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Elizabeth Scism

81 Fairview Farms Shelby,NC

Summary

Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 15 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

Hospice Of Cleveland County
06.2022 - Current
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
  • Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Medical Plaza Family And Geriatrics
09.2015 - 12.2021
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Optum
01.2012 - 08.2015
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Caromont Family Practice
08.2008 - 12.2011
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.

Education

Doctorate of Nursing Practice - DNP

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC
05.2012

Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
08.2008

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

Winston Salem State
Winston-Salem, NC
05.2006

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

Foothills Nursing Consortium
Shelby NC
05.2002

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

UNC Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
08.1998

Skills

  • Patient Communication
  • Lab Result Evaluation
  • Diagnostic Screenings
  • Ambulation Services
  • Physical Examinations
  • Clinical Care Standards
  • Patient Education
  • Laboratory Testing

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner

Hospice Of Cleveland County
06.2022 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner

Medical Plaza Family And Geriatrics
09.2015 - 12.2021

Family Nurse Practitioner

Optum
01.2012 - 08.2015

Family Nurse Practitioner

Caromont Family Practice
08.2008 - 12.2011

Doctorate of Nursing Practice - DNP

Gardner-Webb University

Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

Western Carolina University

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

Winston Salem State

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

Foothills Nursing Consortium

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

UNC Charlotte
Elizabeth Scism