Courtney Askew
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with one year of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of CPRS and EPIC electronic medical record systems. Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Resident with the Department of Veteran's Affairs Health Administration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner Resident
Department of Veteran Affairs
08.2024 - Current
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- 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.
Aerospace Medical Technician
United States Air Force Reserve
03.2009 - Current
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical histories and collected current stats such as height, weight and blood pressure.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Responded to emergency medical calls, providing basic life support services in accordance with protocols.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
04.2021 - 08.2024
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Technical College of The Lowcountry
Beaufort, SC12-2018
Skills
- Vascular care
- Patient-centered care
- Administering medication
- Compliance reporting expert
- Diabetes and nutrition treatments
- Women's health exams
- Acute care expertise
- STD care and counseling
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Care delivery coordination
- Lab result evaluation
- Healthcare management
Certification
- Board Certified APRN, AANP-F08240615 - August 2029
- APRN License - July 31, 2026
- RN License - April 30, 2025
- Nationally Registered EMT License -March 31, 2026
- ACLS, AHA - 07/2025
- PALS, AHA - 10/2025
- BLS, AHA - 10/2025
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner Resident
Department of Veteran Affairs
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
04.2021 - 08.2024
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
02.2019 - 04.2021
Aerospace Medical Technician
United States Air Force Reserve
03.2009 - Current
- Board Certified APRN, AANP-F08240615 - August 2029
- APRN License - July 31, 2026
- RN License - April 30, 2025
- Nationally Registered EMT License -March 31, 2026
- ACLS, AHA - 07/2025
- PALS, AHA - 10/2025
- BLS, AHA - 10/2025
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Technical College of The Lowcountry
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