Arrah Ford
Maryville,TN
Summary
Knowledgeable Family Nurse Practitioner adept at completing age-appropriate examinations, ordering correct labs and prescribing medical interventions to manage both acute and chronic medical issues. Proficient in educating patients and families in procedures, at-home care, and preventive measures. Expertise in EClinicalWorks and Athena EMR. Stable and dependable, with 15 years at my current job. Our physician is retiring, or I would not be changing now.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Sweetwater Family Medicine
Sweetwater, TENNESSEE
02.2009 - Current
- Provided comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including physical assessments, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.
- Documented patient histories, physical findings, treatments provided and test results in electronic health records.
- Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
- Educated patients on disease prevention, healthy lifestyles and wellness promotion.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Performed minor surgical procedures in a safe and effective manner, including but not limited to: sutures, incision and drainage, excisions, biopsies, cryotherapy, toenail removals, and Nexplanon insertion/removal.
- Performed injections including knee, shoulder, trochanteric bursa, heels, trigger fingers, and trigger points.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Blount Memorial Hospital
Maryville, TN
06.2003 - 02.2009
- Charge nurse on busy orthopedic/medical-surgical floor
- Member of medication reconciliation committee and quality improvement team
- Coordinated team care by myself, LPN, and CNA
- Maintained full-time employment while pursuing and finishing my Master's Degree in Nursing.
Registered Nurse
Parkway Regional Hospital
Fulton, KY
07.2002 - 05.2003
- Staff nurse and relief charge nurse in small rural hospital
- Treated a variety of medical-surgical patients
- Fast learning as a new RN graduate
- Did clinical experience at the same hospital while in school, and had developed rapport with the charge nurses who offered me a job immediately out of school.
Server
Pizza Hut
Martin, TN
05.1999 - 05.2002
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Univeristy of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN12-2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee
Martin, TN05-2002
Skills
- Chronic and Acute Disease Management
- Physical Assessments
- Laboratory Testing
- Patient Education
- Treatment Plan Development
- Preventive Healthcare
- Care Coordination
- Surgical Procedures
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Sweetwater Family Medicine
02.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Blount Memorial Hospital
06.2003 - 02.2009
Registered Nurse
Parkway Regional Hospital
07.2002 - 05.2003
Server
Pizza Hut
05.1999 - 05.2002
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Univeristy of Tennessee
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee
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