Bruce Burton
FEDERAL WAY,WA
Summary
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with experience in management and supervision of medical conditions. Identify myself as a problem-solver, with excellent communication, and leadership skills. Successful in managing time, and effectively prioritizing tasks to improve the outcome of patient care. Enjoys challenges and learning new concepts. Experience with Urgent Care Services such as performing suturing/wound care, reading Preliminary X-Rays, and making quick decisive decisions based on diagnoses and appropriately treating acute conditions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
ARNP
MultiCare Health/Indigo Urgent Care
Kent, WA
11.2023 - Current
- Operating in a fast pace environment, exceeding daily patient volume goals on a consistent bases, while providing safe and effective evidence based medical treatment.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed tailored care plans in a acute care setting.
- Utilized electronic health records (EPIC) for accurate documentation and patient tracking.
- Maintained detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health record systems.
- Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Coordinated with members of multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated services for complex cases.
ARNP
Concentra Urgent Care
Federal Way, WA
06.2022 - 10.2023
- As the Clinical Medical Director, 90 percent of this position involves inter professional clinical services to provide efficient and effective care for patients. The other 10 percent is focused on the company’s metrics and specific goals such as patient satisfaction rates, admit and discharge times ect. Currently the Clinic that I operate from is meeting metrics goals at a higher rate in comparison to others within this region.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Urgent Care, Occupational Medicine, Department of Transportation Physicals, various work related Physical Exams, and Sports Physicals.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Assessed patients by performing thorough examinations and diagnosed with various medical conditions.
- Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
- Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
ARNP
Optum Health
Tacoma, WA
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Performed physical exams, evaluate prior active duty service medical records for in-service conditions
- Perform compensation and pension examinations for the Veterans Benefits
- Administration
- Research medical literature to provide evidence of an existing condition that can be connected with a service acquired disability
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Delivered physician related care for patients, including diagnosis, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
ARNP
Omlife
Tacoma, WA
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues
- Administer COVID 19 Vaccination for adults, assess patients to determine any acute side effects from the vaccination during the observation period and assess for any contraindications before immunization is administered
- Adhering to CDC regulations to prevent the spread of COVID 19 ie social distancing, spacing, and promoting hand hygiene
- With this company as an ARNP, I have a unique opportunity to make the
- COVID 19 vaccine readily available for the community
- Making our communities safer by promoting preventative medicine as an essential factor for disease prevention.
ARNP
Advantmed LLC
Santa Ana, CA
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Operate on a Telehealth platform due to COVID 19
- I conduct a complementary service based on patients medicare plans to have yearly comprehensive in home health risk assessments that identify pre-existing and chronic diseased conditions
- I conduct a screening of pharmacology and preform a review of systems, physical examination, Diagnose, and Treatment plans
- Provide education on conditions relevant during the exam and council clients on available resources and I make recommendations to enhance pt quality of care
- I also assess weather there is a physical, mental or social necessity for assistance during the visit
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues
- Maintained HIPAA compliance in all facets of daily work
- Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Maryville University Of Saint Louis
12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Washington
07.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Clover Park Technical College
06.2011
Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Organizational Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Computer Skills
- People Skills
- Supervision & Leadership
- Good Work Ethic
Timeline
ARNP
MultiCare Health/Indigo Urgent Care
11.2023 - Current
ARNP
Concentra Urgent Care
06.2022 - 10.2023
ARNP
Optum Health
05.2021 - 06.2022
ARNP
Omlife
01.2021 - 05.2021
ARNP
Advantmed LLC
09.2020 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Nursing
Maryville University Of Saint Louis
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Washington
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Clover Park Technical College