Nurse Practitioner Primary Care
Resume:
Loraine T. Gabbard, MSN-APRN
**** *** *** *. *********, FL 34209
************@*****.***
Highly dedicated Adult Gerontologic Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) with 20 + years of strong nursing experience. Independent in the expertise of assessing, diagnosing, and managing acute and complex chronic health conditions in adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Past work experience is characterized by skill, care, trustworthiness, and dependability. Solid communication, collaboration, leadership, and documentation skills. Working with multiple EMRs and online platforms (Meditech, Cerner, Practice Fusion, Citrix, and PCC). Quick to learn new technology and compassionate while working with numerous diverse patient populations, they’re families, and the interdisciplinary team.
Education:
– MSN Education: Herzing University of Tampa, Florida, Nurse Practitioner
– MSN Graduate (2023): Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
– Baccalaureate Nurse (BSN) (2019) - Galen College of Nursing in St. Petersburg, FL
– Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) (2017) - Galen College of Nursing in St. Petersburg, FL
– State College of Florida (SCF) in Bradenton, FL, ADN Prerequisite Coursework (2014) Other Education:
– Manatee High School graduate in Bradenton, FL (1989) Clinicals and fellowships:
– MSN Clinical Training by Dr. Charles Talakkottur, MD, and Laura Talakkottur, APRN.
– Local hospital Preceptor/training: MMH, Blake Hospital, and in MD offices.
– Clinical training by Patricia Thomas-Bolden, APRN (Zen Orchid Medical Clinic), Tampa. Certifications and Licensure:
– Master’s degree in science nursing (MSN) (2023), Herzing University in Tampa, FL.
– Baccalaureate in Science Nursing (BSN) (2019) in St. Petersburg, FL.
– Associate’s degree in science nursing (ADN) (2017) in St. Petersburg, FL.
– RN Multistate License to work in multiple states with ability to travel.
– Current ACLS and BLS Certifications: Renewed in 2024 (Expires 2026).
– IV intravenous certified
Professional Experience (most recent first):
- Dr. Butler with First Physician’s Group - (1/2025 to 9/2025) Most recent work in Venice and Port Charlotte. Seeing approximately +20 - 30 patients per day in multiple Acute care and Long- term care facilities—Reference: Misty 941-***-****.
- Mana Health Partners - (6/2024 –10/2024) Aspire (SNF) in Venice, FL, from June 2024 to October. The Clinical and collaborative agreement was no longer viable due to a lack of support and communication from the supervising physician (medical director).
- Zen Orchid Medical Clinic - St. Petersburg, FL (1/2024 – 5/2024). Amazing experiences seeing patients 1:1, approx. 15-20 per day, putting in orders (analyzing meds, labs, tests, and referrals) and HEDIS Form experiences, for approx. 6 months as an APRN assistant. Unfortunately, the office has relocated. Reference: Patricia Thomas-Bolden, APRN (see below).
- Blake Hospital (HCA) (Level II Trauma Hospital) (2018 - 2024) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Step-down ICU, Cardiac Care RN, Telemetry, and Active Trauma patients. Central Lines/Midlines, JP drains, Colostomy, Urostomy, IV drips (Heparin/Cardizem), Blood Transfusions, Pain Management, Sepsis protocols, and CABG, Wound care, and Charge Nurse position. Medications, injections, IVs, Foley catheters, Chest tubes, Wound Vac placement (NPWV), peg- tubes, nasogastric tubes, EKG, Bi-pap machines, and strong Cardiac/Neurological/stroke care experience. Reference: Cindy Cuson, RN, Unit Manager.
- Tidewell Hospice - (2021 to 2022) - RN Case Manager for Hospice, visiting terminal patients in their homes, and in ALF and LTC facilities, providing high-quality Palliative Care. Transfers, admits, or discharges of patients to/from Hospice. Collaboration with families, physicians, and team members.
Professional References:
– Reference: Misty 941-***-****.
– Cindy Cuson, RN *******.******@*************.*** or 941-***-****.
– Patricia Thomas-Bolden, APRN ********@****************.***. Extracurricular Activities and Interests:
- Personally, I enjoy gardening, reading, camping, traveling, and mostly family time. Personal Vision:
– Dedicated to the management and improvement of health, well-being, and striving to be the best provider I can be to all.
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