Elizabeth Nosier-Turenne
Buford,GA
Summary
- Compassionate nationally certified Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner with 5 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of PointClickCare and SigmaCare EMR systems as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Strong communication (both written and verbal), proficient detailed charting and advanced physical assessment skills acquired through work and clinical experience as NP and RN Detailed-oriented and capable of handling a range of responsibilities simultaneously; self-motivated & a team-player; highly adaptive, flexible style Exceptional organizational and time-management skills; fluent in French-creole speaking and writing abilities
- Currently providing TeleHealth services to skilled nursing facilities providing acute care, utilizing treat-in-place modalities and reducing or facilitating hospital transfers when needed
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Complex Care Nurse Practitioner
United Healthcare
09.2018 - Current
- Provided preventative and primary care to long term residents in nursing facility; Communicated with PMD regarding current plan of care and discuss adjustments needed based on member’s clinical status to prevent readmission to hospital; treat-in-place protocols utilized as appropriate
- Coded to highest level of specificity; perform monthly and bi-annual notes on members; worked with the facility’s utilization review process
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions; Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment; performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care; wound care, evaluation and treatment
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion; discussed at length advanced care planning, disease trajectory, hospice and palliative care referrals
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
House Nurse Practitioner
SeaCrest Nursing and Rehabilitation
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Provided care to acute and long term residents in nursing facility; collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team – social workers, dietary, rehab, recreation, nursing and ancillary staff to provide quality of care to resident and family members; written admission, discharge and monthly notes on assigned residents
- Reviewed past and current medical history, hospital discharge reports to create individualized care plan; performed full physical examination as well as disease management and medication review/reconciliation; order diagnostics and labs as appropriate; order and review in-house and outside consultations, maintain follow-ups as needed
- Communicated and collaborated with Medical Director, DON, nursing manager and ancillary staff as needed in regard to plan of care and resident’s clinical status to prevent readmission to hospital; treat-in-place protocols utilized as appropriate; provided any change in condition and updates to family members
- Initiated, informed and advocated for advance life directive and planning, sign MOLST as needed; pronounce and sign death certificates; worked with social workers and physical therapists when ordering DME and appropriate safe discharges
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Progressive Care Solutions
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided acute and long term care to residents in nursing facility; collaborated with primary care doctor along with part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team; managed inpatient admissions, discharges, disease management and medication review/reconciliation
- Communicated with PMD in regards to current plan of care and discuss adjustment needed based on patient’s clinical status to prevent readmission to hospital; treat-in-place protocols utilized as appropriate; established protocols for frequency of updates to primary medical doctor
- Monitored symptoms and conducted tests on patients to determine a diagnosis, communicating to the team of healthcare professionals to draw conclusions about the patient's condition and follow through with plan of care; experienced in ordering diagnostic tasks such as lab work, X-rays, CT Scan, Ultrasounds, consults as well as other pertinent testing and consultations with specialists
- Educated patients and families on health issues and teach preventative care and consulting about prescriptions and other treatment methods; teaching provided on precautions in place such as aspiration, fall, safety and contact and prevention methods to avoid complications
Pain Management Nurse Practitioner
Medical Arts Health and Esthetics
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Obtained patient's health status through the interview process and physical examination, compiled patient medical data to determine appropriate pain management alternatives for the patient with acute and chronic pain; provided soft tissue trigger point injections; instructed and counseled patients regarding goals of pain management treatments, compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and medication side effects
- Interacted with other medical professionals and pain management specialists to promote maintenance of chronic pain management; initiated referrals as appropriate consulting with supervising physician; completed all documentation timely, efficiently and in its entirety
School Coverage/Trip Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare Agency
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Worked in the school setting by improving and protecting the health status of children with early detection and correction of health problems; provided health assessments and referral procedures as needed; interpreted the health status of students to school personnel when necessary
- Planned and implemented school health management protocols for students with chronic health problems; administered medications (routine and PRN) according to MAR; documented all medical room visits, medication administration; provided communication with families and interventions provided
- Provided full day coverage in school setting or travel for school trips while continuing health management of all students as well as specific students with chronic issues; Traveled with first aid kit and Epi-pen at all times as required; experienced with elementary, junior high, mentally challenged and D75 students
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
01.2008 - 07.2015
- Provided nursing care on the Telemetry, Coronary Care Unit, Post-catherization Unit, Surgical/Neuro Stepdown, ICU, CTICU, Rehab and Medical-Surgical units
- Nursing care provided included rhythm interpretation, hemodynamics, temporary epicardial pacing, airway management, pain management, medication management, safety precautions, patient/family education and support and initiation of the rehabilitation process
- Prepared and provided close monitoring of adults for preoperative open-heart, acute & chronic disease for arrhythmias, MI screening, anticoagulation therapy, cardiac & peripheral diagnostic procedures, tilt table, cardioversion, TEE, echocardiogram and stress testing
- Closely monitored effectiveness of IV drip cardiac medications and assist the physician with regards to patient care and administration of drugs; monitors chest tubes & various drainage devices, pacer wires, temporary pacing, epidural and PCA pumps
- Provided care for post-operative patients typically requiring a high-level of monitoring, including airway management, vascular checks, cardiac monitoring and trauma care (c-collar and braces), wound management, chest tube maintenance, blood administration, and tracheostomy care
- Worked collaboratively with surgeons, physician assistants and residents to achieve optimum patient care; collect, analyze, and interpret data and information from health care members and documented actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses
Education
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey
Newark, NJSkills
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Sepsis Protocol
- Wound Care and Management
- Preventive Care
- Acute Care Expertise
- Mental Health and Referrals
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Individualized Care Plans
- Advanced Care Planning/MOLST
- Patient and Family Education
- Palliative and Hospice Care
- Diabetes Care and Management
Affiliations
Member of ANCC, GAPNA, AMDA, AANP
Certification
- Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire; Georgia and New Jersey pending
Timeline
House Nurse Practitioner
SeaCrest Nursing and Rehabilitation
11.2019 - 10.2020
Complex Care Nurse Practitioner
United Healthcare
09.2018 - Current
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Progressive Care Solutions
12.2017 - 08.2018
Pain Management Nurse Practitioner
Medical Arts Health and Esthetics
07.2017 - 01.2018
School Coverage/Trip Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare Agency
09.2014 - 06.2017
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
01.2008 - 07.2015
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
Long Island University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey