Danna Guntharp
Jonesboro,AR
Summary
Accomplished Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with a proven track record at 1st Choice Healthcare, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and compassionate care. Skilled in patient education and emergency response, consistently fostering advancements in treatment planning and patient satisfaction. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and empathy, contributing to a significant improvement in clinic-wide care standards.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Bernards Medical Center
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Walnut Ridge Bono Family Medical Clinic
06.2024 - Current
- Provided education for patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventative measures.
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practice and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Led in-service training sessions for nursing staff, promoting best practices in advanced practice nursing care delivery.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Recommended medications and other treatments such as physical therapy and inhalers for variety of different health conditions.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
- Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Delivered high level of care and service to patients through email, video chat and online assessments.
- Managed complex caseloads, providing comprehensive nursing care to patients with diverse health conditions.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
1st Choice Healthcare
05.2014 - 06.2024
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Recommended medications and other treatments such as physical therapy and inhalers for variety of different health conditions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements through continuous professional development activities.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
- Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive diagnostic plans, ensuring timely identification of medical conditions.
- Served as a clinical preceptor for nursing students, fostering their professional growth in advanced practice nursing roles.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
Registered Nurse
Five Rivers Medical Center
05.2002 - 10.2012
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Master Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2014
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05.2000
Associate Of Applied Science Nursing - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05.2000
LPN - Nursing
Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, AR12.1994
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Critical Care
- Emergency Response
- Chest pain management
- Emergency Procedures
- Treatment Planning
- Emergency Care
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Walnut Ridge Bono Family Medical Clinic
06.2024 - Current
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
1st Choice Healthcare
05.2014 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
Five Rivers Medical Center
05.2002 - 10.2012
Registered Nurse
St. Bernards Medical Center
Master Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
University of Texas At Austin
Associate Of Applied Science Nursing - Nursing
Arkansas State University
LPN - Nursing
Black River Technical College
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