Caroline Mckinley
Eastvale,Califonia
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Practitioner with over 5 years work experience in providing wellness exams and management for diverse and challenging populations, as well as over 20 years working experience as registered nurse. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis.
Experienced in educating women on expected and symptomatic changes to their bodies during menopause, pregnancy and puberty. Treated women suffering from yeast and urinary tract infections and educated women on prevention techniques. Prescribed different birth control methods to best suit needs.
Organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to ensure team success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Kaiser Permanent
02.2018 - Current
- Performed annual exams examining patients for medical conditions involving age, menstruation, pregnancy and sexual health.
- Educated teenage women on puberty and body changes related to hormones and growth.
- Educated women on perimenopause, explaining symptoms, bodily changes and physical limitations.
- Educated and recommended birth control options to patients and educated on associated health risks.
- Treated and prescribed medication to women dealing with yeast infections and urinary tract infections.
- Warned women of risks of sexually transmitted diseases and educated on methods of prevention.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
- Adhered to hospital procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety.
- working with patient with pelvic organ prolapse , doing pessary fitting and maintenance , consult for recurrent urinary trait infection , urinary incontinence .
- treatment of overactive bladder with percutaneous tibia nerve stimulation (PTNS) and transcutaneous tibia nerve stimulation (TTNS)
- Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations.
Registered Nurse
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
10.2003 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Central Neighborhood Health Foundation
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Worked in women's health services providing counseling on reproductive issues and assisting with family planning needs.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanent
04.2008 - 02.2018
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Liaised with members of healthcare team to assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine And Science
Los Angeles, CABachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Gardena, CARegistered Nurse - Nursing
University of Benin Teaching Hospital
Benin City , Edo State , Nigeria Associate of Applied Science -
Midwifery /School of Midwifery
Ijebu Ode , Ogun State , Nigeria Certified Lactation Education Counseling
University of California ,
San Diego Extension - Torrance , Ca Skills
- Women's Health Exams
- Pessary fitting and maintenance
- Urogynecology consult
- Percutaneous tibia nerve stimulation (PTNS ) and transcutaneous tibia nerve stimulation (TTNS ) treatment for overactive bladder
- Patient Education
- Preventive Care
- STD Counseling
- Family Planning Exams
- Birth Control
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Patient Safety
- Treatment Options
- Diagnosis and Treatment of prolapse, ( pessary fitting and maintenance )
- Reproductive Health
- Prenatal Care
- Breast Examinations and Education
- Customer Experience Control
- Postpartum Care
- HIPAA guidelines
- Women's Health
- Patient Referral
Certification
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2003
- Basic life support (BLS) 2003
- Neonatal resuscitation program (NRP) 2003
- Certified lactation education counselor (CLEC)
- Certification as inpatient obstetrics Nurse (RNC-OB) 2013
- Advance fetal monitoring certification 2003
- Registered Nurse in California
- Current American Academy of Nurse practitioners (AANP
Additional Information
REFERENCE: to be provided on request
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Kaiser Permanent
02.2018 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Central Neighborhood Health Foundation
01.2017 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanent
04.2008 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
10.2003 - Current
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine And Science
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Registered Nurse - Nursing
University of Benin Teaching Hospital
Associate of Applied Science -
Midwifery /School of Midwifery
Certified Lactation Education Counseling
University of California ,
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2003
- Basic life support (BLS) 2003
- Neonatal resuscitation program (NRP) 2003
- Certified lactation education counselor (CLEC)
- Certification as inpatient obstetrics Nurse (RNC-OB) 2013
- Advance fetal monitoring certification 2003
- Registered Nurse in California
- Current American Academy of Nurse practitioners (AANP
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