Courtenay Traverse
Corinth,TX-Texas
Summary
Enthusiastic Family Nurse Practitioner eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Elite Digestive Specialists
10.2023 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Gastroenterology Associates
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
Nurse Practitioner
777 Urgent Care
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
Interim Director of Nursing
Horizon Medical Center
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Motivated and supervised RN's and LVN's in delivering quality patient care.
RN
Horizon Medical Center - Long Term Acute Care
07.2019 - 10.2021
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients daily
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
RN/Charge Nurse
Wise Health System Dialysis Center
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
- Effectively supervised 4 LVNs, and 8 PCTs
- Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
- Delegated staff nurse duties
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner/Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX08.2017
Skills
- Diagnostic screenings
- Preparing treatment plans
- Medication Administration
- Preventative care
- Therapeutic intervention
- Clinic work
- Electronic Medical Records
- Diabetes and nutrition treatments
- Women's health exams
- Psychiatry and mental health
- Acute care expertise
- X-Rays
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - 01/29/2021-01/28/2026
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Texas Nurse Practitioners - 02/19/2022-02/19/2023
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Elite Digestive Specialists
10.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Gastroenterology Associates
06.2023 - 10.2023
Nurse Practitioner
777 Urgent Care
12.2021 - 06.2023
Interim Director of Nursing
Horizon Medical Center
03.2021 - 06.2021
RN
Horizon Medical Center - Long Term Acute Care
07.2019 - 10.2021
RN/Charge Nurse
Wise Health System Dialysis Center
01.2017 - 02.2019
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner/Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
- Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - 01/29/2021-01/28/2026
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Texas Nurse Practitioners - 02/19/2022-02/19/2023
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