Nurse Practitioner Office Manager
Resume:
ROBERT L. KITE
*** ****** ***** **. ******, TN **327
P.O. BOX 231 DUNLAP, TN 37327
**********@**********.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Over fifteen years of experience in health care has provided opportunities for growth and maturity which has resulted in the development of habits and abilities that tend to stand out in the delivery of services to various patient populations.
Emergency department, Medical Surgical and Primary Care roles, as either a Registered Nurse or as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse have allowed for overlapping insights into the care and attention needed to care for patients in various predicaments, in various stages of health and in various life circumstances.
Nonmedical education and work experience has led to the development of an eclectic approach to problem solving and task accomplishment that is exceptionally effective.
Some areas of expertise include, but may not be necessarily limited to, Management, Education & Support, Teamwork, Critical and Analytical Thinking, Direct Patient Care, Diagnosis and Health Care Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
NP/SHC MEDICAL PARTNERS: SOUTH PITTSBURG, TN AUGUST 2022-MARCH 2023
Functions as a licensed primary health care provider responsible for managing health concerns and coordinating health care for acutely and chronically ill, mostly geriatric patients, in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations, and the Nursing Standards of Care in a long term SNF. The patient population served included long-term patients as well as patients whose individual situation required a short term rehabilitation admission Direct contact with patients occurred exclusively in the SNF located in S Pittsburg TN known as “The Bridge”.
I functioned independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for acute and chronically ill patients. Responsibilities included those typically expected of a Nurse Practitioner is such a setting and entailed the ordering and interpreting of diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age and condition-specific needs; prescribing appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities; implementing interventions to support the patient to regain and/or maintain physiologic stability; and monitoring the effectiveness of interventions. As needed, responsibilities also included but were not necessarily limited to facilitating the patient’s transition within the health care system including admission to services, referrals to specialists as needed/desired and discharges to private residences.
NP/AT HOME PRIMARY CARE: CLEVELAND, TN JUNE 2018-JUNE 2022
Functions as a licensed independent primary health care provider who is responsible for managing health concerns and coordinating health care for acutely and chronically ill, mostly geriatric patients, in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations, and the Nursing Standards of Care. Direct contact with patients occurs exclusively in patients’ residences which includes private residences and ALFs/Memory Care Units, and Group Homes.
Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for acute and chronically ill patients.
Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs.
Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
Implements interventions to support the patient to regain and/or maintain physiologic stability.
Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.
Facilitates the patient’s transition within the health care system. This includes admission to services, referrals to specialists as needed/desire and discharges/transfers to other services.
FNP/FIRST CARE FAMILY CLINIC, SALE CREEK, TN APRIL 2018-JUNE 2018
Functions as a licensed independent primary health care provider who is responsible for managing health concerns and coordinating health care for acutely and chronically ill patients, in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations, and the Nursing Standards of Care. Direct contact with patients occurred exclusively in traditional office building type setting.
Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for acute and chronically ill patients.
Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs.
Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
Implements interventions to support the patient to regain and/or maintain physiologic stability.
Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.
Facilitates the patient’s transition within the health care system. This includes admission to services, referrals to specialists as needed/desire and discharges/transfers to other services.
RN/ TENNOVA HOSPITAL ER, CLEVELAND, TN SEPT 2017-JULY 2018
Practiced in the role of charge nurse and staff nurse to provide rapid assessment, treatment and stabilization of patients in the initial phase of illness or trauma.
Administered medications as ordered.
Reviewed orders, labs, medications etc., to ensure patient safety and efficacy of interventions.
Monitored patient status, condition and stability.
Managed, evaluated and supervised nursing staff and ancillary staff working in the ER.
ROBERT L. KITE
RN/PIEDMONT HENRY HOSPITAL, STOCKBRIDGE, GA AUGUST 2016-AUGUST 2017
Functioned as a travel RN providing patient-centered care and actively contributing to the development of patient care plans, assessments and discharge strategies.
Performed those duties and fulfilled those responsibilities normally expected of an ED RN including, but not limited to, establishing IV access; administering medications; monitoring efficacy of prescribed interventions; educating patients, family members and caregivers; initiating protocol orders; conducting EKGs and identifying rhythms; participating in code team situations; assisting physicians and mid-levels with procedures.
RN/ER TRAVEL NURSE IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS 2014-2016
Functioned as a travel RN providing patient-centered care and actively contributing to the development of patient care plans, assessments and discharge strategies.
Performed those duties and fulfilled those responsibilities normally expected of an ED RN including, but not limited to, establishing IV access; administering medications; monitoring efficacy of prescribed interventions; educating patients, family members and caregivers;
initiating protocol orders; conducting EKGs and identifying rhythms; participating in code team situations; assisting physicians and mid-levels with procedures.
RN/PHOEBE SUMTER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ER, AMERICUS, GA 2007-2014
Practiced in the role of charge nurse and staff nurse to provide rapid assessment, treatment and stabilization of patients in the initial phase of illness or trauma.
Administered medications as ordered.
Reviewed orders, labs, medications etc., to ensure patient safety and efficacy of interventions.
Monitored patient status, condition and stability.
Managed, evaluated and supervised nursing staff and ancillary staff working in the ER.
RN/PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ER, ALBANY, GA 2007-2014
Practiced in the role of charge nurse and staff nurse to provide rapid assessment, treatment and stabilization of patients in the initial phase of illness or trauma.
Administered medications as ordered.
Reviewed orders, labs, medications etc., to ensure patient safety and efficacy of interventions.
Monitored patient status, condition and stability.
Managed, evaluated and supervised nursing staff and ancillary staff working in the ER.
ROBERT L. KITE
SELF-EMPLOYED CONSTRUCTION/ GEORGIA 1999-2007
Submitted bids to homeowners for desired small construction projects and home repairs.
Purchased supplies and maintained employment records for 3 part-time employees.
Performed labor in a hands on as well as a supervisory role to complete contracted jobs.
RISK REDUCTION PROGRAM OFFICE MANAGER/OWNER/VARIOUS 1995-1999
Managed office and supervised instructors for Americus Area Risk Reduction Programs.
Owned and operated Risk Reduction Programs in Cordele, Reidsville and Americus, Georgia.
Scheduled and instructed monthly DUI classes.
Maintained records in accordance with DHR guidelines.
MH/MR TECH THROUGH DIRECTOR OF ADDICTION RECOVERY CENTER MIDDLE FLINT AREA MH/MR/SA PROGRAMS/ AMERICUS, GA 1990-1994
Facilitated weekly group therapy sessions for alcohol and drug abusers/addicts. Supervised and managed SA counselors, cooking staff, house techs and clients during the day-to-day operations of a 20 bed long-term treatment facility including budgeting and scheduling.
SELF EMPLOYED IN SMALL CONSTRUCTION/AMERICUS, GA 1981-1990
Submitted bids to home and small business owners for desired small construction projects and home repair.
Purchased supplies and maintained employment records for PRN employees.
Performed labor in a hands-on as well as supervisory role to complete contracted jobs.
EDUCATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING 2015/TROY UNIVERSITY, PHENIX CITY AL
Clinical rotations included OB/GYN under Dr. Daniel Bailey Cordele, GA.; Pediatrics under Brittany Newsome FNP with Sumter Pediatrics in Montezuma, GA.; Primary Care under Carl Oliver PA with Flint River Rural Health Clinic in Montezuma, GA. and Primary Care under Julie Oliver PA with Phoebe Sumter Primary Care in Ellaville, Ga.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2007/Georgia Southwestern (GSW) State University, Americus, GA
Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Bachelor of Science in Sociology 1995/GSW, Americus, GA
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