Fay Walker
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Experienced Nurse Practitioner with strong orthopedic assessment, medication management, and pain care skills. Delivers coordinated preoperative and postoperative support, accurate diagnostic interpretation, and patient-centered treatment planning.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Orthopedics Northeast
Fort Wayne, Indiana
06.2021 - Current
- Completed orthopedic assessments for new and follow-up clinic patients.
- Managed medication prescribing and pain care for musculoskeletal conditions.
- Coordinated preoperative and postoperative care with orthopedic surgeons and clinic staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Reviewed imaging and laboratory results to inform and enhance treatment planning.
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Delivered primary care, diagnosed conditions, arranged referrals, and provided follow-up, evening urgent care, and on-call emergency consultation.
- Served in dual capacity as a clinician and manager of medical services.
Registered Nurse
Parkview
Fort Wayne
12.2003 - 06.2021
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments in Parkview acute care settings to inform treatment plans.
- Administered medications and monitored reactions per Parkview nursing protocols.
- Recorded care plans and patient status in Epic.
- Coordinated effectively with physicians, therapists, and case managers to enhance patient care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions.
- Led nursing teams across multiple hospital floors, including ortho, neurology, ortho trauma, medical-surgical, and intensive care, to deliver high-quality patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN06-2020
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN04-2018
Associate of Science - Associates of Science in Nursing
University of Saint Francis
Fort Wayne, IN12-2006
Skills
- Orthopedic assessments
- Medication management
- Pain management
- Diagnostic interpretation
- Preoperative coordination
- Primary care delivery
- Urgent care triage
- Patient referrals
- Wound management
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective communication
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Orthopedics Northeast
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Parkview
12.2003 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - Associates of Science in Nursing
University of Saint Francis