ALEISHA HERRON EARNEST
JASPER
Summary
Certified Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experiencing in providing, high quality, effective, and cost efficient healthcare. Reliable and efficient team player with excellent communication skills. Proficient in educating patient and family members on medications and side effects. Driven, self directed professional with problem solving skills and eagerness to learn.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
QCHC- Quality Correctional Healthcare
Birmingham, AL
10.2021 - Current
- Diagnosing and management of acute, chronic and complex health problems in an underserved high risk population
- Advocating for patients to correctional administrators, judges, caseworkers and correctional staff
- Providing evidenced based health education to incarcerated individuals
- Educating patients about self management of acute and chronic conditions, tailoring instructions to meet each individual
- Ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic test
- Providing cost efficient healthcare without sacrificing safety or security
Nurse Practitioner
Summitt Research
Jasper, AL
03.2013 - Current
- Conducted face to face visits for hospice patients pending recertification.
- Educated patient and family members on disease process and progression.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Nurse Practitioner
Pulmonary and Sleep Associates of Jasper
Jasper, AL
08.2012 - 04.2023
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Worked as Sub Investigator in Clinical Trials, performing full head to toe exams
Nurse Practitioner
Alabama Hospice Care
Jasper, AL
10.2013 - 03.2023
- Conducted face to face visits for hospice patients pending recertification.
- Educated patient and family members on disease process and progression.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL12-2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL08-2010
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Bevill State Community College
Sumiton, AL05-2006
Associate of Science - Business
Bevill State Community College
Sumiton, AL05-2003
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry
- Medical Chart Management
- HIPAA Guidelines and Patient confidentiality
- Direct Patient Care
- Treatment Plan Development
- Teamwork and excellent communication
- Healthcare Management
- Maintaining great relations with clients and healthcare professionals
- Compassion
- Adaptability
- Works well with others
Certification
- Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of Alabama, license number 1-109214
- ANCC Certification- Family Nurse Practitioner: Expires: 2028-02-19
- Active QACSC, Certificate to Prescribe in Alabama 2013 to present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2004 to present
- ACLS Certification- 2006-2022
- DEA license- MD3388508, Expires: 2028-10-31
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
QCHC- Quality Correctional Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Alabama Hospice Care
10.2013 - 03.2023
Nurse Practitioner
Summitt Research
03.2013 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Pulmonary and Sleep Associates of Jasper
08.2012 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Bevill State Community College
Associate of Science - Business
Bevill State Community College
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of Alabama At Birmingham
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Sub Investigator for clinical trials through Summitt Research and Pulmonary and Sleep Associates, 2013-2023