SUMMARY

Experienced Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse with a history spanning more than 30 yrs. of nursing and healthcare experience. Strong healthcare services professional with a Masters in Nursing and a focus in Neurology. Skilled in family medicine, general neurology, orthopedics, and pain management. I am actively seeking a position with a facility that diagnoses and manages both common and complex conditions. I am interested in joining a practice that fosters an atmosphere dedicated to continuing education, training and growth as well as acknowledging that adequate administrative and provider support are key to running a successful practice. I am passionate about providing first-class patient care and serving the patients in my community. Focusing on community wellness, disease prevention, and continuously advancing expertise in neurology, orthopedics, family practice, and pain management while driving innovation and a positive patient experience.

SKILLS

FNP-C with Specialties in:

Dermatology

Orthopedics

Neurology

Pain Management

Neurology Skill Set includes, but not limited to:

Treatment & Management of:

MS

Migraines & Headache Disorders

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Movement Disorders

PD

TIA's, CVA's, & Post-Concussive Syndrome

Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders, including: VNS management

Botox Injections for:

Migraines

Botox & Myobloc Injections with EMG Guidance for:

-Lower & Upper Limb Spasticity

-Torticollis

-Blepharospasm

-Sialorrhea

Dystonia(s) & Spasms of: (facial, neck, etc.…)

Joint Injections/Aspirations/Misc. Including:

Olecranon(elbow)

Hip(s)

Knee(s)

Shoulder(s)

Dupuytrens contracture

Occipital Block(s)

Trigger Point

Complex Tx/Management of Complex DDD:

Ordering:(multi-level ESI, RFA, & referral to neurosurgery as warranted)

Treatment of CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome)

Monovisc injections

Aesthetic Medicine Certification

EXPERIENCE

APRN at OI (Orthopaedic Institute, Pain Center) 06/2022-12/22/2022

Delivered quality patient care, for patients with a history of chronic pain, offering musculoskeletal services. Surgically & non-surgically. Striving to provide the highest quality care to every patient through an understanding of each individual patient's problem and applying the latest in medical advances and technology toward obtaining the goal of full recovery.

65% of pt population with pain management and 35%of pt population with family practice. Approximately 20-24 patients seen per day.

SANFORD Medical Center, (Fargo, ND) Neurosurgery Unit 09/2021-05/06/2022

Delivering quality patient care for patients of all ages, with TBI, complex spinal, and brain surgeries, as well as EMU studies.

APRN at OI (Orthopaedic Institute, Pain Center) 09/2020-03/2021

Delivered quality patient care, for patients with a history of chronic pain, offering musculoskeletal services. Surgically & non-surgically. Striving to provide the highest quality care to every patient through an understanding of each individual patient's problem and applying the latest in medical advances and technology toward obtaining the goal of full recovery.

65% of pt population with pain management and 35%of pt population with family practice. Approximately 20-24 patients seen per day.

APRN in Neurology / Tri-State Neuro-Solutions - Ashland, KY 04/2018 – 04/2020(Facility Closed)

Delivered quality care for general neurology patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.

Operated in dual capacity, serving as clinician and manager of medical services.

55% of pt population with pain management and 45%of pt population with family practice. Approximately 15-20 patients seen per day.

Registered Nurse, BSN/Charge Nurse, Med-Surg/Tele / Kings Daughters Medical Center - Ashland, KY 12/1994 - 03/2019

Administered IV therapy and ran nerve conduction tests.

In/Out Pt Cardiac Monitoring

Provided care for pt.’s undergoing complicated procedures including, but not limited to:(CABG, AAA repair, CEA, cardiac/vascular stent placements, cholecystectomy, splenectomy, bowel resection with & without anastomosis, pancreatitis, EP studies, pacemaker/AICD insertions, amputations, Total (hip, shoulder, & knee replacements), head injuries (open & closed), cervical & lumbar laminectomies (with & without hardware, bladder sx, TURP, breast sx, abdominoplasty, etc…)

Monitored unit budget to ensure financial objectives were met.

Implemented SIM's criteria (Surgical Indication Monitoring) with OR & surgeons

Triage pt.'s for surgery, in need of cardiac, pulmonary & renal clearance

Liaison between staff & Physician's, & Anesthesia; facilitating surgical cases conducting time studies & formulating innovative strategies for optimal efficiency

Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.

RN, Nurse Manager / Lakeside Place Nursing Home & Rehab - 05/1993 - 10/1994

Cold Springs, Kentucky Lead Nurse for a 60-bed Geriatric unit.

Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program Monitored unit budget to ensure financial objectives were met.

Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's Managed caseload of 60 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients Coordination of care between providers & disciplines.

Collaborating with family & teams to implement & provide an Evidence Best Practice plan of care for their loved one.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Kentucky Christian University (KCU), Yancey School of Nursing - Grayson, Ky., United States of America 12/14/2017

Master of Science: FNP-BC

Kentucky Christian University (KCU), Yancey School of Nursing - Grayson, KY, United States 08/15//2014

Bachelor of Science: Nursing KDMC Full Scholarship

Northern Kentucky University (NKU) 05/1993

Associate of Applied Science: Nursing

Highland Heights, KY, United States of America 112hrs. in each of the following rotations: (Labor & Delivery/Postpartum, Emergency, Adult Medical/Surgical Nursing, Psychiatry, Community Health Nursing, & Geriatrics.

MEMBERSHIPS/CORE QUALIFICATIONS/VOLUNTEER WORK

AACN Membership

ANA Membership

AANP Membership (#F01180390)

CERTIFICATIONS

FNP-C

VNS

Botox for Migraines

Botox for Spasticity

Myobloc Injections for: (Sialorrhea, & Dystonia’s)

Aesthetic Medicine Certification: (see Attachment)

References Upon Request

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