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Carrie J. Hall, MS, GNP, BC, RN-C

Carrie J. Hall, MS, GNP, BC, RN-C

Nurse Practitioner
Casper

Summary

My resume reflects my motivation to learn, to grow and to achieve. Since becoming a registered nurse in 1986, I have acquired both clinical and managerial skills. I recognize the importance of possessing keen communication skills, the ability to multi-task and the ability to work well with others. Empathetic, focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 30 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills. Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 18 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of EMR. Qualified Nurse Practitioner with 18 years of experience in a leadership nursing role. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1

Geriatric Nurse Clinical Specialist

1
1

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

United Health Group/Optum Chittenden, Disease Mgmnt
01.2012 - Current


  • Perform in-home comprehensive wellness visits on individuals with Medicare Advantage Plan and or on Medicaid; screening tests conducted to rule out Pre-Diabetes, Type II DM, PAD, Dementia, Determine reason(s) individual(s) unable to maintain health; i.e., Social Determinants of Health and intervene/coordinate with PCP. health plan and community resources, etc.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.

Contractor

Vermont National Guard Colchester

Case Manager Supervisor

Skyline, ULTD
06.2011 - 09.2012

Director of Nursing/Nurse Practitioner

Franklin County Rehab
11.2010 - 04.2011

Contractor, Nurse Practitioner

Walter Reed Army Medical Center
11.2008 - 09.2009
  • Provide care and treatment in the specialty area of Endocrinology, to active duty, retired militaryand their family members
  • Perform physical examinations
  • Receive referrals from other providers for patients requiring work-up and treatment of endocrinesyndromes and diseases
  • (e.g., Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Grave's Disease, Type II Diabetes
  • Mellitus, Cushing's Syndrome, Hyperparathyroidism, etc.)Ÿ Review and interpret DEXA scans.

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Associates
04.2003 - 05.2007
  • Provided general medical care and treatment to patients in multi-specialty group outpatient medicalofficeŸ Performed physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelinesŸ Wrote, designed and produced treatment plansŸ Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinicalproblems and health care needs
  • Instrumental in diagnosing acute illnesses, e.g., appendicitis, cholelithiasis, etc
  • Recorded physical findings and formulated plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition
  • Discussed case with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patientcare plan
  • Submitted health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation byphysician
  • Recommended drugs or treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy and relatedtherapeutic procedures
  • Referred patients to physician for consultation and to specialized health resources for treatment
  • Successfully handled ancillary staff and patient issues
  • Nursing

Staff Nurse

Hunter Montgomery County Maryland, Hospitals & the FDA
01.2001 - 03.2003
  • Medical, Favorite Nurses, MPS, at various acute care hospitals in Maryland and as an Occupational
  • Health Nurse at the Federal Drug Administration
  • Worked 30-40 hours per week while pursuing
  • Masters degree full-time at the University of MarylandŸ Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursingtechniques
  • Prepared equipment and aided physician during treatments and examinations of patients
  • Performed Pulmonary Function tests, EKG's, hearing tests, administered and interpreted Mantouxtests, administered vaccinationsŸ Observed patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents and notified supervisor
  • Took temperature, pulse, blood pressure and other vital signs to detect deviations from norm andassess condition of patient
  • Rotated among various clinical services of institution
  • Reviewed reports of patient's general physical condition, reactions to medications and medicalhistory
  • Successfully handled patient emergencies, e.g., initiated CPR, implemented ACLS protocolŸ Served as leader for group of personnel rendering nursing care to 30 patientsŸ Advised hospitals, schools of nursing, industrial organizations and public health groups onproblems related to nursing activities and health services

Director of Nursing

Collingswood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2000 - 06.2001
  • Assisted in directing the activities of nursing staff
  • Executed daily operations of 120 bed subacute, extended care facilityŸ Participated in Patient Care ConferencesŸ Wrote, designed and produced policies and procedures for licensed and unlicensed nursing staffŸ Ensured patient needs were met in accordance with instructions, i.e., Federal, State and Countyregulations and facility administrative procedures
  • Was instrumental in Facility receiving a deficiency free state surveyŸ Coordinated activities with other patient care units
  • Trained and managed 45 nursing staff and achieved significant improvements in their productivity
  • Consulted with facility Administrator, Department heads and Unit Managers to improve delivery ofcareŸ Trained Licensed and Unlicensed nursing staff in special care needs of the Gerontological patientŸ Supervised 45 employees, scheduled work hours, resolved conflicts, determined salaries
  • Evaluated nursing activities to ensure patient care, staff relations and efficiency of service
  • Observed nursing care and visited patients
  • Ensured that nursing care was carried out as directed and treatment administered in accordancewith physician's instructionŸ Directed preparation and maintenance of patients' clinical records
  • Inspected rooms and wards for cleanliness and comfort
  • Accompanied physician on rounds and kept informed of special orders concerning patients
  • Participated in the orientation and training of personnel
  • Ordered and directed the ordering of drugs, solutions and equipment
  • Investigated and resolved complaints and referred unusual problems to superior
  • Interpreted hospital policies to ensure patient needs were met
  • Organized orientation and in-service training for unit staff members
  • Participated in guidance and educational programs
  • Assisted in formulating budget
  • Engaged in studies and investigations related to improving nursing care.

Assistant Director of Nursing/Unit Manager

Mariner Health of Bethesda
10.1999 - 06.2000
  • Assisted the Director of Nursing of a 250 bed subacute, rehab., extended care facility
  • Wrote, policies and procedures for nursing staffŸ Assisted with hiring and training of nursing personnel
  • Was instrumental in improving care planning processŸ Coordinated activities of nursing staff and services
  • Trained Licensed Practical Nurses and Nursing assistants in caring for the Gerontological patientŸ Supervised 25 employees, scheduled work hours, resolved conflicts, determined salaries
  • Successfully handled nursing staff, nursing care, family and medical staff issues/emergencies

Case Manager Supervisor

Monarch Health, MSO, Duke University Hospital
01.1998 - 08.1999
  • Recruited by Susan Smith-Wharton, RN, MBA, to start-up IPA, Prima Health, for Duke University
  • HospitalŸ Represented IPA in community and in interagency activities
  • Conducted and directed staff development programs
  • Provided in-service training for experienced nurses in areas such as new policies, procedures andregulations
  • Trained new employees in areas such as IPA policy, department procedures, IPA and governmentregulations
  • Successfully managed a 10 person team with in-patient reviews, discharge planning, etc
  • Supervised 10 employees, scheduled work hours, resolved conflicts, determined salaries
  • Participated in developing and implementing agency administrative policies
  • Evaluated performance of staff members and recommended indicated action
  • Reviewed case records
  • Assisted IPA staff members through individual and group conferences in analyzing case problemsand in improving their diagnostic and helping skills
  • Coordinated activities of staff in providing counseling services to assist clients with problems ofemergency or crisis nature
  • Wrote, designed and produced policies and proceduresŸ Assigned caseloads and related duties.

Nurse Manager/House Supervisor

Riverview Center for Jewish Seniors/Charles Smith Nursing Center
06.1992 - 04.1998
  • Assisted in directing the activities of nursing staff
  • Executed daily operations of 50 bed skilled nursing unit/Supervisor for 300 bed facility every otherweekendŸ Wrote, designed and produced patient care plans, conducted weekly patient care conferencesŸ Ensured patient needs were met in accordance with state and federal guidelines and facilityadministrative procedures
  • Coordinated activities with other patient care units
  • Trained and managed 15 licensed and unlicensed nursing staff and achieved significantimprovements in the quality of patient careŸ Supervised and coordinated nursing activities on unitsŸ Assigned duties and coordinated nursing service
  • Evaluated nursing activities to ensure patient care, staff relations and efficiency of service
  • Observed nursing care and visited patients
  • Ensured that nursing care was carried out as directed and treatment administered in accordancewith physician's instructions
  • Directed preparation and maintenance of patients' clinical records
  • Inspected rooms and wards for cleanliness and comfort
  • Accompanied physician on rounds and kept informed of special orders concerning patients
  • Participated in the orientation and training of personnel
  • Ordered and directed the ordering of drugs, solutions and equipmentŸ Responded to written and telephone requests of physicians, patient families, nursing and otherstaff members, e.g., activities, dietary, rehabŸ Investigated and resolved complaints and referred unusual problems to superior
  • Interpreted facility policies to ensure patient needs were met
  • Participated in guidance and educational programs
  • Assisted in formulating budget
  • Engaged in studies and investigations related to improving nursing care.

Education

Masters of Science -

University of Maryland
2003

Clinical Specialty Gerontology

American Nurses Credentialing Center
1995

Bachelor of Science - undefined

University of New York
1992

Associates of Science - undefined

Corning Community College
1991

Diploma - undefined

Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing
1986

Skills

  • Expert Clinical Skills
  • Administrative and Managerial Skills
  • Excellent Communication Skills, work well with others; team focused
  • Organizational and Leadership Skills
  • Honest, dependable, reliable and able to multi-task effectively; open to constructive criticism and always striving to grow and to improve

Certification

Internship: Bethesda Naval Hospital (Internal Medicine & Geriatric Clinic) August, 2002 throughMarch, 2004. Preceptor: Dr. Kenneth G. PughBLS and ACLS certification (Re-certified-November, 2012)Board Certified Nurse Practitioner since April, 2004Densitometry Certification, July, 2009

Affiliations

Alice Fairchild Phileo Award, 1986Member National Honor Society of Nursing, 1986 (Sigma Theta Tau) GPA 3.7AffiliationsAmerican Academy of Nurse Practitioners, National Gerontological Advanced Practice NursesAssociation, International Honor Society of Nurses, Sigma Theta Tau

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

United Health Group/Optum Chittenden, Disease Mgmnt
01.2012 - Current

Case Manager Supervisor

Skyline, ULTD
06.2011 - 09.2012

Director of Nursing/Nurse Practitioner

Franklin County Rehab
11.2010 - 04.2011

Contractor, Nurse Practitioner

Walter Reed Army Medical Center
11.2008 - 09.2009

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Associates
04.2003 - 05.2007

Staff Nurse

Hunter Montgomery County Maryland, Hospitals & the FDA
01.2001 - 03.2003

Director of Nursing

Collingswood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2000 - 06.2001

Assistant Director of Nursing/Unit Manager

Mariner Health of Bethesda
10.1999 - 06.2000

Case Manager Supervisor

Monarch Health, MSO, Duke University Hospital
01.1998 - 08.1999

Nurse Manager/House Supervisor

Riverview Center for Jewish Seniors/Charles Smith Nursing Center
06.1992 - 04.1998

Contractor

Vermont National Guard Colchester

Masters of Science -

University of Maryland

Clinical Specialty Gerontology

American Nurses Credentialing Center

Bachelor of Science - undefined

University of New York

Associates of Science - undefined

Corning Community College

Diploma - undefined

Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing
Carrie J. Hall, MS, GNP, BC, RN-CNurse Practitioner