DONALD TERRACE
Lima,OH
Summary
Highly qualified and board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families dealing with mental health issues. Experienced Registered Nurse with advanced formal training in nurse education. Well versed in education program, curricula and lesson plan development. Focused on producing positive student outcome results when simultaneously providing high-quality care to patients. Board certified to provide primary care, including mental health assessments and prescribing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Walk In Urgent Care
Wapakoneta, Ohio
11.2021 - Current
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Provided quality patient care and maintenance of rooms to properly comply safety, health and organizational regulations and federal, state and local rules.
- Applied and removed casts, sutured soft tissue injuries, and changed dressings.
- Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations.
Registered Nurse
Lima Memorial Health System
Lima, Ohio
02.2018 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Updated patient charts using Meditech with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Clinical Instructor
Stauzenberger College
Toledo, Ohio
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
- Instructed and coached 6-10 students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
- Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
- Implemented instructional presentations to communicate coursework goals.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching for 6-10 students.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Incorporated instructional aids and motivational strategies to eradicate learning gaps.
Mental Health Nursing Instructor
UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY- FINDLAY, OHIO
Findlay, OH
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations in lab setting, including medication administration, dressing changes, preparing meals and managing clinical logs.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Analyzed clinical settings' effectiveness in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
Registered Nurse
Guardian Elder Care
Lima, Ohio
08.2016 - 12.2019
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust Care plans.
- Delivered Outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Updated patient charts using Point Click Care with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patients reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Education
DNP - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Pracitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Louis, MO2023
Master of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
Indiana05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio State University
03.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
James A Rhodes State College
05.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Polytechnic High School
06.1985
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Setting up referrals
- Health screening
- Physical assessments
- EMR / EHR
- Tracheostomy Care
- Vaccine administration
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Medication distribution
- Otoscope use
- Performing EKGs
- Removing sutures
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- IV setup
- Precepting
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Strong clinical judgment
- Charts
- Conflict resolution
- Diagnosis
- Documentation
- Meditech
- Personnel
- Progress
- Protocols
- Safety
- Staff development
- Telemetry
- Completing Physical Assessments
Accomplishments
- Hosted a forum for mental health professionals, community organizations, and local drug intervention programs to connect
- Volunteer with substance abuse and mental health treatment program in Lima, Ohio.
- Instructed volunteers in mental health and substance abuse programs evidence-based interventions
Certification
BLS ACLS Stroke certification Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC)
- APRN License
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Walk In Urgent Care
11.2021 - Current
Clinical Instructor
Stauzenberger College
02.2021 - 12.2021
Mental Health Nursing Instructor
UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY- FINDLAY, OHIO
08.2020 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Lima Memorial Health System
02.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Guardian Elder Care
08.2016 - 12.2019
DNP - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Pracitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Master of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio State University
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
James A Rhodes State College
High School Diploma - undefined
Polytechnic High School