CAROL DENISE MASON, MSN, APRN, WHNP-C
Brandon,MS
Summary
Board certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner with 30+ years in women's health. Possessing a strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Seeking a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in office and 1-2 days telehealth.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
WHNP-C
OnePeak Medical
Grants Pass, OR
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Managed patients with functional medicine approach individualized to the individual goals and conditions
- Provided hormone optimization for optimal health outcomes
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
WHNP-C
Native Women's Health Care
Rapid City, SD
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Encouraged patients to schedule well-woman exams to get ahead of potential, unexpected illnesses.
- Counseled women entering menopause by providing access to group therapy and educational materials.
- Ordered and analyzed blood and imaging tests to diagnose ailments accurately and proactively.
- Used discretion while diagnosing, treating and educating patients for sexually transmitted diseases.
- Guided women through perinatal period, included high risk pregnancies.
- Counseled patients on best, most effective practices for meeting weight loss requirements.
- Addressed infertility concerns by performing diagnostic tests and hormone testing.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Labor and Delivery RN
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Assisted physicians in delivery of 1-3 babies per 12 hour shift and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
- Prepared and sanitized delivery rooms and instruments and prepared patients physically and emotionally for delivery.
- Recorded patients' vital signs and observed fetal monitor to track babies' heart rates.
- Administered fluids and labor-stimulating drugs such as Pitocin through IV or central line.
- Assisted doctors with delivery instruments during birthing process.
- Anticipated deviations of normal infant deliveries to safeguard patients and newborns.
WHNP Student
Women's Health Associates
Flowood, MS
05.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided prenatal care, wellness exams, managed contraception and identified and treated a variety of GYN disorders
- Insertion and removal of Liletta IUD's and Nexplanon implants
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Performed STI testing and assisted with urodynamic studies.
- Assessed, evaluated and treated 12-16 patients per day
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
St Dominic Hospital
Jackson, MS
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia and other high risk conditions, such as diabetes management, preterm labor, premature rupture of membranes.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
- Charge nurse duties of patient assignments, reporting and management conflicts and supply management.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
- Served as preceptor for new employees to unit
WHNP Student
Ovation Women's Wellness
Flowood, MS
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Provided wellness exams with anticipatory guidance based on age and medical history and lab findings
- Performed STI testing and treatment,, evaluation of lab testing, care of the menopausal women
- Assisted with hormone replacement therapy options, hormone pellet insertion, and vaginal rejuvenation procedure, such as Thermiva, Mona Lisa, and O-shot.
- Developed and practiced study techniques to retain information and meet assignment objectives.
- Prepared reports, presentations and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Drafted internship report to summarize position, responsibilities, learning outcomes and skills developed.
Clinical RN
Ovation Women's Wellness
Flowood, MS
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
- Prepared charts for clinic patients, gathering hospital records and test results.
- Carried out comprehensive care focused on patient needs and meeting care goals.
- Followed up on diagnostic tests to verify completion and obtain results for treatment planning.
- Analyzed, collected and recorded patient health data.
- Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.
- Directed assistive personnel to maintain safe, efficient and effective care.
- Used Greenway EMR to update electronic medical records with relevant patient information such as in-house laboratory test results and clinician orders.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Staff RN
Sacred Heart On The Emerald Coast
Miramar Beach, FL
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth
- Experienced in Baby-Friendly atmosphere, encouraging and assisting mother's in lactation and breast care
- Collaborated with team members, OB/GYNS, anesthesiologist, CRNA's for epidural and analgesia during the labor process.
Labor and Delivery RN
St Dominic Hospital
Jackson, MS
09.2012 - 11.2014
- Assisted physicians with medical procedures such as , vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, and vacuum extractions.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician orders for pain management or induction of labor.
- Provided patient education on labor progression and delivery techniques.
- Assessed and monitored fetal heart rate, maternal vital signs, and uterine contractions during labor.
- Performed vaginal exams to assess cervical dilation, effacement, and fetal station.
- Educated patients about postpartum care including breastfeeding support and newborn care basics.
- Monitored maternal-fetal health through the use of ultrasound technology.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members regarding patient assessment data and plan of care implementation.
- Served as a liaison between the family and patient and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care.
- Performed initial assessments on newly admitted patients to determine level of care needed.
- Identified any potential complications during labor that may require intervention from a physician.
Nurse Manager
University Of MS Medical Center
Jackson, MS
08.1999 - 11.2011
- Managed performance of 38 person nursing staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization and report quality.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Evaluated patient needs and preferences to build and update tailored treatment plans.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Improved patient outcomes through peer groups and facilitating continuing education.
- Mentored and coached nursing staff, listening to concerns and providing counsel.
- Collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
- Supervised daily nursing activities and general operations while delivering exceptional care and building solid nursing teams for Antepartum unit with 30 beds.
Labor and Delivery RN
Merit Health River Oaks
Flowood, MS
06.2003 - 07.2005
- Performed vaginal exams to assess cervical dilation, effacement, and fetal station.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members regarding patient assessment data and plan of care implementation.
- Monitored maternal-fetal health through the use of ultrasound technology.
- Performed initial assessments on newly admitted patients to determine level of care needed.
- Served as a liaison between the family and patient and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care.
- Provided emotional support to laboring women throughout the birthing process.
- Identified any potential complications during labor that may require intervention from a physician.
- Cared for neonates immediately after birth, providing necessary resuscitation efforts when necessary.
- Developed an individualized nursing plan based on the patient's needs and goals for recovery.
- Ensured appropriate documentation was completed for each patient according to hospital policy.
Nurse Manager
MS Baptist Medical Center
Jackson, MS
02.1998 - 08.1999
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
- Monitored quality assurance activities for compliance with standards of care.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Assisted with budgeting process by forecasting staffing needs and supplies.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to nursing practices.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, sick leave requests, vacation time.
Labor and Delivery Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Jackson, MS
05.1993 - 02.1998
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, including cesarean sections and forceps deliveries.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns during labor, intervening as needed to ensure the health and safety of mother and baby.
- Administered medications to patients as prescribed by a physician.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as maternal hemorrhage or fetal distress.
- Developed effective relationships with patients based on trust and respect while promoting a positive attitude toward childbirth experience.
- Ensured that all equipment used in labor is functioning properly before use.
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary due to complications during birth process or preterm delivery.
- Identified potential risks associated with pregnancy or labor using established protocols.
- Monitored fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions to guide labor.
Education
MSN -
WHNP
University of Cincinnati
12.2020
BSN -
University of Mississippi
08.1999
Hinds Community College
05.1993
Skills
- Autonomous care of the reproductive age woman
- Treatment of Perimenopause and Postmenopausal symptoms
- Hormone testing, evaluation, and hormone therapy, hormone pellet insertion
- Prenatal, postnatal care management
- Fetal & UA monitoring
- Women's wellness testing and lab interpretation
- STI Care and Counseling
- Family planning methods, including Nexplanon and IUD
- Vulvar biopsy and endometrial biopsy
- Women's Health Nurse Practitioner certified
- Preventive Care
- Patient Examination
- Patient Education
Certification
WHNP-BC 1/21/21 -3/15/2027
BLS, ACLS, STABLE, NRP, AWHONN Intermediate EFM
Licenses
- NPI 1699401307
- MS RN 800149
- AL RN 1-133058
- AL CRNP 1-133058
- DEA MM8076160
- OR RN 10009411
- OR CRNP 10009411
Timeline
WHNP-C
OnePeak Medical
04.2023 - 03.2024
WHNP-C
Native Women's Health Care
09.2022 - 03.2023
Labor and Delivery RN
Aya Healthcare
12.2021 - 08.2022
WHNP Student
Women's Health Associates
05.2020 - 11.2021
WHNP Student
Ovation Women's Wellness
08.2019 - 05.2020
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
St Dominic Hospital
01.2019 - 11.2021
Clinical RN
Ovation Women's Wellness
05.2017 - 12.2019
Staff RN
Sacred Heart On The Emerald Coast
01.2015 - 01.2017
Labor and Delivery RN
St Dominic Hospital
09.2012 - 11.2014
Labor and Delivery RN
Merit Health River Oaks
06.2003 - 07.2005
Nurse Manager
University Of MS Medical Center
08.1999 - 11.2011
Nurse Manager
MS Baptist Medical Center
02.1998 - 08.1999
Labor and Delivery Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
05.1993 - 02.1998
MSN -
WHNP
University of Cincinnati
BSN -
University of Mississippi
Hinds Community College
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