Brenda Poythress
Jesup,GA
Summary
Dedicated Family/Internal Nurse Practitioner with expertise in chronic disease management, patient education, and interprofessional collaboration. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through critical thinking and comprehensive assessments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Brunswick Medical Family Practice
Brunswick, Ga
04.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to inform diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care and follow-up appointments.
- Documented patient histories and treatment progress in electronic health records accurately.
- Educated patients on chronic disease management and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Participated in continuous professional development to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Advanced HealthCare
Jesup, GA
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality of care.
- Developed strong relationships with local community resources to provide comprehensive support for patients in need.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide decision-making processes when developing individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions and adjusted treatment plans accordingly to optimize patient outcomes and overall wellbeing.
- Optimized medication management through careful review of prescriptions, potential drug interactions, and side effects monitoring.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine of Southeast Georgia
Jesup, Ga
04.2019 - 04.2023
- Initiated treatment for patients with commonly occurring health problems by using systematic approach to history and physical appraisal of patients and families through clinical judgment of evaluated data.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to accurately identify health issues and determine appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop effective treatment strategies for complex medical conditions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current best practices through continuing education courses and professional development opportunities.
- Offered anticipatory guidance, screening and health education to patients to promote and maintain health.
- Demonstrated proficiency in electronic medical records systems, streamlining documentation processes and optimizing efficiency.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
South University
Savannah, GA04-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA05-2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL05-2009
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Patient education
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Preventive healthcare
- Lab result evaluation
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Joint Injection Training - December 2024
- Member of the AACN
Languages
English
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Brunswick Medical Family Practice
04.2025 - Current
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Advanced HealthCare
05.2023 - 04.2025
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine of Southeast Georgia
04.2019 - 04.2023
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
South University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Petersburg College