ELIZABETH H. REARDON
Smyrna,GA
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner with 14 years experience in rheumatology with 3 years prior experience in a breast center delivering top-notch patient care and medical services. Extensive experience in diagnosing, treating and managing various health conditions. . RN with twenty-five years of experience in a variety of clinical settings. Known for team collaboration, reliability, dedication and adaptability to changing medical needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Arthritis and Rheumatology of GA
Woodstock, GA
08.2024 - Current
- Assessment and treatment of patients with autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriatic arthritis, metabolic bone disorders, spondyloarthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Arthrocentesis procedures of large, medium and small joints, bursa and tendon injections.
- High risk medication lab monitoring
Nurse Practitioner
Wellstar Rheumatology
Smyrna, GA
04.2012 - 04.2024
- Assessment and treatment of patients with autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, spondyloarthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis
- Review and treatment recommendations of laboratory and imaging test results
Nurse Practitioner
The Breast Center
Marietta, GA
02.2009 - 03.2012
- Breast examination, assessment and implementation of various benign and cancerous breast disorders
- Procedures including breast ultrasound, and I&D of breast abscesses, fine needle aspiration, cyst aspiration
- Breast examination and close follow-up of breast cancer patients
- Assessment and education of patients post breast biopsy, lumpectomy, excisional breast biopsy and mastectomy
GYN Phone Triage Nurse
Southern Crescent Women’s Healthcare
Fayetteville, GA
12.2006 - 06.2008
- Coordinate patient plan of care with physicians
- Communicate plan of care to patients to include medications, treatments, normal and abnormal lab results
- Contraceptive counseling
- Report communicable diseases to CDC
- Patient education
- Documentation of plan of care in EMR
Staff Nurse
SW Christian Hope House
Christian City, GA
05.2006 - 05.2007
- Provide care to medically fragile children with a variety of chronic disorders.
School Nurse
Hood Avenue Primary School
Fayetteville, GA
10.2002 - 12.2006
- Responsible for the implementation of a school clinic managed for the first time by an RN.
- Caring for 400 student primary school age children and staff with chronic diseases, illnesses and injuries.
- Conducted Hearing and Vision screening, immunization and dental records for 400 primary school age students, with 100% compliance by state audit.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA12-2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC08-1983
Skills
- Nextgen, EPIC, Greenway and Sage electronic medical records, MS Windows
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau nursing honor society
- American College of Rheumatology member
Certification
AANP
DEA
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Arthritis and Rheumatology of GA
08.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Wellstar Rheumatology
04.2012 - 04.2024
Nurse Practitioner
The Breast Center
02.2009 - 03.2012
GYN Phone Triage Nurse
Southern Crescent Women’s Healthcare
12.2006 - 06.2008
Staff Nurse
SW Christian Hope House
05.2006 - 05.2007
School Nurse
Hood Avenue Primary School
10.2002 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of South Carolina
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration
Kennesaw State University
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
HOA Board member x 3 years, Assisted with community health fairs, Church small life group co-leader, Greeter at church