OBJECTIVE

I am seeking employment as a nurse practitioner serving adult patients in an outpatient clinic or home setting with emphasis on patient self-empowerment and prevention. My goal is to provide safe and compassionate primary care, transitional care, acute care and manage chronic conditions to affect positive outcomes for patients, their families, the employer and all stakeholders within value-based care markets. Model positive and professional interactions with care team on an ongoing basis. Establish health history, past medical history, surgical and family histories in formulating individualized plan of care with focus on wellness and prevention.

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Nursing

University of Nevada, Las Vegas – June 2011, 3.76 GPA

Bachelor of Science, Nursing

University of Nevada, Las Vegas-June 2000, 3.6 GPA

Certificate of Practical Nursing

Clark County Community College-August 1985, 3.9 GPA

NURSING SKILLS

American Nurses Credentialing Center board certified Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing quality assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the adult medicine primary care patient in varying states of health. In addition, the focus of most recent experience is with Health Risk Assessments, HCC charting, Hedis and HOS measures for Medicate Advantage and Medicaid patients. Also, strong utilization of a team approach in conjunction with members of a multi-disciplinary medical staff. Order and interpret diagnostic testing, formulate differential diagnoses and plan of care and follow up. Utilize outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate proficient use of EMR, time and task management in clinical setting.

RELATED COURSE WORK

ANCC Board Certification, Family Nurse Practitioner - August 2011 to August 2026

Certificate In Gerontology, Mohave Community College, Corporate Outreach Division, 9/1/2013

Maintain BLS certification since 1985 (Oct. 2013)

AAPC Certification in Risk Adjust Coding, CRC, 5/18 to 4/24

EXPERIENCE

APRN, Southwest Medical Associates, a Part of Optum September 2018 to August 2023

Full time position primarily Medicare Advantage and Medicaid patients’ annual wellness exams including complete physical, medication reconciliation, prevention screenings, interpret office testing such as ABI, Sural nerve conduction studies, labs and imaging. Focus on HCC capture and recapture, Hedis and HOS measures, consistent patient satisfaction evidenced by regular satisfaction surveys with 93% or higher score. Primary care duties include medication refills, appropriate referrals and EMR completion. Verbal communication skills with all members of the healthcare team in person, phone, Tiger Text and Task box.

APRN, Vatica Health October 2017 to May 2018

Full time position providing Medicare wellness and office visits using state of the art technologies to enable providers, payers and patients to maximize health care in the current medical value-based care system. Perform medical record reviews, physical and psychosocial assessments to complete documentation and coding in timely manner. Also discuss urgent/emergent medical issues with practice managers and providers as needed requiring utilization of professional, autonomous and efficient communication skills.

APRN, WoundTech Nevada Nov. 2015 – 9-22-2017

Full time position in mobile wound care company providing wound care twice weekly in the home utilizing advanced wound care assessment, management and products in treating chronic and acute wounds. Recognize and address the underlying etiology of chronic wound and barriers to wound healing with individual patients and providers, recommend diagnostic and laboratory testing. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with each interaction with adult patients and their families of all socioeconomic levels. Strong communication with colleagues, primary care providers, administration and staff on a daily basis. Ability to work independently in various home environments, assess emergent and urgent states of health and advocate for patient to next level of care when needed.

APRN, Health Care Partners, Nevada Nov. 2014 – Nov. 2015

Full time position in Adult Medicine practice with commercial, Medicare and Medicare Advantage patients ages 18 to 95. Duties include medical management from simple acute visits to high acuity pts with multiple comorbidities in various states of health. Performing well health, pre-op, post hospital follow up and comprehensive evaluation exams, documentation in Allscripts EHR. Lab and diagnostic testing interpretation, appropriate referrals, and medication prescribing and f/u and refills.

APRN, Optum Care Plus, Primary visit provider Feb. 2014 – 8-1-2014

Full time position as primary home visit provider for panel goal of 100 senior citizen pts with multiple chronic comorbidities. Duties including initial intake visit of patients referred by pcp or insurance provider with history of multiple hospitalizations, ED visits, inability to perform ADL’s; acute visits for exacerbations and home treatment with close follow up or expediting to next level of care if warranted; post hospital visits within 72 hours of hospital discharge and monthly maintenance visits. Communication with pcp routinely and as condition warrants. Maintain care plan with nurse case managers and care management team (CMT). Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings as needed, referral to such on behalf of pt as needed. Extensive use of EMR, rotating call schedule, attendance of weekly and monthly staff meetings with medical director and CMT as required. Maintain professional, compassionate, courteous demeanor with all patients, families and colleagues.

APRN, Inspiris/Optum, Assessment NP Sept. 2012 – Feb. 2014

Full time tele-commuter position as health risk assessment APRN in the home of pts referred by their insurance carrier. Objective to assess and document HEDIS goal measures to improve health care delivery and better serve their senior citizen patient population. Responsibilities include accurate diagnosis and ICD 9 coding, with recommendations for care planning to pcp. Intervene in acute exacerbations with conditions such as CHF, COPD, hypertensive crisis such as arrange for ambulance transport or consult with pcp while in the home and EMR use.

APN, Southwest Medical Associates, Adult Medicine August 2011 – August 2012

Full time position as member of a busy team Adult Medicine practice in conjunction with a physician preceptor. Responsibilities include managing a daily schedule of 20-24 patients utilizing EMR. Order and reviewLab and diagnostic testing. Focus on clinical decision making and appropriate referrals based on individual patient needs.

GRADUATE STUDENT NURSE PRACTITIONER EXPERIENCE

Internal Medicine Specialist of Las Vegas 2010/2011

Health Promotion, Illness Prevention – Primarily Geriatric Population

Medical management of patients with simple acute and stable, chronic, comorbidities.

Southwest Medical Associates, Pediatrics Dept. 2011

Health Promotion, illness prevention – Pediatric population; Extensive family education regarding healthy growth and development and immunizations. Extensive use of Touchworks electronic medical record system.

Pulmonary Associates 2011

Health Promotion, illness prevention – Allergy and immunology patients of all ages.

Southwest Medical Associates, OB/GYN – Women’s health 2009

RN, Southwest Surgery Center May 2007 – Aug. 2011

Full time position as Pre-Op and PACU staff RN in multiple specialty ambulatory surgery center setting.

RN, Mike O’Callahan Hospital Facility, Spectrum Dec.2004- Feb. 2007

Full time position as PACU staff RN for Ambulatory same day surgery patients as well as in-patient recovery of hospitalized surgical patients of pediatric through geriatric population.

School Registered Nurse, Clark County School District August 2002 - Dec.2004 Full time nursing position with primary assignment as School Nurse at High School level. Multi-disciplinary team member advocating for student’s appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. Strong verbal and written communication with faculty to ensure knowledge of student needs in the classroom setting.

RN, Parkway Surgery Center Dec. 2001- Aug. 2002

Full time position in Pre-op and PACU departments of ambulatory surgery center.

RN, Valley Hospital Medical Center July 2000 - Dec. 2001

Full time position in emergency department. Provide professional nursing care for a variety of patients with levels of acuity ranging from non-urgent to emergent in both medical and psychosocial aspects.

LPN with continuous employment in primarily office and ambulatory care settings with various employers from 1985 through June 2000. Job history avail upon request.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, inducted Spring 2000.

American Nurses Association

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Nevada Advanced Practice Nurses Association

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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