Brenda Hughes ANP-BC
Summary
Board certified Adult Nurse Practitioner with expertise in Primary Care and Prevention. Proficient in Patient and Family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner/Independent Contractor
Veterans Evaluation Services
02.2022 - Current
- Complete Compensation and Pension Disability Exams for Veterans in Clinics, Homes, Incarcerated Facilities, and Skilled Facility settings.
- Provide Medical Opinions
- Provide Warm Handoff for high risk physical and mental conditions
Nurse Practitioner/1099-Contingent
Matrix Medical Network
03.2017 - 06.2023
- Conduct systemic health risk assessments and physical exam in home/telehealth
- Provide patient education for acute/chronic disease conditions
- Provide prevention screening and health promotion education, including DM, A1C
- Explained action/side effects of medications to patient/family
- Conduct screening for diabetes, colon cancer, PAD.
Nurse Practitioner/Full Time
Oakstreet Health
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Delivered Primary care to Patients in clinic and via Telehealth, including diagnosis, treatment, Medication reconciliation, ordering and interpretation of labs. Placed specialty referrals/consultations electronically and in person.
- Managed Patients with acute and chronic conditions such Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Pulmonary, Neurological and Psychological conditions.
- Utilized Value Based Health Model incorporating HEDIS, HCC, STARS Quality Measures.
Nurse Practitioner/Part-Time
Macomb Wellness Clinic
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Delivered primary care for Patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation to specialty services.
- Ordered, interpreted labs and diagnostic tests.
- Developed, initiated treatment and rehabilitative plans
- Pain management for acute/chronic conditions.
- Performed phlebotomy
Nurse Practitioner/Full-Time
John D. Dingell VAMC
12.2013 - 09.2017
- Delivered primary care for Patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation to specialty services.
- Prescribed and reconciled medications, ordered and interpreted labs and diagnostic tests.
- Participated in development of Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Medical Model for Patient Centered Care.
- Facilitated walk-in patients for acute urgent care, vaccine administration, medication refills.
- Participated in community outreach events for homeless Veterans
- Completed online training and worked in Compensation and Pension clinic to determine Veteran disability.
- Facilitated chronic disease group education classes
- Certified to perform Pap and Cervical examinations.
Registered Nurse
John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan
08.2002 - 12.2013
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Highland Park Community College
Highland Park, MI05.1994
Skills
- Preventative care
- Geriatric Management
- Patient-centered care
- Behavioral Health Management
- Value Based Care
Certification
- ANCC Certification-10/2027
- BLS-07/2025
- DEA-10/2023
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner/Independent Contractor
Veterans Evaluation Services
02.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner/Full Time
Oakstreet Health
08.2019 - 07.2022
Nurse Practitioner/Part-Time
Macomb Wellness Clinic
10.2017 - 01.2018
Nurse Practitioner/1099-Contingent
Matrix Medical Network
03.2017 - 06.2023
Nurse Practitioner/Full-Time
John D. Dingell VAMC
12.2013 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse
John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan
08.2002 - 12.2013
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Wayne State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Highland Park Community College
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