Erma Heard

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner seeking a FNP position in an outpatient clinic setting. With over 20 years of clinical experience in diverse settings, offering excellent patient assessment skills and a dedication to providing holistic, high-quality care. Passionate about building relationships with patients to create a sense of trust and care. Knowledgeable healthcare professional adept at completing age-appropriate examinations, ordering correct labs and prescribing medical interventions to manage both acute and chronic medical issues. Proficient in educating patients and families in procedures, at-home care and preventive measures. Expertise in eClinicalWorks.

• 7/2018-present, Everside Health (formerly HealthStat)-GA Farm Bureau, Macon, GA, Family Nurse Practitioner, Assess, diagnose, and treat acute health conditions according to guidelines., Educate patients on lab results and lifestyle changes to improve outcomes., Diagnose and manage clients with hypertension and diabetes., Perform and document preventative care physical examinations., Consult with collaborating physician as necessary to enhance patient outcomes., Refer patients to appropriate healthcare agencies.
• 4/2016-present, Houston County Health Dept., Warner Robins, GA, Family Nurse Practitioner, Assess, diagnose, and treat women's health conditions according to protocol., Perform clinical breast exams and Pap smears., Counsel clients on various contraceptive methods, gynecological conditions, and chronic disease processes., Insert long-acting reversible contraceptive devices (Nexplanons and intrauterine devices)., Collect data and screen clients for sexually transmitted infections and order/administer treatment as needed., Diagnose and manage clients with hypertension and diabetes., Perform and document sports and pre-employment physical examinations., Consult with collaborating physician as necessary to enhance patient outcomes., Refer patients to appropriate community resources.
• 01/2015-3/2016, CVS Minute Clinic, Macon, GA, Nurse Practitioner, Autonomously conduct physical assessments, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, diagnose and treat common acute conditions on pediatric (at least 18 months old) and adult clients., Prescribe appropriate medications to treat acute conditions while also counseling patients in ways to manage chronic illnesses., Perform Department of Transportation (DOT) and sports physicals., Provide comprehensive wellness screenings and offer appropriate interventions and counseling to promote health and prevent diseases., Document assessment findings, diagnoses, and interventions into electronic medical record., Verify insurance and complete financial responsibilities pertaining to customer payments., Help patients manage well-being with vaccinations and patient education.
• 09/2014-01/2015, Macon Volunteer Clinic, Macon, GA, Nurse Practitioner, Perform physical assessments, order and interpret lab results to manage care for acute and chronic conditions., Provide affordable medication management for chronically-ill, uninsured clients., Perform Pap smears and provide contraceptive education to female clients., Interpret EKG readings., Ensure timely follow-up of clients with abnormal lab values and diagnostic test findings., Counsel clients on disease processes (i.e. hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes mellitus) and encourage methods to improve health and wellness.
• 09/2014-05/2015, Angelle's Hospice and Palliative Care, Macon, GA, Nurse Practitioner (PRN), Perform face-to-face, in-home physical assessments on hospice and palliative care clients to determine eligibility for services., Assist in determination of patient medical eligibility for hospice and palliative services in accordance with the Hospice program policy., Measure hospice patients by a general accepted life expectancy predictability scale to validate continued services or discontinuation of services., Review clinical documentation for patients related to the disease process, medication regimen, and over-all prognosis upon admission and throughout hospice care., Consult with patients' primary care providers, clinical social workers, and registered nurses as needed to ensure effective care.
• 8/2009-5/2014, Middle Georgia State College, Macon, GA, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Facilitate learning activities for Adult Health Concepts II in ASN and BSN programs., Coordinate clinical activities for students in Adult Health Concepts II., Adult Health Concepts II course coordinator (Fall 2010-Spring 2013)., Clinical instructor at Medical Center of Central Georgia, 4 East and 8 Main., Advise pre-nursing students and current nursing students course selections, study methods, and test-taking skills.
• 04/2006-7/2009, Macon-Bibb County Health Department, Macon, GA, Public Health Nurse Specialist-Adult Health Clinic, Performed comprehensive assessments and pelvic exams on adult clients., Collected data and screened clients for sexually transmitted infections., Performed microscopic exams to diagnose sexually transmitted infections., Developed individualized plans of care., Provided treatment and medications consistent with plan of care., Provided health education for the promotion of health through health fairs and presentations., Provided HIV education and counseling to clients and community., Precepted and supervised new Public Health Nurse., Organized and maintained laboratory in accordance with CLIA guidelines.
• 05/2005-04/2006, Macon-Bibb County Health Department, Macon, GA, Public Health Nurse- Children's Health Clinic, Used appropriate interview techniques to obtain pertinent health and family history., Performed complete physical examinations on infants, adolescents, and teens., Administered immunizations according to CDC recommendations., Developed comprehensive plans of care according to findings., Ordered, dispensed, and administered medications in accordance with nurse protocol., Referred clients to other healthcare providers and community services as needed., Conducted home environment visits for Children First program.
• 05/2003-08/2006, Medical Center of Central Georgia, Macon, GA, Staff Nurse- 6 Main (Med/Surg), Performed physical assessments on adult patients., Administered medications per M.D. orders., Interpreted telemetry readings., Initiated and monitored cardiac drips., Administered blood products., Assessed and provided care to wounds., Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to meet clients' needs., Precepted nursing students and new nurses.

• 06/03, Georgia Professional Registered Nurse
• 08/22, BCLS for Healthcare Provider
• 07/19, AANP certification
• 05/15, DOT certification

• Spring 2013, Northside Family Physicians, Patti Hill, FNP-C
• Summer 2013, Byron Medical Center, Melissa McPhail, FNP-C
• Fall 2013, Macon-Bibb County Health Department (Women's Health), Janet Shuttleworth, WHNP
• Fall 2103, Primary Pediatrics After-Hours, Dr. Charlie Morehead, MD
• Spring 2014, Jeffersonville Community Healthcare Systems, Susan Blick, FNP-C

• 08-Present, Georgia Nurses Association
• 2012-2013, Admission, Recruitment, & Retention Committee, Macon State College
• 2012-2013, Artists and Lecturers Committee, Chair, Macon State College
• 2012, Admissions/Policies and Procedures Committee, Consolidation, Middle Georgia State College
• 2013, Admission, Recruitment, & Retention Committee, Chair, Middle Georgia State College
• 2011-2012, Evaluation Committee, Macon State College
• 2009-2011, Admission, Recruitment, & Retention Committee, Macon State College
• Spring 2010, Retention and Progression Committee-SONHS, Recorder