CORBY BARKHAUS
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Self-motivated medical professional seeks position as a Nurse Practitioner/Registered Nurse in Acute/OP setting. Empathetic nurse focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 39 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.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Rosalind Medical Clinic
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Self-owned and ran telemedicine/home clinic
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Provided comprehensive healthcare services for diverse populations, addressing acute and chronic conditions.
Nurse Practitioner
Georgia Urology
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Providing care to patients with both acute and chronic urological conditions including OAB, complex UTIs, both primary and advanced prostate bladder cancer and treatment.
- Diagnosis of prolapse, rendering treatment including pessary or intervention pre and post op.
- Diagnosing and treating renal calculi. Surveilling and updating patients enrolled in advanced cancer program, monitored stable and rising PSAs, providing
- Evaluation and treatment, annual DRE, and ED treatment.
- Evaluating and following hospitalized patients
- Consults and post op patients as a part of regular responsibilities.
- Hospital rounds daily
Nurse Practitioner
Alpha Internal Medicine
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Provided comprehensive healthcare services for diverse populations, addressing acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed and diagnosed patients, determining appropriate treatment plans in a timely manner.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Nurse Practitioner
Georgia Nephrology
12.2014 - 12.2016
- Provided comprehensive healthcare services for diverse populations, addressing acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed and diagnosed patients, determining appropriate treatment plans in a timely manner.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Advocated for patients to ensure they received necessary resources and support from healthcare providers and insurance companies alike.
- Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
Nurse Practitioner
Good Samaritan Clinic
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Provided comprehensive healthcare services for diverse populations, addressing acute and chronic conditions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- 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.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Mentored nursing staff to enhance their clinical knowledge, skills, and confidence in practice.
Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital Atlanta
03.2011 - 06.2014
- Worked in "Main floor PACU" for approximately 1 year. PACU Responsibilities included vital signs, pain, and airway management employing medical and ACLS/PALS intervention as needed.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Meridian Mark OPS center working in PACU and Extended Recovery areas. Managed airway, vital signs, and pain symptoms.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Dekalb Medical Center
07.2004 - 06.2014
- Preformed RN responsibilities in a busy PACU. Airway, pain, and vital sign management of post-op patients with medical ACLS intervention as necessary.
- PACU also functioned as an ICU overflow, therefore ICU patients cared for with critical care skills. Weekend call necessary in position.
- Charge nurse responsibilities scheduled.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Hospital Atlanta
07.1995 - 08.2004
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients in Pre op/PACU, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Time keeping, evaluations, and PTO assignments.
- RN in a busy PACU and Pre-op. Pre-op and PACU responsibilities included careful monitoring of vital signs, airway, and pain management (as needed).
- Medical and ACLS intervention as needed.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse Manager
Gwinnett Medical Center-Lawrenceville
01.1995 - 06.1996
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients in Pre op/PACU, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Worked as an Assistant Unit Director over six departments in 2 hospitals. Areas of direction included Pre-op, PACU, and Minor procedures departments.
- Responsibilities were daily staffing, monthly schedule, paychecks, interviews, evaluations, and other managerial responsibilities
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining a high standard of clinical expertise.
- Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow management.
- Increased patient satisfaction with compassionate and individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs.
- Improved hospital safety through the development and enforcement of strict infection control protocols, reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
Registered Nurse
Downey Community Hospital
09.1990 - 12.1993
- Functioned in a variety of hospital departments as an experienced RN.
- Areas of work included: Inpatient PACU, Open Heart ICU, Surgical ICU, CCU, Outpatient Pre-op/PACU, and GI lab. Relief charge nurse responsibilities in numerous areas
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
05.1985 - 10.1990
- Functioned in a variety of areas gaining experience as a new RN including Medical/Surgical floors, ICU/CCU, telemetry, Emergency Room, PACU, and Nurse Recruiting.
- Acted as charge nurse in PACU.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Master of Science - FNP
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Biola University
La Mirada, CA12.1984
Skills
- Patient Examination and evaluation
- Preventive Care
- Care Plan Development
- Diagnostic Testing
- SOAP Notes Expertise
- Cultural competence
- Critical thinking
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Member
- Differential Diagnosis
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Prescribing medications
- Patient Education
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Rosalind Medical Clinic
12.2019 - 06.2022
Nurse Practitioner
Georgia Urology
08.2017 - 01.2020
Nurse Practitioner
Alpha Internal Medicine
01.2016 - 08.2017
Nurse Practitioner
Georgia Nephrology
12.2014 - 12.2016
Nurse Practitioner
Good Samaritan Clinic
06.2014 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital Atlanta
03.2011 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse
Dekalb Medical Center
07.2004 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Hospital Atlanta
07.1995 - 08.2004
Registered Nurse Manager
Gwinnett Medical Center-Lawrenceville
01.1995 - 06.1996
Registered Nurse
Downey Community Hospital
09.1990 - 12.1993
Registered Nurse
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
05.1985 - 10.1990
Master of Science - FNP
University of North Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Biola University
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