WAUNTESHA L. HARDY
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GOAL
To obtain a facility in which to train nursing assistant students to become competent and compassionate care providers through a Nurse Practitioner led, state approved curriculum
EDUCATION
January 2015- May 2017 Purdue University West Lafayette, IN
Master of Science - Adult Geriatric, Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
2009- 2010 St. Joseph’s College Rensselaer, IN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
2009-2010 St. Elizabeth School of Nursing Lafayette, IN
Diploma in Nursing
2006-2009 Ivy Tech State College Lafayette, IN
General Education Courses
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
Indiana State Board of Nursing
RN- 28193111A
APN-71007222A
American Heart Association
CPR Instructor -3/2013- current
American Lung Association
TB certification -3/2015- current
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
June 2017- present Franciscan Physicians Network- Family & Geriatric
ADULT GERIATRIC PRIMARY CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER-skilled in all aspects of patient care including assessment, diagnosis, treatments and consultations, specializing in the care and management of chronic diseases in elderly.
September 2013 – March 2017 Riggs Community Health Center
Clinical Quality Manager, INTERNAL MEDICINE DEPARTMENT - Responsible for actively managing the clinical care provided in the Center, including a combination of administrative and clinical practice responsibilities. Supervision of nursing personnel, and preparation and implementation of policies, procedures, and clinical protocols. Ensure clinical support staff competency through regular training and testing program, including skill verification and readiness using PPD, CPR, and flu vaccination. Preparation of and analysis of various reports for use within the clinic as well as State mandated reporting of communicable disease.
March 2007 – August 2013 Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Center
CHARGE NURSE -Utilize nursing process to assess and implement care for patients on transitional/ rehabilitation care unit. Administer prescribed medication to residents and assist with completion of activities of daily living. Communicate with physicians and other disciplines in order to holistically implement care
STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR - responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating educational programs for nursing service and other departments, perform clinical tasks and assist in other departments. Develop and facilitate orientation program for all facility personnel. Manage employee health program. Serve as facility infection prevention. Participate as a member of the Performance improvement committee
DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES- Six week interim assignment communicating on a higher level with interdisciplinary teams, supervising both unlicensed and licensed personnel, problem solving, communicating with families and reacting appropriately to emergency situations. Preparing reports, performing audits, delegating tasks, maintaining budget for nursing department.
AWARDS
2015-2016 HRSA Advanced Education Traineeship
2016-2017 Barbara A Simons Nursing Education Scholarship
Oct. 2017 Purdue Service Learning Grant ( Community Outreach)
FACULTY REFERENCE
Dr. Nancy Edwards
Associate Professor and Program Director- AGNP
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