Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
Erica Walker, MSN, FNP-C
**************@*****.***,
Knoxville, TN
Family Nurse Practitioner
Enthusiastic and compassionate, Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with emerging experience in advanced clinical practice and 7+ years of RN experience providing exceptional quality care for adult and pediatric patients in acute and critical settings. Exhibits proven strengths in critical thinking, clinical judgment, and the ability to attentively listen to patient concerns then leveraging a complete profile to coordinate appropriate treatment plans supporting optimal healthcare outcomes. Stellar record in managing and performing multiple tasks, including assisting physicians with treatment, prescribing medications, and minor surgical procedures. Demonstrated history in analyzing and documenting medical history, diagnosis, and plan of care for patients. Possesses high-level organizational, attention to detail, multitasking, and time management skills.
Areas of Expertise
● Therapeutic & Preventative Care
● Nursing Preceptorship & Leadership
● Customer Service / Satisfaction
● Continuous Process Improvement
● Administrative Process / Procedures
● Diagnostic Lab & Test Interpretation
● Electronic Medical Record
● Information Procurement
● Client Relationship Management
● Research & Analysis
● Performance Management
● Cross-functional Collaboration
Clinical Rotation Experiences
Primary Care of Adults, St. Andrews Community Medical Center, Panama City, FL – 180 Hours, 01/2020 – 04/2020
Urgent Care, Emerald Coast Urgent Care, Panama City, FL – 180 Hours, 01/2020 – 04/2020
Women’s Health, Hamilton County Health Dept. & River City Women’s Specialists, Chattanooga, TN - 94 hours, 08/2019 – 12/2019
Primary Care of Adults, CHI Memorial Primary Care Associates & Urgent Care, Chattanooga, TN – 90 Hours, 05/2019 – 08/2019
Primary Care of Pediatrics, Hamilton Pediatrics, Chattanooga, TN – 98 Hours, 01/2019 – 04/2019
Key Contribution:
Engaged with nurse practitioners and physicians, shown the capacity to function effectively in an advanced practice role, providing exceptional care to patients of all ages with acute and chronic conditions. Developed correct differential diagnoses for common illnesses including, but not limited to, fractures, UTIs, URIs, acute asthma, allergic responses, lacerations, and STIs by gathering and examining prior medical histories, physical examination findings, and test data. Optimized health outcomes by developing tailored, age- and developmentally-appropriate care plans, proposing prescription drugs and non pharmaceutical treatments. Developed an asthma aerosol therapy protocol in close coordination with a preceptor. Demonstrated expertise in performing advanced procedures, such as Medicare exams, sports physicals, immunization administration, pap smears, breast and vaginal exams, and wet mount slide preparation. Acquired experience with the implantation of numerous IUDs. Enriched specialized experience in working with marginalized and vulnerable groups missing crucial resources for effective chronic disease care, as well as work with non-English speaking patients, which has dramatically improved my medical and conversational Spanish.
Career Experience
Health Hands Ministry (HHM) Health 8/2022-6/2023
Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine
Advanced Practice Provider working at a fast paced Dallas FQHC focusing on Primary Care for adults that are under-insured, uninsured, refugees, and/or immigrants. Typical patient volume for an 8 hour business day includes 17-24 patients. Many patients non-English speaking and utilization of a language line or in person interpreter is required for approximately 85% of patient visits.
● Use of ECW for electronic medical record
● Participation in On-Call Service
● Culturally competent care
● Use of Sharepoint for company wide communication
● Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health conditions
● Insertion and removal of Nexplanon (LARC)
● Incision and drainage
● Small joint injections including Trigger finger, Knee, Carpal tunnel
● EKG interpretation
● Successful collaboration with integrative medical team and ancillary services
SynergenX Health 2021 – 2022
Family Nurse Practitioner/Center Director
Directed and oversaw hormone replacement and weight loss patients, both male and female. Led all aspects of day-to-day operations within the clinic, including lab compliance and phlebotomy technique, management of medical assistants and front office staff. Planned and implemented monthly staff schedule for Dallas region. Conducted lab interpretation, pellet insertion for female hormone replacement, supervised variable dose regimens for male and female hormone replacement, prescribed weight loss regimens utilizing appetite suppressants, GLP-1 inhibitors, B12, and lipotropic injections. Rendered expertise in EKG interpretation and oversaw a staff of five to six office employees by acting as director of the center. Completed initial physical exams while gathering and reviewing current and past medical history
● Promoted to Family Nurse Practitioner/Center Director through proactive demonstration of exceptional performance delivery and adoption of high-value professionalism within each task assigned.
● Delivered and ensured best-in-class service by leading all procedures from inception to completion and overseeing the health history of new weight loss and hormone replacement patients.
● Owned control over creating monthly calendars, ensuring that operations ran efficiently, assuring customer happiness, ensuring that physician assistants and nurse practitioners received correct training for procedures, while seeing forty percent of the daily patient volume (40-50 patients/day).
● Delivered strategic leadership to nurse and physician assistants for effectively prescribing variably dosed hormone replacement to perform pellet insertion.
● Sterile insertion of bio-identical hormones in the form of pellets and performance of therapeutic phlebotomy.
Dynamic Pain and Wellness, Panama City, FL 2020 – 2021 Family Nurse Practitioner
Stimulated detailed health histories, conducted comprehensive physical examinations, and evaluated diagnostic images, as needed to diagnose and monitor patient conditions. Delivered strategic education to patients on therapeutic and preventative measures as well as good lifestyle choices in order to reduce effects of pain and empower individuals to have rich, meaningful lives. Adhered to local, state, and federally regulated healthcare regulations by accurately documenting all patient interactions in the electronic health record. Consistently won productivity bonuses as a consequence of steadfast dedication to meticulous and compassionate treatment.
● Managed 14 to 22 patients with chronic pain-related disorders on routine basis within high-volume, fast-paced, interventional pain treatment practice.
● Developed multimodal, comprehensive treatment strategies by utilizing anti-inflammatory medications, muscle relaxants, opioid pain relievers, neuropathic medicines, joint injections, and physical therapy.
● Utilized research-based weaning techniques to successfully wean and terminate opioid treatment. Ascension Sacred Heart Medical Center, Panama City, FL 2020 Registered Nurse: Intensive Care Unit
Evaluated each patient's hemodynamic, physiologic, and psychological states, utilizing results to construct tailored treatment plans with the goal of optimizing healthcare outcomes. Interpreted and administered pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic physician orders for interventions. Preserved and secured all patient's comprehensive, confidential clinical records to ensure great continuity of care.
Bay Medical, Panama City Beach, FL. 1/2020-8/2020
ICU RN (Combined Trauma, CVICU, MICU, Covid Intensive Care Units)
● Contributed to the delivery of bedside care for two to three patients in all shifts for a wide range of general medical/surgical disorders, trauma, cardiovascular critical care, and COVID-19 using healthcare leadership and patient care knowledge.
CHI Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga, TN 2018-2020
ICU Program Educator
● Interacted closely with one full-time ICU educator to co-manage three cohorts of nursing professionals (40-60 RNs), developing and delivering orientation and in-service training on 3 ICUs and 1 ICU step-down unit, ensuring a confident and competently prepared workforce able to provide safe, high-quality care for the organization's most critically ill or injured patients.
● Directed monthly, hospital-wide Mock Codes for a facility with over 450 beds to ensure all personnel were prepared for true emergencies throughout the company.
LEE University, Cleveland, TN 2018
Clinical Adjunct Faculty
Evaluated student performance of required skills and assignments and provided timely, constructive feedback to encourage continuous learning in preparation for the NCLEX exam, licensure, and professional nursing practice.
● Integrated didactic theory and hands-on training to support the development of foundational skills necessary for 15 BSN students to serve on multidisciplinary teams in the ER and ICU settings.
● Developed an inclusive learning environment to meet needs of students, while maintaining the continuous safety of hospitalized patients.
CHI Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga, TN 2017-2018
Registered Nurse: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Evaluated, organized, executed, and reviewed comprehensive treatment for two post-CABG, carotid endarterectomy, femoral-popliteal bypass, fasciotomy, and other cardiac and vascular surgery patients every shift. Performed routine monitoring and continuous evaluations to determine patient requirements. Accomplished procedures at the bedside, including administration of CRRT and management of several critical drip drugs, with proficiency. Observed all responses to care using stabilizing treatments to decrease the likelihood of complications or unfavorable outcomes in the case of an emergency. Delivered comprehensive, accurate clinical documentation to the respective EMR in accordance with stringent norms of professional
practice.
CHI Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga, TN 2014-2017
Registered Nurse: Emergency Department and Charge Nurse
Rapidly performed targeted health evaluations and assessed diagnostic results to prioritize care based on the severity and stability of the condition. Consulted and conferred with multidisciplinary physicians to build integrated treatment plans that support the potential for complete and rapid recovery. Advocated a mentor role for new graduate nurses and a clinical coach role for newly hired professionals; provided teaching and learning opportunities while facilitating their integration into the interdisciplinary team environment. Actively led over the Council of the Emergency Department Unit. Participated in the Physician-Nurse Communication Task Force.
● Served as Charge Nurse, provided effective leadership by supervising a team of 12 to 15 nursing professionals delivering recovery-focused care to children and adults presenting to a 26-bed emergency room with trauma, acute, and non-life-threatening medical illnesses.
● Maximized output, throughput, and patient satisfaction by effectively distributing workforce assignments.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN (2020) GPA: 3.75
Clinical Academic Network for Developing Leaders Grant – Federal Grant for Working with Underserved Populations (2020)
CVS Scholarship, Friends of CHI Memorial Scholarship, Christie and Henry Little Memorial Scholarship Recipient (2019) Sigma Theta Tau, Zeta Alpha Chapter Scholarship Recipient (2019)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN (2015), GPA: 3.55
Associate of Science in Nursing Dalton State College, Dalton, GA (2013), GPA: 3.01
Professional Development
North Texas Nurse Practitioners- Dallas, Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), AANP Member, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner,
Tennessee and Texas State Boards of Nursing Licensure (Current), DEA Licensure (Current), Registered Nurse Licensure (Current), American Heart Association BLS Certification (Expires Aug. 2024)
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