CARMEN HUPF
Family Nurse Practitioner
Mendota Heights,MN
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Summary
Dependable and hardworking Family Nurse Practitioner with 15 years of experience conducting physical examinations, interpreting labs and prescribing treatments to address diverse conditions. Passionate about providing evidenced-based medicine in clinic as well as through telehealth.
Overview
15
15
Years of Nurse Practitioner Experience
Work History
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
VIRTUWELL
01.2017 - Current
- Review medical histories
- Perform assessments
- Prescribe treatment plans grounded in evidence-based medicine
- Patient education
- Screen and refer patients to specialists or urgent/emergency care
- Display excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Give support and guidance to other providers in a virtual team setting
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
MINNESOTA COMMUNITY CARE
01.2013 - Current
- Provide quality healthcare for those marginalized in society
- Perform patient physicals and compare / contrast with established medical history to provide proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment
- Develop evidenced-based, individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs
- Ensure patients have follow up appointments, maximizing continuity of care
- Educate patients using a culturally sensitive format regarding a multitude of conditions and wellness
- Provide preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations
- Assess and treat STDs in both males and females
- Initiate referrals for specialty services
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
TARGET/CVS, MINUTECLINIC
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Provided assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute health problems and injuries
- Encouraged patients to become active participants in their own well-being through health screenings and wellness
- Screened and provided treatment for sexually transmitted infections and educated regarding safer sex practice
- Administered immunizations and provided vaccine counseling and education
- Engaged in administrative duties such as opening/closing the clinic, inventory, verifying insurance and collecting payment
- Promoted to regional manager where I supported clinics in the Twin Cities
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Provided pre-surgical patient assessments
- Inpatient rounds providing post-op care
- Outpatient wound care of stage 1 - 4 ulcers
REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER/ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR
HOSPICE OF EL PASO
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, nutritionists, and other case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans for each hospice patient
- Provided crisis management to patients and family members to help restore physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain
- Provided wound care for stage 1 - 4 skin ulcers
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by providing compassionate care as well as utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills
- Recognized specific stages of dying process thereby providing comfort-based care
- Promoted to Admissions Directer. In this role, performed triage of potential incoming patients to determine severity of illness and, ultimately, the eligibility for admission into the hospice program
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing
05.2008
Outstanding Graduate Student for Family Nurse Practitioner
Bachelors of Science (BS) - Nursing
12.1997
Valedictorian, College of Nursing and Health Sciences Universities Honors
Skills
- Diagnosing and treating chronic and acute illnesses
- Physical assessment
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Preventive care
- Health and wellness
- Telemedicine
- Excellent Oral Communication
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- EXAM WRITER – NATIONAL BOARD OF NURSING (2007)
- Composed and reviewed questions for the National Board Exam of nurse candidates
- Coordinated with other nurses to establish testing procedures, objectives, key subject areas, etc
- Published paper on Dopamine Theory of Schizophrenia –
- University Honors Journal (1993)
Affiliations
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner - VIRTUWELL
01.2017 - Current
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner - MINNESOTA COMMUNITY CARE
01.2013 - Current
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner - TARGET/CVS, MINUTECLINIC
01.2009 - 01.2013
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner - UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS
01.2008 - 01.2009
REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER/ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR - HOSPICE OF EL PASO
01.2002 - 01.2005
University of Texas - Masters of Science, Nursing
University of Texas - Bachelors of Science (BS), Nursing