Commits to practicing advance nursing using a holistic approach acting as patient and family advocate as needed using detailed documentation and open communication between all members of the health care team.
Facilitates family meetings to establish treatment preferences and goals of care.
Communicates and updates plan of care to the patient's attending physician and other multidiscipline team members as appropriate and necessary.
Offer physical, emotional and spiritual support to patient's and their families.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner Palliative Medicine
Ascension St. John
11.2014 - Current
Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives to promote safe and effective patient care within the organization.
Nurse Practitioner
Forum Medical Clinic
04.2013 - 06.2014
Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
Provided comprehensive healthcare services for diverse populations, addressing acute and chronic conditions.
Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
Clinical Instructor
Oakland University
09.2011 - 12.2011
Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
Promoted critical thinking among nursing students by introducing complex case studies.
Developed comprehensive lesson plans to cover essential clinical skills, techniques, and procedures.
Education
Post Graduate Adult Nurse Practitioner - Nursing
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
12.1992
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
12.1991
Skills
Critical thinking
Complex problem solving using scientific method
Evidence based research judgement and decision making
Social perceptiveness
Conflict resolution
Certification
Nurse Practitioner License - 2009
Licensed Registered Nurse - 1992
Certified Advanced Hospice and Palliative Nurse, ACHPN - 2015
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