Brett Locke
APRN, FNP-C
Duncan
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Family Nurse Practitioner with over five years of experience providing advanced perioperative care in high-acuity surgical settings. Expert in pre- and post-operative assessment, intraoperative support, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to manage complex cases, implement evidence-based practices, and ensure optimal patient outcomes. Adept at working in fast-paced environments, with a strong commitment to patient safety, surgical precision, and continuous professional development. Holds current Oklahoma NP licensure and national certification as an ACNP/FNP.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
APRN, FNP-C
Surgical Institute at True North
05.2021 - Current
- Patient assessment and developing plan of care
- Pre-operative education
- First-assist in general and vascular surgeries
- Perform minor surgical procedures in clinic to include I&D and skin lesion excisions
- Collaborate with surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, and staff to provide the best possible outcomes
- Post-op management
Nurse Manager, RN
Che Miller, MD
07.2013 - Current
- Function as the nurse manager of the clinical nursing staff.
- Coordinate care for new and existing cancer patients to include pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Maintain accurate patient medical records by recording medical history, vital statistics and test results.
- Provide patient education and an initial point of contact for patients undergoing surgery.
- Assist physician with in office procedures.
- Coordinate the pre-operative care and testing of patients preparing to undergo surgery.
- Precertification of insurance for office visit, tests and surgical procedures.
Nursing Staff, LPN
Duncan Women’s Center
04.2010 - 08.2013
- Maintained accurate patient medical records by recording medical history, vital statistics and test results.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Assisted in office procedures pertaining to women's health.
- Performed Urodynamic testing on patient’s to assess bladder incontinence
Nursing Staff, LPN
Duncan Medical Associates
07.2009 - 04.2010
- Ensured quality patient care throughout clinic; monitored charts for precise documentation.
- Daily clinic operations.
- Assisted physicians with office procedures.
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation in electronic medical records.
- Prepared referral appointments with specialist and/or testing as needed.
Insurance Sales Manager
State Farm Insurance
10.2000 - 10.2006
- Established relationships with new and existing policyholders.
- Analyzed new and existing policyholders policies to assist in finding the best products to fit their needs.
- Maintained customers by providing excellent customer care, always there and ready to answer questions.
- Responsible for staff meeting their sales goals.
Education
Post-graduate Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 08.2024 - Current
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, Michigan 08.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Murray State College
Tishomingo, Oklahoma 08.2015 - 05.2016
Associate Degree in Nursing - Pre-nursing
Cameron University
Lawton, Oklahoma 01.2013 - 12.2014
Practical Nurse Degree - Practical Nursing
Red River Technology Center
Duncan, Oklahoma 06.2008 - 06.2009
Skills
Problem-solving
Friendly, positive attitude
Time management
Teamwork and collaboration
Flexible and adaptable
Multitasking
Computer skills
PowerPoint
Centricity
eClinical Works
Microsoft Word
Excel
Certification
Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, American Heart Association, Current
Awards
- Maintained a grade point average above 3.5 in all college courses.
- Florence Nightingale Award, Murray State College, 05/01/16.
- Nurse of the Year, Stephens County, 2010.
Credentials
- MSN
- APRN
- FNP-C
Accomplishments
- Maintained a grade point average above 3.5 in all college courses
- Florence Nightingale Award, Murray State College, May 2016
- Nurse of the Year, Stephens County, 2010
Timeline
Post-graduate Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
08.2024 - Current
APRN, FNP-C
Surgical Institute at True North
05.2021 - Current
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Spring Arbor University
08.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Murray State College
08.2015 - 05.2016
Nurse Manager, RN
Che Miller, MD
07.2013 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing - Pre-nursing
Cameron University
01.2013 - 12.2014
Nursing Staff, LPN
Duncan Women’s Center
04.2010 - 08.2013
Nursing Staff, LPN
Duncan Medical Associates
07.2009 - 04.2010
Practical Nurse Degree - Practical Nursing
Red River Technology Center
06.2008 - 06.2009
Insurance Sales Manager
State Farm Insurance
10.2000 - 10.2006
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