SUSAN ADKINS, APRN-BC

CERTIFIED FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER RN, MSN, CNRN, FNP-BC

615-***-**** adzur1@r.postjobfree.com Bradenton, FL 34212

Dedicated Certified Family Nurse Practitioner experienced in adult care in the hospital and primary care setting. Passionate about providing patient-centered, skilled healthcare services to diverse patient populations. Highly effective communicator who values and prioritizes collaboration and creative problem-solving to improve patient experiences and outcomes.

EXPERTISE

Internal Medicine

Cardiology- Interventional Cardiac private practice and ICU cardiac experience

GI- GERD, IBS, Hepatitis

Chronic Adult Conditions

Acute Adult Conditions

Completed most post-master’s Doctoral studies

EKG analysis

EMAR – Meditech, Athena, ECW, SRS

Advanced Pharmacology

Simulation Training

ICP Monitoring

Ventilators/BIPAP

Triple Lumen Catheters

Capnography

Swan Ganz

IABP

Artic Sun

Educator- Adjunct Faculty Belmont University Nashville, TN

Preceptor for Vanderbilt PNP students

Patient Experience

EDUCATION

POST MASTER’S CERTIFICATE

Family Nurse Practitioner

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Advanced Practice Nursing

University of Tennessee – Knoxville

Knoxville, TN

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Interdisciplinary Sciences

University of Mississippi

Oxford, MS

LICENSURE

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners – Certification

DEA

REGISTERED NURSE

Florida

CERTIFIED NEUROSCIENCE NURSE

CNRN

ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS)

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)

FUNDEMENTAL CRITICAL CARE SUPPORT (FCCS)

Vanderbilt University

Passed course with test scores that met qualifications to become an FCCS Instructor

WORK EXPERIENCE

CARDIOLOGY NURSE PRACTITIONER

Florida Cardiac Consultants -1540 S Tamiami Trail Suite 401

Sarasota, FL. November 2022 to May 2023

Collaboration with other NPs and physicians in the outpatient care of cardiac patients.

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

NeighborMD– Skylight Health/ Bradenton, FL. September 2021 to September 2022

Management of patients with acute and chronic health conditions in a robust internal medical practice located in Bradenton, FL. Typical patient load 18 -22 patients per day.

CHARGE NURSE – CORONARY CARE – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Summit Medical Center – TriStar HCA / Hermitage, TN / 2005 – 2020

Supervised nursing staff and coordinated with other providers and administrative staff to ensure exceptional patient care and outcomes.

Led rounding and shift assignments.

Served as dedicated Charge Nurse for COVID and CCU Unit. Experience in ICU also includes GI, Sepsis, Cancer, and all other illnesses requiring intensive care.

Acted as staff professional development specialist at Division Level for HCA

Participated in concept and delivery of Nurse Residency Program for TriStar HCA

Onboarding of new hires

Coordinated bed management with house nursing supervisor

PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER

Centennial Pediatrics / Nashville, TN / 1994 – 2005

Collaborated with MD and three FNPs to grow largest pediatric practice in Middle Tennessee, with 26 providers and eight locations prior to company sale.

Developed large patient base over eleven years – cared for underserved populations, including those from other cultural backgrounds and those with special needs, such as Autism.

Authored company’s Quality Assurance Protocol Manual.

EDUCATOR- ADJUNCT FACULTY

Belmont School of Nursing / Nashville, TN

Managed pediatric clinical rotations for BSN students at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in private university setting.

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