Awanna Hawthorne
Cedar Hill,TX
Summary
Qualified Nurse Practitioner with 8 years of experience. Adept at disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner II
Parkland Health And Hospital Systems
10.2016 - Current
- Independently perform age appropriate histories and physical exam for complex acute and chronically ill patients
- Interpret diagnostic data and prescribe appropriate treatment and follow-up in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
- Outpatient clinic and hospital based clinical decision making
- Infusion Center Management
- Prescribe appropriate pharmaceutical treatment and monitor response and outcomes
- Radiation Oncology and other specialty consults
- Patient and family education
- Precepts nurse practitioners, residents, interns, and other healthcare trainees.
Nurse Practitioner II Emergency Room
Parkland Health And Hospital Systems
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Performed medical service exams/ triage of patients
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients for early signs of complications.
- Timely assessment, placement of pertinent labs and imaging orders
- Served as liaison between healthcare team, patients, and families for optimal communication and care coordination.
Infusion Nurse Manager
Parkland Health & Hospital System
03.2004 - 10.2019
- Chemotherapy, blood products, and biotherapy
- Ensured safety by adhering to infection control protocols and handling hazardous materials according to regulatory guidelines.
- Patient teaching of chemo precautions, protocols and emergency signs and symptoms.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
- Advanced knowledge base through regular attendance at continuing education seminars related to infusion nursing practice standards and emerging treatment options.
Senior Research Nurse
UT Southwestern Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Timed research protocols and procedures
- Transcription of abstract protocols, records and informed consents
- Enhanced data accuracy through diligent documentation of research findings and patient information.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices, ethical considerations, and research methodologies.
- Presented research findings at industry conferences, elevating organization's reputation as leader in field of nursing science.
Staff Nurse (4 West)
Parkland Health & Hospital System
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Charge Nurse
- Gynecology Oncology
- post-operative
- MedSurg
- Inpatient chemotherapy administration
- Radiation implant care and safety
- Fetal demise
Education
Master's Degree in Nursing -
University of Texas College of Nursing
Arlington, TX11.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Texas
Arlington, TX05.2009
Associate Degree of Nursing -
El Centro Community College
Dallas, TX12.1998
Skills
- Strong clinical Judgement
- Patient Education
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Preventive Healthcare
- Excellent oral communication
Certification
- Current license by the Texas Board of Nursing, 02/02/99, 11/30/25, 657584
- Current license as an Advance Practice Nurse, 03/11/15, 11/30/25, AP127714
- Current certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner by ANCC (American Nurse Credentialing Center), 03/11/15, 11/30/25, 2014032615
- Active Prescriptive Authority with Texas Board of Nursing, 11/30/25, 17577
- Current Controlled Substance Registration, schedules 3, 3N, 4, 5, 11/23/21, 10/31/24
- Current CPR, Healthcare Provider certification, American red Cross, 01/31/25
- Current certification as Oncology Certified Nurse, Oncology Nursing Certification, 12/21/24
Accomplishments
- Research Committee, Parkland Hospital, 06/2023- current
- Cancer Committee, Parkland Hospital, 05/2022- current
- Oncology certified Nurse, Oncology Nursing Society, Dallas Chapter, 2012-current
- Advanced Practice Team of the Year winner, Parkland Hospital, 03/2018
- Advanced Practice Advisory Council committee, Parkland Hospital, 11/2018
- Annual Health Fair - Nurse volunteer, Bexar Street Baptist Church, Dallas, 2005-2009
Personal Information
Title: MSN FNP-BC, OCN
References
provided upon request
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner II Emergency Room
Parkland Health And Hospital Systems
11.2019 - 12.2021
Family Nurse Practitioner II
Parkland Health And Hospital Systems
10.2016 - Current
Infusion Nurse Manager
Parkland Health & Hospital System
03.2004 - 10.2019
Senior Research Nurse
UT Southwestern Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2004
Staff Nurse (4 West)
Parkland Health & Hospital System
01.1999 - 01.2000
Master's Degree in Nursing -
University of Texas College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Texas
Associate Degree of Nursing -
El Centro Community College