Abigail Abram
Piney Flats,TN
Summary
With a proven track record at Johnson City Internal Medicine, I excel in chronic disease management and patient education, significantly improving outcomes. Expert in diagnostic testing and preventive healthcare, my approach blends critical thinking with compassionate care, evidenced by reduced hospital readmissions and enhanced patient satisfaction.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for advanced patient care roles. Proven ability to deliver high-quality medical services with strong focus on patient outcomes. Skilled in diagnostic procedures, treatment plans, and patient education. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and reliable performance in dynamic healthcare environments.
Hardworking Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of experience conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Johnson City Internal Medicine
02.2011 - Current
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students, fostering their clinical skills development in primary care settings.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Provided mental health support by assessing emotional well-being, offering counseling services, and referring patients to specialists when needed.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Decreased hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up care coordination.
Registered Nurse
Johnson City Medical Center
06.2004 - 01.2011
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12-2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05-2004
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Patient education
- Patient assessments
- Preventive healthcare
- Diagnostic testing
- Physical assessments
- Preparing treatment plans
- Behavioral health
Certification
- National Provider Identifier(NPI)- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP-BC)
- DEA certified and licensed
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Johnson City Internal Medicine
02.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse
Johnson City Medical Center
06.2004 - 01.2011
- National Provider Identifier(NPI)- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP-BC)
- DEA certified and licensed
Master of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
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