Dedra McElroy
Wetumka,AL
Summary
Experienced Nurse Practitioner with a strong work ethic and a proven track record of conducting thorough physical examinations, interpreting lab testing, and prescribing effective treatments or medications for a wide range of conditions. Committed to patient education and dedicated to promoting sustainable wellness practices that alleviate pain and prevent illness. Skilled in building strong relationships with patients and providing compassionate care that fosters trust and confidence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
OptumHealth
07.2024 - Current
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
RN, Travel Float Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Covington Health Care
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- 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.
- 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.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
Medical Surgical RN
Fusion Medical
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided care for primarily adult patients before and after surgical procedures
- I coordinated healthcare plans with medical professionals, administered medications via by mouth, intravenous, and intramuscular
- I educated patients on current diagnosis and treatment plan
Medical Surgical/Float Nurse
Flowers Hospital
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
- Conducted rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care.
- Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
- Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Westside Terrance
07.2019 - 02.2022
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Emergency Room, RN
Piedmont Columbus Regional, Midtown Medical
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
South University
Montgomery, AL08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Troy University
Montgomery, AL05.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
George C Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL05.2016
Skills
- Physical assessments
- Electronic health records systems
- Lab result evaluation
- Immunization administration
- Patient education
- Diagnostic screenings
- Family education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- HIPAA guidelines
- Prescribing medications
- Staff training
Profile
Dedra McElroy, Family Nurse Practitioner
Certification
- National Provider Identifier(NPI)- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
OptumHealth
07.2024 - Current
RN, Travel Float Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
12.2023 - 02.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Covington Health Care
08.2022 - 08.2023
Medical Surgical RN
Fusion Medical
10.2021 - 05.2022
Medical Surgical/Float Nurse
Flowers Hospital
07.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Westside Terrance
07.2019 - 02.2022
Emergency Room, RN
Piedmont Columbus Regional, Midtown Medical
01.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
South University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Troy University
Associate of Science - Nursing
George C Wallace Community College
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