Empathetic nurse practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 6 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Healogics
Jacksonville, FL
11.2018 - Current
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Offered continuous review of patients in wound program from admission to discharge.
Trained new LPNs as needed when starting in wound care.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Wound care modalities for all types of wounds including venous ulcer, diabetic foot ulcer, pressure ulcer, burns and moisture associated skin damage.
Care and planning of treatment of wound conditions with products specified to each wound and changing needs on weekly basis.
Visit 20-25 patients daily at scheduled nursing facilities across greater Oklahoma City Metro Area.
Nurse Practitioner
Correctional Medicine Associates
Cushing, OK
04.2016 - 11.2018
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Cared for post-surgical patients after all types of surgical procedures and procedures once release from hospital.
Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
Oversaw training of 1 nurse practitioner student.
Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
Applied and removed casts, sutured soft tissue injuries, and changed dressings.
Nurse Practitioner
Physician Housecalls
Chickasha , OK
10.2015 - 04.2016
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations.
Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
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.
Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
Supported patients in maintaining prescribed regimen of care.
Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
Visit patients in home setting where unable obtain primary care in traditional settings.