Bonnie L. Strickland, MS, RN, FNP-BC, ENP-S

• Stayed current with medical advancements, continuously enhancing clinical knowledge to better serve patients in need.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination of patient care and treatment plans.
• Streamlined emergency department processes through strong communication skills and collaboration with fellow healthcare professionals.
• Educated patients and their families on disease prevention strategies after discharge from the emergency department to promote healthy lifestyles at home.
• Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.

• Performed minor procedures such as suturing, wound care, and splinting when required for urgent care patients.
• Prevented hospitalizations by providing timely intervention for chronic disease exacerbations in the urgent care setting.
• Participated in continuing education activities to stay current on best practices and emerging trends in urgent care medicine.
• Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, ensuring comprehensive assessments and appropriate interventions.
• Reduced urgent care wait times through efficient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with acute illnesses and injuries.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
• Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.

Family Medicine clinic with care focused on minor acute appointments, wellness care and preventative medicine and chronic illness management as well. Ages treated were newborns to geriatrics.

• Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
• Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
• Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
• Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
• Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
• Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
• Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
• Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.

• 2012-2015 RN in the Emergency Department, Family Birth Center and Med/Surg Departments
• 2005-2012 Family Birth Center Nursing Supervisor
• 2001-2005 Full time Staff RN in the Emergency Department, Family Birth Center, and Med/Surg Departments