Deborah George
Brookhaven,GA
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 13 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of Meditech and Erma.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
WELLPATH
Leesburg, GA
09.2021 - Current
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations.
- Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals and special education assessments yearly.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, GA
09.2019 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Albany State University
Albany, GA05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
Albany, GA12.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
DARTON COLLEGE
Albany, GA06.1991
LPN - Nursing
Thomas Area Technical School
Thomasville, GA06.1983
High School Diploma -
Early County High School
Blakely, GA05.1982
Skills
- Diagnostic Interventions
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Specialist Referrals
- Medication Prescribing
- Test Results Interpretation
- Acute Care Expertise
- Allergic Conditions
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Disease Prevention Education
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Laceration Repair
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Physical Examinations
- Administering Medications
- STD Counseling
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Urgent Care
- Health Promotion
- Primary Care
- Preventive Care
- Medical History Review
- Acute Health Problems
- Chronic Health Problems
- Patient Follow-Up
- Ambulation Services
- Wound Care
- Telemedicine Appointments
- Medical Screening
- Dermatology
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
WELLPATH
09.2021 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Albany State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
DARTON COLLEGE
LPN - Nursing
Thomas Area Technical School
High School Diploma -
Early County High School
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