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Dawn Atkinson

Canon City,CO

Summary

Certified nurse practitioner with expertise in the field. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

CommonSpirit Health
Canon City, CO
08.2019 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed personalized care plans.
  • Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance clinical protocols and workflows.
  • Utilized electronic health records for accurate documentation and data management.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health record systems.
  • Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
  • Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
  • Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications to improve their overall health.
  • Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
  • Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation, or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
  • Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Educated patients and families about medical treatments and self-care management techniques.

Family Nurse Practitioner

NextCare
Albuquerque, NM
08.2012 - 08.2018

Education

Master of Science - Nursing- Geriatrics

Concordia University
Mequon, WI
05-2010

Master of Science - Nusing-Family Practice

Concordia University
Mequon, WI
05-2003

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Marian College
Fond Du Lac, WI
05-1992

Skills

  • Preventive care
  • Prescribing medications
  • Healthcare management
  • Patient referrals
  • Geriatric care
  • Psychiatric care
  • Women's health exams
  • Differential diagnosis
  • Licensed RN
  • Patient education
  • Health promotion
  • Laceration repair

Certification

  • I am certified in Family practice and Geriatrics. I can do basic suturing.
  • CPR issued 2/15/2025
  • DEA MA1728293
  • RN1665623

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

CommonSpirit Health
08.2019 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner

NextCare
08.2012 - 08.2018

Master of Science - Nursing- Geriatrics

Concordia University

Master of Science - Nusing-Family Practice

Concordia University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Marian College

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