Elgerene Monique Ridderheim
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Knowledgeable with comprehensive experience providing primary care. Successfully managed diverse patient populations, implementing tailored health care plans and interventions. Demonstrated expertise in diagnostic assessments and patient education. Skilled in patient assessment in acute and chronic illnesses, diagnosis, and treatment, with strong focus on evidence-based care and patient education. Known for collaborating effectively with healthcare teams and adapting to changing clinical environments. Strong communicator with compassionate approach, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner
IU Health Physicians
01.2022 - Current
- Manage medical care for IU Health Primary Care and Walk-In Clinic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery and improve clinical outcomes.
- Proficient entry and use of EMR for documentation, and review of patients' current and future care needs.
- Serve as a leader in the primary care walk-in clinic.
- Reduced wait times through efficient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with acute illnesses and injuries.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to optimize patient management and reduce wait times in high-traffic environments.
- Conduct health counseling, wells visits, OCC Health, DOT exams, and thorough documentation to ensure continuity of care.
- Developed quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety within the practice to ensure performance metrics related to quality of care is met and maintained.
- Provided comprehensive assessments and treatment plans for diverse patient populations in urgent care settings.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, analyzing data to identify trends and implement changes for better service delivery.
- Prevented hospitalizations by providing timely intervention for chronic disease exacerbations in the urgent care setting.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, ensuring comprehensive assessments and appropriate interventions.
- Promoted health education among patients, encouraging self-management skills and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, culturally competent care to diverse populations.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
MinuteClinic
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Delivered holistic, evidence-based care through accurate assessments, diagnoses, treatments, and health counseling.
- Managed a diverse range of health problems and supported patient disposition planning.
- Prevented hospitalizations by providing timely intervention for chronic disease exacerbations in urgent care setting.
Family Nurse Practitioner, RN
Parkview Regional Medical Center
10.2006 - 11.2018
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Planned and provided professional nursing care per physician orders, hospital policies, and regulatory standards. Practiced in accordance with the Indiana Nurse Act of Practice and the ANA Code of Ethics.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Ball State University
Muncie, IN01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, IN12.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN12.2010
Skills
- Proficient in acute and chronic care management, patient assessment, and evidence-based practice Independently manages patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using EBP
- Develops and implements individualized plans to achieve optimal population health and disease management
- Assess and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
- Prescribes non-pharmacologic interventions and pharmacologic interventions
- Works efficiently with leadership to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams Strong ability to build rapport with patients, families, and healthcare teams
- Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies
- Initiates consults and referrals to specialty services
- Healthcare Technology: Skilled in EPIC, Cerner, Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
- Communication & Leadership: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experienced in mentoring nursing students and leading healthcare initiatives
- Time Management & Organization: Highly organized with a proven ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in fast-paced environments
- OCC Health, DOT Examiner, VES Knowledgeable
Certification
- 2011-02 Registered Nurse - 28194946A
- 2018-02 APRN - 71008116A
- 2020-03 Compact License - 28194946C
- 2020-03 Telehealth License - TH0001606
- 2018-02 AANPBC, AANP- F02180797
- 2019-03 DOT Examiner - 6296264279
- 2022-02 MAT Certified
Timeline
Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner
IU Health Physicians
01.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
MinuteClinic
02.2019 - 11.2021
Family Nurse Practitioner, RN
Parkview Regional Medical Center
10.2006 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Calumet
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne
Master of Science - Nursing
Ball State University