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Years of professional experience
Anja Wheeler
Family Nurse Practitioner
Anderson,Indiana
Summary
Experienced in emergency patient care for 11 years, I am a diligent nursing professional with a track record of success. I am adaptable to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions, displaying agility and responsiveness. As a reliable and team-oriented individual, I possess expert healthcare knowledge and excel in clear verbal and written communication. I consistently provide exceptional care by leveraging sound clinical judgment, critical thinking, analysis, and medical knowledge in high-pressure environments.
Overview
11
11
1
1
Years of clinical experience as nurse practitioner student
11
11
Years of Registered Nurse, Indiana Board of Nursing
Work History
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Community Hospital Anderson
06.2014 - Current
- Manages care and safety for patients of all ages with varying complex health problems including emergent, urgent, acute and chronic patients
- Triage: Proficiently sorts and prioritizes patients through targeted questioning and assessment
- Successfully onboarded and trained 4 new nurses in patient care and safety
- Completed an evidence-based change initiative of implementing bedside shift report into daily practice
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Contact: Joni Brinkmann, Emergency Department Director
- 765-298-5405
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Community Health Network
02.2024 - Current
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Science
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN04-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, Indiana10-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, Indiana05.2014
Master of Arts - Diplom-Amerikanistik
Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg
Halle/Saale, Germany04.2004
High School Diploma -
Paul-Gerhardt-Gymnasium
Graefenhainichen, Germany06-1997
Skills
- Customer service
- Interprofessional Communication
- Emotional intelligence
- Critical thinking
- Women's health exams
- Time management
- Accountability
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Regulatory compliance
Accomplishments
Trained and oriented new graduate nurses to unit and processes
Honor Awards
- Summa Cum Laude 04/26/2025 Indiana Wesleyan University
- Summa Cum Laude 10/12/2022 Indiana Wesleyan University
- Magna Cum Laude, 05/01/14, Ivy Tech Community College
- Valedictorian, 05/01/14, Ivy Tech Community College
Certificates And Licensure
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Indiana Board of Nursing, pending certification
- Registered Nurse, Indiana Board of Nursing, 28215626A, 05/01/14, Current
- BLS/ACLS/PALS, yearly, Current
- TNCC, 05/01/2022, Current
- NIH Stroke Certification, 07/01/24, Current
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurses Association (05/2015 - 04/2018)
- Invitation to Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (03/2022, 03/2023)
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (03/2013 - 05/2015)
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - American Heart Association
Interests
Supported Causes
- Riley Children's Foundation
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Quote
The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.
Pablo Picasso
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Community Health Network
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Community Hospital Anderson
06.2014 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing Science
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Ivy Tech Community College
Master of Arts - Diplom-Amerikanistik
Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg
High School Diploma -
Paul-Gerhardt-Gymnasium
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