Breanna Walker
Summary
Board- certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) with five years of registered nursing experience providing compassionate, evidence-based care to diverse patient populations in acute care settings. Completed over 625 hours of supervised clinical training in family medicine with experience performing comprehensive health assessments, managing acute and chronic conditions, developing individualized treatment plans, and promoting preventative care across the lifespan. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, compassionate communication, and a commitment to improving patient's outcomes. Eager to contribute to a collaborative healthcare team while continuing to grow as an advanced practice provider.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum
Family Medicine Specialists
Waukegan
05.2024 - 03.2025
- 625+ Supervised Clinical Hours
- Completed comprehensive family practice clinical training providing primary care services across the lifespan, including newborn, pediatric, adolescents, adult, geriatric, and women's health populations.
- Performed comprehensive health histories, physical examinations, and focused assessments for patients across the lifespan.
- Evaluated and managed acute care conditions, including upper respiratory infections, sinusitis, pharyngitis, otitis media, urinary tract infections, and other common ambulatory complaints.
- Managed chronic health conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and hyperlipidemia through evidence-based treatment plans and patient education, enhancing patient health outcomes.
- Conducted preventive care visits, including annual wellness examinations and health maintenance screenings, to identify health risks and promote overall wellness.
- Completed Newborn and pediatric wellness visits, including growth and development assessment, immunization review, and anticipatory guidance.
- Developed differential diagnosis and individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising providers.
- Ordered and reviewed laboratory studies and diagnostic testing to support clinical decision-making.
- Provided education on disease prevention, lifestyle modification, medication adherence, and health promotion.
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare team members to deliver safe, comprehensive, patient-centered care, ensuring continuity and quality of services.
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
Lake Forest
08.2021 - Current
- Provided care to complex patients, modifying care plans based on thorough evaluations and clinical judgment to enhance patient outcomes.
- Established relationships with patients, families, and healthcare team to collaboratively develop and implement effective care plans.
- Develop, update, and communicate the plan of care.
- Guided new graduates in developing safe patient care skills and understanding hospital protocols. to ensure safe patient care techniques while using evidence-based practices with useful feedback, encouraging critical thinking, teaching hospital protocol, presenting new learning objectives.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Vista Medical Center
Waukegan
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Monitored and interpreted cardiac rhythms and communicated changes in patient status to the physician.
- Assessed patient statuses, planned and implemented care, and evaluated outcomes to ensure optimal patient recovery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized treatment plans, utilizing SBAR and electronic health records (EHR) for accurate documentation.
- Participated in hospital improvement initiatives to enhance safety and effectiveness of patient care.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL03-2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Peoria, IL05-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln College
Lincoln, IL05-2016
Skills
- Comprehensive Health Assessment
- Preventive Care and Health Promotion
- Acute and Chronic Disease Management
- Primary Care Across the Lifespan
- Differential Diagnosis
- Treatment planning
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Medication Management
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Acute care management
- Epic EHR software
- Patient and Family Education
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C), AANP
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Illinois
- Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP), Wisconsin
- Registered Nurse, Illinois, Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
Professional Memberships
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum
Family Medicine Specialists
05.2024 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Vista Medical Center
11.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln College