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Audra Degan

Slidell,LA

Summary

Accomplished Family Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record at Methodist Health System Foundation, enhancing patient care through expert physical assessments and effective patient communication. Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, significantly elevating clinical care standards. Skilled in diagnostic screenings and passionate about patient education, consistently achieving superior health outcomes.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

Methodist Health System Foundation
02.2014 - Current
  • Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
  • Attended continuing education seminars and workshops to stay current with best practices.
  • Participated in clinic committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Peoples Health
05.2013 - 02.2014
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.

Registered Nurse

Fresinius Kidney Care
01.2007 - 05.2013
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients undergoing dialysis, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, LA
05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Holy Cross
New Orleans, LA
05.1995

Skills

  • Physical assessments
  • Patient Communication
  • Diagnostic Screenings
  • Clinical Care Standards
  • Patient Education
  • Quality Assurance

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner

Methodist Health System Foundation
02.2014 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner

Peoples Health
05.2013 - 02.2014

Registered Nurse

Fresinius Kidney Care
01.2007 - 05.2013

Master of Science - Nursing

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Holy Cross

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