Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner leading pediatric assessment, diagnosis, and care planning across clinic and specialty referral settings. Integrates health history review, evidence-based practice, and family-centered care to guide treatment decisions and evaluate outcomes. Maintains current pediatric certifications and licenses through ongoing study of clinical literature and trends.
Work History
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
15 Years 7 Months
Pediatric Choice Clinic | 01.2011 - Current
Obtain health and medical histories, collect and organize pertinent assessment data, coordinate plans of care blending the needs of each patient and family with the best available evidence-based practice, and evaluate treatment outcomes
Obtain health and medical histories, collect and organize pertinent assessment data, coordinate plans of care blending the needs of each patient and family with the best available evidence based practice, and evaluate treatment outcomes
Maintain current certifications and licenses through continuous study of current literature and trends in pediatric health
Performed brief initial physical assessment, recorded vital signs and physiological measurements, obtained lab specimens and performed or assisted with treatments such as nebulized medications, oxygen delivery, wound debridement or administration of parenteral medications in a busy pediatric primary care office.
Responded to patient and parent questions, provided anticipatory guidance, and followed up with patients.
Registered Nurse, PCCU
1 Month
Vanderbilt University Medical Center | 12.2001 - 01.2002
Participated in critical care delivery system that cared for critically ill children in a twenty-four bed intensive care unit.
Collaborated with respiratory therapy, physical therapy, dietary, and child life specialists to deliver individualized care for children and families.
Registered Nurse, PICU
2 Years 8 Months
University of Kentucky Medical Center | 03.1999 - 11.2001
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for critically ill patients in a twelve bed intensive care unit
Member of Collaborative Practice Committee.
Registered Nurse, NICU
2 Years 7 Months
Central Baptist Hospital | 05.1998 - 12.2000
Provided nursing care to neonates in a twenty-four bed Level II nursery.
Supported the premature or distressed neonate mechanically or pharmacologically, educated and assisted parents to become primary caregivers and monitored infants in the newborn nursery for the first four to six hours of life.
Assistant Coordinator
1 Year
Youth Services Center, Harrison County Board of Education | 08.1993 - 08.1994
Fulfilled goals and objectives as stated in a grant proposal by developing and implementing programs pertinent to the interests of middle school youth.
Oversaw financial operations of the center, ensuring accurate budgeting and resource allocation.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Tennessee | 12-2010
Associate Degree - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, Kentucky | 05-1998
Bachelor of Science - Psychology major, English minor
Centre College | Danville, Kentucky | 05-1993
Skills
Pediatric assessment
Growth and development screening
Behavioral health screening
Plan of care development
Treatment evaluation
Care coordination
Family education
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Evidence-based practice
Patient advocacy
Certification
Advanced Practice Nurse, License number 15813, State of Tennessee, renewal date August 31, 2027
Controlled Substance Registration Certificate, DEA registration number MM2386779, United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration, renewal date January 2029
Registered Nurse, License number 132078, State of Tennessee, renewal date August 31, 2027
Timeline
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Pediatric Choice Clinic
01.2011 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Maryville Pediatric Group, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
05.2007 - 10.2010Read More
Registered Nurse, PCCU
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
12.2001 - 01.2002Read More
Registered Nurse, PICU
University of Kentucky Medical Center
03.1999 - 11.2001Read More
Registered Nurse, NICU
Central Baptist Hospital
05.1998 - 12.2000Read More
Assistant Coordinator
Youth Services Center, Harrison County Board of Education
08.1993 - 08.1994Read More
Centre College
Bachelor of Science from Psychology major, English minor