Andrea Murphy, MNSc, APRN, FNP-C
479-***-**** adu5aw@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner with over 2 years of experience in a private family practice clinic. Nursing experience as a RN includes- primarily ER and ICU settings caring for patients in urgent and critical condition, managing multiple IV drips, patients on ventilators, coding patients, managing anaphylactic reactions, triaging patients, acute exacerbations of asthma/COPD, medication management, wound care, IV starts, lab draws, minor illness/injury management, collaborating with doctors, physical and respiratory therapists, technicians, care coordinators, and communicating with families of many cultures.
Skills
Treatment of multiple common acute and chronic conditions in the primary care setting among newborns through older adults
Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
Procedures including suturing, splinting, I & D, lesion removal/biopsies, steroid injections of knees, shoulders, and elbows, radial head subluxation reduction, certified for Nexplanon/IUD insertion, Botox and Dermal Fillers injections
Wellness exams and sports physicals
Counseling on anxiety/depression, weight management, substance abuse, medication adherence, vaccinations, advance care plans
Assessment/arrangement of older adult needs
Patient and family education on illness/injury prevention and health conditions
Strong communication skills
Emotional Intelligence
Adaptable and flexible
Work well with others
EcW software training
Work History
10/19-Current Family Nurse Practitioner
Community Physicians Group - Siloam Springs, AR and Gentry, AR
Primary care for newborn through geriatrics
06/12 - 07/14
Registered Nurse
Siloam Springs Regional Hospital – Siloam Springs, AR
Staff Nurse: Intensive Care Unit and float nurse in Emergency Department triage and floor, Medical Surgical Unit, and Cardiac Rehab. Learned 3 charting systems. BLS, ACLS, PALS, and dysrhythmia course.
02/06 - 09/09
Registered Nurse
LeBonheur Children's Hospital – Memphis, TN
Staff Nurse: Emergency Department triage and floor (Managed acute, trauma, and non-acute care patients). BLS, ACLS, PALS, and dysrhythmia courses.
06/05 - 12/05
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital – Ft. Worth, TX
Staff Nurse: Emergency Department (Managed acute/trauma and non-acute care patients). BLS, ACLS, and dysrhythmia courses. Progressed from fast track to medical, then trauma rooms in less than 4 months.
02/04 - 05/05
Registered Nurse
Erlanger Hospital – Chattanooga, TN
Nurse tech in Intermediate Care Unit; Staff nurse in 02/2004. BLS and ACLS.
Education
January 2016- May 2019
Master of Science: Nursing, Primary Care, Family
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences - Little Rock, AR
4301 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205
Sager Creek Pediatrics: 180 clinical hours in pediatric primary care clinic; 15-20 patients daily. Experience includes assessment, diagnostic tests, identifying diagnoses, evaluation, management and follow-up of newborns through age 19 with a variety of illnesses, injuries, acute and chronic health problems, such as skin rashes and lesions, skin and hair infestations, head injuries, eye injuries and infections, ear, nose, and throat infections, musculoskeletal injuries and diseases, GI conditions, genital problems, anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, heart murmurs, anemias, sickle cell disease, asthma, urinary tract infections, exam for sexual abuse, common genetic disorders, sports physicals, wellness visits, vaccines, health education for patient and families, and more.
Washington Regional Health Department: 180 clinical hours in women's health clinic; 15-20 patients daily. Experience includes assessment, diagnostic tests, diagnoses, evaluation, management and follow-up of adolescent through older adult females and some males. Majority of experience in women's health issues such as wellnesses, breast exams, pelvic exams, menstrual irregularities, PCOS, endometriosis, and other uterine/ovarian disorders, urinary, vaginal, and anal disorders, contraceptives/family planning, STIs, prenatal care, and more.
Gentry Medical Center: 270 clinical hours in primary care clinic; 25-30 patients daily. Experience includes assessment, diagnostic tests, diagnoses, evaluation, management and follow-up of newborns through older adults with a variety of illnesses, injuries, and chronic health problems such as depression, anxiety, headaches, hypertension, diabetes, congestive heart failure, dysrhythmias, stroke, myocardial infarction, asthma, COPD, pneumonia, wellness visits, skin conditions, arthritis, musculoskeletal injuries including neck/back pain, autoimmune disorders, suturing, punch biopsies, mole excisions, joint injections, nurse maid elbow reductions, shoulder reductions, and splinting.
January 2004- May 2005
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
Southern Adventist University - Collegedale, TN
4881 Taylor Cir, Collegedale, TN 37315
August 2001-December 2003
Associate of Science: Nursing
Southern Adventist University - Collegedale, TN
4881 Taylor Cir, Collegedale, TN 37315
May 2001
High School Diploma
Ozark Adventist Academy - Gentry, AR
Certifications
AANP Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C)
Basic Life Support
Botox and Dermal Filler certified
Accomplishments/community service
Dean’s List, Sigma Theta Tau, National Honor Society, given health presentations to varied age groups, volunteer children’s church program director, orphanage donation drive coordinator, home-room mom, home and school assistant, substitute teacher.
Employment History Gaps
Homemaker and/or student
REFERENCES
Ashish Mathur, MD / Gentry Medical Center in Gentry, AR / Spring 2019 / # 479-***-****
Whitney Ward, APRN, WHNP / Washington Regional Health Department in Fayetteville, AR / Fall 2018 / # 479-***-****
Angela Fangmeier, MD & Ezra Cole, M.D. / Sager Creek Pediatrics in Siloam Springs, AR / (Office Manager# 479-***-****)
Mary Daniel, APRN, FNP / Clinical Instructor / Mercy Clinic in Bentonville, AR / Spring 2019 / # 479-***-****
Katie Sheffield, APRN, FNP / Decatur Medi Clinic in Decatur, AR / Spring 2019 / # 479-***-****