BLS/ACLS Instructor Candidate Resume Title

VALORIE GRANT, MSN, CNP, AGPCNP-BC

Cincinnati, Ohio 513-***-**** ******************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse with experience in behavioral health, primary care, and community health, serving medically complex and underserved populations. Skilled in comprehensive medical evaluation of patients presenting with psychiatric symptoms, identifying medical or metabolic contributors to behavioral changes, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support safe, integrated patient care. Experienced in community health initiatives addressing behavioral health, substance use recovery, and social determinants of health.

CLINICAL PRACTICE FOCUS

Medical assessment and stabilization of patients presenting with psychiatric conditions

Identification of medical or metabolic factors contributing to behavioral symptoms.

Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care for Complex Populations.

Community-based health strategies focusing on substance use recovery and social determinants of health.

CORE CLINICAL COMPETENCIES

Comprehensive History & Physical Exams

Care Coordination & Transitions of Care

Acute & Chronic Disease Management

Substance Use Disorder Screening

Diagnostic Interpretation

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Medication Management

Community & Population Health

Behavioral Health Assessment

Electronic Medical Record Documentation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse – Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital, Cincinnati, OH May 2025 – Present

Conduct comprehensive behavioral and medical intake assessments for psychiatric admissions

Evaluate medical history, medications, and possible medical contributors to behavioral symptoms

Monitor patient condition, administer medications, and assess treatment response

Provide crisis intervention and maintain a safe therapeutic environment

Collaborate with psychiatric providers to monitor medical stability impacting psychiatric treatment

Nurse Practitioner – Matrix Medical Network, Cincinnati, OH Mar 2024 – Jan 2025

Performed comprehensive physical, mental health, and cognitive assessments for Medicare and Medicaid patients

Identified acute and chronic conditions and communicated findings to primary care providers

Interpreted laboratory findings and clinical data to identify health risks

Documented detailed clinical reports supporting care coordination

Adjunct Clinical Instructor – University of Cincinnati College of Nursing May 2024 – Present

Provide clinical instruction for undergraduate nursing students in community public health settings

Teach connections between community health, behavioral health, and substance use recovery

Guide students in assessing social determinants of health affecting mental health outcomes

Emphasize trauma informed care and harm reduction approaches

Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner – Pivot Health / AstraZeneca Oct 2022 – Oct 2023

Provided occupational health assessments, triage, and acute stabilization

Implemented return to work protocols and health education initiatives

Maintained compliant and accurate clinical documentation

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner – Cincinnati Health Network Dec 2017 – Sep 2021

Delivered primary care for underserved populations experiencing homelessness

Managed acute and chronic illness, including behavioral health and substance use disorders

Coordinated care with mental health providers and community resources

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Master of Education (MEd)

Xavier University – Cincinnati, Ohio 2004 – 2008

Post Graduate Certificate – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

University of Cincinnati – Cincinnati, Ohio 2014 – 2016

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) – Ohio

Registered Nurse (RN) – Ohio

Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified

DEA Registration

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

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