Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years of nursing experience.
Background in management, emergency medicine, intensive care, internal medicine, neonatal, and
cardiac nursing. Flexible, self starter who adapts easily to new situations and
enjoys a challenge. Self-motivated professional with a commitment to providing
quality care. Strong organizational and communication skills. Current Press Ganey "likelihood of recommending CP" score, 98% (building average
29%).
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner
HSHS Medical Group
Springfield, IL
05.2016 - Current
Perform full physical exams, order labs, diagnostics, and medications.
Diagnose and manage a variety of illnesses including chronic and mental health
conditions.
Conduct mandated school health screenings and physicals on patients 15 years
old and older.
Ensure compliance with age appropriate preventative health measures.
Provide women's health care, including pelvic and breast exams, family
planning.
Perform in office procedures such as incision and drainage and wound repair.
Precept Nurse Practitioner students.
Neonatal/Emergency Department Registered Nurse
HSHS St. John's Hospital
Springfield, IL
09.2010 - 05.2016
Performed physical exams and health histories on the neonatal population.
Administered medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions. Interpret patient information and make critical decisions about needed actions. Coordinate care, in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals.
PRN staff nurse in a Level 1 Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. Responsible for emergency care of patients with varying acuity levels.
Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
Trained new employees and students.
Ambulatory Surgery Center/GI Coordinator Registered Nurse
Springfield Clinic
Springfield, IL
03.2008 - 12.2009
Coordinated patient care delivered by nursing/auxiliary personnel.
Monitored workflow and adjusted assignments to assure optimal workflow. Collaborated with all members of the healthcare team to anticipate needs, problems, and crises before they occurred.
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Prairie Cardiovascular
Springfield, Illinois
06.2007 - 03.2008
Lead role responsible for coordinating patient flow, assuring narcotic counts, daily schedule completion, staffing assignments, and overall patient satisfaction.
Assessment, evaluation, and treatment of pre and post cardiac catheterization patients.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, IL
Dec 2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. John's School of Nursing
Springfield, IL
2003
Skills
Member of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Member of Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing
Extensive medical knowledge and familiarity
Active listening
Clearly and accurately give instructions and explanation
Diagnosing expert
Strong leadership abilities
Confident and comfortable in healthcare environment
Compassionate and caring
Certification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner
HSHS Medical Group
05.2016 - Current
Neonatal/Emergency Department Registered Nurse
HSHS St. John's Hospital
09.2010 - 05.2016
Ambulatory Surgery Center/GI Coordinator Registered Nurse
Springfield Clinic
03.2008 - 12.2009
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Prairie Cardiovascular
06.2007 - 03.2008
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Southern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. John's School of Nursing
Basic Life Support
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