Karen West-Ellis
Nurse Practitioner
Phone Number 801-***-****
Email ******************@***.***
Address Park City, Utah 84060
EXPERIENCE
Nurse Practitioner
Wee Care Pediatrics, Layton, Utah Nov 2003 - Jan 2023 Nurse Practitioner
Night Time Pediatrics and Adult Urgent Care, Salt Lake City, Utah Jan 2002 - Nov 2003 Nurse Practitioner
Davis County Health Department, Farmington, Utah Sep 1992 - Dec 2001 Nurse Practitioner
University of Utah Nephrology Department, Salt Lake City, Utah Sep 1985 - Oct 1990 Hard worker experienced in problem-solving, service and time management. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the Nurse Practitioner role at your company.
• Obtained patient history and performed assessment via observation, interview and examination. Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
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Prescribed medication dosages, routes and frequencies, based on such patient characteristics as age and gender.
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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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Consulted with, and referred patients to, appropriate specialists when conditions exceeded scope of practice and expertise.
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• Maintained complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
• Obtained patient history and performed assessment via observation, interview and examination. Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
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• Diagnosed and treated acute health care problems, such as illnesses, infections and injuries.
• Prescribed medications based on efficacy, safety and cost as legally authorized.
• Maintained complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses. Provided patients with information needed to promote health, reduced risk factors and prevented disease and disability.
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Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
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• Provided patients and caregivers with assistance in locating health care resources.
• Recommended interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
• Maintained complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses. Nurse Practitioner
Planned Parenthood of Utah, Ogden, Utah May 1982 - Sep 1985 EDUCATION
Master of Science (M.S.) In Family Nurse Practitioner University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT Jul 1991
Certification In Women's Health Care
Harbor-UCLA Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program, Torrance, California Jun 1982 Bachelor of Science (B.S.) In Nursing
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT Jun 1978
Associate in Science (A.S.) In Nursing
Weber State University, Ogden, UT Jun 1976
SKILLS
CERTIFICATIONS
• Urgent Care • Diagnosis and Treatment
• Differential Diagnosis • Patient Care Coordination
• Direct Patient Care • Pediatric Exams
• Patient Education • Patient Referral
• Sound Judgment • Radiology Diagnostics
• State of Utah. 1976-4405 • State of Utah 1976-8900
• ANCC 30226065 • PALS
• DEA ME007813