Elisha Hall, MSN, FNP-C
Arlington, KY,KY
Summary
Hardworking Nurse Practitioner with 5 years of experience conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
KentuckyCare
Barlow, KY
10.2017 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed 15-20 patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Paducah
Paducah, KY
02.2014 - 10.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored 2-4 patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Parkway Regional Hospital
Fulton, KY
08.2009 - 02.2017
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Provena Mercy Medical Center
Aurora, IL
10.2008 - 07.2009
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse, CCU
Baptist Health Paducah
Paducah, KY
06.2004 - 09.2008
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Murray State University
Murray, KY05.2004
Skills
- Patient Records Maintenance
- Test Results Interpretation
- Seizure Disorders
- Punch Biopsies
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Physical Examinations
- Disease Prevention Education
- Medication Prescribing
- Diagnostic Interventions
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Primary Care
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
KentuckyCare
10.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Paducah
02.2014 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Parkway Regional Hospital
08.2009 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Provena Mercy Medical Center
10.2008 - 07.2009
Registered Nurse, CCU
Baptist Health Paducah
06.2004 - 09.2008
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Murray State University
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