Andrea Caron
Petoskey
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Practitioner with 2 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnoses. Presenting with a passion for patient education to promote quality patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Alcona Citizens of Health
2022.07 - 2024.06
- Functioned as the lead provider in a 5 provider family practice office setting consisting of MDs, DOs, PAs, and NPs.
- 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.
- Mentored new providers in both clinical knowledge as well as office specific trainings and day to day happenings
- Operated at the forefront of daily problem solving to provide efficient, effective, and ultimately safe care to patients
- Provided leadership to both clinical and clerical support staff in family practice office setting
- Followed the latest evidenced based practice guidelines to assess, diagnose and treat a panel of approximately 900 patients.
Registered Nurse
McLaren Health Management Group: McLaren CareNow Clinics
2020.12 - 2022.07
- Worked collaboratively with nurse practitioners via telemedicine console to provide urgent care type services to patients virtually.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Harborside Spine and Sports Center
2020.12 - 2022.07
- Assisted physicians while administering conscious sedation while closely monitoring for adverse effects through safe completion of pain management procedures.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Mackinac Straits Health System
2020.01 - 2021.01
- Administered chemotherapy, biologics, and other appropriate infusions under the direction of a provider and monitored patients throughout for safe and effective completion of therapy.
- Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
- Provided individualized patient education on chemotherapy medications, infusion procedures, and side-effect management strategies to promote self-advocacy and coping skills.
Team Leader/Registered Nurse-endoscopy
McLaren Northern Michigan
2017.02 - 2020.01
- Lead a team of physicians, PAs, registered nurses and patient care techs to manage a busy ambulatory setting consisting of inpatients and outpatients.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Registered Nurse- Ortho, Neurosurgery, Urology
McLaren Northern Michigan
2015.02 - 2017.02
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
TenderCare of Cheboygan
2014.06 - 2015.02
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to long-term residents.
- Provided skilled nursing assessments and interventions for complex medical conditions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Served as an advocate for residents'' rights, addressing concerns promptly and ensuring their needs were met within the scope of practice.
Education
Master’s of Science in Nursing-FNP -
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA01.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Ohio University
Athens, OH01.2016
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Kirtland Community College
Roscommon, MI01.2014
Certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing -
Kirtland Community College
Roscommon, MI01.2013
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Education
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Preventive Healthcare
- Preparing treatment plans
- Diagnostic Testing
- Quality Improvement
- Physical assessments
- Medical Histories
- Telehealth services
- Acute care management
- Patient Advocacy
- Medical Imaging
- Support Staff Supervision
- Diagnostic test interpretation
Certification
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioner’s Specialty Certification
- Registered Nurse License (MI) #4704305866
- DEA License #MC7273941
- X Waiver License #XC7273941
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Oncology Nursing Society Certified
Accomplishments
- Functioning as lead provider in a practice consisting of MDs, Dos, NPs, and PAs.
- Communicating effectively with patients and their families with clarity, compassion and empathy to empower patients to make informed decisions regarding their medical care.
- Collaborating with nurse practitioners, management, and fellow registered nurses locally and throughout the state to facilitate the opening of the McLaren Carenow telehealth clinics.
- Appropriately coding patient visits and procedures using ICD10 and CPT codes for billing purposes.
- Managing the health insurance verification and entry process for clinic patients.
- Mentoring new staff and directing a team of medical assistants in the clinical office setting.
- Serving on the unit-based council.
- Precepting new staff and facilitating the new hire documentation process.
- Team leader for a staff of physician’s, registered nurses, and patient care techs in a busy procedural setting.
Skills Highlights
- Electronic medical records
- Complete physical assessment
- Patient education
- Interpreting diagnostics to implement appropriate interventions
- Patient communication
- Minor office procedures
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Alcona Citizens of Health
2022.07 - 2024.06
Registered Nurse
McLaren Health Management Group: McLaren CareNow Clinics
2020.12 - 2022.07
Registered Nurse
Harborside Spine and Sports Center
2020.12 - 2022.07
Registered Nurse
Mackinac Straits Health System
2020.01 - 2021.01
Team Leader/Registered Nurse-endoscopy
McLaren Northern Michigan
2017.02 - 2020.01
Registered Nurse- Ortho, Neurosurgery, Urology
McLaren Northern Michigan
2015.02 - 2017.02
Registered Nurse
TenderCare of Cheboygan
2014.06 - 2015.02
Master’s of Science in Nursing-FNP -
Georgia Southwestern State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Ohio University
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Kirtland Community College
Certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing -
Kirtland Community College
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioner’s Specialty Certification
- Registered Nurse License (MI) #4704305866
- DEA License #MC7273941
- X Waiver License #XC7273941
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Oncology Nursing Society Certified
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