Bernice King, DNP, APRN-BC
Summary
Empathic and dedicated healthcare professional with years of nursing experience; ready to deliver world-class clinical primary care. Collaborative team player and leader with highly developed analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Proven history of meeting patient needs while complying fully with all relevant guidelines, policies, and procedures. Flexible and adaptive, with strong work ethic and can-do attitude; track record of going above and beyond to ensure optimal health outcomes and total patient satisfaction.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Washington DC Veterans Administration Medical Ctr
06.2020 - 09.2023
- Delivered care in the COVID-19 testing center
- Evaluated and tested patients and employees with respiratory symptoms for COVID-19
- Tested patients prior to medical appointments and procedures for COVID-19
- Obtained nasopharyngeal samples and deliver to lab, record findings in CPRS EMR system, interpret diagnostic studies
- Collaborated with physicians and referred patients to the Emergency Room as needed
- Educated patients on preventive practices to limit exposure to infectious respiratory disease.
Family Nurse Practitioner
United States Air Force
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed and delivered primary / preventive medical care to patients (age 18 to 80) in Air Education and Training Command's (AETC) 4th largest Family Health Clinic
- Led a multidisciplinary Primary Care Team of 4 providers, 2 nurses, and 6 medical technicians, coordinating acute and chronic care for 3.6K beneficiaries
- Assessed health histories, perform examinations / tests, interpreted diagnostic studies, recorded findings in AHLTA EMR system, created and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans, and rendered treatments
- Collaborated with physicians and referred patients to specialists as needed
- Educated patients on preventive care practices to promote healthy lifestyle
- Conducted Periodic Health Assessments and Medical Evaluation Boards.
Family Nurse Practitioner
United States Air Force
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Primary Care Manager in Pacific Command's largest and busiest Family Health Clinic; delivered quality care to 159K Department of Defense (DoD) and Veteran Administration (VA) beneficiaries, including acute and chronically ill adult and pediatric patients
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Managed 6K outpatient visits annually, including pre- / post-deployment screenings and minor surgical procedures; ensured cost-efficient utilization of $240K operations budget
- Supervised 2 Family Nurse Practitioners and 3 Physician Assistants.
Family Nurse Practitioner and Element Leader
United States Air Force
07.2008 - 08.2013
- Supervised and led team of 14 Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Medical Technicians delivering medical and health care to 1K+ joint service beneficiaries
- Independently and collaboratively evaluated medical histories, and formulated diagnoses and therapies to optimize health outcomes
- Conferred with Clinic Administrator, Case Managers, and Patient Centered Medical Home Team to execute Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) initiatives and ensure efficiency of business practices
- Served as Competent Medical Authority for active duty military personnel on White House staff; evaluated 50+ joint staff members and certified fitness for POTUS sensitive duties.
Clinical Nurse
United States Air Force
07.2005 - 07.2008
- Provided dynamic leadership and clinical expertise that significantly enhanced quality of care at PACOM's largest outpatient clinic overseas
- Assessed, coordinated, and delivered nursing care for 7.5K patients from newborn to geriatrics
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Developed and drove process improvement and quality initiatives
- Directly supervised 3 nurses, indirectly supervised 5 medical technicians, and oversaw performance of 10 paraprofessionals.
Clinical Nurse
United States Air Force
10.2002 - 07.2005
- Clinical Nurse at United States Air Force, Joint Base Andrews, MD
- Supervised nursing care provided by 13 medical technicians. Assessed and prepared patients for aeromedical evacuation.
- Ensured patients were stable to fly, have adequate amounts of medication, and educated patients on the stresses of flight.
Clinical Nurse / Nurse Manager
United States Air Force
12.1998 - 10.2002
- Responsible for daily operations of busy Family Practice Clinic.
- Managed six health care providers, five RNs, and 16 medical/administrative technicians caring for 250 patients daily.
- Provided 1:1 disease management counseling sessions on asthma, diabetes, and hypertension.
Staff Nurse
Del Rey Medical Center
07.1998 - 10.1998
- Delivered care to post cardiac catheterization patients, monitored patient for arrhythmias, titrated and administered cardiac drips.
Staff Nurse
EMSA Correctional Care
06.1997 - 07.1998
- Provided inpatient care to inmates in the Palm Beach County Jail infirmary, managed daily diabetic/wound care clinic
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Staff Nurse
Wellington Regional Medical Center
02.1997 - 07.1998
- Prepared patients for surgery and provided postoperative care.
- Assessed the immediate and continuing needs of patients, administered medications, and documented patient progress.
Staff Nurse
New York Hospital / Cornell Medical Center
10.1995 - 02.1997
- Developed individual comprehensive care plans.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Observed, evaluated, documented patient responses to medications and various medical procedures.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of Maryland
Baltimore, MD12.2014
Master of Science - Nursing Science
Georgetown University
Washington, DCBachelor of Science - Nursing Science
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Education
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Preventive Healthcare
- Physical assessments
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Health Promotion
- Patient Assessment
- Medical Histories
- Lab result evaluation
- Written Communication
- Diagnostic Screenings
Certification
- National Certification - Family Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center
- License - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner, Washington DC
- License - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner, Maryland
- Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Washington DC Veterans Administration Medical Ctr
06.2020 - 09.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner
United States Air Force
01.2018 - 12.2019
Family Nurse Practitioner
United States Air Force
01.2015 - 01.2018
Family Nurse Practitioner and Element Leader
United States Air Force
07.2008 - 08.2013
Clinical Nurse
United States Air Force
07.2005 - 07.2008
Clinical Nurse
United States Air Force
10.2002 - 07.2005
Clinical Nurse / Nurse Manager
United States Air Force
12.1998 - 10.2002
Staff Nurse
Del Rey Medical Center
07.1998 - 10.1998
Staff Nurse
EMSA Correctional Care
06.1997 - 07.1998
Staff Nurse
Wellington Regional Medical Center
02.1997 - 07.1998
Staff Nurse
New York Hospital / Cornell Medical Center
10.1995 - 02.1997
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of Maryland
Master of Science - Nursing Science
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
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