Proven ability to learn quickly, adapt to new settings, and apply knowledge effectively. Supports continuous improvement through ongoing skill development. Maintains outcomes in dynamic conditions by navigating change with speed and accuracy.
Overview
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1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
APRN
CenterWell Senior Primary Care
Clermont, FL
07.2022 - Current
Provided senior-focused primary care at CenterWell, addressing both acute and chronic health conditions.
Developed and coordinated comprehensive care plans with physicians, nurses, and community specialists to enhance patient outcomes.
Performed comprehensive assessments, medication reviews, and preventive screenings.
Senior-centered primary care practice is dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of Medicare and Medicare Advantage patients. Managed Medicare and Medicare Advantage patients, monitoring chronic health conditions and addressing acute and exacerbated conditions to improve overall patient health. Responsibilities include ordering and interpreting lab and radiology results and communicating results to patients and family members. Advocate for patient and family needs from medical and social aspects, collaborating with other members of the health care team. Collaborated to meet metrics set by Medicare and other insurers, promoting wellness, ensuring medication and treatment plan compliance, and reducing hospital admissions and emergency room visits. Achieved consistent NPS scores above 90, reflecting high patient satisfaction.
ARNP
Mid Florida Primary Care
Leesburg, FL
01.2014 - 07.2022
Internal Medicine practice and designated Patient Centered Medical Home; managed a complex patient load of approximately 20-25 patients per clinic day across chronic and acute care visits. Other responsibilities included supervising cardiac stress testing, ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, stress test, and vascular study results, and presenting them to patients in an understandable way. Performed physical exams, made diagnoses, and developed treatment plans, ordering appropriate testing and procedures. Experience with prior authorization and peer-to-peer review processes for multiple insurance providers. Collaborated with the supervising physician, nursing, and lab staff to ensure proper and timely patient care. Contributed to the attainment of initial PCMH certification and maintained annual certification requirements. Launched chronic care management program to enhance telehealth access for patients with long-term chronic conditions, improving continuity of care. Assisted with EMR changes by building templates, creating order sets, designing patient portal access, and developing patient education documents, streamlining documentation and improving patient engagement.
Implemented solutions to enhance overall team outcomes.
Collaborated effectively with diverse coworkers to achieve goals.
Addressed customer problems effectively to ensure satisfaction.
ARNP
U.S. Department of Justice, Coleman Federal Correctional Institution
Coleman, FL
08.2015 - 12.2015
Assessed inmate health status on arrival, including history, physical examination, and fitness for transport to housing units, while reviewing records from other facilities and outside consultants. Assessed inmate health status for transport to another correctional facility or to outside facilities such as a hospital or physician office for specialty consults. Managed chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, HIV, and hepatitis, while responding to medical emergencies including wounds, cardiac issues, and respiratory distress throughout the penitentiary. Ordered and interpreted laboratory and radiology results, collaborating with physicians to ensure timely and appropriate healthcare for individual inmates.
Developed innovative ideas to improve team performance and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Collaborated effectively with diverse coworkers to achieve goals with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Ensured high customer satisfaction by addressing issues promptly satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
RN
South Lake Hospital Emergency Department
Clermont, FL
07.2007 - 08.2013
Provided health care in the Emergency Department for patients across the lifespan, including trauma and critical care. Triaged incoming patients, determining level of acuity from physical, psychological, and social needs assessments, using established hospital policy and national standards, knowledge of EMTALA laws and requirements, and emergency care skills such as code team management and large-scale disaster management training. Venipuncture skills include drawing labs and placing peripheral IV access; knowledge of hemodynamics, central venous access, arterial access, and temporary pacemakers. Collaborated with ground and air EMS providers to expedite emergency care for STEMI and stroke alerts, enhancing patient outcomes. Coordinated staff assignments and communicated with other departments to ensure timely response to patient needs as shift charge nurse. Upheld high standards of patient care, contributing to overall quality and safety in the Emergency Department.
Provided critical nursing care in South Lake Hospital's Emergency Department, addressing diverse patient needs.
Conducted swift patient assessments and triage in urgent situations, prioritizing care based on clinical urgency.
Delivered prescribed medications and closely monitored patient reactions, ensuring adherence to physician directives.
Florida APRN License, Florida RN License, Board Certification, Adult Nurse Practitioner, AANPCP (valid March 20, 2013 – March 19, 2028), Basic Life Support (BLS), DEA Number
Timeline
APRN
CenterWell Senior Primary Care
07.2022 - Current
ARNP
U.S. Department of Justice, Coleman Federal Correctional Institution