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Work History
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Certification
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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

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Theoria Medical
Lapeer , MI
06.2022 - Current
  • Assessed patient health conditions and developed individualized care plans.
  • Initiated referrals to other healthcare specialists as necessary.
  • Provided comprehensive physical examinations, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
  • Collaborated with physicians to coordinate optimal patient care outcomes.
  • Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
  • Conducted follow-up visits to monitor treatment progress and ensure effectiveness of interventions.
  • Managed acute illnesses such as infections, respiratory disorders, or chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension.
  • Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
  • Provided guidance during end-of-life decisions for terminally ill patients and their families.

Nurse Practitioner

American Physician Partners
Flint , MI
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to coordinate optimal patient care outcomes.
  • Performed minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations, abscess, Incisions and drainage
  • Managed acute illnesses such as infections, respiratory disorders, or chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension.
  • Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
  • Reviewed lab test results.
  • Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures and tumors.

Nurse Practitioner General Surgery/Trauma

Lapeer McLaren
Lapeer, MI
07.2021 - 01.2022
  • General Surgery/Trauma Nurse Practitioner July 2021- Jan 2022.
  • Order, diagnose, interpret labs/diagnostics.
  • OR experience with general surgery cases such as Robotic and Laparoscopic procedures.
  • 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.
  • Discuss cases 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

Nursing Supervisor

Lapeer McLaren
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, Emergency Department

Lapeer McLaren
Lapeer , 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.

Education

Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Practitioner

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
02.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

St. Clair Community College
Port Huron, MI
04.2013

Skills

  • Staff scheduling
  • Patient services coordination
  • Medication administration
  • Patient care oversight
  • Laceration repair
  • Medication prescriptions
  • Lab result evaluation

Affiliations

National Society of Leadership and Success

Certification

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • ATLS

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Theoria Medical
06.2022 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

American Physician Partners
01.2022 - 09.2022

Nurse Practitioner General Surgery/Trauma

Lapeer McLaren
07.2021 - 01.2022

Nursing Supervisor

Lapeer McLaren
04.2018 - 07.2021

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Lapeer McLaren
05.2013 - 04.2018

Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Practitioner

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Western Governors University

Associate of Science - Nursing

St. Clair Community College
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