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Emilie Boudreaux

Youngsville,LA

Summary

Empathetic Adult Nurse Practitioner specialized in Infectious Disease, focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 15 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adult Nurse Practitioner

University Hospital And Clinics
07.2008 - Current
  • Specialize in medical management of HIV and viral hepatitis within Infectious Disease clinic setting.
  • Educate patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Conduct wellness screenings such as pap smears, mammograms, and STI screenings as appropriate.
  • Manage complex HIV infection with multi-drug resistance virus, particularly in aging population.
  • Contribute to positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing expertise, and supporting team-based care approaches.
  • Enhance patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, personalized care and fostering strong relationships with patients.
  • Optimize clinic efficiency by contributing valuable input during staff meetings that led to improvements in appointment scheduling processes.
  • Serves as a preceptor for nurse practitioner students, sharing clinical expertise and guiding their professional development while enhancing the learning experience.
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and coordinated services for complex medical cases.
  • Advocate for patient needs within the healthcare system while navigating insurance challenges that impacted access to quality care options.
  • Utilizes telehealth technology to provide healthcare for individuals with limited transportation or time constraints.
  • Maintained current knowledge of industry best practices through continuous professional development and participation in relevant conferences, courses, and workshops.

Registered Nurse

University Medical Center
10.1998 - 06.2008
  • Preadmission, preoperative, and postoperative registered nurse in outpatient surgery setting.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Registered Nurse

University Medical Center
05.1996 - 10.1998
  • Med-Surg Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse, managed critical ill adult patients.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

Education

Master of Science - Adult Nurse Practitioner

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
12.1995

Skills

  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Precepting
  • Patient Education
  • Diagnosis and treatment
  • Advanced physical examination
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Diagnostic and Preventative Screenings
  • Pharmacology knowledge
  • Lab result evaluation
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Treatment Planning and Prescription Management
  • Mental health evaluation and care

Accomplishments

  • 2013 Louisiana AIDS Drug Assistance Program Advisory Committee member
  • 2013 Clinical Lead award recipient presented by LSU HIV staff physicians
  • 2013 Louisiana State Nursing Association recognition for excellence in HIV care.
  • 2014 Acadiana Celebrates Nursing honoree
  • 2019 Lafayette General Health Heart of Nursing honoree
  • 2020 Selected to represent University Hospital and Clinics in APP panel at LDI meeting.
  • 2022 Torch Carrier Award recipient

Certification

  • Adult Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - 2008

Timeline

Adult Nurse Practitioner

University Hospital And Clinics
07.2008 - Current

Registered Nurse

University Medical Center
10.1998 - 06.2008

Registered Nurse

University Medical Center
05.1996 - 10.1998

Master of Science - Adult Nurse Practitioner

McNeese State University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Louisiana At Lafayette

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