Nurse Practitioner with current experience in pain management. Demonstrated ability to assess patients, develop treatment plans, and provide follow-up care. Organized and dependable, with success at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
La Pain Doc
02.2023 - Current
Manages pain for patients with acute and chronic conditions, utilizing a team-based approach to care
Provides education regarding the causes of pain, available treatment options, and self-management strategies to improve quality of life
Develops individualized plans of care based on assessment findings and collaborates with physicians as appropriate in developing treatment goals and interventions for each patient
Conducts comprehensive pain assessments. Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to implement into treatment plan.
ADJUNCT FACULTY/CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
Dillard University
08.2022 - Current
Provides appropriate instruction during clinical practice trainings for undergraduate nursing students in a Medical Surgical/Intensive Care setting
Provides students with evaluation of clinical experience.
Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students during clinical trainings individually and as group.
Incorporated instructional aids and motivational strategies to eradicate learning gaps.
STAFF/CONTRACT REGISTERED NURSE
University Medical Center
08.2016 - 03.2023
Served as a medical-surgical nurse assigned to an offering direct patient care within the hospital
Provided care, treatment, and teaching to patients whom are admitted for various acute illnesses
Trained new nurses and students in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals
Charge Nurse
Participated in various hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE
Memorial Hermann-TMC, Mischer Neuroscience Institute
03.2014 - 08.2016
Served as critical care RN assigned to and offering direct patient care to the neuro-intermediate unit of which patients are acutely or chronically ill
Provided care, treatment and teaching to patients whom are admitted for illness related to trauma, stroke, anoxia, tumor, seizures, and other neurological diseases
Facilitated the recovery process by educating patients and families
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals
Float nurse to neuro ICU and various intermediate level units
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
STAFF Registered Nurse
Touro Infirmary
01.2012 - 03.2014
Served as rehabilitation RN assigned to and offering direct patient care to the brain injury unit in a medical-surgical/rehabilitation setting
Handled medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, and other aspects of nursing care
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Provided education to family and patient on the rehabilitation process
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA
05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Houston, TX
08.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delgado Community College/Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA
05.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Kenner Health Careers
Kenner, LA
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
12.2002
Volunteer And Professional Organizations
American Nurses Association
Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners
Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale Health and Wellness Committee
Proficiencies And Certifications
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
FNP-BC
Awards
Great 100 Nurse of 2019
References
Available upon request
Timeline
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
La Pain Doc
02.2023 - Current
ADJUNCT FACULTY/CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
Dillard University
08.2022 - Current
STAFF/CONTRACT REGISTERED NURSE
University Medical Center
08.2016 - 03.2023
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE
Memorial Hermann-TMC, Mischer Neuroscience Institute
03.2014 - 08.2016
STAFF Registered Nurse
Touro Infirmary
01.2012 - 03.2014
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Northwestern State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delgado Community College/Charity School of Nursing