Andenum Waquong
Woodbury,MN
Summary
Board-certified Doctor of Nursing Practitioner with 8 years of experience in nursing. Expertise in acute care, wellness exams, and chronic disease management for diverse populations. Proficient in analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to establish accurate diagnoses. Extensive knowledge of healthcare software. Dedicated patient advocate committed to achieving optimal outcomes through strong patient and family relationships.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Nomad Health
2022.08 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Managed 5-7 patients/shift in medical-surgical units.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
Captain- Army Medical Officer (66H)
United States Army Reserve
2012.12 - Current
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing efficient communication and decision-making strategies.
- Mentored 30-90 junior officers to develop leadership skills, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
Charge Nurse
Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center - Spinal Cord Injury
2018.02 - 2023.03
- Provide proficient care to Veterans in 30-bed units with spinal cord injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Veteran acuity ranges from ventilation assistance to ADL support.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical
Augusta Health And Wellness Center
2018.08 - 2022.05
- Utilizing excellent assessment skills, tests, and lab results for differentials and diagnoses in an array of populations and age ranges
- Coordinated and consulted care for patients with other specialties to ensure best patient care outcomes
- Managing and diagnosing both acute and chronic illness.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Registered Nurse Staff
Doctors Hospital of Augusta- Critical Care Services
2016.11 - 2017.06
- Provided care to patients presenting with: GI bleeds, septic shock, drug overdose, respiratory failure, renal failure and overflow from other ICU specialties.
- Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
- Utilized advanced technical skills to safely operate complex medical equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, IV pumps, and more during life-saving interventions.
Charge Nurse
The Waters at 50th – Memory Care & Long-term Care Unit
2015.12 - 2016.11
- Completed Maryland Monthly Assessments and MDS 3.0 assessments for residents on the Memory Care Unit
- Administered medications and treatments to residents per provider's orders.
- Enhanced resident care by developing and implementing comprehensive memory care programs.
Education
M.D. - General Medicine
Odessa National Medical University
Odessa, Ukraine06.2025
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
Augusta University
Augusta, GA05.2022
Master of Arts in Law - Healthcare Law
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA05.2022
Master of Science in Nursing - Public Health Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2021
Master of Arts in Government - Healthcare Policy & Ethics
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA05.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2017
Associates of Science in Professional Nursing -
Rasmussen University
Blaine, MN09.2015
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Medical History Taking
- Physical Examinations
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Health Promotion
- Patient Education
- Preventive Care
- Bilingual in Russian, Hausa, Kuteb, and English
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) — AANPCB
- Registered Nurse (RN)— Active California, Minnesota & Georgia (State & NLC Compact)
- Public Health Nurse (PHN) Certification — Minnesota
- BLS & ACLS
- End-of-Life- Care (ELNEC)
Teaching Experience
Herzing University, Professor of Nursing,- 06/2023-07/2024
Minneapolis, MN
- Evaluated program outcomes using data-driven approaches to inform continuous improvements in course content, delivery, and assessment strategies.
- Observed and evaluated nursing students performance in meeting with course objectives and student learning outcomes through assessments, projects and examinations.
- Guided and supervised baccalaureate nursing students in classroom, lab, and clinical learning activities.
- Taught pharmacology, medical-surgical, and nursing fundamentals for Baccalaureate nursing students
Research
2022 DNP Project: Evidence-Based Culturally Appropriate Care to Reduce Obesity in Hispanic Pediatric Population.
Accomplishments
- 2022 Augusta University Nursing Research Award: implementing evidence-based provider hospital-practice protocol to reduce pediatric obesity.
- 2016 United States Achievement Medal: Selection as the Honor graduate for the (1C utilities Equipment Repair Course Class 205-13.
- National Defense Service Medal.
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- United States Army Medical Department
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Hausa
Native or Bilingual
Kuteb
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
References
References Upon Request
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Nomad Health
2022.08 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical
Augusta Health And Wellness Center
2018.08 - 2022.05
Charge Nurse
Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center - Spinal Cord Injury
2018.02 - 2023.03
Registered Nurse Staff
Doctors Hospital of Augusta- Critical Care Services
2016.11 - 2017.06
Charge Nurse
The Waters at 50th – Memory Care & Long-term Care Unit
2015.12 - 2016.11
Captain- Army Medical Officer (66H)
United States Army Reserve
2012.12 - Current
M.D. - General Medicine
Odessa National Medical University
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
Augusta University
Master of Arts in Law - Healthcare Law
Regent University
Master of Science in Nursing - Public Health Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Master of Arts in Government - Healthcare Policy & Ethics
Regent University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Associates of Science in Professional Nursing -
Rasmussen University
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) — AANPCB
- Registered Nurse (RN)— Active California, Minnesota & Georgia (State & NLC Compact)
- Public Health Nurse (PHN) Certification — Minnesota
- BLS & ACLS
- End-of-Life- Care (ELNEC)
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