JO
WALKER
CERTIFIED NURSE PRACTITIONER who is team oriented, compassionate and cares deeply for her patients. Human connection, best practice, and strong professional relationships remain the core of my practice. Proven leadership skills with 25 years healthcare experience and a career that reflects hard work, flexibility, excellent critical thinking, and a general love of people and the work I do.
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI 2014 - 2018
Adult-Gerontology Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN 2001-2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA): Major in Nursing, Minor in Biology
EXPERIENCE
Inbound Health 03/01/23 – current
NP telehealth provider “Allina Elevated Care at Home” and “SSM Health 30-day Recovery at Home”
Allina Health Senior Care 01/21/19 – 02/28/23
NP telehealth provider “Allina Home Hospital Care”
TCU provider “Interlude Restorative Suites”
Legacy Health (Edgewood Vista ALF) 02/01/23 – 08/01/23
NP rounding provider
HealthEast St. John’s Hospital 08/01/05 – 01/18/19
RN, Charge Nurse Med/Surg-Hospice/Oncology
St. Lukes Hospital 8/01 – 7/05
Phlebotomist
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (current)
Licensed APRN in MN, WI and AZ (Current)
Licensed Registered Nurse in MN, WI and AZ (current)
DEA license (current)
Oncology Certified Nurse 2012 – 2018
Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification 2007 – 2018
SKILLS
Proficient with Epic, Excellian and Citrix software
Telehealth: Health Recovery Systems (HRS) and Salesforce telehealth platforms
CONTACT:
1457 Colleen Avenue
Arden Hills, MN 55112
*********@*****.***
*******@*************.***
BACKGROUND
25 years broad health care experience where kindness, safety, & whole-person centered care are foundational principles. Strong collaborative skills yet comfortable with autonomy. Highly empathetic and adaptable. Excel under pressure and many years healthcare experience help navigate complex medical cases. Excellent time mgmt and ability to maintain calm, healing presence in emotionally charged situations. Over a decade of experience caring for terminally ill patients and symptom management. Ability to connect with a variety of personalities and truly listen to patients and loved ones to assist ongoing goals of care.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Integral partner in development of Allina’s novel “Home Hospital Care” program.
multiple “Care on the Spot” recognitions from staff and colleagues at Allina Health.
Four-time nominee for HealthEast’s Nurse Excellence Award
Nomination for March of Dimes Nurse of the Year award 2017
served as unit council chair 2008 – 2011 & Nursing Shared Leadership Council 2009-2011 at SJH.
Recipient of multiple “Shining Stars” at SJH (submitted by patients and families to recognize a specific staff member for the care they provided).
References & Letter of Recommendation
See attachments