Gayle Pitts
Spring Hill,TN
Summary
Dynamic Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in the Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology field, adept at diagnosing and managing complex conditions. Skilled in clinical decision-making and patient advocacy, I excel in developing individualized treatment plans and responding effectively in emergencies. Committed to delivering patient-centered care and optimizing health outcomes through precise medication management.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Allergy Asthma and Sinus Center
Franklin, TN
05.2002 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to establish accurate diagnoses.
- Interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests, including skin tests, spirometry, and lab work, to identify and assess the patient's condition.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness, and educating them on their health issues.
- Develop individualized patient treatment plans based on identified needs and medical history.
- Diagnose and manage patients with various immune deficiencies.
- Identify abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Monitor immunotherapy patients for potential systemic reactions, as well as treat anaphylaxis, and adjust injection dosage as needed.
- Prescribe medications and other treatments, adjusting dosages and therapies as necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborate with physicians in the diagnosis and management of allergies, asthma, and immune deficiencies.
- Manage referrals to specialists when necessary.
- Instruct and counsel patients to comply with prescribed medical regimens, medications, and health maintenance.
- Utilized electronic health records (EHR) systems for documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Participated in continuing education and professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in clinical practice.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Vanderbilt Walk In Clinic
Franklin, TN
11.1998 - 05.2002
- Administered treatment for various illness diagnoses across age groups.
- Utilize laboratory findings and imaging diagnostic data to prescribe appropriate medication therapy.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Bruce Wolfe, Allergy and Asthma
Nashville, TN
05.1998 - 11.1998
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to establish accurate diagnoses.
- Interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests, including skin tests, spirometry, and lab work, to identify and assess the patient's condition.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Maury Regional Ambulatory Care Clinic
Columbia, TN
09.1997 - 05.1998
- Formulated knowledgeable diagnoses based on direct patient assessments, laboratory results, and evaluations of medical histories.
- Managed acute and chronic medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma.
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
06.1995 - 08.1996
- Executed comprehensive nursing duties in high-pressure environments such as emergency rooms and surgical ICUs.
- Assessed patient's condition and managed complex medical and surgical diagnoses.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Patterson, NJ
07.1992 - 06.1995
- Triaged and treated a high-volume caseload in a busy emergency room setting.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Executed extensive assessment and treatment services to a wide range of populations.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN05-1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Messiah College
Harrisburg, PA05-1992
Skills
- Diagnose and interpret spirometry, lab work, and CT scans
- Prescription writing
- Direct patient care
- Provide individualized treatment planning for each patient based on their diagnoses
- Clinical documentation in eClinicalWorks
- Immunotherapy monitoring
- Emergency response
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Clinical decision making
- Multitasking capacity
- Differential diagnosis
- Patient-centered care
- Medication management
Certification
- American Nursing Credentialing Center, Family Nurse Practitioner, BC
- Advance Practice Registered Nurse TN
- Registered Nurse License
- CPR
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Allergy Asthma and Sinus Center
05.2002 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Vanderbilt Walk In Clinic
11.1998 - 05.2002
Family Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Bruce Wolfe, Allergy and Asthma
05.1998 - 11.1998
Family Nurse Practitioner
Maury Regional Ambulatory Care Clinic
09.1997 - 05.1998
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
06.1995 - 08.1996
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
07.1992 - 06.1995
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Messiah College
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