Rachel Ekpenyong, RN, MSN

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Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Dynamic, energetic professional with years of dynamic educational and experiential background as a Registered Nurse. Skilled in delivering first-class patient education with compassion and expertise. Always focused on providing quality care and opening direct lines of communication with patients and the health care team. Experienced in the following areas from clinical rotations: medical surgical, telemetry, operating room, emergency room, intensive care, pediatrics and critical care. Possess superb interdisciplinary, relationship building and leadership skills. Now in search of a Family Nurse Practitioner role that will call on diverse, transferable skill set in an exciting new setting.

Experience

VILLAGE MEDICAL CLINIC, 01/04/2022- PRESENT

Family Nurse Practitioner- Primary care (01/2022-present)

Work closely with supervising physician

Perform papsmear

Perform well woman visit

Performing long-acting reversible contraceptive

See urgent care type patient

Prescribe various medications

Perform work and school physical

Assisting to aid in structure of new clinic

Assessing post hospital patients

Experience electronic medical record Athena

Telemedicine visits via docOs

SVMC PRIMECARE, 05/2019- PRESENT

Family Nurse Practitioner- Primary care (05/2019-01/31/2023)

Work closely with supervising physician

Perform papsmear

Perform well woman visit

See urgent care type patient

Prescribe various medications

Perform work and school physical

Working closely with physician initiating prevention and wellness program.

Assessing post hospital patients

Telemedicine visits via Doxy.me, Zoom, Mychart(Epic)

CENTRAL COAST CARDIOLOGY, 01/2019-05/2019

Family Nurse Practitioner-Cardiology (01/2019-05/2019)

Work close with cardiologist forming plan of care of patients.

Continue education pertaining to EKGs and 12 lead EKGs ( attended basic 12 lead EKG/rhythm recognition)

Reading summary of echocardiogram, stress echocardiography, and nuclear stress test to patients.

Assessing patients and forming plan of cares

Blood pressure checks

Assessing post hospital patients

Assessing patients dealing with chest pain, palpitations, cerebrovascular accident patients

Assessing post cardiac catherization, myocardial infarction, and coronary bypass patients

Prescribing cardiac medication regimen

Given great patient education on diet and exercise

PARKLAND HOSPITAL HEALTH SYSTEM, 2013 – 2018

Registered Nurse II-Ear Nose and Throat/Oral Surgery (2013 – 2018)

Discharge oral surgery patients, educating them on processes related to head and neck cancers, audiogram instructions, sinus issues, pre operation testing; also guide them through oral biopsies and tooth extractions

Act as a Charge Registered Nurse, an invaluable resource within the clinic

Respond to phone calls pertaining to patient appointments, inquiries and audit processes

Train new hires via in-services pertaining to ear, nose and throat; also assist residents with obtaining instruments

Took the lead as a member of Unit Base Council from 2016 to 2018; spoke to Unit concerns and attempted to find solutions by working cross-functionally with peers and discussed with providers how to keep the work station clean

Created and now use a suggestion box for individuals to anonymously suggest changes for the clinic

Serve as a mediator for issues that arise e.g. employees taking others’ items, discussing safety around the hospital, Human resources matters and the like

Participated in oral surgeries by educating patients, initiating IVs, documenting procedures in an ACLS certified capacity; discuss what is to be expected pertaining to tooth extractions prior to procedure

During procedures, document vital signs, the various surgeons working on the procedure, what was done and details regarding patient tolerance of procedure, the latter noted post-procedure

Registered Nurse II, Oncology Clinic (2018)

Cross-trained in surgical oncology to master the proper assessment methods pertaining to this unit

Learned of various cancer treatment medications, prepared clinics and trained Nurses using in-services

Discussed patient radiation treatment, assessed if patients completed diagnostic procedures prior to appointment, trained new hires to assist in the clinic flow

Also worked at the Gynecological Clinic, Oak West Women’s Clinic and Heal 360 Primary and Urgent Care

ODESSA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, 2013

Telemetry Nurse

Delivered continuing education pertaining to EKGs (attended classes that educated me on EKGs and also self-educated by reading books pertaining educating EKGs)

Called on nursing acumen to care for diagnosed cerebrovascular accident patients; mastered new responsibilities and took on a role as a Charge Nurse

Cared for patients that were possibly exhibiting symptoms of CVA, stroke, myocardial infarction or vascular issues

Educated patients on echocardiogram, heart catherization, etc. prior to procedure and what it is expected during the procedure and afterwards

Supervised and supported a nursing staff while also treating a limited number of patients

Maintained a high level of patient care, evaluating other Nurses and acting as an educational resource

Floated to the Orthopedic Unit, cognizant of fatty emboli, orthopedic procedures such as hip, knee and shoulder replacements; also educated patients on procedures prior to surgery

Facilitated immunizations as needed for patients

MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL, 2012 - 2013

Intermediate Care Unit Nurse

Stayed cognizant of EKG processes, cross-training in intensive care and critical care units’ operations

Called on skill to care superbly for patients with heart catherization, coronary bypass grafting, cerebrovascular accidents and myocardial infarctions

Education & Credentials

Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Walden University, 2019- present

Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Abilene Christian University, 2018 – 2019

Nurse practitioner, State of California, 2-18-2020

Registered Nurse, State of California, 2018-2020

Nurse practitioner, State of Texas, 2018-2019

Registered Nurse, State of Texas, 2012 – 2019

Certification, Family Nurse Practitioner American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board, 2018

Recertification, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), 2016-2018

Recertification, American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Class, 2016-2018

Master of Science, Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Texas at Arlington, 2017

Clinical Practicum, John Peter Smith School-Based Clinic, 2017 (720 Hours)

Certified Super User, Epic Software Documentation System/Nursing Informatics, 2014 - 2017

Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, 2011

Clinical Rotations, Medical Center Hospital of Odessa

Conferences

Attendee, American Association of Nurse Practitioners Fall Conference 2019

Attendee, Parkland Health & Hospital System, ANCC Conference 2017

Attendee, Parkland Health and Hospital System Nurse Summit Conference 2016

Attendee, SOHN (Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Nurses) ENT TALK 2017 and Conference 2016

Memberships

Member, Sigma theta Tau Nursing Honor society 2020- present

Member, American Association of Nurse Practitioners 2019- present

Chair, Unit Base Council of Parkland Health and Hospital System, 2016 - 2018

Member, Texas Nursing Student Association, 2010 - 2011

Emerging Leader, Black Leadership Council, 2010 - 2012

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