Carole Ann Church, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Boone,NC
Summary
Compassionate and advanced registered nurse practitioner with over 4 years of experience in acute care, wellness exams, and chronic disease management. Skilled in analyzing patient histories and test results to develop accurate diagnoses. Dedicated to patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate multiple illnesses. Highly motivated to provide care to individuals facing disparities in race, ethnicity, and class. Holds a DEA-X license and extensive expertise in Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder. Reliable professional seeking a Nurse Practitioner position, offering excellent communication skills and sound judgment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
High Country Community Health
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, & evaluation of patients in clinical office, urgent care, & local homeless shelter/street medicine.
- Managed care for up to 26 patients per day alongside answering emails and calls.
- Proficient in managing complex medical cases alongside interdisciplinary team, with emphasis on integrative care.
- Skilled at interpreting diagnostics and adjusting patient plan as necessary.
- Expert in preventative health and familiar with CDSS.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions and determining appropriate interventions.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Blue Ridge Nephrology
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, & evaluation of patients in outpatient dialysis clinics & acute care hospitalizations.
- Proficient in interpretation of lab values and adjusting medications/promoting lifestyle modifications to meet patient goals for anemia, hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypoalbuminemia, etc
- Expert in active listening to incorporate subjective assessment with objective observation to obtain best outcomes for patients.
- Responsible for adjusting dry weights and fluid management.
- Managed care weekly for 100+ patients
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC08.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Caldwell Community College
Boone, NC08.2015
Associate of Arts - General Education
Caldwell Community College
Boone, NC12.2014
Skills
- Physical assessments
- Preparing treatment plans
- Excellent oral communication
- Lab result evaluation
- Telehealth services
- Women's health
- Acute care management
- Electronic health records systems
- Prescribing medications
- EHR management software
- Substance abuse treatment
- Diagnostic test interpretation
Certification
- NC Nurse Practitioner License, #5013565, 09/17/20
- TN Nurse Practitioner License, #28371, 10/05/20
- NC RN Permanent License, #277078, 05/26/15
- DEA-X, #MC6081741, 09/25/20
- ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, #2019082700, 09/11/20
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Farmworker Outreach to provide primary and urgent care services to Migrant Farm Workers in after-hours clinic
- Collaborated with counselors/therapists to engage in team-based Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder using harm reduction
- Achieved higher compliance with measurable outcomes in Spanish-speaking community through rapport building and careful consideration for cultural competency.
- Helped establish and staff new clinic for homeless community members through grant-funding
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- American Nurses Association
- North Carolina Nurses Association
- National Kidney Foundation
- National Healthcare for the Homeless Council
Credentials
- MSN
- APRN
- FNP-BC
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
High Country Community Health
08.2021 - 10.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner
Blue Ridge Nephrology
11.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Appalachian State University
Master of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Caldwell Community College
Associate of Arts - General Education
Caldwell Community College
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