D-Ann Ross, RN, MSN, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
Punta Gorda,US
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Summary
Qualified Healthcare Professional with 20 + years of experience in an advanced leadership nursing role. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals seeking full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certificates
Work History
Emergency Room/Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
Shorepoint Health/ Integrated Emergency Services
Port Charlotte, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Provided care to patients presenting to ER/Urgent Care for acute and chronic conditions, Minor/severe trauma
- Managed ICU holds until inpatient bed became available
- Trained new Family/Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
- Time is split between Emergency Medicine and Hospital Medicine
Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner
Shore Point Health
Port Charlotte, Florida
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Outpatient/Inpatient/ICU
- Mix of inpatient and outpatient duties working alongside board-certified gastroenterologist
- Provide care to gastroenterology patients by developing diagnoses, establishing patient care objectives, noting changing conditions and needs, providing treatments and services involving disorders and conditions of gastrointestinal tract, and collaborating with physicians.
- Established new clinical practice
Emergency Room/Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Team Health
Knoxville, TN
11.2017 - 02.2022
- 2021-2022 Travel Advanced Clinical Team
- 2017-2021 Leesburg Community Hospital, Ocala Regional and West Marion Emergency Room, Urgent Care, Hospitalist
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed ICU holds until an inpatient bed became available
- Trained new Family/Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
Nurse Practitioner
US Locums, AMI, Curascao
Atlanta, GA
05.2020 - 08.2020
- ER, Observation, Community Health
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Nurse Practitioner Telehealth
Amwell Telemedicine
04.2020 - Current
- Provide Urgent Care Services to patients with acute and chronic conditions via telemedicine
- Urgent Care, Acute and Chronic conditions
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
Nurse Practitioner, CEO Telemedicine
Convenient VirtuCare
LEESBURG, FL
02.2018 - 12.2021
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Project manager for implementation of telehealth services
- Supervised 20 Nurse Practitioners
- Responsible for creating and implementation of policy and procedures
Nurse Practitioner- Emergency Medicine/Hospitalist
Florida Hospital Medical Group/ Lake County Hospitalist Care, Florida Hospital Waterman
Tavares, FL
06.2016 - 11.2017
- Provide emergency services for patients of all ages who present to ER with trauma, acute and chronic conditions and caring for medical surgical/telemetry/ICU from admission to hospital to discharge.
- Managed ICU holds until inpatient bed became available
- Trained new Family/Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
Nurse Practitioner Emergency Room/Hospitalist
Florida Emergency Physicians
Tavares, FLORIDA
02.2014 - 06.2016
- 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.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Managed ICU holds until inpatient bed became available
- Trained new Family/Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
CEO, Owner
Prosource Nurse Consulting
Punta Gorda, FL
02.2014 - Current
- CEO
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
Nurse Practitioner Emergency Room/Emergency Room/Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Medstar Saint Mary’s Hospital
Germantown, MD
03.2013 - 02.2014
- Deliver emergency medical care to patients of all ages who present to ER or Urgent Care with trauma, acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed ICU holds until inpatient bed became available
- Trained new Family/Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine, Sleep
Calvert Internal Medicine Group
Prince Frederick, MD
06.2010 - 03.2013
- Internal Medicine Inpatient /Outpatient Clinic/ Sleep Medicine
- Adhered to healthcare facility protocols and all regulations.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist
Calvert Memorial Hospital, Maryland Inpatient Care Services, Adfinitas Health
Prince Frederick, Maryland
07.2008 - 05.2010
- Emergency Medicine,Hospitalist
- Provide high quality, efficient care by evaluating and treating patients admitted to hospital with acute and chronic illnesses to increase patient satisfaction scores. Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
Nurse Practitioner Emergency Room/Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Calvert Memorial Hospital, Emergency Medical Associates
Prince Frederick, MD
01.2006 - 03.2013
- Provide emergency medical care to patients of all ages who present to Emergency Department with trauma,acute and chronic conditions
- Immediately tasked to reduce to ER wait times
- Managed ICU holds until inpatient bed became available
- Trained new Family/Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
Nurse Practitioner Retail
The Minute Clinic
Washington, District Of Columbia
03.2007 - 03.2008
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- 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.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Nurse Practitioner- Geriatrics
United Healthcare
Elkridge, Maryland
02.2005 - 08.2006
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Managed the care of 3 facilities
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
Georgetown University School of Nursing
Washington, DC
08.2006 - Current
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Trained students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Training Officer,Volunteer Firefighter/Paramedic Captain
Calvert County Fire and Rescue
Calvert, MD
08.2005 - 01.2014
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Identified training needs and planned classes accordingly.
- Established personnel qualifications and coordinated onboarding activities.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Acted as training subject matter expert and provided extensive technical support to different departments.
- Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Adjusted instructional strategies according to student needs and understanding of material.
- Participated in EMT/Paramedic simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to furtherEMT/Paramedic education.
RN, Emergency Room/Correctional Medicine
StaffCare Nursing
Seattle, Washington
08.2002 - 02.2005
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
Teachers Assistant, Lead Instructor
Seattle University
Seattle, Washington
- Educated BSN nursing students in skills lab
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Created culture focused on teaching whole student and developing individual potential.
RN
Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, Washington
05.2000 - 08.2002
- Managed quality care for patients with acute and chronic burns.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
08.2002 - 06.2004
5901 contact hours in Internal Medicine, Women’s Health, Pediatrics and Family Medicine
- Dean's List
- Relevant Coursework: Family Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
03.1998 - 12.2000
Associate of Science - Associate
08.1996 - 03.1998
Skills
Treatment plan development
Therapeutic intervention
Precepting
Patient education
Healthcare management
Multi state licenses
Proficient in Cerner, Meditech, Epic, All Scripts, Athena
Mentoring proficiency
Supervising students
Evidence-based Teaching
Policies and procedures
Strategic planning
Certification
AANP Board Certification Family Nurse Practitioner: F0804117
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Emergency Room/Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner - Shorepoint Health/ Integrated Emergency Services
01.2023 - Current
Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner - Shore Point Health
04.2022 - 02.2023
Nurse Practitioner - US Locums, AMI, Curascao
05.2020 - 08.2020
Nurse Practitioner Telehealth - Amwell Telemedicine
04.2020 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, CEO Telemedicine - Convenient VirtuCare
02.2018 - 12.2021
Emergency Room/Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner - Team Health
11.2017 - 02.2022
Nurse Practitioner- Emergency Medicine/Hospitalist - Florida Hospital Medical Group/ Lake County Hospitalist Care, Florida Hospital Waterman
06.2016 - 11.2017
CEO, Owner - Prosource Nurse Consulting
02.2014 - Current
Nurse Practitioner Emergency Room/Hospitalist - Florida Emergency Physicians
02.2014 - 06.2016
Nurse Practitioner Emergency Room/Emergency Room/Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care - Medstar Saint Mary’s Hospital
03.2013 - 02.2014
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine, Sleep - Calvert Internal Medicine Group
06.2010 - 03.2013
Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist - Calvert Memorial Hospital, Maryland Inpatient Care Services, Adfinitas Health
07.2008 - 05.2010
Nurse Practitioner Retail - The Minute Clinic
03.2007 - 03.2008
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor - Georgetown University School of Nursing
08.2006 - Current
Nurse Practitioner Emergency Room/Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care - Calvert Memorial Hospital, Emergency Medical Associates
01.2006 - 03.2013
Training Officer,Volunteer Firefighter/Paramedic Captain - Calvert County Fire and Rescue
08.2005 - 01.2014
Nurse Practitioner- Geriatrics - United Healthcare
02.2005 - 08.2006
Seattle University - Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner
08.2002 - 06.2004
RN, Emergency Room/Correctional Medicine - StaffCare Nursing
08.2002 - 02.2005
RN - Harborview Medical Center
05.2000 - 08.2002
Seattle University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
03.1998 - 12.2000
Highline Community College - Associate of Science, Associate
08.1996 - 03.1998
Teachers Assistant, Lead Instructor - Seattle University