Andrea Curtis
Metamora,MI
Summary
Compassionate Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency. While working in the field, I believe that I have developed strong starter skills to be able to build care for patients that is safe and efficient.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner
American Physician Partners
Flint, MIchigan
02.2022 - Current
- I work under the direction and supervision of attending physicians.
- Order, diagnose, interpret labs and diagnostics.
- Discussing case with other physicians that are an integral part of the care of the patient.
- Provide care that is needed but not limited to ordering diagnostics imaging and or laboratory work.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Nursing Supervisor
Lapeer, MI.
04.2018 - 07.2021
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Managed cases and oversaw nursing care with strong commitment to offering patients optimal treatments, resources and quality care.
- Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
- Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients and visitors.
Registered Nurse
McLaren
, MI
05.2013 - 04.2018
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Cared for patients of all ages, giving special attention to newborn and geriatric patients with age-specific needs and risks.
- Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Managed complete processing of patients, including initial admission, preliminary diagnosis, treatment, documentation and discharging.
- Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Trauma/Surgery Nurse Practitioner
McLaren Lapeer
Lapeer , MI
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked under the direct supervision of attending physicians
- Discussed proposed surgical procedures, risk and potential complications with supervising physician and patient to obtain proper patient informed consent.
- Applied and removed casts, sutured soft tissue injuries and changed dressings.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Order, diagnose, interpret labs and diagnostics.
- Have OR experience with general surgery cases such as Robotic and Laparoscopic procedures. Also have provided assistance in cases with neurosurgery, ENT and orthopedics.
- Provide care, assistance and medical attention to patient pre- and post-operatively which can entail closing for the cases and writing prescriptions.
- Rounding on these patients the next day and discharge home when appropriate.
- Discussing case with other physicians that are an integral part of the care of the patient.
- Respond to all traumas that come to the Emergency room. Provide care that is needed but not limited to ordering diagnostics imaging and or laboratory work.
- Evaluate the trauma and proceed with admittance or discharge of patient in accordance and supervision of the attending physician.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Clair Community College
Master of Science - Acute
Adult Gerontology, Care Practitioner Walden University
02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Western Governors University
05.2017
Skills
- Laparoscopic procedures
- Laceration Repairs- simple and complex
- Acute care procedures- 4 chest tube placements under the supervision of attending physician
- Analytical Skills and problem solving skills
- Performed Digital blocks
- Knee Aspirations
Affiliations
National Society of Leadership and Success
Certification
ACLS Exp 02/2022
BLS Exp 2/2022
NIHSS
Timeline
Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner
American Physician Partners
02.2022 - Current
Trauma/Surgery Nurse Practitioner
McLaren Lapeer
07.2021 - 01.2022
Nursing Supervisor
04.2018 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
McLaren
05.2013 - 04.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Clair Community College
Master of Science - Acute
Adult Gerontology, Care Practitioner Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Western Governors University
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