Nurse Practitioner Practitioners

Gina P. Hammond, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

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Columbia, MD 21045 Mobile 609-***-****

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Experienced nurse practitioner (NP) with a demonstrated history of working in acute care settings, long term care settings and health care industry. Skilled in chronic disease management, preventive care, patient education and advocacy. Areas of expertise include preventive care and wellness counseling, management of chronic conditions including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, congestive heart failure, well woman exams, men’s prostate exams, and palliative and hospice care. Experienced COVID-19 frontline provider adept with symptom and disease management of Coronavirus. Medicaid & Medicare certified.

EDUCATION:

Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA

Doctor of Nursing Practice, August 2020

Bowie State University, Bowie MD

Master of Science, Nursing / Family Nurse Practitioner May 2016

(National Society of Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi (3.78 GPA)

Trailblazer Award 2016 (nominated by Student Body and Faculty)

Jacksonville University,Jacksonville, FL

Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing / RN BSN – Oct 2013

Muhlenberg School of Nursing, Plainfield, NJ

Diploma in Nursing - June 2001

Associates in Applied Science, AAS ( Union County College)

Recipient of Florence Alice Feld Clinical Excellence Award**

York College (CUNY), Queens, NY

Baccalaureate of Science in Community Health Education, June 1996

Professional Licensure, Certifications & Affiliations:

American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) –Active Membership (2016-Present) (F07161021)

Drug Enforcement Administration-DEA (MH4006462)

Controlled Dangerous Substance –CDS Maryland (N88952)

Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland (NPAM)

Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA)

Maryland Academy of Advanced Practice Clinicians (MAAPC)

Women's Leadership and Development (WLDI)- Bridgeway Community Church

United Health Group/ Optum

Clinical Services Manager- January 2024- Present

Manages a team of nurse practitioners and registered nurses in the Mid-Atlantic market in long-term care facility settings

Reviews, instructs and supports nurse practitioners in the clinical management of acute and chronic medical conditions

Instrumental in teaching and mentoring nurse practitioners with organizational standards of clinical management and evidence-based practice

Plans, organize and conduct weekly meetings with clinical staff to ensure that clinical metrics are met

Collaborate with skilled nursing facility staff key stakeholders including medical directors, physicians, administrators, directors of nursing, and medical social works to promote and drive Optum Model of Care

Reviews medical expenses in skilled nursing facilities to ensure that consulting providers are aligned with company’s model of care objectives

Drives the blue-chip metrics and business alignment goals to support the vision for the Optum Model of Care

Subject matter expert (SME) for goals of care for the Mid-Atlantic market which entails supporting nurse practitioners with 1:1 engagement for advanced care planning conversations

Instrumental coordination and collaboration with palliative care and hospice organizations to ensure that Optum members have the resources available for quality end-of-life-care

Monitor the acute hospitalization metrics and analyze the precipitating factors which drive acute on chronic disease management

Responsible for pharmacological management and medication adherence according to CMS guidelines

Publisher for Mid-Atlantic Culture Club which entails sending emails to the market in observances of holidays, special occasions and organizational events

Contributor of market wide editorial “ Monday Musings” commentary presented to the Mid-Atlantic market

United Health Group/Optum

Clinical Advisor- May 2023-December 2023

Assists in the clinical management of nurse practitioners and registered nurses in the Mid-Atlantic market in long-term care facility and assisted living settings

Reviews, instructs and supports nurse practitioners in the clinical management of acute and chronic medical conditions

Instrumental in teaching and mentoring nurse practitioners with organizational standards of clinical management and evidence-based practice

Precept newly hired nurse practitioners including 1:1 training for clinical management of patients in long-term care and assisted living facilities

Supports Clinical Service Manager to organize and conduct weekly meetings with clinical staff to ensure that clinical metrics are met

Clinically manage patients with chronic medical conditions in long-term care facilities including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic kidney disease and

Collaborate with skilled nursing facility staff key stakeholders including medical directors, physicians, administrators, directors of nursing, and medical social works to promote and drive Optum Model of Care

Subject matter expert (SME) for goals of care for the Mid-Atlantic market which entails supporting nurse practitioners with 1:1 engagement for advanced care planning conversations

Instrumental coordination and collaboration with palliative care and hospice organizations to ensure that Optum members have the resources available for quality end-of-life-care

Publisher for Mid-Atlantic Culture Club which entails sending emails to the market in observances of holidays, special occasions and organizational events

Contributor of market wide editorial “ Monday Musings” commentary presented to the Mid-Atlantic market

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

University of Maryland- Adjunct Clinical Instructor- Provide one-to-one clinical instruction for traditional BSN nursing students in hospital setting. Teach and instruct nursing students the fundamental skills of nursing practice. Utilize and conduct didactic instruction via BlackBoard format.

August 2021 – December 2021

Preceptor for University of Maryland Doctor of Nursing Program, Nurse Practitioner Students- ( Spring of 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2021- Spring 2022)

UNITED HEALTH GROUP / OPTUM CARE, Columbia, MD

Nurse Practitioner June 2016 - Present

Manage patients in long-term care settings including physical examination, evaluation and treatment of complex and chronic diseases.

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients which chronic diseases. Areas of expertise including diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, hypertensive heart disease, Infectious Diseases (Hepatitis C, Human Immunodeficiency Virus), Alzheimer’s Disease/ Dementia

Formulate treatment strategies in collaboration with primary physicians, provide education to patients and families including counseling and advanced care planning, prescriptive authority including Schedule ll-IV drugs

Evaluation of laboratory studies, diagnostic screenings, collaborate with medical specialist including physicians, and work with interdisciplinary team of professionals

Conduct advanced care planning with family members and interdisciplinary team members regarding disease trajectories, including end-of-life care. Provide education regarding best practices to promote best patient outcomes. Educate nursing staff members regarding best nursing care practices and protocols

Serve as a mentor for new Optum NP’s by providing clinical education and guidance for acute and chronic disease management.

Preceptor for newly hired Optum Nurse Practitioners including 1:1 shadowing, review of EMR, coding, and Optum NP expectations

CHESAPEAKE MEDICAL STAFFING, Timonium, MD

Registered Nurse Ju1 2015 - Jun 2016

Provide comprehensive care to patients in acute-care and long-term care settings

Assess, evaluate and manage patients with chronic medical conditions while providing competent, client-centered care

Responsibilities include medication and administration, vital signs, laboratory blood draws, IV insertions / infusions, IM and SQ injections administration, blood glucose monitoring, wound care, gastronomy infusions and monitoring and collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners and health care team members.

UNITED HEALTH GROUP / Evercare Hospice, OPTUM Hospice, Elkridge, MD

RN Case Manager Dec 2010 – Jul 2015

Assess, evaluate and organize plan of care for adult patients at end of life.

Coordinated and facilitated terminal weaning of mechanically ventilation patients at skilled nursing facility in collaboration with Hospice Medical Director in Baltimore, Maryland

Provided direct care to patients in long-term, care facilities and assisted living facilities including medication administration, wound care assessments and comprehensive wound care treatments and assistance with ADL’s and IADL’s.

Worked as an On-Call NP on weekends and holidays including making door-to-door visits, provided education to family members and caregivers.

Collaborated care with an interdisciplinary team of professionals including physicians, social workers, chaplains, dieticians, physical and occupational therapists.

Nurse Preceptor – trained newly hired Registered Nurses in the process of case management, computer training with databases including Horizon Homecare and Allscripts.

Nurse Educator – provided and assisted Community Outreach Coordinators in long term care facilities and conducted in-services to nursing and administrative staff.

VIRTUAL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MOUNT HOLLY, NJ

Registered Nurse, Mar 2004 – Aug 2010

Provided comprehensive patient care on PCU / ICU/ CCU Units (Critical Care Float Pool)

Responsibilities included IV administration (cardiac medications-inotropic, vasopressors), management of patients on mechanical-ventilation, ECG monitoring and interpretation, monitoring of intake and output, fluid balance and hemodynamic evaluation

Titrated cardiac drip medications, managed acutely ill patients on mechanical ventilation, and post-surgical patients

•Provided wound care and assisted Wound Care Nurse on wound rounds and provided education to staff on evidence-based treatments

•Organized and provided care to acutely ill patients in a critical care setting. Provided education to patients and families on topics including pain management, nutrition and home care management

SAMARITAN HOSPICE Inpatient Unit, Mount Holly, NJ

Registered Nurse Nov 2005 – Aug 2010

Administered end of life care to critically ill patients with diagnoses of Cancer, End Stage Renal Disease, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s Dementia.

Initiation, titration and monitoring of IV pain medication via Cadd Prism pump infusions. Administration of comfort medications to facilitate symptom management.

Pronounced patients at time of death and facilitated arrangements with morgues and funeral homes.

Provided post-mortem care.

Provided emotional and spiritual support to patients and family members.

Signed electronic death certificates in accordance with New Jersey protocol/guidelines

DEBORAH HEART AND LUNG HOSPITAL, Browns Mills, NJ

Registered Nurse Jan 2005 – Feb 2006

Provided comprehensive cardiac care management on an Interventional Cardiac Unit

Administered care for Pre and Post Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) patients including Femoral Arterial line pulls and stabilization of patients post procedure.

Recovered patient in the Post Anesthesia Care Units (PACU), monitored patients post procedure including Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Titrated cardiac medications via infusions, operated A-Line, and ECG monitoring and ICU setting

ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON HOSPITAL, New Brunswick, NJ

Registered Nurse April 2001 – Dec 2004

Provided comprehensive nursing care to a variety of acutely ill patients on a Vascular Trauma Unit.

Duties included IV administration and titration of medications, management of ventilator dependent patients and assisted with the facilitation of ventilator weans.

Monitored patients on telemetry surveillance, responsible for EKG analysis and identification of arrhythmias with compliance of the American Heart Association of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLC) Standards.

Recovered and managed Bariatric surgical patients post-operatively in PACU insuring hemodynamic stability.

Assisted physicians with the invasive wound care treatments of patients with gunshot wounds, assisted with the application and removal of casts, provided meticulous wound care for patients with skin grafts and vascular surgical repairs.

Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY

Financial Aid Counselor Assistant, 1993 - 2000

Assisted students with completion of FAFSA applications and provided one-on-one financial aid counseling to assist students in achieving their tuition payment goals.

Duties consisted of processing Federal Financial Aid and student loans and serving as liaison between lenders and guarantor agencies.

Counseled students and assisted in the organization and coordination of the Continuing Education Program.

Organized meetings between counselors and students. Provided administrative support to Financial Aid Director and Senior Counselor

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