Stephanie Hunter
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Hardworking Bilingual Nurse Practitioner with overall 17 years of nursing background. As a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, I am able to conduct physical examinations, diagnose, order and interpret labs and prescribe appropriate treatments or medications to treat chronic and acute conditions.
I am passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate illness. Bilingual in Spanish and English. Organized and dependable with over 8 years of experience in Endocrinology, 5 years experience in Telehealth platforms and 3 years experience as a Clinical Director.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner and Founder
Patriot Care Health
07.2023 - Current
- Founded and created Patriot Care Health to assist service members, veterans anda families with better care and/or review of health care needs, primary care and telehealth.
- Assisted veterans and dependents in preparing forms and documents to present claims for benefits.
- Reviewed and requested medical records, military personnel records
- Collaborated with a multi-specialty team to help veterans or service members
- Provide Primary Care and Endocrinology services via telehealth
- Help service members and veterans obtain second opinions if needed
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Referred patients to medical specialists for consultant services when necessary for patient's well-being.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Maintained high patient satisfaction through knowledgeable support and compassionate care.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
Associate Director of Clinical Services
26Health
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Lead teams of up to 20 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
- Served as a mentor to other Directors or staff
- over 2000 hours of preceptorship to Nurse Practitioner Students.
- Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Built and strengthened relationships with vendor representatives in order to maintain consistent supplies.
- Analyzed impacts of regulatory changes on operations and developed mitigation plans.
- Networked with local and regional businesses to promote partnerships and drive growth.
- Managed Quality Improvement department
- Maintained Medical Department and supported Behavioral Health compliance by improving and aligning processes, controls and production specifications with established limits.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by 80 % within 1 year.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective medical management.
- Implemented Telemedicine within the company
- Directed financial operations and administered budgets of over 1 million dollars.
- Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
- Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
- Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.
- Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
- Developed and audited practices, programs and reporting system metrics for optimal efficiency.
- Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
- Evaluated competency of clinical staff, documenting performance and recommending improvements.
Family Nurse Practitioner and Endocrinology
26Health
08.2019 - Current
- Provided primary care to patients with chronic and acute conditions, including Diabetes, Thyroid conditions, COPD, Asthma, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Arthritis, Pneumonia, HIV, Hepatitis C, URI, UTI's, GYN care conditions and other Endocrinology conditions.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Telemedicine
- Attended continuing education seminars and workshops to stay current with best practices.
- LGBTQ+ care experience.
- Experience with PREP and PEP for HIV and STI prevention.
- 2000 hours of preceptorship for nurse practitioner students from Duke University, Chamberlain University and Advent Health University
Family Nurse Practitioner (Internal Medicine And Endo)
Country Club Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
- Demonstrate expertise in managing patients with multiple co-morbidities with acute and chronic conditions including Diabetes, hypertension, hyperparathyroidism, hyperlipidemia, thyroid dysfunction and thyroid cancer, pituitary deficiencies and adenomas, testosterone deficiencies, osteoporosis, adrenal dysfunction, gestational diabetes, obesity and other general endocrine care.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Formulated diagnosis and ordered appropriate diagnostic tests as needed.
- Provided women’s health services, including providing contraception, counseling on reproductive issues and assisting with family planning needs.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Interpret and order EKG, continuous glucose monitoring, labs results and bone density scans.
- Prescribed pharmaceuticals, non-pharmacological interventions and treatment regimens as appropriate for assessed medical conditions.
- Served as a preceptor to Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Students.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health South Florida Neuroscience/Step down
12.2013 - 08.2017
- Care of patients post op craniotomy, laminectomy, fusions and various spine surgeries.
- Caring for patients with severe conditions such as new onset Seizures, Aneurysms, Cauda Equina, Bell's Palsy, Embolic, Hemorrhagic and Ischemic strokes.
- Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
- Provide the patient with the correct tool such at social work, occupational therapy, speech therapy or physical therapy to achieve max potential recovery.
- Participates in an interdisciplinary team that consists of physicians, social workers, physical therapists.
- Provides a broad range of general nursing care services in areas of vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, catheters, IV and NG tube insertion.
- Preceptor and trainer for incoming nurses and nursing students on the unit in areas of patient care, policy, and procedures.
Charge Registered Nurse
Morton Plant Mease Dunedin Hospital Med/Surg Tele
09.2011 - 10.2013
- Recommended and implemented changes to the Medical unit regarding assignment delegation and prioritization, resulting in a higher standard of patient care, and reassessed/revised plan of care.
- Provided patient assessments, treatments, patient education, and oversaw all staff management duties, including training, mentorship, and advisement initiatives.
- Educate patients and their families on disease processes, medical-surgical procedures and other aspects of therapeutic regimens, including medication and pain management techniques
Registered Nurse
Morton Plant Mease Dunedin
09.2011 - 10.2013
- Cared for patients with various conditions including angina/unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, stroke, respiratory failure, diabetes, pulmonary embolisms, renal disease and various others.
- Responsible for maintaining safe and therapeutic telemetry and progressive care environment
- Performed tasks of reviewing data from special equipment to track patient’s blood pressure, heart rate, breathing and other vitals
- Educated patients and their families on disease prevention, healthy diet and exercise, and lifestyle changes
- Handled responsibilities of implementing and directing care by using nursing process with emphasis on the needs of individual Telemetry patients
- Responsible for providing supervision of patient care assistant, new employees, vocational nurses, student nurses and nurse technicians
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
Davenport, IA05.2017
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Miami School of Nursing
Coral Gables, FL05.2009
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL06.2006
Skills
- Bilingual ( Spanish)
- Telehealth ( 5 years)
- Endocrinology ( 8 years)
- Primary Care ( 8 Years)
- Clinical Director ( 3 years)
- Quality Improvement Experience ( 2 years)
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Policy and Program Development
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Leadership
- Patient Education
- Self-Motivated
- Community Outreach Programs
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Time Management
- Cultural Awareness
- Dependable and Responsible
Certification
- Compact state RN license
- Colorado APRN License
- Colorado DEA license
- Florida APRN License
- Florida DEA license
- Texas APRN License
- Arizona APRN License
- Iowa APRN License
- Utah APRN License
- Nebraska APRN License
- Utah APRN Licensee
- Tennessee APRN License
- Louisiana APRN LIcense
- Credentials & Certifications , Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certified
- American Association of Nurse Practitioner Certification (AANP) since August 2017
- BLS/CPR
- NIHSS/Stroke Certified
- Telemetry Certified
- Progressive Care Certified
Accomplishments
- WOW Award Nurse of the Year 2013
- Nurse of the Year Unit Hospital (May 2013)
- Skin Resource Pay For Skills
- Infection Control Pay for Skills
Custom
References
- Annitta Tenorio FNP-BC SCRN Neurology Nurse Practitioner (786) 619-4049
- Dr. David Baker Hargrove CEO-Founder 26Health (407) 953-9734
- Kristan Landry Director of Human Resource 26Health (321) 558-0684
Timeline
Owner and Founder
Patriot Care Health
07.2023 - Current
Associate Director of Clinical Services
26Health
08.2020 - 07.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner and Endocrinology
26Health
08.2019 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner (Internal Medicine And Endo)
Country Club Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health South Florida Neuroscience/Step down
12.2013 - 08.2017
Charge Registered Nurse
Morton Plant Mease Dunedin Hospital Med/Surg Tele
09.2011 - 10.2013
Registered Nurse
Morton Plant Mease Dunedin
09.2011 - 10.2013
Master of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Miami School of Nursing
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Miami Dade College
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