Emily Benfield
Roan Mountain,Tennessee
Summary
Compassionate Family Practice Nurse Practitioner with strong clinical expertise at Rural Health Consortium, enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and individualized care. Proven ability in chronic disease management and critical thinking, optimizing treatment plans and medication management for diverse populations. Skilled in minor surgical procedures and dedicated to holistic patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Rural Health Consortium
11.2016 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate care and clear communication during appointments.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by assisting with administrative tasks such as scheduling, documentation, and billing.
- Managed chronic diseases effectively through thorough assessments, accurate diagnoses, and appropriate treatment plans.
- Optimized medication management through careful review of prescriptions, potential drug interactions, and side effects monitoring.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide decision-making processes when developing individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop protocols that ensured consistent quality of care across the practice.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center
08.2013 - 10.2016
- 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.
Education
Masters of Nursing - Nursing Practice
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN07-2016
Bachelor's of Nursing - Nursing Practice
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TNSkills
- Strong clinical expertise to assess, diagnose, and treat patients
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Basic wound care and laceration repair, suturing
- Chronic disease diagnoses, management and coordination of care
- Adult and geriatric care acute and chronic conditions
- Pediatric care acute and chronic conditions
- Diagnosing and interpreting tests and lab results
Certification
Current DEA and APRN (AANP)certification.
Timeline
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Rural Health Consortium
11.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center
08.2013 - 10.2016
Masters of Nursing - Nursing Practice
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor's of Nursing - Nursing Practice
East Tennessee State University