Experienced healthcare professional prepared for advanced nursing responsibilities. Skilled in patient care, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adaptable to changing needs and reliable under pressure. Proficient in clinical assessments, patient education, and healthcare management. Recognized for empathy, communication, and leadership abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Sault Tribe Of Chippewa Indians
05.2020 - Current
Duties included assessment, diagnosing and treatment of acute and chronic conditions.
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.
Provide counseling and education to patients, their families, and communities regarding disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices
Minor procedures and pre-operative screenings
Special interest in adult/geriatric and functional medicine
Experience in telemedicine and use of artificial intelligence to improve quality of care, increase access to patients, and increase efficiency
Coordination of care with other medical professionals and specialists in rural community
Managed nursing staff such as MAs, LPNs, and RNs
When working in primary care, I seen on average 16 patients per day and in acute care 25-35 patients per day
Assisted in policy and procedure development in rural clinic that serves approximately 30,000 patients in a seven county service area
Registered Nurse
War Memorial Hospital
02.2013 - 05.2020
Registered nurse in critical care, medical/surgical, behavioral health center, and infusion clinics
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, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic testing, 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.
Provide education to patients and caretakers about health management, disease prevention, and aftercare/discharge planning.
Serve as an advocate for patients' health and well-being to ensure standard of care.
Worked in collaboration with physicians, other healthcare professionals, and support staff.
Ensure accurate and complete medical record including medical histories and symptoms.
Adjunct Nursing Professor
Lake Superior State University
08.2018 - 05.2019
Taught nursing skills laboratory and clinical instructor for introductory nursing classes
Primary Counselor, Medication Manager
Great Lakes Recovery Centers
01.2006 - 10.2013
Patient intake: case history, observations, and psychosocial assessments upon intake to inpatient residential treatment program
Development and implementation of treatment plans for inpatient stay and aftercare
Provide one to one counseling to residents and/or children in facility
Facilitate group counseling sessions
Complete physical screenings, supervise medical detoxification of patients
Provide patient and staff on health education topics and blood borne pathogens training
Health Educator
Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians
09.2007 - 02.2010
Grant management, curriculum development, strategic planning for various topics funded by Office of Women’s Health and Centers for Disease Control
Implemented curriculums for HIV prevention to high risk women, completed HIV counseling, testing, and case management/referral for clients
Also worked on Strategic Plan for Health grant for chronic disease prevention in rural health community with large Native American community
Worked in collaboration with local, tribal, and state government for policy, system, and environmental changes in rural community focusing on increasing physical activity, improving nutrition, and decreasing tobacco use
Education
Master's of Science in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Primary Care
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lake Superior State University
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Lakes Superior State University
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
05.2007
Skills
Adult health management: advanced physical assessment, diagnoses, treatment, and patient education
Proficient in electronic medical records, telemedicine, and artificial intelligence
Experience in policy, procedures, and systems changes, development in clinical guidelines, grant writing and management
Effective written and verbal communication
Excellent communication skills
Excellent with time management, adaptable, reliable
Strong leadership skills, diplomatic, innovative
Analytical, precise
Activities
Advocate, educate, and volunteer for various special needs organizations in Michigan and Minnesota.
Timeline
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Sault Tribe Of Chippewa Indians
05.2020 - Current
Adjunct Nursing Professor
Lake Superior State University
08.2018 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
War Memorial Hospital
02.2013 - 05.2020
Health Educator
Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians
09.2007 - 02.2010
Primary Counselor, Medication Manager
Great Lakes Recovery Centers
01.2006 - 10.2013
Master's of Science in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Primary Care
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lake Superior State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Lakes Superior State University
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