Highly qualified nurse practitioner with more than 20 years of experience in primary care, urgent care, women's health and diabetes management. Adept in clinical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with excellent communication skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Veterans Administration Health
08.2021 - Current
Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives to promote safe and effective patient care within the organization.
Developed mentorship program for new nurse practitioners, enhancing team competencies and improving retention rates.
Developed orientation program for new providers to the Primary Care Division.
Developed and implemented the program that introduced continuous glucose monitoring into Primary Care Division.
Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
Nurse Practitioner
University of Utah Diabetes and Endocrine Center
08.2012 - 07.2021
Family Nurse Practitioner managing complicated patients with diabetes and their complications
Read DXA scans for the division of Endocrinology
Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
Developed strong relationships with local specialists to facilitate seamless referral processes when advanced care was required for patients'' wellbeing.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives to promote safe and effective patient care within the organization.
Co-Medical Director for Diabetes Education and Care Program
University of Utah
08.2017 - 08.2018
Co-creator of educational program that also tracked complications of diabetes
Complications data was presented that the ADA Scientific sessions in 2018
Attended healthcare conferences to stay abreast of evolution of technology and implemented improvements in practice
Established partnerships with external organizations, promoting collaboration on shared health initiatives.
Family Nurse Practitioner
American Fork/Lehi Clinic
05.2008 - 08.2012
Family Nurse Practitioner in busy family practice clinic treating acute and chronic illnesses and urgent care
Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
Provided expert women's health care to a sensitive population.
Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
Advanced cultural competence within the practice environment through ongoing education efforts focused on diversity and inclusion.
Provided mental health support by assessing emotional well-being, offering counseling services, and referring patients to specialists when needed.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Park City Clinic
08.2007 - 05.2008
Family nurse practitioner in busy urgent care and family medicine clinic
Trauma from ski slopes, mountain biking, outdoor adventure activities seen daily.
Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Advanced cultural competence within the practice environment through ongoing education efforts focused on diversity and inclusion.
Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
Family Nurse Practitioner
American Fork/Lehi Clinic
05.2001 - 08.2007
Family Nurse Practitioner in busy family practice clinic treating acute and chronic illnesses and urgent care
Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
Family Nurse Practitioner
US Healthworks
06.2001 - 01.2002
Family Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care
Family Nurse Practitioner
IHC Coumadin Clinic
08.2001 - 01.2002
Family Nurse Practitioner providing Coumadin management
Nurse
University of Utah Hospital
08.1996 - 06.2001
MICU
Nurse
Barnes West County Hospital
04.1996 - 08.1996
ICU
Nurse
Immanuel Medical Center
11.1995 - 03.1996
ICU
Nurse
Lutheran Medical Center
07.1992 - 10.1995
Telemetry
Nurse
Veterans Administration Medical Center
05.1990 - 07.1992
Telemetry
Education
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2001
BSN - Accelerated Nursing Curriculum
Creighton University
Omaha, NE
05.1990
MSN - Exercise Science and Cardiac Rehabilitation
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
03.1986
Exercise Physiology
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
05.1984
Skills
Excellent communicator
Managing complicated patients
Insulin pumps
Continuous glucose monitors
Patient education
Suturing
Women’s health - IUD and Nexplanon
Certified DXA reader
Preventive Care
Patient Education
Precepting
Quality Improvement
Geriatric Care
Certification
International Society for Bone Densitometry
American Nurse Credentialing Center
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Veterans Administration Health
08.2021 - Current
Co-Medical Director for Diabetes Education and Care Program
Resource RN Acute Care at Northern Arizona Veterans Administration Health Care SystemResource RN Acute Care at Northern Arizona Veterans Administration Health Care System
Advanced Medical Support Assistant at Veterans Administration Health Care SystemsAdvanced Medical Support Assistant at Veterans Administration Health Care Systems