Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
In-patient Nephrology Nurse Practitioner
Richmond Nephrology Associates
Midlothian, VA
07/01/20 - Current
Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, electrolyte imbalances, strokes, and seizures.
Provided comprehensive physical examinations, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions.
Coordinated with members of multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated services for complex cases.
Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
Outpatient Nephrology Nurse Practitioner
Richmond Nephrology Associates
Midlothian, VA
2008.05 - 2022.07
Assisted in the care and management of patient with ESRD (End-stage renal disease) on a weekly bases - evaluating and treating Anemia management, Bone mineral disorders, hypertension and congestive heart failure.
Conducted follow-up for patients with CKD (chronic kidney disease) stages 1-5 and associated disease process associates with this condition.
Conducted follow-up and treatment for patients with severe electrolyte imbalances and hypertension.
Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
Educated patients and families about medical treatments and self-care management techniques.
Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
Coordinated with members of multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated services for complex cases.
Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Henrico Doctor's Hospital Forest
RICHMOND, VA
1996.12 - 2008.05
Assisted in the coordination of organ donor and recipient matching processes.
Reviewed medical records to determine eligibility criteria for potential donors or recipients.
Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists and other members of the healthcare team involved in the transplant process.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure successful outcomes for patients undergoing transplants.
Scheduled appointments for pre-transplant evaluation tests such as imaging studies, laboratory tests, endoscopy exams and psychological assessments.
Provided education and counseling to patients about their condition, treatment options and post-transplant care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
2005-12
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
1993-05
Skills
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Quality improvement initiatives
Care Coordination
Direct Patient Care
Surgical Assistance
Patient Examination
Student Precepting
Chronic Disease Management
Diabetes management
Affiliations
Currently 4th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do at Dong's Martial Arts
Enjoy quilting and currently volunteer 4 hours weekly at local quilt shop in long-arming customer quilts
Attend Cloverhill Church and have volunteer in several local and international missionary trips.
Timeline
Outpatient Nephrology Nurse Practitioner
Richmond Nephrology Associates
2008.05 - 2022.07
Family Nurse Practitioner
Henrico Doctor's Hospital Forest
1996.12 - 2008.05
In-patient Nephrology Nurse Practitioner
Richmond Nephrology Associates
07/01/20 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Similar Profiles
Jennifer ArmstrongJennifer Armstrong
Director of Operations at Richmond Nephrology AssociatesDirector of Operations at Richmond Nephrology Associates