Highly dedicated nursing leader and practitioner with 20+ years of clinical experience with patients from
various ages and backgrounds. Extensive proficiencies in providing nursing care as well as supervision to
nursing teams. Proven track record of high-quality patient care in various capacities and settings. Passionate
about family-focused care, prevention, and ensuring patient satisfaction at all points of care delivery. Eager to
work with individuals and families across the lifespan.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Calhoun Family Clinic
Laurel, MS
11.2023 - Current
Provide direct patient care to support diagnosis and treatment process
Patient's are seen for acute walkin and primary care as well
Collaborates with healthcare team to determine the best plan of action for patients needs
Manages medication for patients as needed.
Facilitated communication between multidisciplinary teams in order to ensure continuity of care for patients.
Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Educated patients about preventative healthcare measures including nutrition, exercise and lifestyle modification.
Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning decisions.
Prescribed medications and monitored progress for effectiveness of treatments.
Attended continuing education courses to stay current on best practices within the field of nursing.
Provided comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including physical examinations, health assessments, and immunizations.
Performed routine diagnostic tests such as laboratory work, EKGs, x-rays, ultrasounds and other imaging studies.
Counseled patients on health risks associated with smoking, obesity, stress management and addiction.
Instructed and counseled patients to comply with prescribed medical or physical regimens, medications, health maintenance and addiction treatment.
Offered preventive services such as well-child, adult and gynecological examinations.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Calhoun Family Clinic of Waynesboro
Waynesboro, MS
11.2023 - Current
Provide direct care to support diagnosis and treatment process
Patient's are seen for acute walkin and primary care as well
Collaborates with healthcare team to determine the best plan for action for patients needs
Seeing patients ages 6 months and up.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Raleigh Family Clinic
Bay Springs, MS
11.2023 - Current
Provide direct care, support diagnosis and treatment process
Patient's are seen for acute walkin and primary care as well
Collarboates with healthcare team to determine the best plan of action for patients needs
Seeing ages 6 months and up.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Raleigh Family Clinic
Raleigh, MS
11.2023 - Current
Provide direct patient care support diagnosis and treatment process
Patient's are seen for acute walkin and primary care as well
Collaborates with healthcare team to determine what best plan
Family Nurse Practitioner
Raleigh Family Clinic
Quitman, MS
11.2023 - Current
Provide direct patient care to support diagnosis and treatment process
Patients are seen for acute walkin and primary care as well
Collaborates will healthcare team to determine the best plan of action for patients needs
Manages medication for patients as needed
Seeing patients ages 6 months and up
Obtain lab, x-rays when appropriate
This position is an as needed.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Jones Family Medical Clinic
Laurel, MS
04.2022 - 10.2023
Provide direct patient care to support diagnosis and treatment process
Patients were seen for acute walkin and primary care as well
Collaborates with healthcare team to determine the best plan of action for patients needs
Manages medication for patients as needed
Seeing patients ages 6 months and up.
Travel Nurse Practitioner
Barton Associates
Dowagiac, Michigan
01.2022 - 04.2022
Assess and treat patients of all ages in Indian Reservation clinic
Worked mainly in a Respiratory clinic
Performed testing for covid, strep throat and flu
Also provided primary care management for patients with lung diseases
This was an Indian Health Services contract.
Travel Nurse Practitioner
Barton Associates
Pomona, California
04.2021 - 10.2021
Assesses children (ages 3-17) coming from Central and South American countries (Honduras, El Salvador, etc.)
Provides direct patient care to support diagnosis and treatment process
Collaborates with healthcare team to determine best plan of action for patient's needs
Manages medication for patients, as needed
This was a government contract.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Arrington Nursing Center
Collins, Mississippi
10.2020 - 04.2021
Supervises 2-3 LPNs and 6-7 CNAs in 60-bed long-term facility with 15+ COVID patients
Ensures all operational standards are maintained at the highest level
Trains new team members on nursing workflows/required tasks on unit and provides ongoing evaluations to trainees as necessary
Informs family members about medical procedures and follow-up care protocols
Maintain clinical records for nurse updates, patients' files, and general procedures.
Nurse Manager, Supervisor
Laurelwood Community Living Center
Laurel, Mississippi
09.2020 - 11.2020
Supervises 2-3 LPNs and 6-7 CNAs in 60+ best long-term facility
Pass medications when required
Systematically assesses patients for diagnostic/care purposes
Oversees patient care and treatment interventions/procedures
Performs extensive wound care when required.
Nurse Manager, Supervisor
Hattiesburg Health and Rehabilitation
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
02.2014 - 08.2020
Served as nursing manager for 58 bed Medicare unit
Supervised 3-4 LPNs and 6-7 CNAs
Ensured high-quality patient care and compliance with state regulations
Supervised 200-bed long-term facility
Coordinated nursing meetings and discussion of ongoing patient concerns/questions
Performed venipuncture when needed and administered IV medications.
Staff Nurse
South Central Regional Medical Center
Laurel, Mississippi
03.1999 - 02.2014
Worked in ICU, cath lab, telemetry, home health, and hospice
Performed patient assessments to inform clinical care and treatment plan
Responsible for 7+ patients' oral and IV medication administration and management
Took patient samples, pulses, temperatures, and blood pressures.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.), Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
United States University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.N), Nursing -
William Carey University
Skills
Patient Care / Management
Direct Patient Care
Diagnostic Assessment
Long-Term Care
Urgent Care
Nursing Supervision
Clinical Documentation
Treatment Monitoring
Medication Management
Wound Care
Primary Care
Patient Education
Communication
Team Leadership
ICU
Home Health
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Member
Calhoun Family Clinic, Laurel, MS, 11/04/23, Present, RN, MSN FNP-C, Provide direct patient care to support diagnosis and treatment process. Patients are seen for acute walk-in and primary care as well. Collaborate with healthcare team to determine the best plan of action for patients' needs. Manage medication for patients as needed.
Calhoun Family Clinic of Waynesboro, Waynesboro, MS, 11/04/23, Present, RN, MSN FNP-C, Provide direct patient care to support diagnosis and treatment process. Patients are seen for acute walk-in and primary care as well. Collaborate with healthcare team to determine the best plan of action for patients' needs. Manage medication for patients as needed.
Raleigh Family Clinic, Bay Springs, MS, 11/04/23, Present, RN, MSN FNP-C, Provide direct care, support diagnosis and treatment process. Patients are seen for acute walk-in and primary care as well. Collaborate with healthcare team to determine the best plan of action for patients' needs. Seeing ages 6 months and up.
Raleigh Family Clinic, Raleigh, MS, 11/04/23, Present, RN, MSN FNP-C, Provide direct patient care support diagnosis and treatment process. Patients are seen for acute walk-in and primary care as well. Collaborate with healthcare team to determine the best plan of action for patients' needs.
Raleigh Family Clinic, Quitman, MS, 11/04/23, Present, RN, MSN FNP-C, Provide direct patient care to support diagnosis and treatment process. Patients are seen for acute walk-in and primary care as well. Collaborate with healthcare team to determine the best plan of action for patients' needs. Manage medication for patients as needed. Seeing patients ages 6 months and up. Obtain lab, x-rays when appropriate. This position is as needed.
Jones Family Medical Clinic, Laurel, MS, 04/2022, 10/2023, RN, MSN FNP-C, Provide direct patient care to support diagnosis and treatment process. Patients were seen for acute walk-in and primary care as well. Collaborate with healthcare team to determine the best plan of action for patients' needs. Manage medication for patients as needed. Seeing patients ages 6 months and up.
Barton Associates, Dowagiac, Michigan, 01/2022, 04/2022, Travel Nurse Practitioner, Assess and treat patients of all ages in Indian Reservation clinic. Worked mainly in a Respiratory clinic. Performed testing for COVID, strep throat, and flu. Also provided primary care management for patients with lung diseases. This was an Indian Health Services contract.
Barton Associates, Pomona, California, 04/2021, 10/2021, Travel Nurse Practitioner, Assess children (ages 3-17) coming from Central and South American countries (Honduras, El Salvador, etc.). Provide direct patient care to support diagnosis and treatment process. Collaborate with healthcare team to determine the best plan of action for patients' needs. Manage medication for patients as needed. This was a government contract.
Arrington Nursing Center, Collins, Mississippi, 10/2020, 04/2021, Registered Nurse Supervisor, Supervise 2-3 LPNs and 6-7 CNAs in 60-bed long-term facility with 15+ COVID patients. Ensure all operational standards are maintained at the highest level. Train new team members on nursing workflows/required tasks on unit and provide ongoing evaluations to trainees as necessary. Inform family members about medical procedures and follow-up care protocols. Maintain clinical records for nurse updates, patients' files, and general procedures.
Laurelwood Community Living Center, Laurel, Mississippi, 09/2020, 11/2020, Nurse Manager, Supervisor, Supervise 2-3 LPNs and 6-7 CNAs in 60+ bed long-term facility. Pass medications when required. Systematically assess patients for diagnostic/care purposes. Oversee patient care and treatment interventions/procedures. Perform extensive wound care when required.
Hattiesburg Health and Rehabilitation, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 02/2014, 08/2020, Nurse Manager, Supervisor, Served as nursing manager for 58-bed Medicare unit. Supervised 3-4 LPNs and 6-7 CNAs. Ensured high-quality patient care and compliance with state regulations. Supervised 200-bed long-term facility. Coordinated nursing meetings and discussion of ongoing patient concerns/questions. Performed venipuncture when needed and administered IV medications.
South Central Regional Medical Center, Laurel, Mississippi, 03/1999, 02/2014, Staff Nurse, Worked in ICU, cath lab, telemetry, home health, and hospice. Performed patient assessments to inform clinical care and treatment plan. Responsible for 7+ patients' oral and IV medication administration and management. Took patient samples, pulses, temperatures, and blood pressures.
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Calhoun Family Clinic
11.2023 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Calhoun Family Clinic of Waynesboro
11.2023 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Raleigh Family Clinic
11.2023 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Raleigh Family Clinic
11.2023 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Raleigh Family Clinic
11.2023 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Jones Family Medical Clinic
04.2022 - 10.2023
Travel Nurse Practitioner
Barton Associates
01.2022 - 04.2022
Travel Nurse Practitioner
Barton Associates
04.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Arrington Nursing Center
10.2020 - 04.2021
Nurse Manager, Supervisor
Laurelwood Community Living Center
09.2020 - 11.2020
Nurse Manager, Supervisor
Hattiesburg Health and Rehabilitation
02.2014 - 08.2020
Staff Nurse
South Central Regional Medical Center
03.1999 - 02.2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner