EXPERIENCE
Nurse Practitioner
October **** - Present American Family Care, Tuscaloosa,
AL
Travel Nurse
July 2021 - Present Aya Healthcare, AL
Educated patients on medication usage, dosage and major side effects.
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Counseled and educated patients on health behaviors, self- care skills and treatment options.
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Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories and diagnostic information to develop diagnoses.
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Treated acute and chronic pain management with steroid injections and pain cream.
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Consulted with, and referred patients to, appropriate specialists when conditions exceeded scope of practice and expertise.
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Performed primary care procedures such as suturing, splinting, administering immunizations, taking cultures and debriding wounds.
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Performed, and interpret results of diagnostic tests, such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs) and radiographs (x-rays).
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Maintained complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
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Educated individuals and families on health education and disease prevention.
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Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
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Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
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• Informed physician of patient's condition during procedures. Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.
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Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
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CONTACT
adu1x8@r.postjobfree.com
Birmingham, AL 35243
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Proactive and detail-oriented
professional with experience in
diagnostic imaging, integrated health
care delivery, and laboratory
management. I have effective
communication skills, good
judgement, and time management
skills with a flexible schedule.
Frequently praised as efficient and
hardworking by peers, I can be relied
upon to help your company achieve
its goals. I am aiming to leverage my
abilities to successfully fill the
vacancy at your company.
VALENCIA WITHERSPOON
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
July 2019 - June 2021 Grandview Medical Center,
Birmingham, AL
Used computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on patients' progress.
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Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections.
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Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
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Facilitated non-judgmental and non-discriminatory care to preserve patient autonomy, dignity and rights.
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Developed individualized plan of care to perform appropriate treatments as ordered by physician.
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Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures.
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Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients and families.
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Prescribed and administered medications to patients based on symptoms and conditions.
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Provided customized patient and family education to foster continuum of care.
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Obtained specimens and performed EKG tests using proper techniques and
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Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures and physician orders.
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EDUCATION
Master Of Science (M.S.) In Nursing-FNP
May 2022
University Of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) In Nursing
August 2020
University Of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Associate In Science (A.S.) In Nursing
May 2019
University Of West Alabama, Livingston, AL
Awards & Honors
• Magna Cum Laude
SKILLS
• Clear Patient Communication
• Blood Draw and Sample Collection
• Patient Care Assessment
• Diet and Nutrition
• Compassionate and Caring
• Patient Examination
• Monitoring Vital Signs
• Accurate Documentation
• Patient Admission
• Medication Side Effect Knowledge
• EMR Systems
• Blood Product Transfusion
• Patient Intervention
• Privacy and Confidentiality
• Medication Administration
• IV Discontinuation
• Status Updates
• Routine Examinations
• Nursing Performance Assessment
• First Aid
• Delegation and Motivation
• Treatment Plan Modification
CERTIFICATIONS
• RN
• CRNP
• BLS
• ACLS
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Summer 2021
Type:Family
Facility: AFC Cahaba Village
Preceptor-Conrad Cash, CRNP
Hours: 90
Fall 2021
Type: Peds and OB/GYN
Facility: Choctaw Urgent Care and St. Vincent's
Preceptors- Vernadette Horn, CRNP and William Johnson III, MD Hours: 180
Spring 2022
Type: Family and Specialty
Facility: AFC and Urgent Care for Children
Preceptors: DeAnjanae Herlong, CRNP and Gayl Spence, CRNP Hours: 240