DEBORAH LANCASTER, CNP
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Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with 20 years of experience working primarily in Occupational Medicine/Healthcare and Emergency Department/Fast Track.
EXPERIENCE
MAY 1, 2017 – PRESENT
NURSE PRACTITIONER, MERCY HEALTH PARTNERS (FULL-TIME)
Occupational Medicine/Healthcare: Provide medical treatment and manage injured workers medical care (BWC). Perform physicals for DOT (Department of Transportation), T8 (school bus), pre-employment, return to work, fitness for duty, School/sports, Respirator clearance exams, etc. Wound management of lacerations/puncture wounds, Burn care and debridement, foreign body removal, orthopedic care for strains/sprains, dislocations and fractures. Order appropriate testing and referrals as needed.
NOVEMBER 1, 2016 – APRIL 30, 1017
LEAD NURSE PRACTITIONER, TEAMHEALTH (FULL-TIME)
Emergency Department/Fast Track: Treat all age groups. Assess and treat acute illness, injuries and exacerbations of chronic conditions, laceration repair, perform I&D’s, foreign body removal, reduce dislocations, assess and treat musculoskeletal injuries, perform STD and pelvic exams, order and interpret appropriate test (labs, x-rays, CTs, MRIs, Ultrasounds, etc.), consult with ancillary departments/agencies. Provide patient education.
Attend staff and hospital meetings with Medical Director, responsible for making monthly NP/PA work schedules.
MAY 2014 – OCTOBER 2016
NURSE PRACTITIONER, MEDWORK OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH (FULL-TIME)
Occupational Medicine/Healthcare: Solo NP for 3 offsite clinics, including 2 health/wellness clinics.
Provide medical treatment and manage injured workers medical care (BWC). Perform physicals for DOT (Department of Transportation), T8 (school bus), pre-employment, return to work, fitness for duty, School/sports, Respirator clearance exams, VES (Veterans Evaluation Services) etc. Wound management of lacerations/puncture wounds, Burn care and debridement, foreign body removal, orthopedic care to strains/sprains, dislocations, and fractures.
Provide family practice care to employees and their spouses for minor illnesses & injuries (non work related (bronchitis, sinusitis, GI issues, Influenza, inner and outer ear infections, rashes/lesions, burns, foreign body removal, suturing, I&D’s, etc.). Refill medications for short duration until patient could follow up with PCP. Order appropriate labs, test, and radiology request. Conduct Health Fair clinics and educate employees and spouses regarding healthy lifestyle choices.
APRIL 2013– MAY 2014
NURSE PRACTITIONER, MINUTE CLINIC (FULL-TIME)
Retail Healthcare Clinic: Assess and treat acute illnesses and musculoskeletal injuries. Provide immunizations to children and adults. Provide wound care for minor injuries.
Perform school, sports and DOT (Department of Transportation) physical examinations. Provide patient education, including smoking cessation and weight loss programs. Market retail clinic in local area, order clinic supplies, maintain operation of equipment; perform testing/controls.
OCTOBER 2013– JANUARY 2014
NURSE PRACTITIONER, EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIANS (PRN)
Emergency Department/Fast Track: Treat all age groups. Assess and treat acute illness, injuries and exacerbations of chronic conditions, laceration repair, perform I&D’s, foreign body removal, reduce dislocations, assess and treat musculoskeletal injuries, perform STD and pelvic exams, order and interpret appropriate test (labs, x-rays, CTs, MRIs, Ultrasounds, etc.), consult with ancillary departments/agencies. Provide patient education.
JUNE 2007– FEBRUARY 2013
NURSE PRACTITIONER, CONCENTRA MEDICAL CENTER/URGENT CARE (FULL TIME)
Occupational Medicine/Healthcare: Provide medical treatment and manage injured workers (BWC) medical care. Perform physicals for DOT (Department of Transportation), T8 (school bus), pre-employment, return to work, fitness for duty, School/sports, Respirator clearance exams, etc. Wound management of lacerations/puncture wounds, Burn care and debridement, foreign body removal, orthopedic care for strains/sprains, dislocations and fractures. Order appropriate testing and referrals as needed.
Urgent Care: Assess and treat acute illness, injuries and exacerbations of chronic conditions, laceration repair, perform I&D’s, foreign body removal, reduce dislocations, assess and treat musculoskeletal injuries, perform STD and pelvic exams.
Provided Off Site coverage/care to SHOWA facility, Whirlpool facility, Werner Trucking company, and US Express trucking company.
MARCH 2008– MAY 2011
NURSE PRACTITIONER, PROVIDENCE MEDICAL GROUP (PRN)
Family Practice & After Hours Urgent Care Clinic: Treat all age groups. Assess and treat acute illnesses and chronic conditions. Perform school/sports physicals and wellness examinations, including well baby and pap & pelvic exams. Order and review lab work; initiate or adjust medications as needed. Perform minor office procedures. Promote health, wellness and lifestyle changes.
MARCH 2007– APRIL 2010
NURSE PRACTITIONER, PREMIER HEALTHCARE SERVICES (PRN)
Emergency Department/Fast Track: Treat all age groups. Assess and treat acute illness, injuries and exacerbations of chronic conditions, laceration repair, perform I&D’s, foreign body removal, reduce dislocations, assess and treat musculoskeletal injuries, perform STD and pelvic exams, order and interpret appropriate test (labs, x-rays, CTs, MRIs, Ultrasounds, etc.), consult with ancillary departments/agencies. Provide patient education.
SEPTEMBER 2004– APRIL 2007
NURSE PRACTITIONER, STERLING HEALTHCARE SERVICES (FULL-TIME)
Emergency Department/Fast Track: Assist developing and initiating Fast Track at Grandview Medical Center. Treat all age groups. Assess and treat acute illness, injuries and exacerbations of chronic conditions, laceration repair, perform I&D’s, foreign body removal, reduce dislocations, assess and treat musculoskeletal injuries, perform STD and pelvic exams, order and interpret appropriate test (labs, x-rays, CTs, MRIs, Ultrasounds, etc.), consult with ancillary departments/agencies. Provide patient education.
DECEMBER 2003– JUNE 2004
NURSE PRACTITIONER, MIAMI VALLEY CARDIOLOGIST (FULL-TIME)
Perform stress test in office setting, in collaboration with cardiologist manage chronic cardiac conditions and provide follow up care, hospital rounding on admitted patients.
EDUCATION
JUNE 2003
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER),
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
DAYTON, OHIO
JUNE 1998
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN)
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
DAYTON, OHIO
DECEMBER 1992
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)
PENSACOLA JUNIOR COLLEGE
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Certified FMCSA Medical Examiner
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
American Nurses Credentialing Center
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Ohio Nurses Association
References available upon request.