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Andrea Walter

Gulf Breeze

Summary

Dedicated Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner with nine plus years of expertise as a nurse practitioner in primary care, wound ostomy continence care, diabetic foot care, and aesthetics. Fourteen (14) years experience as a nurse and have held positions in case management and medical staff supervision. Skilled in patient assessment, physician support and medication records. Compassionate and thorough with experience managing adult/geriatric Type 1/Type 2 diabetics and endocrine patients in the primary care setting. Provided comprehensive diabetic care to include diabetic medication management, educated patients on lab results, goals, medications, nutrition, diabetic foot care and explained risks and preventive care relating to diabetes and associated chronic diseases. Reliable nurse practitioner, self-motivated and focused on providing exceptional care to every patient. Strong organizational and communication skills and clinical expertise enhanced by ability to build rapport with patients and families. Self motivated professional with a commitment to provide quality outcomes and desire to serve the local community.


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Restore Skin and Wellness
10.2023 - Current

• trained Allergan injector

• neuromodulators and derma fillers

• Sculptra

• IPL photofacial and hair removal

• Micro needling

• PRP facial

• PRP hair loss

• Sclerotherapy

• PDO smooth threads


Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Magnolia Medical Clinic
11.2020 - Current
  • Work 25-30 hours weekly
  • Primarily see all Medicare Wellness Visits for doctors and will take walk- in urgent care patients when schedule allows
  • Met with up to 16 patients each day for annual wellness visits in clinic based office.
  • Review charts, diagnosis, medication lists, labs, vitals. Provide medication education, chronic disease education, as well as preventive care education. Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly review physician-ordered tests.

Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Sacred Heart Medical Group Tiger Point
09.2017 - 10.2020
  • Worked 40 hours weekly as primary care provider for ages 16+
  • Managed all aspects of primary care for patients.
  • Facilitated ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and implemented interdisciplinary team care plan.
  • Discussed preventive measures to improve health
  • Managed 20 + patients daily. Patient panel 2800+

Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Sacred Heart Wound Care Center/Hyperbaric Medicine
12.2015 - 09.2017
  • Worked 40 hours weekly
  • Complex wound management, refractory wounds, arterial, venous, diabetic, pressure injury, traumatic wounds, post surgical non-healing wounds, enterocutaneous fistula management, ostomy education and trouble shooting ostomy appliance problems.
  • Primary medical provider at this clinic managing all aspects of wound care to include diagnostic orders, debridement, biopsy, wound dressing management, wound grafts, diabetic foot care, DME supplies, diabetic shoes
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development

Registered Nurse/Certified Wound Ostomy Continence

Select Speciality Hospital
06.2013 - 05.2015
  • Provide direct patient care and collaborative care with different specialists within the LTAC setting
  • Provide bedside sharp debridement
  • Maintained/dressing changes for Negative Pressure Wound Vac therapy
  • Worked closely with nursing staff and physicians to establish plan of care for wound and ostomy patients
  • Provide pre-op ostomy consultation, peristomal marking, post op consultation and education, product selection and acquisition for ostomy/wound care needs
  • Enterocutaneous fistula management.

Registered Nurse/Certified Wound Ostomy Continence

Peoples Home Health
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • PRN Consultant for home health company providing plans of care for complex wound management, refractory wounds, fistula management, ostomy education and troubleshooting ostomy appliance problems
  • Made recommendations and treatment plans of care for chronic and acute skin disorders
  • Provided indirect patient care as resource nurse for staff providing educational in-services and protocol development

Registered Nurse/Certified Wound Ostomy Continence

Sacred Heart Hospital
09.2010 - 09.2013
  • Worked full time inpatient setting at hospital and also outpatient wound clinic
  • Develop and implement plans of care for wound management
  • Provide direct patient care and education to patient and families
  • Case management in outpatient setting for 5 doctors ranging 40-70 patients
  • Created and implemented comprehensive wound care algorithm for admission process at outpatient center
  • Inpatient made administrative decisions, responded to patient concerns, conducted training and education of staff
  • Provided education for nurses hospital wide for new hire, skills day and mandatory in-services
  • Participated in performance improvement initiatives as appropriate
  • Provided all aspects of wound management and wound care directly to patients
  • Worked closely with surgeons /assist in OR with dressing changes and debridement
  • Worked closely with NICU doctors and nurses managing babies born with defects mainly of GI system (ostomy, non-healing wounds, oomphalacele care)
  • Provided pre op ostomy peristomal marking and education and post op ostomy consultation and education
  • Worked closely with Hil-Rom and assisted in directing Prevalence and Incidence Studies on pressure ulcers hospital wide

Registered Nurse

Gulf Breeze Endoscopy Center
01.2009 - 09.2010
  • Part time position
  • Obtained health history, started IV's and fluids for procedures. Post procedure anesthesia care

Education

Master of Science - Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

South University
Savannah, GA
05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
05.2010

Associate of Science - Nursing

Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL
05.2009

Skills

  • Family and patient education
  • Verbal communication
  • Clinical instruction
  • Diagnostic screenings
  • Laboratory testing
  • Chronic disease management
  • Preventative care
  • Excellent oral communication

Accomplishments

  • Volunteered as a primary care provider with Health and Hope Charity Clinic in Pensacola
  • Participated as member of cut score task force for Wound Ostomy Continence Education Board in 2016 for National Board Certification Test for Continence and Diabetic foot care
  • My interests include spending time with my family, church, running, tennis, hiking, nutrition

Certification

Board Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner through American Academy Nurse Practitioners Certification Board ( AANPCB)

  • RN, BSN, WOCN (Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse) MSN, ARNP State of Florida
  • Diplomate American Board of Lifestyle Medicine Professional
  • Compact State RN license
  • Diabetic Foot Care Nurse
  • AAOPM (American Academy Procedural Medicine) botox certification
  • BLS certified

Timeline

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Restore Skin and Wellness
10.2023 - Current

Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Magnolia Medical Clinic
11.2020 - Current

Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Sacred Heart Medical Group Tiger Point
09.2017 - 10.2020

Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Sacred Heart Wound Care Center/Hyperbaric Medicine
12.2015 - 09.2017

Registered Nurse/Certified Wound Ostomy Continence

Select Speciality Hospital
06.2013 - 05.2015

Registered Nurse/Certified Wound Ostomy Continence

Peoples Home Health
01.2012 - 01.2014

Registered Nurse/Certified Wound Ostomy Continence

Sacred Heart Hospital
09.2010 - 09.2013

Registered Nurse

Gulf Breeze Endoscopy Center
01.2009 - 09.2010

Master of Science - Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

South University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of West Florida

Associate of Science - Nursing

Pensacola State College
Andrea Walter