Denise Dearman
Family Nurse Practitioner
Moselle,MS
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with over a year 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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Grayson Creek Medical Clinic
Moselle , Mississippi
05.2021 - 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.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Registered Nurse - Level 3 NICU
Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg , Mississippi
05.2017 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Formulated care plans for every individual neonatal intensive care patient, reviewing on daily basis to determine effectiveness.
- Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
- Utilized valuable communication skills to deliver information to family member regarding patient treatment, care, and medical options.
- Provided direct patient care in critical care units, including intensive, intermediate, and well-baby units.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement, and adapt individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse - Post Partum
Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg , Mississippi
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to 7-8 patients on Post Partum unit.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important health information.
- Delivered quality and competent patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level headed approaches to proved optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Helped with education and care of newborn alongside parents.
Registered Nurse - Supervisor
Veterans Home
Collins , Mississippi
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- 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.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range of comorbid and chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, sepsis, dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease.
- Led 10 team unit, promoting quality care for up to 50 patients a day.
Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation Unit
Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg , Mississippi
12.2013 - 08.2014
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, orally, subcutaneously, and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Worked alongside PT, OT, and ST to establish and maintain continuum of care specific to patient needs.
- Ensure safety for each patient by assisting each patient with ambulation and transfers.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS05.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS05.2013
High School Diploma -
Northeast Jones High School
Laurel, MS05.2002
Skills
- Infection Control Procedures
- Allergic Conditions
- Physical Examinations
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Behavior Modification
- Disease Prevention Education
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Test Results Interpretation
- Specialist Referrals
- Individualized Care Plans
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Grayson Creek Medical Clinic
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse - Level 3 NICU
Forrest General Hospital
05.2017 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse - Post Partum
Forrest General Hospital
02.2015 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse - Supervisor
Veterans Home
08.2014 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation Unit
Forrest General Hospital
12.2013 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jones County Junior College
High School Diploma -
Northeast Jones High School
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