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Courtney Makus

Ankeny,IA

Summary

Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 3 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care 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 Epic.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Unity Point Cardiology
07.2020 - 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.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.

Cardiology Triage Registered Nurse

Iowa Lutheran Hospital
09.2018 - 07.2020
  • Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
  • Suggested appropriate disposition to acting physicians based on assessment.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Interview patients, collect health history and assist with updating notes.

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Iowa Lutheran Hospital
08.2014 - 10.2019
  • Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
  • Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
  • Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
  • Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs in cardiac unit.
  • Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.

Education

Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontology Acute Care

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA
2014

Skills

  • Acute and Chronic Pain
  • Medical Chart Management
  • Individualized Care Plans
  • Developing Patient Care Plans
  • Acute Care Expertise
  • Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Heart Failure
  • Differential Diagnosis
  • Medical History Review
  • Lab Result Evaluation
  • Inpatient Care
  • Patient Education

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Unity Point Cardiology
07.2020 - Current

Cardiology Triage Registered Nurse

Iowa Lutheran Hospital
09.2018 - 07.2020

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Iowa Lutheran Hospital
08.2014 - 10.2019

Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontology Acute Care

University of Iowa

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand View University

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