Denise Lepage
Gastonia,NC
Summary
Compassionate (DNP, APRN, FNP-C) Nurse Practitioner with multiple years of experience in family medicine and substance abuse treatment. Skilled in family education and individualized case management for various types of health conditions. Exceptional project management skills, communication and self-directed task completion talents. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
FryeCare Lincolnton Medical Group
Lincolnton , NC
03.2020 - Current
- Adhered to hospital/clinic procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions, typically 23-30 patients daily.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Nurse Practitioner
Liberty Family Practice
Weddington, NC
09.2019 - Current
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- 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.
- Coordinated with supervising physician and other professionals to assure comprehensive care.
- Provide Substance abuse treatment such as Suboxone/Subutex.
Nurse Practitioner
Mukesh Gandhi MD PA
07.2015 - 02.2016
- 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.
- 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.
Staff Nurse
04.2005 - 03.2014
- Served as Team Leader during weekend shifts.
- Provided nursing care to critically ill patients in intensive care unit.
- Preformed life saving monitoring for ventilators and ET tube care.
- Lead and assisted in rapid response/codes.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Education
Master of Science - Doctor of Nursing Practice
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clemson University
Clemson, SC08.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC08.1998
Skills
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Laceration Repair
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Disease Prevention Education
- Compliance Reporting Expertise
- Acute Care Expertise
- Individualized Care Plans
- Specialist Referrals
- Infection Control Procedures
- Test Results Interpretation
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
FryeCare Lincolnton Medical Group
03.2020 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Liberty Family Practice
09.2019 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Mukesh Gandhi MD PA
07.2015 - 02.2016
Staff Nurse
04.2005 - 03.2014
Master of Science - Doctor of Nursing Practice
Medical University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clemson University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
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