Nurse Practitioner Patient Care

Christina Sellers MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

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Summary Board-certified Nurse Practitioner with interest in Family medicine, Rehabilitation and Gerontology. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Self- directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.

Skills • Office Administration

• Time management

• Organizational strengths

• Strong communicator

• Health and wellness expertise

• SBAR communication

• Home visits

• Acute and rehabilitative care

• Medical assessment &

diagnosing

• Body mechanics

• Patient education and

counseling

• Reflective listening

• Epic HER Management/Cerner

proficient

• Geriatric treatment knowledge

• Patient-centered care and

planning

• Lab result evaluation

• Palliative and Pain

Management

Clinical Practicum

Experience

Advanced Health & Physical Assessment, Baptist Primary Care with Marla Cates, APRN (60 hours)

• Performed focused assessments

• Diagnosed and treated different diseases/disorders

• Educated patients about non-pharmacological and pharmacological health maintenance

Practicum I: Family Health – Adults & Gerontology, MCCI with Deborah Kantor, APRN (180 hours)

• Assessed and treated patients ages 65+

• Provided education on chronic disease processes

• Ordered and evaluated lab results

• Performed annual physical and mini cog exams

Practicum II: Women's Health, North FL OBGYN with Dr. Coty (180 hours)

• Performed annual gynecological exams/pap smears

• Assisted in intrauterine device insertions/removals

• Provided education regarding contraception methods, and STDs

• Assessed routine OB patients, obtaining fetal heart tones Practicum III: Pediatrics, Argyle Pediatrics with Lauren Shivers, APRN (180 hours)

• Performed wellness, school and sports physicals

• Assessed ages from newborn to college

• Educated patient and parent on common diseases/disorders, vaccinations and growth and development

Practicum IV: Primary Care, First Coast LTC with Sullybeth Torres, APRN (180 hours)

• Assessed, diagnosed and treated nursing home and assisted living residents

• Ordered and evaluated chest x-rays, urinalysis, routine labs

• Referred patients to appropriate specialists when necessary

• Collaborated with specialists and treatment team regarding care Professional Experience Skilled Nursing facility Nurse Practitioner- Theoria Medical (Butte, MT) May 2024-Present

• Researched medical records.

• Examined and treated multiple different residents and disease processes in a skilled nursing facility.

Veteran Evaluating Nurse Practitioner- The IMA Group (Billings, MT) November 2023-January 2024

• Examine, research documentation for veteran disability exams.

• Giving medical opinions based on evidence-based practice. Family Nurse Practitioner – The Montana Clinic (Lewistown, MT) October 2022-December 2023

• Manage and run a practice using alternative and integrative medicine to treat chronic and acute illness.

In-Home Assessment Medical Provider- Signify Healthcare (Multiple states) September 2022 to Present

• Performs yearly health assessments from contracts with multiple insurance companies via telemedicine or in person.

• Discuss and educate with the patient about their health, medication quality measures recommended by their insurance companies and the CDC.

Correctional Nurse Practitioner YCDF – Turnkey Health Clinics (Billings, MT) January 2023 to August 2023

• Managed a diverse nursing staff in a high stressed environment.

• Performed minor procedures to reduce hospital send outs.

• Collaborated with multiple areas in the community to help bring forth best practice for minority population.

• Advocated, assessed, and treated for the 600 population of men and women, with limited resources.

Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner – Dispatch Health (Billings, MT)

• Treated patients of any age in their own home for injuries/conditions requiring urgent care.

• Diagnosed and treated patients for acute conditions or bridge care post hospital visits. Follow up care to keep patients from re-admission for frequent ER visits.

• Able to draw labs, suture, splint, insert foley catheters, start IVs and perform EKG.

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner – My Choice Housecalls (Jacksonville, FL)

• Assessed and treated acutely/chronically ill patients who had recently discharged from the hospital or unable to see a PCP due to limiting conditions. Treating this population of patients is comparable to urgent care/hospital care, and/or hospice care all in the comfort of the patients home/ALF.

• This position required communication skills with multiple providers and home health care staff.

• Able to control and adapt to any environment, in order to treat the patient.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Family Care Center of Arlington

(Jacksonville, FL)

December 2, 2019 – December 2021

• Assess and treat multiple disease processes and disorders

• See patients age range 13-120.

• Perform pap smears and administer birth control devices. Registered Nurse - St. Vincent's HealthCare (Jacksonville, FL) September 2014 – November 30, 2019

• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses

• Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process

• Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans

• Designed strategies to resolve nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and propose plans to enhance quality and safety initiatives hospital-wide Registered Nurse - Liquid Agents Healthcare Travel Nursing (Plano, TX) April 2016 - September 2016

• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services

• Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries

• Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support

• Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care

Registered Nurse - Avante Rehabilitation Center (Jacksonville Beach, FL) May 2014 - October 2014

• Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options

• Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain

• Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease

• Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals

Licensed Massage Therapist - Rouse Chiropractic (Jacksonville, FL) March 2005 - August 2016

• Worked with 40+ clients per week performing variety of therapeutic massages, including pregnancy, sports, deep tissue and Swedish

• Gave clients individualized suggestions for stretching, strengthening, postural and relaxation techniques

• Collaborated with physicians to create individualized treatment plans, for pain management, muscle recovery and every day responsibility

• Corresponded with private insurance companies and Medicare to ensure proper billing and payment

Receptionist/Phone Operator - Family Care Center of Arlington

(Jacksonville, FL) June 1998 - June 2001

• Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions

• Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings

• Greeted visitors and assisted by answering general questions and directed to desired office

• Oversaw appointment scheduling for corporate employees and company visitors

Education and Training Masters in Nursing (June 2019) South University, Savannah, GA

Bachelors in Nursing (June 2016)

Florida State College of Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL Associates in Nursing (October 2013)

Florida State College of Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL Vocational Degree in Massage Therapy (May 2002)

Florida Community College of Jacksonville, Jacksonville Associate of Arts (June 2000)

Florida Community College of Jacksonville, Jacksonville License/Certifications • ANCC Board Certified/Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of Florida, License number pending. Passed test August 22, 2019

• Family Nurse Practitioner in Florida, Montana, and Tennessee

• Registered Nurse in the State of Florida, License number RN9375168

• Compact Nurse Licensed

• Licensed Massage Therapist, License number MA39822

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

• American Nursing Association Member

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