Finette Gress
Topeka,KS
Summary
Qualified Nurse Practitioner with 18 years of experience in a leadership nursing role. Adept at primary, urgent care and management. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization. Licensed as APRN-C and DEA License in Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Telehealth APRN
QTC Medical Group
11.2023 - Current
- Exhibited excellent communication skills in explaining medical information to patients remotely.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Assessed patient symptoms and provided appropriate medical advice during telehealth visits.
- Implemented remote monitoring tools to track patient health metrics, identifying potential issues early.
- Employed video conferencing software to conduct remote patient consultations, enhancing access to care.
- Utilized evidence-based practices when delivering telehealth nursing services, ensuring safe and effective care for all patients.
APRN-C
Advanced Correctional Healthcare Inc.
07.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Coordinating with staff the physical care, detoxing and mental health conditions of inmates
- Ordered lab tests, interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Balancing the needs of the inmate within the restrictions of protocols and prescribing formulary
- Help to train officers to provide information to aid in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of inmates
APRN-C
Sunflower Prompt Care
03.2008 - 07.2024
- Evaluated patient progress and response to treatment
- Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Delivered high level of care and service to patients through email, video chat and online assessments.
- Recommended medications and other treatments such as physical therapy and inhalers for variety of different health conditions.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Was the co-owner of Sunflower Prompt Care
- Precepted many Nurse practitioner students
- Built an urgent care that evolved into a dual urgent and primary practice serving over 5000 patients.
- Interviewed and hired Providers and support staff. Prepared staff schedule
- performed telehealth exams
APRN-C
Corizon Healthcare
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Delivered high level of care and service to patients through email, video chat and online assessments.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Performed teltelehealth exams
Lecturer
Washburn University
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways to amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Assistant Professor taugh Assessment skills, basic nursing skills, medical terminology.
Registered Nurse
Nemaha Valley Community Hospital
05.1986 - 08.2007
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management of lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Worked in Surgery with preop, postoperative, organ retrieveal
- Worked in Homehealth
- Worked for the Maternal & Infant Clinic
- Worked as a Registered Carseat Technician
- Taught lamaze classes
Education
Master of Science - Masters Family Nurse Practitioner
Clarkson College
Omaha, NE08.2007
BSN
Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS12.2004
Diploma in Nursing
Stormont Vail School of Nursing
Topeka, KS05.1986
Skills
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Healthcare management
- Being able to coordinate care for many inmates in several facilities
- Feel comfortable with computers and charting programs
Timeline
Telehealth APRN
QTC Medical Group
11.2023 - Current
APRN-C
Advanced Correctional Healthcare Inc.
07.2022 - Current
APRN-C
Corizon Healthcare
03.2018 - 07.2020
APRN-C
Sunflower Prompt Care
03.2008 - 07.2024
Lecturer
Washburn University
08.2007 - 06.2010
Registered Nurse
Nemaha Valley Community Hospital
05.1986 - 08.2007
Master of Science - Masters Family Nurse Practitioner
Clarkson College
BSN
Washburn University of Topeka
Diploma in Nursing
Stormont Vail School of Nursing
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