Nurse Practitioner Health Educator
Resume:
Myrtle M. Pearson
Austell, GA *****
*********@*****.***
Summary
I am Myrtle Pearson-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified with expertise in Primary Care, Implementing Research Protocols & Data Management with focus on disease prevention & health promotion. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Skills
Data & Safety Monitoring
Implementing Research Protocols
STD Care and Counseling
Preventive Care
Health and Wellness Expert
Patient-Centered Care
Implementing Standards of Care
Health Care Evaluation
Judgement and Decision Making
Work Planning and Prioritization
Physical Examination
Test Result Interpretation
Diagnostic Tests Ordering
Verbal and Written Communication
Medication Prescribing
Patient Education
Disease Prevention Education
Problem Solving
Treatment Planning
Specialist Referrals
Behavior Modification
Drug Regimen Counseling
Clients Confidentiality & Privacy
Implementing Clinical Trials
Experience
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER (FNP)
Aids Healthcare Foundation/Aid Atlanta, GA. June 2016-present.
-Experience Nurse Practitioner: provides comprehensive Primary Care, health & wellness coaching/counseling education for HIV & Non-HIV patients, ages ranged 18-92.
-Review patient's medical history and laboratory data for abnormalities and completeness and delivered informed follow-up.
-Evaluate and treat sexually transmitted diseases.
-Deliver primary care for patients and handle diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call consultation.
-Instruct and counsel patients to comply with prescribed medical or physical regimens, medications, health maintenance and addiction treatment.
-Evaluate & refer Patients to clinical trials/research studies
Southside Medical Center Atlanta, GA Feb. 2009 -6/2016
FNP-BC, MPH, CDE, Health Educator/Clinical Coordinator
-Provided primary health care (Health, Wellness & Prevention) for adults of all ages with acute and chronic illnesses.
-Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, managing & evaluating the following clinics (Adult Medicine: Diabetes, Hypertension & Obesity) for patient/staff education.
-Established professional education resources & instructional leadership for clinics; participated in the Diabetes Collaborative Program & all internal and external Diabetes related activities.
-Coordinated and taught the Diabetes & Obesity classes.
-Assisted in managing the Patient Care Registry; worked jointly with Adult Medicine and other interdisciplinary staff.
-Provided general health education & coaching/counseling to improve patient outcomes, attended all work-related meetings as requested; participated in health fairs, traveled to satellite clinics as needed and other duties as assigned.
-Evaluated, enrolled & referred patients to clinical trials/research studies
Kaiser Permanente Atlanta, GA April 2000-Jan. 2009
NURSE PRACTITIONER, FNP-BC, MPH, CDE
-Provided primary health care for adults with acute & chronic illnesses; coordinated appropriate medical care: referrals, labs, x-rays, follow up letters, continuity of care, physical exams, counseling, patient education and implemented appropriate medical & nursing protocols.
-Involved in managing the Patient Care Registry as a patient care manager for my team that led to some improved health outcomes
-Involved in a research study that resulted into practical approach to post-hospitalization care after a cardiovascular event.
Southside Medical Center Atlanta, GA Oct. 1993-March 2000.
NURSE PRACTITIONER Obstetrics& Gynecology (OB/GYN)
-Provided primary health care for OB/GYN patients; provided Women Preventive Health Care, and Pediatric health care.
-Performed history & physical exams; examined patients, developed assessments & implemented appropriate medical and nursing protocols.
-Provided family planning services, postpartum care, and patient education.
-Performed procedures such as cryosurgery, colposcopy, biopsies, and incision & drainage.
-Evaluated & referred Patients to clinical trials/research studies
Grady Memorial Hospital Atlanta, GA May 1990-Sept. 1993
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
-Provided primary health care for all age groups, males & females.
-Performed history & physical exams; examined patients with acute & chronic illnesses, developed assessments, & implemented appropriate medical and nursing protocols; performed cryosurgery, vulva & endometrial biopsies, and incision & drainage procedures; provided women preventive health care services.
-Coordinated and assisted with the development and daily function of the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit; Administered chemotherapeutic agents; monitored transplant cancer patients in clinical trials and implemented appropriate medical and nursing protocols.
-Participated in numerous research studies, initiated, and completed several clinical trials.
Emory University Hospital Atlanta, GA. Feb. 1986-April 1996
REGISTERED/STAFF NURSE
-Supervised nursing staff & assisted in scheduling staff for all shifts.
-Developed nursing care plans and protocols; provided patient education (Health, Wellness & Prevention), primary nursing care, & basic nursing procedures
-Provided primary health care for all age groups, males & females
-Performed history & physical exams; examined patients with acute & chronic illnesses, developed assessments, & implemented appropriate medical and nursing protocols; performed cryosurgery, vulva & endometrial biopsies, and incision & drainage procedures; provided women preventive health care services
-Coordinated and assisted with the development and daily function of the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit; Administered chemotherapeutic agents; monitored transplant cancer patients in clinical trials and implemented appropriate medical and nursing protocols
-Participated in numerous research studies, initiated, and completed several clinical trials.
Education and Training
January 1990
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Family Nurse Practitioner & Public Health Masters
January 1979
Cuttington University College Liberia
West Africa
Nursing Bachelor of Science
Activities and Honors
-Member of American College of Nurse Practitioner
-Member of American Academy of Nurse Practitioner
-Member of American Association of Diabetes Educators
-Contributed to an article (Delivery of outpatient cardiac rehabilitation in a managed care organization) published in J. Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation 2004 May-Jun; 24(3): 157-64.
-Award: Received Nurse of the year 2001, given by Georgia Nurses Association.
-Member of Harvest Reapers International Chaplain Association
-Member & Minister of Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral
-Biblical Counselor & Life Coach
Accomplishments/Certifications
-Board Certified as Family Nurse Practitioner 1990 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center with Prescription privileges in GA
-Certified Diabetes Educator, given by The National Certification of Diabetes Educators.
-Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
-Certified in providing HIV Medical Care.
- Attained accreditation for Southside Medical Center Diabetes Program from American Association of Diabetes Educators, May 2011.
-Received Certificate of Participation for course completion in the “ABCD Master Program: Train-the-Trainer Workshop”, April 2010, and certificate of completion for Lay Leader Training: The Chronic Disease Self- Management Program, May 2011.
-Received Certificate of Appreciation from Georgia Medical Care Foundation for partnering with them to improve the health of Georgia Seniors with diabetes.
-Certified Health & Wellness Coach by the American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA) -Health, Nutrition & Fitness 07/2020.
- Certificate for Minister of the Gospel 09/2019.
--Chaplain Diploma by the Bible Institute of Harvest Reapers International School 6/2020.
-Certified Anger Management Coach Specialist by Harvest Reapers International Chaplain Association Prevention Professional 07/2020.
-Certified Biblical Counselor 5/2020.
-Certified Life Coach 4/2022.
-Certified: Good Clinical Practice 01/2023 by NIDA Clinical Trials Network
References
References: Will be provided upon request.
Interests/Extracurricular Activities
Enjoy family time, going to Church/active participant in Church functions/encouraging everyone in the word of God & reading my Bible, traveling, trying new cuisines, bowling, shopping, learning about new cultures & dancing.
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