Nurse Practitioner Primary Care
Resume:
Stephanie Unger
Erie, PA *****
*********@*****.***
Professional Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly skilled and experienced health care provider with more than ten years of advanced nursing care experience in primary care, behavioral health, wound care management, and supervisory roles in adult and geriatric care. Solid critical and decision- making skills with ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with provider teams to optimize patient care for acute and chronic health conditions. Strong communicator, leader and patient advocate dedicated to safety and holistic, patient-centered care. Currently a board-certified nurse practitioner with concentration in primary care and adult gerontology and eager to lead a health care team dedicated to advancing the highest quality of care. Adept at utilizing problem-solving, critical thinking skills and implementing process improvement processes to achieve optimal care of patients across all ages. Astute manager proficient in overseeing providers and operations of a unit to ensure efficient and effective quality of care, and execution of safety protocols and best practices. Experienced health care provider with exceptional patient care skills from diagnosis and treatment to facilitating transition from skilled care to a community care facility. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Nurse Practitioner
Theoria Medical-Edinboro, PA
September 2024 to Present
Long Term and Post Acute Care
CRNP addiction medicine
Gaudenzia-Erie, PA
July 2023 to March 2024
Initial and follow up assessments, primary care needs, and MAT. Mental health also part of job description . CRNP
UPMC Greenfield Internal Medicine-Erie, PA
February 2023 to July 2023
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat.
Wound Care
Mental health
Nurse Practitioner
Pain and Spine Specialists of Pennsylvania-Erie County, PA July 2022 to January 2023
Treat, prescribe, treatment plans for chronic pain. Work History Nurse Practitioner
Primary Care, Community Health Net-Erie, PA
November 2020 to April 2022
● Primary Care Provider for patients 13-100+.
● Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
● Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
● Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
● Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
● Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
● Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
Nurse Practitioner
Matrix
September 2020 to January 2021
● Thoroughly completed home health assessments as needed to ensure continuity of care
● Reviewed medical history, documented current providers, reconciled medications, and completed assessments
● Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and process Registered Nurse House Supervisor
The Resource Center-New York, NY
October 2017 to June 2019
● Led comprehensive patient care at residential care facilities devoted to physically and/or mentally disabled patients, some with behavioral problems
● Oversaw teams of providers with meticulous attention to delivering empathetic, evidence-based care and focus on implementation of quality improvement processes
● Oversaw training of staff on latest policies and procedures to maintain best care practices and patient safety
● Worked diligently with care providers to ensure patient needs and preferences were met using appropriate interventions, completing timely documentation and identifying insurance limitations
● Administered effective empathetic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by addressing negative behaviors and teaching coping skills to prevent further disability
● Actively monitored patients with mental and physical disabilities for adverse effects due to multiple medications, screened for adverse effects of psychiatric drugs and collaborated regularly with physicians and psychologists to determine medication and care adjustments.
● Cared for patients in two 12-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Wound Care RN, Manchester Commons – Presbyterian Senior Care-Erie, PA July 2012 to June 2016
● Efficiently supervised RNs, LPNs and CNAs for 80-bed long-term facility that included acute care skilled.
● Actively collaborated with interdisciplinary team of providers to develop customized care plans and deliver exceptional quality of care
● Skillfully executed wound care consults for long term care, skilled and personal care patients, formulated and executed comprehensive treatment plans
● Initiated and implemented weekly wound care rounds, best care wound practices and actively monitored wound data, decreasing pressure related injuries by more than 50%
● Managed quarterly and annual staff performance evaluations, providing valuable patient care improvement feedback and professional growth opportunities
● Competently performed comprehensive history and physical examinations, ordered diagnostic studies, administered medications and treatments to patients with diverse conditions, documented side effects and oversaw overall care with collaboration and input from appropriate interdisciplinary health care providers to ensure optimal outcomes.
Education
Master of Science in Adult Gerontology Primary
Walden University-Minneapolis, MN
August 2018
Associate of Science in Nursing Practice
Mercyhurst University-Erie, PA
May 2012
Skills
• Diabetes and nutrition
• EMR Systems
• Supervising Experience
• Patient care
• EMR systems
• Pain management development
• Organizational skills
• OSHA
• Crisis Intervention
• Treatment plan treatments
• Customer service
• Human resources
• Supervising experience
• Diagnostic Testing
• Hospice Care
• Nursing home experience
• Conflict Management
• Typing
• Medication Administration
• Documentation review
• Geriatrics
• Women's health exams
• Leadership
• Computer skills
• Communication skills
• Nursing administration
• Treatment plan development
• Nursing
• Computer networking
• Patient education
• Team management
• Care plans
• Senior care
• HIPAA
• Critical care experience
• Nurse Management
• Wound care
• Radiology diagnostics
• Quality control
• Hospice care
• Conflict management
• Behavioral Health
• EHR systems
• SKILLS Primary Care
• End-Of-Life Care/Palliative
Certifications and Licenses
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
PALS Certification
AED Certification
RN License
CPR Certification
BLS Certification
Licensed Nurse Practitioner
BC/BE
DEA Certification
APRN
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
January 2019 to October 2026
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