LaVerne K. Evers MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Havana, FL 850-***-**** ady194@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Energetic and tenacious however caring Professional Nurse Practitioner with excellent communication skills. Over 21 years of clinical expertise of hands-on nursing demonstrated in my ability to care for, lead, multi-task, and motivate.

EDUCATION:

Master of Science in Nursing March 2023- South University, Savannah, GA.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: December 2002- University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, San Antonio, TX.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Department of Veteran Affairs; Tallahassee, FL

(September 2013- present)

Registered Nurse- HUDVASH

· Conducts daily home visits to provide in-home medical care.

· Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines and conducts health education groups for young adults through geriatrics.

· Responsible for coordination of care between veterans and community partners.

· Recognizes life-threatening medical situations and responds accordingly.

· Assists with contacting veterans to schedule and/or reschedule cancelled appointments, no-show appointments, and new appointments when needed.

· Provides veterans and their family members with education regarding their illness, problems/symptoms, medications, and treatment plan.

· Influencing care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team by actively participating in interdisciplinary treatment planning Executing the patient's plan of care by administering medication and other treatment regiments, educating patients, family members and assessing resources in the community to assist the patient and family upon discharge from acute and residential settings.

Registered Nurse- Urology

§ Provides clinical management and education for patients with self-catherizations, and trials without catheters. Performs bladder ultrasonography forwarding the results to the urologist for patient interpretation.

§ Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and physiology and patient care standards while performing catheter exchanges under sterile conditions with clinical support.

§ Accurately record and maintain documentation of telephone encounters and on-site patient conversations, including chief compliant, verbal history of present illness with date of onset, symptoms including pain, bleeding and urinary assessment, and a limited physical examination.

§ Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific appropriate care.

Registered Nurse-Care Manager (Patient Aligned Care Team-PACT)

§ Facilitate care coordination and navigation throughout the healthcare setting

§ Integrates and augments health care quality by providing health, education, and clinically appropriate preventative and therapeutic care

§ Work across multiple care settings to include accessing health care provider services as well as community services to help patients get the care they need.

§ Case management of high-risk panels.

§ Intake on assigned panels as needed.

§ Clinical oversight of the LPN/MSA staff (medical support assistant), and provide nursing coverage of additional provider teams as needed.

§ Exhibit strong clinical assessment skills and competence.

§ Exhibit strong organizational skills.

§ Excellent communication skills.

DaVita Dialysis Healthcare Inc; Tallahassee, FL

(January 2004- September 2013)

Clinical Nurse Manager

§ Assist in the evaluation and counseling of staff under the guidance of the administrator

§ Determine patient schedules and staffing levels; develop schedules to meet patient needs based on patient activity and teammates skill levels for effective patient care and cost containment

§ Participate in long-term and short-term care planning and monthly progress notes as needed

§ Monitor patient outcomes and under the direction of the physician, take necessary steps to ensure that the standards of care are met

§ Administer quality patient care in all capacities within the clinic

United States Air Force; Wilford Hall Medical Center

(March 1997-April 2001)

Medical Technician-Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

§ Prepare and perform electrocardiograms (EKG) on pre-op cardiac patients

§ Manage post-op cardiac catherization patients requiring ongoing monitoring for arrhythmias

§ Perform ongoing patient education

§ Initiate intravenous catheter sites and administer supplemental fluids

§ Perform, document, and report vital signs

Professional Certifications

March 2023- (AANP) Board certification, Family Nurse Practitioner

December 2014- (ANCC) Board certification, Ambulatory Care Nursing

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