Laboratory technician, medical research assistant

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Jennifer Lynn Watson, APRN-bc Smyrna, TN 37167

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 615-***-****

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Professional Experience

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Acute Care Nurse Practitioner November 2004- present

Currently in Primary Care clinic treating combat veterans returning from OEF/OIF deployments. Perform thorough health histories and physical exams; obtain appropriate diagnostic procedures and lab tests. Develop comprehensive assessments and accurate and appropriate plans of care that include follow up, education, restorative as well as maintenance aspects of health care. Previously, in Cardiology outpatient clinics and responsible for all Nuclear Cardiology and exercise stress tests. Proficient in managing patients with acute and chronic illness.

Gresham & Associates Dr Tina C Gresham Cardiology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner July 2003- November 2004

Performed daily hospital rounds and initial evaluation of stable admissions, as well as daily outpatient clinic visits. Interpreted 12 lead ECG, holter and event monitor data. Supervised hospital and office based exercise and pharmacologic stress tests. Responsible for cardiac catheterization education and follow up.

Dow Medical Enclave Dr Rishi Saxena Cardiology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner August 2002- April 2003

Responsible for outpatient clinic visits and daily hospital rounds.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Research Assistant II March 1998- August 2000

Molecular Recognition Unit Dr Ray Mernaugh

Responsible for production, characterization, and maintenance of monoclonal and phage displayed recombinant antibodies. Developed immunoassays such as ELISA, Western blotting, ECL. Proficient in insect cell tissue culture.

Middle Tennessee State University Biology Department Graduate Teaching Assistant August 1999- December 1999

Instructed 4 sections of 26 students each in introductory Biology laboratory.

TheraTx, Rehabilitation Services Physical Therapy Technician May 1995-December 1997

In nursing home and rehabilitation setting developed individualized exercised programs. Experienced with therapy modalities

Education

Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Masters of Science: Nursing August 2002

Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Bachelor of Science: Microbiology, Chemistry December 1997

Arizona Western College Yuma, AZ Associate of Applied Sciences: Health Sciences May 1995

Certifications and Licenses

• Tennessee Registered Nurse

• ANCC Board Certifications: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

• BLS and ACLS Certification

• DEA number and Certificate of Fitness

• Red Cross Certification as Disaster Relief Worker

Accomplishments

• American Red Cross Volunteer in Gulf Coast Region and locally during Hurricane Katrina relief efforts September 2005

• Presented a Phizer sponsor research project at an American Academy of Nurse Practitioners meeting in July 2004 in New Orleans, LA

• Member of Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing 2002

• Awarded Graduate Teaching Assistantship 1999

• Invited to join Golden Key Honor Society 1997

• Presented a research project at the Tennessee Academy of Science meeting in 1997

References and Transcripts Available Upon Request

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