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Cheryl Crafford
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Cheryl Crafford

Poplar Bluff,MO

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Desired Job Title

Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP Certified Certified Wound Care Specialist Primary Care/ Urgent Care PCP FloatRegistered Charge Nurse, Acute Care Registered Nurse , Charge NurseFamily Nurse Practitioner

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Poplar Bluff, MO
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$135000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsFlexible work hours

Summary

Dynamic Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in the PACT Team, dedicated to leading healthcare teams in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Expertise in family medicine, providing comprehensive care across diverse populations, and recognized for fostering collaborative teamwork to achieve consistently positive patient outcomes. Skilled in adapting to evolving healthcare needs, with proficiency in diagnostic testing, patient education, and developing tailored treatment plans that enhance patient well-being and satisfaction. Seeking a full-time role that presents professional challenges and the opportunity to leverage strong interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP Certified Certified Wound Care Specialist Primary Care/ Urgent Care PCP Float

Veteran Affairs Medical Center Primary Care
03.2023 - Current
  • Health Care Management- Acute/Chronic Primary Care CPRS documentation of health screenings, clinical assessments, diagnosis, care planning, navigation of VA policies and procedures.
  • Continuity of Care- Consistent care availability with relationship building between internal/external VA health departments.
  • Collaboration- 5+ years’ experience providing wound care skills, education to patients, nurses, and providers. Open communication with wound care clinics to collaborate on treatment plans and identify risk factors to extending the tertiary wound healing process.
  • Communication- Effective verbal and written communication with staff members, veterans, and family. Interpreting medical language to a more familiar, clear, and concise language according to each veterans level of understanding based on education level, life experiences, or cultural considerations.
  • Problem Solving-critical thinking skills to evaluate cause, effect; with intertwining roads and bridges of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Education- Diagnostic explanation with interpretation of labs & images, development of patient-centered care plans, realistic goals, and expected follow-up care. Medication explanation of what to expect and what side effects may occur, and when to call PCP or hold a medication.
  • Nurse Leadership- Team building with respect for each role, encouraging creativity and problem solving by actively listening and responding to voiced ideas through the VA yellow/green belt program.

Registered Charge Nurse, Acute Care

Veteran Affairs Medical Center Acute Care
01.2018 - 03.2023
  • Assessment of the veteran's physical, mental, emotional, and social needs are completed upon admission to either the medical floor or covid unit. An individualized care plan is set forth identifying the current diagnosis and treatment approach with interventions and goals discussed and agreed upon according to the veteran's compliance and education level.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment protocols.
  • Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with best practices and safety standards.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices that improved patient outcomes and satisfaction rates.

Registered Nurse , Charge Nurse

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - 10.2018
  • Weekend Night RN Charge Nurse for 36 bed Med-Surg Unit
  • Direct or supervise 7-10 individuals of multiple levels of healthcare experience within the medical-surgical unit.
  • PCU step down unit critical care coverage to assist in staffing shortages
  • Dedicated work ethic, goal oriented- working 12-16 hour shifts each weekend in addition to 2nd Job at John J Pershing VA while completing last semester of Bachelors degree at CMU.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.

NBC Specialist of the United Stated Army
09.2000 - 05.2003
  • NBC Specialist: Nuclear, Biological, Chemical weapons detection, protection, and equipment specialist.
  • NBC training and education leader of 238 fellow soldiers, strict adherence to infection control guidelines and safety protocols.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner

University of Cincinnati
08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Central Methodist University
03.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

Three Rivers College
12.2016

Associate of Arts - General Education

Three Rivers College
05.2015

Registered Medical Assistant - undefined

Vatterott College
Springfield, MO
04.2008

Skills

  • Acute & Chronic Disease Management
  • Telehealth- VVC, CVT, Phone
  • Chronic disease management
  • CPRS/VISTA/ Brilliance EMR proficiency
  • Wound Care Certified
  • Preventive healthcare
  • Women's health
  • Geriatric care
  • Primary care
  • Urgent care
  • CPR/BLS/ALS Certified
  • Diagnostic tests ordering
  • Specialist referrals
  • Interpreting laboratory and diagnostic results
  • Treatment plan development
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Patient and Family education and advocacy
  • Support staff supervision
  • Nurse Leadership
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Self-motivated professional

Certification

  • Family Nurse Practitioner AANP Certified Exp 11/20/2027
  • Missouri DEA Exp 8/21/2026
  • FNP / RN License Exp 4/30/27
  • Wound Care Cert. Exp. 8/2029

CLINICAL ROTATIONS

  • 8/2021-8/2023
  • Esther Brown, FNP Integrative Allergy & Wellness 168hrs Primary Care, Food & Environmental Allergy
  • John Elliott, DO Veteran Affairs Primary Care 95hrs Acute & Chronic Health Management
  • Amy Richardson, WHNP Women’s Health Specialists 150hrs of Family Planning, GYN
  • Allison Snidle, MD Missouri Delta- Dermatology 60hrs Dermatology Assessments, Infections or Growth Removal
  • Lori Parker, FNP Kennett Pediatrics 200hrs Pediatric Care

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP Certified Certified Wound Care Specialist Primary Care/ Urgent Care PCP Float

Veteran Affairs Medical Center Primary Care
03.2023 - Current

Registered Charge Nurse, Acute Care

Veteran Affairs Medical Center Acute Care
01.2018 - 03.2023

Registered Nurse , Charge Nurse

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - 10.2018

NBC Specialist of the United Stated Army
09.2000 - 05.2003

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Central Methodist University

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

Three Rivers College

Associate of Arts - General Education

Three Rivers College

Registered Medical Assistant - undefined

Vatterott College

Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner

University of Cincinnati

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