Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
Timeline

Coleatha Fowler DNP,FNP

Zachary,La

Summary

Hello, My background includes urgent care along with family/internal/emergency medicine. Please review the following highlights from my curriculum vitae 11 years as a Family Nurse Practitioner, which I managed chronic and acute health care issues including Diabetes, Hypertension and Prep. Additionally, I have over 7 years’ experience in urgent care/emergency medicine experience. I have worked with infectious disease and coordinated care for HIV patients including adults. Co-Chaired the Performance Improvement/Quality Committee to ensure that policies, proper documentation and were implemented and followed by all staff. Exceptional communicator who has the interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse populations and staff. Highly motivated individual with a strong desire to exceed expectations and deliver the effort necessary to exceed goals. My experience supervising teams and proven success of providing quality care in diverse, complex, and challenging environments makes me an excellent candidate for this position.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

BRNP Healthcare And Consultants
09.2020 - Current
  • Push Health- Virtual Concierge Telemedicine
  • Virtual video consultation and assessment with a Nurse Practitioner, medication (if needed) is sent electronically to patient's pharmacy of choice for minor urgent/same day health needs.
  • MAT for Patients with Opiate Dependence
  • MAT Waiver for 100 Patients
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans

Nurse Practitioner

Care South Medical & Dental
03.2019 - 02.2021
  • 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.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Collaborated with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
  • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
  • Executed patient satisfaction and independence by promoting self nursing skills and knowledge of medications.
  • Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.

Contract Nurse Practitioner

Med-Psych Consultants/Healthcare Associates Of BR
06.2016 - 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.
  • Initiated and Coordinated care for Inpatient Medical Assistant Therapy Patients.
  • Performed H & P's on all New Inpatient Clients.

Family Nurse Practitioner

RKM Primary Care Clinton
07.2011 - 12.2017
  • Family Medicine/After-Hours Clinic, Assess and develop a comprehensive health database including obtaining a comprehensive health history, perform physical assessments utilizing inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation
  • Manage primary acute or chronic disease processes in collaboration with a physician
  • Initiate or modify medical treatment by prescribing, ordering labs and/or other radiology exams
  • Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs
  • Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition
  • Review cases with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan
  • Submits health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by physician
  • Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures
  • Perform interrupted and continuous sutures, incisions and drainage of carbuncles, and toe nail extractions
  • Manage and treat elderly population and make rounds at local nursing home
  • Coordinated and managed care for HIV patients
  • Treat patients across the life span including pediatrics and geriatrics
  • Perform assessments and treat pediatrics including performing scheduled well child visits including infants as early as 2 weeks old
  • Managed ADD/ADHD pediatrics between ages of 5-18
  • Provide prenatal and postnatal care including attention to maternal/fetal health
  • Identify high-risk pregnancies and collaborate with physicians and other health care providers for management or referrals
  • Manage and treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases for clients and partners
  • Family Planning for both male and female including insertion of Nexplanon.

Nurse Practitioner

Emergency Medicine, Schumacher Group- Acadia General Hospital
11.2014 - 07.2017
  • Provided direct medical management of level five, 4, and 3’s under the supervision of collaborating physician within the Emergency Room Department
  • Review abnormal laboratory and radiology reports, notification of patients, private medical doctors and clinics when necessary
  • Participated in resuscitative measures as outlined in BLS/ACLS protocols
  • Performed interrupted and continuous sutures, incisions and drainage of carbuncles, and treatment and care for various orthopedic problems.

Nurse Practitioner

Schumacher Group, Ochsner Medical Center
07.2014 - 07.2017
  • Provided direct medical management of level five, 4, and 3’s under the supervision of collaborating physician within the Emergency Room Department
  • Reviewed abnormal laboratory and radiology reports, notification of patients, private medical doctors and clinics when necessary
  • Participated in resuscitative measures as outlined in BLS/ACLS protocols
  • Performed interrupted and continuous sutures, incisions and drainage of carbuncles, and treatment and care for various orthopedic problems.

Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Director/Family Medicine Director

Amena Healthcare, LLC
12.2015 - 05.2016
  • Develops and implements approved policies and procedures for the Medical/Clinical staff
  • Develops and maintain training manuals/checklist for staff NP and train new employees
  • Participates in the employment interviewing process for new hires
  • Conducts annual performance evaluation and goal setting with clinical team
  • Ensures continuing education program development to support overall department goals and initiatives
  • Assist with developing and monitoring performance tracking/metric tools for program evaluation to report meaniful use
  • Facilitates communication between clinical team, staff and administrations
  • Assist with planning and implementation of business ventures for the company
  • Perform preventative care services, routine, sick visits for elderly, pediatrics and adult patients
  • Provide preventative care services in a clinic setting as well as home visits
  • Include ordering and evaluating preventative screening and management of chronic care illnesses
  • Completes necessary documentation in a timely matter
  • Prescribes mediations to treat chronic and acute health disparities
  • Perform PAPs and diagnosis and treat Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Consults and co-manages as appropriate
  • Maintains competency in clinical practice and maintains requirements for certification
  • Participates in quality improvement development monitoring health outcomes for all patients
  • Managed care for infectious disease patients including pediatrics and adults
  • Ensures collection and documentation of patient health records
  • Assist with setting up Electronic Health Record for company by developing specific templates appropriate for patient’s needs
  • Annual review of effectiveness of quality assurance plan and report state data.

Clinical Instructor

Southern University
08.2011 - 05.2012
  • Educated Undergraduate Registered Nurse Students in a clinical setting on basic nursing skills, medical surgical nursing and development of care and treatment plan.

Case Manager

Southern Nursing Home Health
10.2007 - 05.2011
  • Assessed patients to determine admission to home health services, determine care coordination and case management needs for referred patients
  • Collaborated and coordinated care with Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy
  • Performed skilled nursing care that include IV therapy, TPN, wound care and provided education on various disease processes
  • Coordinated care HIV infected or exposed pediatrics by monitoring lab values, medication side effects and compliance
  • Have the ability to analyze clinical outcomes
  • Specific knowledge in selected case management areas
  • Documented progress towards meeting goals and resolved any problems that were identified

RN Charge Nurse Med

Surg /ER, Earl K Long Medical Center
07.2007 - 12.2010
  • Served as Medical Intensive Care and Emergency Room Nurse on an as needed basis
  • Responsible for ensuring the safe delivery of direct nursing care
  • Administered IV, PO, SQ, IM medications as indicated including chemotherapeutic drugs
  • Performed venipunctures and assisted physicians with bedside procedures such as bone marrow aspirations, chest tube placements and central line placements.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pediatric Service of America
02.2003 - 12.2006
  • Private Duty Nursing Care for Pediatric whom required mechanical ventilation support and total patient care
  • Administration of medications by mouth, IM, SQ and IV as indicated
  • Implemented plan of care specific to developmental stages and special needs of patients

Licensed Practical Nurse

Flannery Oaks Nursing Home
01.1998 - 12.2003

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Doctor Of Nursing Practice

Southern University And A & M College, Baton Rouge, LA
12.2018

Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

Southern University An A & E College, Baton Rouge, La
05.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Southern University An A & E College
07.2007

Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse

Louisiana Technical College, Bogalusa, La
01.1996

Skills

  • Laboratory Testing
  • Health and Wellness Education
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Diagnostic Test Ordering
  • Test Results Interpretation
  • Disease Prevention Education
  • Urgent Care

Accomplishments

  • 2014
  • Be Fit” is an obesity program targeted child between the ages of 11-18 years of age during the summer
  • These children were assigned a dietician, physical trainer and a medical provider to monitor labs, weight and progress in the program
  • Co-Chaired a program entitled “The Winning Weigh”
  • The Winning Weigh was an 8-week program that targeted obese patient both male and female between the ages of 18-72
  • The participants we assigned a dietician, physical trainer and medical provider to monitor labs, weight, measurements and progress in the program
  • Served as Director of Medical Services at the Baton Rouge Free Clinic 2019 and 2020.

Certification

09/90/2023 BLS/ACLS Current CDS Expires 04/05/2021

Affiliations

Career Objective is to obtain a position that would allow me the autonomy within the practice to improve, promote, and sustain effective health care for the members within the community. Summary of Qualifications: In the nursing profession for 19 years. I have experience in long-term care, community health, medical-surgical, emergency room and with federal qualified health clinics. Resourceful critical thinker and problem solver with superior organizational abilities. Qualifications Proficiency in the usage of the EMR including Epic and Cerner. Team Leadership Proficient with ordering labs and treating both acute and chronic health diseases. Proficient with performing interrupted and continuous sutures, incisions and drainage of carbuncles, and toe nail extractions. Proficient with interpreting X-rays and Casting Experience with gynecological examinations including sexually transmitted diseases Knowledgeable of changes and updated recommendations of the treatment of various disease processes. Active Member of Psi Phi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Professional Nursing Sorority. Charter Member of Tau Phi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Active Member of Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners. Active Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated Co-Chaired program entitled “Be Fit” during the summer of 2012

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner - BRNP Healthcare And Consultants
09.2020 - Current
Nurse Practitioner - Care South Medical & Dental
03.2019 - 02.2021
Contract Nurse Practitioner - Med-Psych Consultants/Healthcare Associates Of BR
06.2016 - Current
Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Director/Family Medicine Director - Amena Healthcare, LLC
12.2015 - 05.2016
Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine, Schumacher Group- Acadia General Hospital
11.2014 - 07.2017
Nurse Practitioner - Schumacher Group, Ochsner Medical Center
07.2014 - 07.2017
Clinical Instructor - Southern University
08.2011 - 05.2012
Family Nurse Practitioner - RKM Primary Care Clinton
07.2011 - 12.2017
Case Manager - Southern Nursing Home Health
10.2007 - 05.2011
RN Charge Nurse Med - Surg /ER, Earl K Long Medical Center
07.2007 - 12.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatric Service of America
02.2003 - 12.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse - Flannery Oaks Nursing Home
01.1998 - 12.2003
Southern University And A & M College - Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor Of Nursing Practice
Southern University An A & E College - Master of Science, Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Southern University An A & E College - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Louisiana Technical College - Diploma, Licensed Practical Nurse

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