Hi, I’m
Emily Charlton
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Empathetic Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 10 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
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mountain View Medical CenterHillsboro, OR
Family Nurse Practitioner
10.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.
- Discussed proposed surgical procedures, risk and potential complications with supervising physician and patient to obtain proper patient informed consent.
OHSU Comprehensive Pain Center Portland, OR
Registered Nurse
01.2017 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services.
Transplant/Plastics, OHSUPortland, OR
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
05.2015 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed caseload of 3-5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Signature & Assured Home HealthPortland, OR
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
03.2014 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Cornerstone Care OptionPortland, Oregon
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Care
12.2012 - 03.2014
Job overview
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Administered medications and treatment 30 to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA
Master of Science from Nursing Practice
08.2018
Concordia UniversityPortland, OR
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.2012
Skills
- Experience with providing education and management for chronic patient conditions
- Analyzing/Interpreting data, Microsoft Office, Quality Control/Infection Management
- Experience working with Epic, Athena Health, Centricity, Allscripts and MyChart EMRs
- Diabetes and Nutrition Treatments
- Telemedicine Appointments
- Primary Care
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Acute and Chronic Pain
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Additional Information
- Awards: Plumber, Steamfitters, and Ship Fitters Scholarship 2007-2011; Education Partner Awards, 2010-2011; Friends of Nursing Scholarship 2011; AmeriCorps Scholarship 2011 Nursing; Diversity Achievement 2007, Local 290 Scholarship 2007
- Prerequisite courses completed at Portland Community College & Oregon State University 2007-2010
Interests
I enjoy watching and playing soccer. I enjoy exploring the Pacific NW by camping and hiking. I have a twin sister and spend the majority of my time with family and my dog.
Availability
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Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Mountain View Medical Center
10.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
OHSU Comprehensive Pain Center
01.2017 - 09.2018
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Transplant/Plastics, OHSU
05.2015 - 12.2016
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Signature & Assured Home Health
03.2014 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Care
Cornerstone Care Option
12.2012 - 03.2014
Gonzaga University
Master of Science from Nursing Practice
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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