreach

Client-Centered Counseling

Family Planning

Work History

2022-10 - Current Nurse Practitioner

Georgia Dept. of Public Health (DeKalb County Board of Health), Decatur, GA

• Focus on reproductive health and prevention or treatment of diseases specific to women.

• Provide comprehensive family planning, contraceptive counseling, minor care walk-ins, women's health services, HIV testing and education

• Provide diagnostic testing, treatments and educate clients on sexual transmitted diseases

• Perform routine physical gynecological examinations and pap tests.

• Perform breast health evaluation and counseling

• Engage in placement and removal of Nexplanon implants, IUD and other contraceptive services.

• Assess patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals

• Collaborates with Medical Director in management of patients, and coordinates referrals and follow-up care

• Assess patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals 2020-09 - 2022-1 Nurse Practitioner

Veterans Health Administration, Atlanta VA Health Care System, Decatur, Ga

• Provide primary care to men and women living with HIV and have knowledge to treat complex medical problems associated with aging with HIV

• Provide direct HIV care to people living with HIV and complex comorbidities, through in-clinic, telehealth and urgent care visits

• Work collaboratively physician team, to ensure seamless care for men and women living with HIV in ID clinic.

• Perform periodic gynecologic and wellness exams.

• Provide prenatal care and family planning education to female veterans living with HIV

• Use evidence-based implementation of health policy, leadership, education, case management and consultation.

• Responsible for monitoring patients on ART therapy, managing side effects, and achieving viral suppression

• Serve as mentor and clinical resource for primary care providers

• In depth-knowledge of health maintenance and preventative cancer screenings. Diagnose, treat, and provide counseling for sexually transmitted infections

• Provided consultative care to patients with other ID problems such as COVID-19, pneumonia, joint infections, and atypical mycobacteria infections

• Participated in and use of research, development and implementation of health policy, leadership, education, case management and consultation within Infectious Disease clinic

• Assess patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals 2019-04 - 2020-04 Nurse Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner Residency) Veterans Health Administration, Atlanta VA Health Care System, Decatur, GA o Perform responsibilities in primary care, home-based primary/palliative care, cognitive clinic, mental health, occupational health, nephrology clinic, bronze geriatric specialty clinic, infectious disease (HIV primary care), and medical oncology

o Demonstrate multi-cultural sensitivity and experience in providing direct care to veteran through in-clinic and telehealth visits o Assess and diagnose treatment of acute, chronic, and emergency health problems for diverse veteran panel

o Utilize leadership and collaborative strategies with veterans, family members/significant others, and interdisciplinary teams in delivering and improving holistic care

o Formulate effective differential diagnosis, establish care plan to include effective diagnostics; and define non- pharmacological treatments and appropriate pharmacological agents through patient education o Provide diagnosis, treatment, and counseling for veterans with sexually transmitted infections

o Conduct and analyze laboratory tests to accurately diagnose patients and develop treatment plans, including lifestyle changes and prescription of medications

2018-06 - 2020-01 Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor Gwinnett Technical College, School of Nursing, Lawrenceville, GA o Created training materials and implemented instructional strategies to track student progress, ascertain skills and development and perform staff assessments

o Develop and execute lesson plans for laboratory and clinical instruction in credited nursing courses

o Achieve course objectives through clinical teaching and skill laboratory experience to associate degree nursing students

o Facilitate student practice of student skills and evaluate student clinical performance with constructive feedback throughout term o Partner with nursing faculty and hospital services in development of holistic clinical experience

o Create student-centered assignments for each class to ensure maximum learning and knowledge retention

o Provide instruction, demonstration, and facilitation of clinical skills for nursing students

o Collaborate with facility staff to coordinate students' clinical assignments with focus on clinical objectives

o Observe and provide constructive feedback to students throughout term 2018-06 - 2019-04 Registered Nurse

Emory University Winship Cancer Institute, Medical Oncology, Atlanta, GA

• Provide quality care to gynecological oncology patients through implementation of evidence-based nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis, interventions, and ongoing evaluation

• Collaborate with medical team and families to provide comprehensive care for cancer patients through all stages of treatment

• Integrate technical skills, evidence-based practice, and caring attitude to aid those living with cancer, including their families – starting from diagnosis, treatment, then survivorship to end-of-life care

• Recognize clinical issues and changes in patient status and implement appropriate interventions with concise communication of assessment and plan of care to physician

• Work closely with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members to deliver quality care and ensure optimal patient outcomes

• Participate in cancer research to enhance treatment protocols assigned to cancer patients

• Evaluate healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care 2016-07 - 2017-08 Hematology/Oncology Nurse Navigator Veterans Health Administration, Atlanta VA Health Care System, Decatur, GA

• Care for patients in 50 bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to veterans

• Educate veterans and relatives specialized in chemotherapy or radiation therapy and treatment of side effects

• Provide advance guidance on care, recovery, and survival during treatment; management recognized for patient satisfaction

• Contribute to quality initiatives to advance standards of care excellence, improve workflow processes, and positively impact patient outcomes

• Train new nurse navigators, provide evaluation of progress, and serve as resource for proper patient care

• Recruit and enroll veterans interested in treatment studies

• Complete medical disability forms and agent orange claims under supervision of oncologist

2013-07 - 2016-08 Staff Nurse

Veterans Health Administration, Atlanta VA Health Care System, Decatur, GA o Provide direct nursing care for specified patients, including appropriate supportive care, administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments as prescribed

o Perform nursing assessments and triage patient care needs for new and ongoing patients

o Provide education to patients, families, and significant others; acts as information resource to students, health care professionals, patients, and public

o Provide family support as required, including applicable referrals and bereavement counseling

o Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards

2011-08 - 2013-07 Staff Nurse

Medical Surgical Unit, St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, GA

• Function as preceptor and resource for nursing staff with focus on developing clinical skills and teaching patients about medications

• Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes

• Communicate with community agencies on planning of patient discharges to ensure continuity of patient care

• Coordinate placement for scheduled, direct emergency department admissions based on diagnosis, acuity, bed availability, and patient aggregation guidelines in collaboration with nursing supervisor

• Create pilot "discharge checklist" for medical unit, resulting in proper medications for discharged patients, adequate supplies, and concise medication reconciliation

• Utilize knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity in provision of patient care

• Promote improvement of health and well-being of patients through excellence in patient care, teaching, and evidence-based practice

• Recognize clinical changes in patient status and implement appropriate interventions with concise communication of assessment and plan of care to physician

• Collaborate with families and all members of health care team with focus of promoting cost-effective, evidence-based care within healing culture for all patients

Education

2016-08 - 2018-12 Master of Science: Nursing

Georgia State University - Atlanta, GA

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty 2007-04 - 2011-05 Bachelor of Science: Nursing

Columbus State University - Columbus, GA

Affiliations

American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia (UAPRN) International Antiviral Society

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Certifications & Licensure

Compact Registered Professional Nurse License No. RN216330 Georgia Advance Practice Registered Nurse License No. RN216330 Maryland Advance Practice Registered Nurse License No. RN216330 AANP Certified Advance Practice Registered Nurse No. AG02190132

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