DAWN CARTER APRN-CNP
Lima,OH
Summary
Empathetic Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing close to 2 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Provided care to critical care patients for close to 20 years. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills. Nurse Practitioner seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
GASTROENTEROLOGY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO
11.2021 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion
RN
ST. RITA'S MEDICAL CENTER
06.2004 - 04.2022
- Endoscopy charge nurse for 13 years, working directly with physicians, patients, and office staff
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Gastrointestinal RN
GASTROENTEROLOGY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO
11.2009 - 12.2020
- Responsible for working with physician with readying patients for procedures, assisting during procedures, and post-operative care of endoscopy patients.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
OHIO UNIVERSITY
Athens, OH12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
OHIO UNIVERSITY
Athens, OH08.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
James A Rhodes State College
Lima, OH06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH12.1999
Skills
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Preventive Care
- Patient Education
- Critical Care Nursing
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Direct Patient Care
- Inpatient Care
- Medical History Review
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
GASTROENTEROLOGY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO
11.2021 - Current
Gastrointestinal RN
GASTROENTEROLOGY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO
11.2009 - 12.2020
RN
ST. RITA'S MEDICAL CENTER
06.2004 - 04.2022
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
OHIO UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
OHIO UNIVERSITY
Associate of Science - Nursing
James A Rhodes State College
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Ohio State University
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