Compassionate AANP certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 2.5 years experience as a nurse practitioner, 6 years of experience as a registered nurse and 7 years as a respiratory therapist. Detailed-oriented professional committed to delivering high quality care through individualized patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Inpatient NP
Gwinnett Pulmonary Group
08.2021 - Current
Teamed with physicians to conduct comprehensive patient care
Order and interpret diagnostics test to develop and implement treatment plan
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modality to improve health and provide comfort
Counsel patients and families on treatment, care options and discharge instructions
Manage the needs of chronically ill patients
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to devise and carry out personalized care plans to improve overall health.
Cardiac Clinical Nurse IV
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
05.2013 - 08.2021
Provide direct care to cardiac patients including those with implanted left ventricular devices, chest tubes, pacer wires, and multiple vasoactive intravenous medications
Manage unit workflow as a charge nurse
Precept new and experienced nurses
Provide caregiver education, focusing on identifying and removing barriers to optimize health goals
Implemented rooming-in process for caregivers of infants with complex congenital heart disease where caregivers learn, practice, and manage skills required for caring for their medically fragile child
Graduate of Evidence Base Practice Academy Fellowship
Chair of service line Evidence Base Practice and Research Council.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Emory at St. Joseph's Hospital
05.2007 - 07.2017
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and analyzing arterial blood gas
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators
Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
Education
Master of Science: Family Practice Nurse Practitioner -
Brenau University
Gainesville, GA
05.2020
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
Brenau University
Gainesville, GA
04.2014
Bachelor of Science: Respiratory Therapy -
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
01.2007
Skills
Interpersonal Communication
Compassionate
Critical Thinking
Health Promotion
Licensure Certifications
Registered Nurse, Georgia Board of Nursing, 239348, 01/31/2022
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Georgia Board of Nursing, NCO-000001, 01/31/2022