Professional Summary

Dedicated and patient focused Family Nurse Practitioner with proven strengths in acute patient care, staff development and patient advocacy. Displays an exceptional aptitude to deliver positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment while simultaneously building productive relationships. Known for exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, as well as maintaining accurate and efficient documentation.

Skills

Advanced assessment skills and strong clinical judgment as a Nurse Practitioner

Suturing, stapling, application of skin adhesive, I&D of abscesses, and wound management

Splinting extremities, venipuncture, trigger point injections, and digital blocks

Needle decompression, central line insertion, and chest tube insertion

Fish hook removal, and upper/lower extremity joint aspiration

Bimanual pelvic examination, Papanicolaou testing, and IUD insertion/removal

Computer proficiencies in MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and EPIC EMR

Certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, FNP-C, issued 09/2018, current

American Heart Association, ACLS, PALS and BLS, all current

SAMHSA: Suboxone waiver, current

Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, ONC, current

Education

Master of Science in Nursing, 07/2018

South University, Savannah, Georgia

Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 05/2013

The University of NC at Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina

Associate Degree in Nursing, 05/2004

Gardner Webb University, Boiling Springs, North Carolina

Professional Experience

Family Nurse Practitioner/ Pain Clinic

The Pain Clinic of North Carolina, Shelby, North Carolina, 11/2019 to present

Complete health history, physical examination, establish treatment plan for chronic pain management with a focus on feeling well and health promotion utilizing the most current evidence-based guidelines and protocols

Offer treatment for new and chronic pain related to arthritis, back pain, neck pain, headaches and migraines, CRPS (or RSD), poor circulation, diabetes, neuropathic pain, spinal cord injury, cancer pain, myofascial syndromes, extremity pain, failed back surgery, post-surgical pain, sports injuries, shingles, fibromyalgia, sciatica, joint pain, abdominal pain, and work injuries

Assess need for appropriate lab tests, order, and interpret results

Highly skilled in performing trigger point injections, joint injection, and nerve blocks

Prescribe and assist client in understanding pain relieving modalities

Create a supportive environment by guiding clients towards an agreed upon target, monitoring symptoms, providing education, and setting activity goals

Family Nurse Practitioner / Home Visits

Humana, Charlotte, North Carolina, 04/2019 to present

Triage patient’s health needs, problems, issues and concerns; at patients homes and virtual visits via Tele-Health platform with a focus of anticipatory guidance, disease prevention, and health maintenance for high risk patients

Perform medical screening evaluation for risk adjustment and other regulatory assessments for Medicare patients

Obtain patient history, review systems, and perform physical examination

Order pertinent diagnostic laboratory and radiology testing

Create and implement a medical plan of care

Prescribe pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies as needed

Follow-up and evaluate ongoing patient status following positive diagnosis and/or exposure as indicated; record any changes in patient’s health status and/or medical goals

Initiate referral to consultant physician or other healthcare professionals as indicated

Registered Nurse

Novant Health Outpatient Infusion Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, 06/2016 to 02/2020

Utilize evidence based nursing treatment plans while fostering a healing and safe environment for patients receiving chemotherapy and hormonal treatments

Highly skilled in the administration of chemotherapy and hormonal agents through central lines, porta-caths and peripheral intravenous lines

Effective communication and triaging skills to maintain optimal patient flow in the office

Establishes meaningful relationships with patients by addressing their individual health, psychosocial, educational and cultural care needs

Registered Nurse / Public Health Nurse

Gaston County Health and Human Services, Gastonia, North Carolina, 10/2015 to 06/2016

Instrumental in reducing the spread of infectious diseases through careful review of patient profiles and evaluation of abnormal findings, cluster infections, or known pathogens

Initiate and oversee the development of a comprehensive quality, safety and performance improvement program, including of the analysis and trending of community data related to these initiatives while managing a team of five clinical staff members

Collate HIV risk assessment data and maintain current findings in a centralized database

Maintain expertise in the areas of STDs, HIV and family planning to effectively assist individuals in maintaining healthy and optimal levels of wellbeing

Registered Nurse

Atrium Health- Lincoln, Lincolnton, North Carolina, 09/2009 to 10/2015

Nursing Supervisor 10/2012 to 10/2015

Serve in an administrative role to provide leadership and expertise in planning, development, and implementation of patient care and hospital operation

Ensure safe staffing levels and oversee patient flow by assisting in all aspects of patient care and conducting rounding on all units

Identify and analyze trends in service excellence and ensure staff accountability

Ensure the well-being of patients and for providing a positive, supportive environment for patients and other staff

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

Emergency Department, 09/2009 to 10/2015

Triage and provide quality care to patients through the implementation of evidence-based nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis, interventions, and ongoing evaluation

Demonstrate clinical excellence caring for patients with strokes, cardiac arrest, poisonings/overdoses, allergic reactions, head injuries, traumas, assaults, burns, gastrointestinal, urological, ENT, and mental health conditions

Collaborate with health professionals and interdisciplinary team members throughout the organization and outpatient care facilities to ensure optimal patient outcomes

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

Provide therapeutic listening, conflict resolution, emotional support and education to patients and families while providing compassionate care

Registered Nurse / Emergency Department

Atrium Health- Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina, 04/2006 to 09/2015

Same skills and responsibilities as described in the aforementioned ED position

Registered Nurse / Emergency Center

Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 09/2004 to 04/2006

Same skills and responsibilities as described in the aforementioned ED position

Licensure

Advanced Practice Nurse, State of North Carolina, issued 12/2018, current

Registered Nurse, State of North Carolina, issued 08/2006, current

Affiliations

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Awarded

Daisy Award for Excellence in Nursing Care, 2012

Interests

Evidence-based research and quality improvement projects

I like to hike, swim and scuba dive, and I also enjoy knitting, reading, gardening, and spending time traveling to the mountains and the beach with my family

I have recently started my own homestead so we are trying our hand with chickens, goats, ducks, and a couple of piglets

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