Highly skilled Nurse Practitioner with exceptional diagnostic skills and clinical acumen. Looking for new opportunity for growth. Compassionate healthcare provider and excellent problem solver. Self-starter and proficient multitasker.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner
Community Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Educated patients and families on managing post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
Assisted physicians during surgeries and other medical procedures to treat patients appropriately and safely.
Conducted rounds in hospital to check on admitted patients and provide care.
Performs procedures such as cast and splint application, wound closure, staple and suture removal as well as joint aspiration and injections in the office setting.
Registered Nurse
Community Memorial Hospital
10.2014 - 07.2021
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.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hillside Country Living
03.2009 - 01.2014
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Education
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Brown Mackie College - Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
02.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest State Community College
Archbold, OH
05.2014
Skills
Diagnostic Imaging Interpretation
Time Management
Orthopedic Surgery Assistance
Fracture Management
Casting and splinting
Postoperative Care
Arthroscopy Support
Surgical Assistance
Electronic health records
Team collaboration
Joint injections
Certification
Ohio Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License: #APRN.CNP.0028975
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner: AANP & ANCC
Ohio Licensed Registered Nurse: #RN.399540
Indiana Licensed Registered Nurse: #28261114A
BLS, ACLS, & PALS Certified: American heart Association