Deborah Loewer
PORTLAND,OR
Summary
Compassionate Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 25 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 determine diagnoses and treatment regimens. I am licensed in both Oregon and Florida and have a current DEA license to prescribe scheduled drugs.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Pacific Medical Group
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family HealthPartners, LLC
10.2002 - 08.2019
- Owner and manager of the clinic. Recruited and hired staff. Evaluated staff performance.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Providence St. Vincent Medical CTR
03.2001 - 03.2015
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed minor surgical procedures and repaired lacerations.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Pacific Medical Group - Formerly Mullikan Medical
11.1998 - 10.2002
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Southwest Family Physicians
03.1998 - 11.1998
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Providence Urgent Care
03.1997 - 11.1998
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed routine bedside surgical procedures and repaired lacerations.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Physician's Medical Center
07.1996 - 03.1998
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Oregon Health Sciences University
06.1995 - 03.1997
- Coordinated departmental operations according to administrative, legal and medical guidelines.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Oregon Health Sciences University
06.1993 - 06.1995
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Oregon Health Sciences University
09.1987 - 06.1995
- Lecturer in the area of critical care.
- Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
- Provided individualized instruction to struggling pupils.
- Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance student experience.
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Oregon Health Sciences University
06.1991 - 06.1993
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Medicolegal Consultant
Spears, Lubersky, Campbell & Etc. Attorneys At Law
06.1981 - 06.1986
- Analyzed medical records to determine medicolegal causation and fault.
- Prepared detailed summaries of the records and an analysis of the case.
Assistant Professor
Oregon Health Sciences University
08.1975 - 06.1981
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Developed and taught an advanced critical care nursing program for registered nurses who wanted to specialize in intensive care nursing.
Assistant Professor
Ohio State University Medical Center
09.1975 - 06.1977
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Taught and lectured in the senior medical surgical department.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Ohio State University Medical Center
03.1974 - 09.1974
Registered Nurse, ICU
Ohio State University Medical Center
04.1973 - 08.1974
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR06.1996
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH08.1975
Skills
- Medication Prescribing Authority, DEA license
- Ambulatory Services
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Punch, Shave and Excisional Biopsies
- Therapeutic Interventions
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Senior Faculty 1976, Ohio State University
- Outstanding agency ICU nurse 1988 at Medical Personnel 1992-2002Pool, Portland Oregon.
- Outstanding Senior Faculty 1996, Oregon Health Sciences University
- Professional speaking engagements:
- 2008-2012 Speaker on hypertension for Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
- 1992-2002 12 Lead ECG Interpretation Work Shops at Portland Community College
- 1987-1989 12 Lead ECG Interpretation Seminar Western Critical Care Institute Symposiums
Certification
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Service from 1977 until September 1, 2027
- Family Nurse Practitioner OR license #00039204N1
- Family Nurse Practitioner FL license #APRN 11027080
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau, National Honor Society of Nursing 1973
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (1973-1987)
- Certified in New Born Resuscitation 2003-2012
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (1996 to present)
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Pacific Medical Group
08.2019 - 09.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family HealthPartners, LLC
10.2002 - 08.2019
Family Nurse Practitioner
Providence St. Vincent Medical CTR
03.2001 - 03.2015
Family Nurse Practitioner
Pacific Medical Group - Formerly Mullikan Medical
11.1998 - 10.2002
Family Nurse Practitioner
Southwest Family Physicians
03.1998 - 11.1998
Family Nurse Practitioner
Providence Urgent Care
03.1997 - 11.1998
Family Nurse Practitioner
Physician's Medical Center
07.1996 - 03.1998
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Oregon Health Sciences University
06.1995 - 03.1997
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Oregon Health Sciences University
06.1993 - 06.1995
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Oregon Health Sciences University
06.1991 - 06.1993
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Oregon Health Sciences University
09.1987 - 06.1995
Medicolegal Consultant
Spears, Lubersky, Campbell & Etc. Attorneys At Law
06.1981 - 06.1986
Assistant Professor
Ohio State University Medical Center
09.1975 - 06.1977
Assistant Professor
Oregon Health Sciences University
08.1975 - 06.1981
Registered Nurse, ICU
Ohio State University Medical Center
03.1974 - 09.1974
Registered Nurse, ICU
Ohio State University Medical Center
04.1973 - 08.1974
Master of Science - Family Practice
Oregon Health & Science University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Ohio State University
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