Debra Price-Echols
Port St. Lucie,Florida
Summary
Nurse Practitioner student with 20-plus years of healthcare experience. Seeking an opportunity to join a dedicated team at a reputable primary care practice and contribute to the well-being of patients. Committed to delivering patient-centered care, improving health outcomes, and supporting the mission of providing high-value, high-quality care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Case Manager
Aveanna Home Healthcare
06.2018 - Current
- Administer medication, including high-tech IVs and treatments within a home setting.
- Instruct and provide wound care, including NPWT
- Provide skilled nursing home care, collaborating with other professional disciplines to provide optimal health care to patients with dual diagnoses and complex medical needs.
- Care for a diverse population of clients within the community and home setting using an interdisciplinary team approach to achieve optimal outcomes
- Efficiently and effectively assessed client health needs and safety to create and carry out individualized treatment plans and care.
- Educate patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
Clinical Supervisor
Nurse On Call Home Health Care
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Managed office and nursing staff, coordinating with medical personnel/facilities to ensure the appropriate care for patients
- Oversaw daily nursing and home health care services, both internally and in the field
- Performed SOC/ROC/RCT assessments; provided skilled nursing care including disease instruction, medication management, IV therapy, negative wound care therapy, Foley management, drainage systems, and post-op care.
Assistant Director of Nursing/Clinical Supervisor
Hospital Without Walls Home Health Agency
08.2013 - 01.2016
- Coordinated and served as a liaison with appropriate management personnel and affiliated departments, and developed policies and guidelines for home health clinical personnel
- Monitored caseloads and provided leadership in peak periods, consulted with physicians in timely matters relating to patient care services
- Managed ongoing education for clinical staff.
RN Clinical Supervisor
Manor Care Boynton Beach
12.2012 - 05.2013
- Monitored the nursing and operation of support departments to ensure that resident needs were met and facility was properly maintained
- Monitored staffing patterns and nursing care hours for efficiency and made changes when necessary
- Completed daily rounds of the nursing department to verify that all nursing service personnel were performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
Travel RN
InteliStaf Travel
03.2012 - 06.2012
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring.
ADON/Unit Manager
Genesis HealthCare LongGreen
08.2011 - 12.2011
- Assisted the Director of Nursing (DON) in providing, planning, coordinating/managing nursing care, nursing services and education to members, families, and staff in the SNF
- Supervised other practitioners and employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process, and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.
Charge Nurse
Genesis Healthcare LongGreen
05.2010 - 08.2011
- Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
Charge Nurse
Genesis Healthcare Brightwood
01.2009 - 05.2010
- Organized and maintained patient records, helped develop hospital patient care programs, and fielded complaints and questions from both patients and staff
- Other duties included admitting and discharging patients, maintaining medicine and supply inventories, and supervising the nursing staff.
Agency RN (Emergency Room)
CCN, INC
07.2006 - 03.2009
- Emergency Room Nurse: Harbor Hospital, Union Memorial Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Franklin Square Hospital, Anne Arundel Medical Center, St
- Agnes Hospital
Emergency Room Staff Nurse
St. Agnes Hospital
06.2002 - 03.2006
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
Education
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
South University
Savannah, GA08.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Villa Julie College
Stevenson, Maryland01.2002
Skills
- IV drug therapy management
- EMR (HCHB)
- OASIS
- Advanced wound care
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Advanced physical examination
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Registered Nurse in Florida
Clinical Experience
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Clinical Experience Practicum. 4/2023-5/2024
Managed acute illness and chronic, complex, and multi-system disease processes of patients 13 years and older. Demonstrated advanced practice clinical decision-making and critical thinking to interpret patient and diagnostic test data. Formulated differential diagnoses and plan of care.
Timeline
Nurse Case Manager
Aveanna Home Healthcare
06.2018 - Current
Clinical Supervisor
Nurse On Call Home Health Care
06.2016 - 04.2018
Assistant Director of Nursing/Clinical Supervisor
Hospital Without Walls Home Health Agency
08.2013 - 01.2016
RN Clinical Supervisor
Manor Care Boynton Beach
12.2012 - 05.2013
Travel RN
InteliStaf Travel
03.2012 - 06.2012
ADON/Unit Manager
Genesis HealthCare LongGreen
08.2011 - 12.2011
Charge Nurse
Genesis Healthcare LongGreen
05.2010 - 08.2011
Charge Nurse
Genesis Healthcare Brightwood
01.2009 - 05.2010
Agency RN (Emergency Room)
CCN, INC
07.2006 - 03.2009
Emergency Room Staff Nurse
St. Agnes Hospital
06.2002 - 03.2006
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
South University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Villa Julie College
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Registered Nurse in Florida
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