A licensed Family Nurse Practitioner with 19 years of hospital and 12 years acute care nursing experience. Looking for a position that involves significant work in primary care or specialized care areas.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
Archwell Health
08.2021 - Current
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Counseled patients on newly diagnosed health conditions and maintenance of existing conditions.
Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Directed patients on medication use and lifestyle modifications to improve health.
Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
Formulated lists of current and past medical conditions.
Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
Nurse Practitioner Home Evaluator
Signify Health
02.2019 - Current
Complete health assessments on Medicare patients utilizing provided assessment tools
Discussed plan of care with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications to patients and family members
Accurately noted patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records
Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers
Formulated lists of current and past medical conditions
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers
Registered Nurse
DePaul Health Center
01.2011 - Current
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit
Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 3-5 high acuity patients per shift
Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, post percutaneous coronary intervention care, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) care, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift
Served as Clinical Support Nurse/Charge Nurse on a 26 bed unit
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Saint Louis University
08.2019 - 12.2021
Collaborated with other faculty members to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives
Implemented and optimized new curriculum and day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices
Reviewed class and student records to look for areas in need of improvement and implement plans of action
Defined and articulated learning outcomes, including measurements, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning
Initiated new learning methods, promoting total student comprehension while curbing learning time
Created and implemented written and oral assessments
Created guides and course materials to reiterate lecture information and help students
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Nursing Practice
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
05-2025
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO
2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Maryville University
Saint Louis
2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lutheran School of Nursing
Saint Louis, MO
2010
Skills
Skilled cardiac care nurse
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Computerized charting specialist - eClinical Work, EPIC, NextGen, and McKesson
Critical evaluation of heart failure patients, MI, and pacemaker managed complex medication/treatment regimens
Diabetes and nutrition treatments
Preceptor
Educating medical patients
Patient referrals
Prescription writing
Treatment plan development
Certification
Registered Nurse in Missouri, License number 2011009174, 2021
Certified Nurse Practitioner in Missouri, 2018001752
Registered Nurse in Illinois, License number 041483916, 2020
Certified Nurse Practitioner in Illinois, 209020051
Current American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification F12170608
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2017 to 2022
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2017 to 2022
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in Texas , 1090324
Affiliations
American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) member
Missouri Nurses Association (MONA) member
St. Louis Nurses in Advanced Practice (SNAP) member