DENISE GOCHENOUR
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered 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 build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of Epic and Athena Health EMR Systems. Telehealth experience.
Multi-specialty clinical areas including Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Community Health, Employee Health, Urgent Care, and Health Risk Assessments.
Highly qualified Nurse Educator with excellent collaboration and leadership skills. Served on the Nursing Administration Team, rotating weekend on-call, and clinical liaison for student experiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Premise Health
05.2023 - Current
- Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Assess patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Perform comprehensive physical examinations and document patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- DOT Exams, Pre-Employment Exams, Urine Drug Screening, and Breath Alcohol Testing
Nurse Practitioner
CareTeam Corporate Health
08.2019 - Current
- Company-sponsored medical clinic
- Acute and episodic visits, primary care visits, health coaching, chronic disease management, laboratory and other health services
- Annual exams, women's health, and telehealth appointments
- FMCSA certified to complete DOT physical exams and DOT urine drug screens
- Health Care Provider CPR & AED certified
- Specialized Pulmonary Fit Testing and COVID lab testing
- Biometric Screening
- Sport Physicals
- Specialist referrals and coordinating care with specialists
- E-prescribing efficient.
Nurse Educator And Assisted Living Support Nurse
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
03.2014 - 08.2019
- Organize short-term educational programs such as lectures and workshops to address specific clinical topics
- Assess the educational needs of trainees and research clinical instruction trends to develop educational curriculum and competency tools for clinical procedures
- Remain up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments within nursing practice to serve as an informational resource to staff and students
- Effectively serve as primary liaison for clinical student experiences in facility
- Closely collaborate with management team to make necessary improvements and satisfy resident needs.
Nurse Practitioner
Your Home Advantage, Inc
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Health Risk Assessments conducted in patient homes
- Formulated lists of current and past medical conditions
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests
- Accurately noted patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
Education
Master of Science: Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner -
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.1997
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.1992
Skills
- Strategic decision-making
- One-on-one instruction
- Staff development
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
- Curriculum development
- Physical assessments
- Diagnosing conditions and illnesses
- Strong clinical judgment
- Lab result interpretation
- Neurology awareness
- Disease specialization
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Women's health exams
- Telehealth
- Medical clinical procedures
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, F0897237, 08/01/1997 - 07/31/2025
- Authorization to Prescribe, Virginia, 0001-129529
- Registered Nurse, Virginia, 000112529
- National Provider Identifier, 1770598146
- DEA, MG5425714
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Premise Health
05.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
CareTeam Corporate Health
08.2019 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Your Home Advantage, Inc
08.2016 - 12.2017
Nurse Educator And Assisted Living Support Nurse
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community
03.2014 - 08.2019
Master of Science: Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner -
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
James Madison University