Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Clinical Experiences
Personal Information
Awards
Scholarly Presentation
References
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Chasity Franklin

Mulberry,FL

Summary

Compassionate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in women's health, patient education, and health promotion strategies. Excel in communication, leadership, and adaptability, ensuring exceptional patient care and team collaboration. Eager to apply advanced assessment, diagnosis, and treatment skills to improve patient outcomes and promote wellness within your healthcare team.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Labor & Delivery

South FL Baptist Hospital
Plant City, FL
01.2015 - Current
  • Expertise in labor & delivery, mother-baby/ postpartum, newborn nursery, med-surgical patients, charge RN, Pre-op, circulating, PACU, post-op nurse (cesarean sections & women’s surgeries), family education, complicated deliveries, and Physician collaboration
  • Consistently provides high-quality care to patients while minimizing discomfort, consistently monitoring vital signs to promote a healthy delivery
  • Respected for the ability to immediately develop trust and relationships with patients and families, comforting them during one of the most important life-altering events
  • Medication administration, insertion of foley catheters, skilled at IV insertion, phlebotomy, perfected assessment skills, patient education, epidural, & wound care
  • Documentation of data related to patients’ care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, treatment changes, admits & discharges.

Oncology Nurse

Lakeland Regional Medical Center
Lakeland, FL
05.2014 - 06.2015
  • Fostered positive relationships with patients by responding quickly to their needs while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
  • Provided direct patient care to cancer patients in an inpatient setting.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized plans of care for each patient.
  • Assisted with pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery of surgical oncology patients.
  • Provided guidance to family members regarding end-of-life decisions related to advanced stages of cancer.
  • Facilitated patient transitions from acute care settings back into the home environment.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, changes in condition, treatments administered and progress notes in electronic health records.
  • Provided education regarding disease processes, medication management, symptom control and nutrition therapy to patients and families.
  • Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans, providing emotional support when needed.
  • Monitored vital signs of cancer patients during treatments, adjusting medications accordingly.

Preoperative/Operating Room Registered Nurse

Winter Haven Women's Hospital
Winter Haven, FL
04.2009 - 05.2014
  • Verified that all equipment used for procedures is working correctly by performing routine maintenance checks.
  • Adhered to infection control policies while providing care in order to minimize risk of contamination or spread of disease.
  • Responded quickly to changes in a patient's condition before, during or after a procedure according to established protocols.
  • Ensured all surgical equipment was properly sterilized before use.
  • Obtained consent forms from patients prior to their procedure so that they are aware of potential risks associated with surgery.
  • Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
  • Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
  • Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.

Education

Master of Science degree - Family Nurse Practitioner

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL
08.2024

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing -

Polk State University
Lakeland, FL
05.2013

Associate degree in nursing -

Keiser University
Lakeland, FL
05.2009

Skills

  • Critical Thinking & problem solving
  • Leadership & Multi-tasks
  • Teamwork & Dependability
  • Time management
  • Ethics & confidentiality
  • Diagnostic test interpretation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Family support and assistance
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Immunizations
  • Medical Documentation
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Diagnosis and treatment

Affiliations

American Association Nurse Practitioners, 01/2024

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certification
  • Registered Nurse, RN#9291880-Active, RN (compact license)

Clinical Experiences

  • Summer III 2022-2023, NUR-6110 Advanced Practice Nurse I- Dr, Christopher Lopez, Internal Medicine, patient ages 18-100, 160 hours
  • Fall 2023-2024, NUR-6160 Advanced Practice Nurse II, NUR-6430 Care of the Older Adult, Bond Clinic Primary Care patients ages range 55-100, 181 hours
  • Spring 2023-2024, NUR-6500 Transition to Advance Nurse Practice, NUR-6640 Primary Health Care of Women, NUR-6645 Pediatric Family Health, Lakeside Pediatic patient ages frome newborn -18. 121.1 hours
  • Summer 2023-2024, NUR-5450 Informatics, NUR-6655 Advance Practice Nurse III -Suncoast Community Center Tom Lee, Women's Health patients range from 17-65. 180.7hours.

Personal Information

Title: APRN, BSN, RN

Awards

Nurse of the Year 2009, Winter Haven Women's Hospital

Scholarly Presentation

  • The Postpartum Access & Continuity of Care Program: Nurse Follow-up Appointment Efficacy.
  • Florida Southern College
  • Evidence Based Practice Forum
  • MSN Student Poster Presentations
  • July 27, 2023

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Labor & Delivery

South FL Baptist Hospital
01.2015 - Current

Oncology Nurse

Lakeland Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 06.2015

Preoperative/Operating Room Registered Nurse

Winter Haven Women's Hospital
04.2009 - 05.2014

Master of Science degree - Family Nurse Practitioner

Florida Southern College

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing -

Polk State University

Associate degree in nursing -

Keiser University

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