Colleen Silk

• Lead Nurse Practitioner at St. Mary's Medical Center's first only Nurse Practitioner office.
• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
• Mentor new Nurse Practitioner to this practice.

Family Nurse Practitioner Track Leader.

• Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
• Reviews applications and interviews students for admission.
• Advisor of all Family Nurse Practitioner students.
• Member of Graduate Curriculum Team.
• Provide clinical opportunities for students in my primary care practice.
• Has taught the following courses:
• Nurs 638 - Primary Care II
• Nurs 637 - Primary Care III
• Nurs 690 - Practicum in the Nurse Practitioner Role
• Nurs 501 - Perspectives in the Advanced Nurse Practitioner Role
• Nurs 424 - Caring Adult-Elder Health Hospital Clinical (Undergrad)
• Nurs 503 - Pharmacology for the Advanced Practice Nurse
• Nurs 504 - Advanced Pathophysiology
• Nurs 705 - Graduate Capstone Projects
• Nurs 506 - Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Practice Nurses
• Nurs 370 - Topics in Anthropology (Undergrad)
• Nurs 633 - Holistic Health Assessment for the Advanced Practice Nurse
• Nurs 210 - Professional Role Development (Undergrad)
• Nurs 643 - Primary Care of the Childbearing Family

• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Advised caregivers and family members in providing emotional and psychological care to support patient needs.
• Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.

• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
• Created a palliative care sedation policy and educated staff on the use of policy as part of a DNP capstone project.
• Evaluated patients for continuation of hospice services.
• On call provider for hospice and palliative care.

• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
• Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations.
• Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
• Advised caregivers and family members in providing emotional and psychological care to support patient needs.

• Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
• Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
• Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
• Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare.

• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
• Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Provided quality patient care and maintenance of rooms to properly comply safety, health and organizational regulations and federal, state and local rules.
• Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.