Nurse Practitioner Quality Assurance

Betty L. Vale, R. N., M.S.N., NP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

*** ******** ****, **********, ***** 75647

e-mail: ******@*****.***

EDUCATION

*/****-*/**** ********* University, Independence, Missouri

Degree: M.S.N., F.N.P.

8/1999-5/2001 University of Texas, Tyler, Texas

Degree: B.S.N./cum laude

9/1991-8/1994 Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, Texas

Degree: D.C., B.S. in Anatomy

8/1988-5/1991 University of Texas, Arlington, Texas

Concentration: Life Sciences

WORK EXPERIENCE

03/2010-Present Family Nurse Practitioner, Diagnostic Clinic of

Longview, Medicare Center

Perform comprehensive evaluation of new and existing

patients. Provide diagnosis, treatment and management of

acute, chronic and long-term health conditions. Prescribe

medications to the extent delegated and licensed. Order and

interpret diagnostic testing related to the patient's

condition. Prepare and maintain accurate patient records and

documents to support sound medical practice and reimbursement

for services provided via the electronic medical record.

Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with

members of the medical staff, allowing for consultation,

collaboration, and referral. Assisted in establishing

Medicare Center concept and policies.

05/2009-03/2010 Family Nurse Practitioner, Diagnostic Clinic of

Longview, Internal Medicine

Provided part-time and contract services for the practice of

James Sawyer, M.D. Identified, evaluated, and addressed

disease prevention and health promotion issues of the

population in the practice while administering quality

patient care. Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of

acute, chronic and long-term healthcare issues. Prescribed

medications to the extent delegated and licensed. Worked in

an independent and interdependent relationship with members

of the medical staff, which allowed for consultation,

collaboration, or referral. Facilitated evaluation of

records by physicians through use of electronic medical

records.

11/2008-03/2010 Family Nurse Practitioner, Beacon Hospice

Performed comprehensive bedside evaluation of patients.

Provided services related to health maintenance and

promotion, palliative care and end of life care. Assisted

with diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic

health conditions. Prescribed medications to the extent

delegated and licensed. Educated patients and/or families

about hospice care, medical issues, and use of prescribed

medical treatments and/or medications. Served as a

consultant with the patient's attending physician as needed.

Functioned as a medical liaison and a resource for

physicians, health care providers and the community.

Consulted with team members on an on-call basis for medical

issues related to the patient/family Plan of Care. Prepared

and maintained accurate patient records and documents to

support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services

provided. Worked in an independent and interdependent

relationship with members of the medical staff, which allowed

for consultation, collaboration, or referral. Provided

educational opportunities for team members involved in

patient care. Participated in community programs for the

purpose of providing education and information to members of

the medical community.

4/2007-11/2008 Hospice Projects Manager, Beacon Hospice

Responsible for program and policy formulation for inpatient

and outpatient hospice start up program; assisted with

obtaining and negotiating contracts; served as a member of

committees to ensure federal and state mandates were met;

established standards of nursing practice and patient care;

established job requirements; selected staff, and

participated in staff assignment; established a system of

ongoing evaluation of staff and patient care; coordinated

dates of care with billing to ensure proper billing;

maintained and updated policies and procedures; developed and

provided oversight for Quality Assurance activities; provided

on-going evaluation of educational programs for staff and

patients; functioned as Director of Nursing in the Director

of Nursing's absence.

6/2006-4/2007 Director of Clinical Services, Texas Home Health

Hospice

Coordinated patient care activities; intervened in crisis

situations; served as member of committees to ensure federal

and state mandates are being met; coordinated dates of care

with billing to ensure proper billing; maintained and updated

policies and procedures; oversaw Quality Assurance

activities; provided in-services to nursing, social work,

chaplain and administrative staff; responsible for

scheduling, supply orders and staff oversight/evaluations

11/2002-6/2006 Assistant Director of Nursing, Greater Hospice of Texas

Coordinated patient care activities; intervened in crisis

situations; serves as a member of committees to ensure

federal and state mandates were being met; coordinated dates

of care with billing to ensure proper billing; maintained and

updated policies and procedures; oversaw Quality Assurance

activities; provided in-services to nursing staff;

responsible for scheduling, supply orders and staff

evaluations

5/2001-11/2002 Staff Nurse/QA Coordinator, Greater Hospice of Texas

Provide care for patients at the end of life in their home, in-

patient facilities and in nursing homes; oversaw the quality

assurance program with appropriate reporting responsibility;

coordinated admissions; intervened in crisis situations

5/2001-5/2003 Staff Nurse, East Texas Medical Center, Medical-Surgical

ICU/CCU

Provided care for 2-3 acute patients; monitored vital signs using

invasive and non-invasive techniques; performed critical care

procedures such as hemodynamic monitoring, CVVHD, calculation

and titration of multiple infusions of various categories,

instituted ACLS in "code" situations and performed dressing

changes per trauma protocols. Completed eight week AACN

critical care training course

5/2000-5/2001 Nurse Extern, East Texas Medical Center, Neurological

ICU/IMC

Provided care for 3-4 moderately acute patients with the exception of

medication administration; acted as support staff for ICU

nurses by helping with dressing changes, catheterizations,

procedures, transfers and discharges.

11/1998-10/1999 Cashier Supervisor, Target Superstore

Responsible for scheduling, supply orders and staff evaluations

2/1995-10/1998 Owner/ Staff Doctor, Sun Shadow Chiropractic

Sun City, Arizona

Responsible for all aspects of patient and staff management

8/1994-1/1995 Associate Staff Doctor, Sun Shadow Chiropractic

Sun City, Arizona

Provided Chiropractic care to an average of 20 patients per day.

EXAMINATIONS AND LICENSURES

Texas Board of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, 2008

(#677664)

Certification, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2008

(#F0908107)

Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN), 2002,

2006

Texas Board of Nurse Examiners, Registered Nurse License,

2001 (#677664)

Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Chiropractic License,

1999 (#8174)

Diplomate of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners

ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS/M EMBERSHIPS

Bridges to Excellence-Diabetes Care Recognition-2011, 2012

Bridges to Excellence-Physician Office Systems Recognition-

2011, 2012

Member, Texas Nurse Practitioners

Member, North East Texas P.A./A.P.N. Association

Member, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Member, Sigma Theta Tau, Iota Nu Chapter

Alpha Chi, Collegiate Honor Society

Lifetime Member, National Registry of Who's Who (Member #

32791)

Member, Who's Who in Executives and Professionals

Certification, American Heart Association CPR and First Aid

REFERENCES-upon request

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