Nurse Practitioner Medical Surgical
Resume:
Jacqueline C. Edwards
MSN, BSN, CNE, FNP-C, DNPc
*** **** **** **. 678-***-**** (C)
Hampton, GA 30228 678-***-**** (F)
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished professional with years of clinical experience in in-patient, high tech infusions, home care, critical care, telemetry care. Out-patient community experience includes routine health checks, management of chronic disease processes, management of nursing staff and telephonic triage for home health and home hospice patients, and health risk assessments for the medically fragile population.
Background encompasses nursing management of a broad spectrum of patients with complex diagnoses and developmental disabilities.
Highly skilled in critical care monitoring, troubleshooting technical issues and emergency response.
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to cultivate interdisciplinary relationships.
Decision making that reflects sound analytic; dedicated to obtaining and sustaining service excellence.
Strong knowledge of working with individuals with developmental disabilities within a home-community based setting.
Experienced educator in community, academia, and professional staff development.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Financial/Budget Management
Behavioral Positive Support Methods for ID/DD population
Healthcare Staff Re-education & Retraining USAF
Knowledge of state and federal regulations in providing services community/home-based care to ID/DD population
Office Business Operations
Knowledge and experience in writing Person Centered Plans, Behavioral Plans, including Individual Service Plans and Active Treatment Plans
WORK HISTORY
2/2023-5/2023- AYA Healthcare
Travel Bedside Nurse – Cardiac surgical step-down unit. Most patients where 2-day post-op heart surgeries. Indiana University Methodist
Indianapolis IN
1/2022-02/2023 Snap Nursing
Travel Bedside Nurse- Contract work at acute settings healthcare facilities as a Crisis Nurse
Shreveport LA
Agency PRN- Contract work at acute settings healthcare in Medical Surgical unit at Northside Hospital.
Atlanta GA
8/2021- 11/2021- Krucial Staffing
Travel Bedside Nurse- Contract work at acute settings healthcare facilities as a Crisis Nurse.
Texas Health Advent- (PCU)
Fort Worth TX
5/2020-08/2021- Maxim Healthcare
Travel Bedside Nurse- Contract work at long-term and acute settings healthcare facilities as a Crisis Nurse.
Rehabilitation Center- Evening and weekend Supervisor
Henderson NC
Kindred Medical Center- Medical Surgical and Step-Down Units
San Antonio TX
Post-Acute Medical- Medical Surgical Unit
Rocky Mount NC
Hamilton Medical Center- Post Critical Care Unit (PCU)
Dalton GA
St. Mary Medical Center- Float (Medical Surgical, Telemetry, Intensive Care,
Covid Unit, …)
Tuscan AZ
Advent healthcare (PCU) Float
Orlando FL
Humana – Home Advantage Inc. 8/2015 – 8/2016
Advance Healthcare – Signify Health 8/2016- Present
4055 Valley View Ln, Ste 700
Dallas, TX 75244
Family Nurse Practitioner
Responsible for performing comprehensive health assessments to Humana clients in-the home. Currently providing physical exams and health risk assessments for Medicaid and the Medicare disabled population.
Perform a complete review with client of medications taken, along with education client on medication administration.
Discuss clients’ health conditions and address any clinical, safety, and social concerns.
Lab collection, reviewing results, interpretating results and communicating to with other practitioners.
Med-Care Inc. 3/2016 – Present
450 Old Peachtree Road Northwest,
Suite 101 Suwanee, GA 30024
Family Nurse Practitioner- Locum
Managing healthcare support staff (2-6) by providing direction to provide patient centered care in the primary care setting, to include:
oMedical Assistance
oLicensed Practical Nurses
oPhlebotomist
Providing routine physical exams in a variety of healthcare setting, such as:
oEmory Primary Care
oAtlanta Correctional Detention Center
oSkyland Trails Treatment Center
oVarious primary care facilities
Nursing & Behavioral Health Services 05/2017-07/2019
4525 Flat Shoals PKWY - Suite 401
Decatur, GA. 30034
ABC Community Services, LLC 01/2020-01/2023
3960 Southeastern Ave
Indianapolis, IN. 46203
Consultant
Contractual agreement to assist with the company to provide support to various agencies providing services to the IDD and Behavior Health clients. Providing services that include Policy updates, Person Centered Plans, Behavioral Plans, Individual Service Plans and Active Treatment Plans.
Bauder College (Kaplan University) 9/2012-07/2015
384 Northyards Blvd., Suite 190
Atlanta, GA 30313 (Closed)
Nursing Instructor
Curriculum Development- Responsible for developing systems to support and facilitate both the students and clinic staff.
Lead Instructor- Overseeing Registered Nurses (BSN and MSN) assigned as supportive clinic staff (2-6). Correlating students’ needs based on feedback from supportive staff, and creating plans of action based on coarse expectations, and closing monitoring student progress and supportive staff needs.
oDidactic Courses include:
Medical Surgical II- (Neurological, Immunology, Hematology)
Pharmacology
Nursing Fundamentals
Growth and Development
Pediatrics
Mental Health
Certified Nursing Assistance (Train the Trainer)
oClinical Course include:
Medical Surgical II- (Neurological, Immunology, Hematology)
Nursing Fundamentals
Mental Health
Certified Nursing Assistance
Supervising other clinical instructors (RN’s) and nursing students (6-10) within the clinical areas listed above.
Supplemental Health 11/2011 -9/2014
6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd. Building 400 Suite 125
Atlanta, GA 30328
Clinical Nurse (Contracted Assignments)
Supplement nursing staff for various health care facilities.
Overseeing Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA) (3-4), providing direction and education related to the direct patient care.
Overseeing the activity of License Practical Nurses (LPN) (1-3) through education, clinical support, and direction.
Charge Nurse (South Fulton Medical Center) responsibilities that included: overseeing the care provided by the nurses (RN and LPN) (2-4), adequate staffing per shift, assigning patients based on acuity, supportive staff (CNA) (2-3), communication with Physicians, troubleshooting concerns that have the potential of effecting patient care, and safety for staff and the patients.
Collaborating with medical staff and assuring continuity of care in the
following areas:
medical surgical, telemetry, critical care, mental health, and rehabilitation
Southern Regional Medical Center 8/2002 – 11/2011
11 Upper Riverdale Road, SW
Riverdale, GA 30274
Registered Nurse-Intensive Care Unit (ICU)/Per-Diem Nurse
Treated a broad spectrum of patients with multisystem failure and complex diagnoses, including post-MI, CHF, septic shock, respiratory dysfunction, renal failure, diabetic and surgical complications.
Experienced with hemodynamic/telemetry monitoring, titration and weaning of vasoactive drips, ventilator care focused on airway support and successful extubating, skilled in response to emergencies and codes.
Actively participated in discharge planning focused on reaching optimum level of recovery.
Provided crisis intervention for family members.
Case Management Home Health
Provides training and assistance in daily living, self-advocacy, personal care and social skills for individuals with developmental disabilities and various cognitive disorders in their own home setting.
Managing personal care staff and coordinating with interdisciplinary care team.
Directing responsible for the supervision of LPN and CNA staff (10). Completing frequent work evaluations and supervisory visits. Developing, communicating, and assisting them in executing the patient’s individual plan of care.
Progressive Healthcare (Staffing Agency Varies Facilities) 5/2001 – 9/2007
110 Habersham Dr
Fayetteville, GA 30214
Closed
Agency Nurse (Staffing)
•Completes and documents comprehensive nursing assessment.
•Identifies patient’s needs, problems, capabilities, and limitations that are supported by the recorded assessment data
•Acts as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team in planning care by providing input to the treatment team process. Plans continuity of patient care with other members of the healthcare team.
•Consulted with, supervised, and provided guidance to direct support staff regarding implementation of the services.
•Assists residents with medication, including supervising self-administration, training on medication management, and recording medications taken on a Medication Administration Record.
ASAP Staffing - Marietta, GA 10/1998 – 4/2001
Closed
In-home, Acute and Long-term Facilities
• Supervised DSP staff in the provision of MH, DD & ID services to individual with challenging behaviors.
• Assist and develop individuals in their home setting to enable them to maintain their independence.
• Support development of functional skills related to personal care (Toileting, bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, etc.)
• Support development in skills related to use of community resources (transportation, shopping, social, and recreational activities, etc.)
• Monitor health and physical condition which may include assistance with medication and/or medical needs.
• Support in adapting behaviors for home and community (redirecting anger, developing social skills, and developing a circle of support)
Directing responsible for the supervision of LPN and CNA staff (10). Completing frequent work evaluations and supervisory visits. Developing, communicating, and assisting them in executing the patient’s individual plan of care.
Supplement nursing staff for various health care facilities.
Collaborating with nursing staff and assuring continuity of care in the
following areas: medical surgical, mental health, and rehabilitation
Med-Temp Staff – IN 10/1996 – 10/1998
Closed
Clinical Nurse (Contracted Assignments)
Supplement nursing staff for various health care facilities.
Collaborating with nursing staff and assuring continuity of care in the
following areas: medical surgical, telemetry, critical care, psychiatry, and rehabilitation
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Hosea feed the hungry Service and partnership
Safe house homeless ministry Service and partnership
St. Jude Partnership
Mercy Corp Partnership
Healing Bridge Clinic Service
EDUCATION
Doctoral Candidate Doctor of Nursing Practices
Grand Canyon University (12/2020)
Post-graduate Certification Family Nurse Practitioner
South University (5/2015)
Post-graduate Certification Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
South University (9/2014)
Master of Science Nursing: Nurse Educator
South University (6/2011)
Bachelor of Science Nursing
Valparaiso University (8/1995)
Operating Room Specialist
United States Army (6/1991) Surgical Technician
CERTIFICATIONS
End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium
Train the trainer - Georgia
BLS Instructor - American Heart Association
ACLS - American Heart Association
AANP- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
CNE- Certified Nurse Educator
Professional Projects
Business Development- 2019
Working in various areas to develop businesses who provide services to the Medically Fragile and those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
MSN Capstone- 2011
The effectiveness of chlorhexidine gluconate, and its potential role in decreasing infections related to needleless accesses and central lines.
Nutritional and Weight Loss Consulting (Atlanta’s Nutrition Clubs)- 2006-2008
Owner of private company in the metro Atlanta GA area. Managing a staff of 3-4 through education and guidance through a team approach. The company assisted individuals with weight and nutritional concerns; catering to those desiring to lose or gain weight. Also providing education of proper nutrients to maximize optimal health based on personal needs.
Responsibilities included: Education of staff and clients, management of supplies, overseeing the budget, marketing, and working with outside vendors.
DNP- anticipated graduation date 02/2021
Projected project will focus on Cognitive Impaired Populations
Author- A Valley of Shadows: Highlighting the effects of mental health on family
Military Service
United States Army Reserves 5/1987-6/1996
NCOIC (Non-commission officer in charge)
Surgical instrumentation / Operating Room Specialist- E5
Lead NCO with a staff of 6 members. Responsible for the sterilization of instruments and other sterile supplies needed for various surgical procedures. Providing a schedule for staff and education regarding standard updates.
Coordinator for Field Operations
Overseeing of the construction of the combat support hospital. Responsible for training, facilitating, designing functionality and the management of teams of 8 or more military healthcare personal.
United States Air Force 8/1996-11/1998
Pre-Flight Triage Nurse
Chemical Warfare Care
Assistant Clinical Educator –
Responsibilities include:
Evaluating and maintaining the skill levels of the enlisted military members within the unit. Skills include basic field medicine or first aide within a wartime situation. Working with Officers and Platoon leaders in a unit of over 150 service members.
Lead Clinical Staff:
Coordinating with Veteran Clinic and Hospital at Wright Patterson Air Force Base to schedule clinical opportunities for Reserve Service Members. Responsibilities during clinical opportunities including:
Oversight of military personal (4-6)
Education on updated healthcare practices and guidelines
Facilitating members with skill check offs
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