Dr. Cheryl Gunther
Nurse Practitioner
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
adx6ky@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Board certified Nurse Practitioner with 13+ years of patient-centered experience conducting comprehensive care including acute care, chronic disease management, preventive care, and telehealth (virtual) visits. Proficient with physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing, and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions in today's complex healthcare setting. 5+ years experience providing high-quality healthcare (including patient education and counseling for chronic care management). Passionate about connecting patients with community resources and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate illness. EXPERIENCE
ECPI University - ADN Instructor
May 2023 - Present
● Responsible for delivering quality, student-centered, hands-on active instruction in order to prepare students for success. Atrium Health - Nurse Practitioner
March 2020-October 2022
● Administered consistent, high-quality care to all patients in the clinic and through a virtual platform.
● Provision of individualized and holistic care while gathering health history, analyzing problem(s), and providing clinical education and treatment.
● Collaborated with medical staff to develop treatment/care plans for chronic conditions, including but not limited to diabetes, asthma and COPD, heart disease, and mental health.
● Provide empathetic patient/family support on lifestyle changes for preventing and/or treating chronic conditions
Caromont Health - Nurse Practitioner
December 2016-March 2020
● Delivered superior primary care services using evidence-based medicine while maintaining patient satisfaction, retention, and referral rates
● Administered patient-friendly care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to improve health outcomes
● Managed panel of patients while offering comprehensive care (including acute care, chronic disease management, and preventive care) that offered tools to empower them to take control of their health. Health Department of Northwest Michigan - Nurse Practitioner June 2014-May 2016
● Director of 2 community-based adolescent clinics
● Offered comprehensive healthcare (including urgent care, primary care, and behavioral health) to children and their family members
● Leadership role for telehealth program
● Supervise community-based intervention programs
● Built strong, collaborative relationships with members of a multidisciplinary medical team
Otsego Memorial Hospital - Nurse Practitioner
March 2013-June 2014
● Identified specific diagnoses and developed an appropriate plan of treatment as leader in Urgent Care clinic
McLaren Health Family Medicine - Nurse Practitioner August 2010-March 2013
● Provided high-quality care for patients age newborn to 99+ while maintaining personalized, empathetic services.
● Assessed patient conditions using medical history, patient vital signs, physical evaluation, symptoms, diagnostic tests and more. McLaren Health, Northern Michigan - Registered Nurse June 2004 - August 2010, December 1997 - August 1999
● Patient population: critical adults
● Diabetes educator
● Organized diabetes education and training for staff
● Spearheaded and planned community diabetes conference. CERTIFICATION
Registered Nurse Practitioner
Board Certified NC License
# 5009043
Board Certified SC License
# 20445
Board Certified CO License
#0100189
Pending application for AZ license
ANCC Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Diabetes Educator 2006 - 2008
Basic Life Support
SKILLS
Chronic Patient Care Acute Patient Care Electronic Medical Record Diabetes Management Heart Disease Management Chronic Pulmonary Disease/Asthma Management Telehealth/Telemedicine Microsoft Office
Google Docs Verbal and Written Communication Team Coordination
Creative Problem Solving
EDUCATION
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Advanced Practice
Wilmington University, New Castle, DE
Graduated May 2020
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Graduated May 2010
Associates Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
North Central Michigan College, Petoskey, MI
Graduated May 1997
Bachelor of Arts- Family Life Education
Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI
Graduated May 2003
Professional Activities
American Association of Nurse Practitioners Affiliation 2011 - present
MSN/DNP Graduate Nurse Practitioner Mentor
2012 - present
ANCC Test Development - Family Nurse Practitioner
2011, 2018
Lead Chair of Interdisciplinary Diabetes Team
2006 – 2008
Mclaren – Northern Michigan Diabetes Staff Development Conference Lead 2007, 2008
Mclaren – Northern Michigan Professional Nursing Council President 2006 – 2008
Mclaren – Northern Michigan ICU Partnership Council Lead-Chair 2005 – 2006