Gerald Gilliland
Nurse Practitioner
Mount Pleasant,WI
Summary
Highly qualified and board certified Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
HealthDrive/GAPS Health
08.2022 - Current
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
Nurse Practitioner
Alteas Cardiology
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic cardiovascular conditions.
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
Marshfield Clinic
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Coordinated with employers to provide return to work plans based on workplace injuries.
- Performed a wide variety of procedures: Splinting, Suturing, Intraarticular injections, Incision and Drainage, Biopsies of Skin Lesions, Trigger Point Injections.
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
Carondolet/Tenet Health
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Nurse Practitioner, Transitional Care Service
Health Essentials
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment. The goal of our program was to avoid hospitalization and emergency room visits.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
Aurora Medical Group
10.2013 - 08.2015
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Assessed Nursing Home Residents and provided appropriate interventions with the goal of avoiding Emergency Room Visits and Hospitalization.
Nurse Practitioner
Aurora Medical Group
02.2012 - 10.2013
- Hybrid position providing care in both Long Term/Subacute Rehabilitation Facilities and an Urgent Care.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Applied and removed casts, sutured soft tissue injuries, and provided wound care.
Nurse Practitioner
Evercare
08.2010 - 02.2012
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans with the goal of avoiding hospitalization and Emergency Room Visits.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Nurse Practitioner
Birchwood Health Center
03.2010 - 08.2010
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Nurse Practitioner
Stevanovic Family Practice
07.2009 - 03.2010
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
Nurse Practitioner
Golden Living Center/Colonial Manor
09.2008 - 07.2009
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Supported patients in maintaining prescribed regimen of care.
Nurse Practitioner, Neurology
Wheaton Franciscan Medical Group
06.2006 - 09.2008
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Identified serious conditions and emergency situations and immediately referred to hospital for prompt care.
Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
06.2003 - 06.2006
- Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
- Analyzed patient historical data to determine proper course of treatment.
- Performed sigmoidoscopies procedures to inspect for abnormal lesions.
- Developed and implemented a Hepatitis C Treatment Program.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Adult Nurse Practitioner
05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
05.1989
Skills
- Punch Biopsies
- DOT Physicals
- Joint Injections
- Trigger Point Injections
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Compliance Reporting Expertise
- Medical Imaging
- Trauma Care
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Laceration Repair
- Casts and Splints
- Life Support Technique Skills
- Women's Health Exams
- Preventive Care
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Acute Care Expertise
- Patient Education
- Palliative Care
- Care Plan Development
- Diabetes and Nutrition Treatments
- Patient Care Coordination
- Health Promotion
- Medical Chart Management
- Urgent Care
- Mental Health
- Neurology
- Gastroenterology
Certification
- DOT Medical Examiner, MG2493409, FMCA - 6/2020-6/2030
- Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber, 2383-33, Wisconsin - 2/2004 - 9/2024
- Registered Nurse, 102440, Wisconsin - 8/1989 - 02/2024
- Adult Nurse Practitioner BC, 0381953, ANCC - 12/2003 - 11/2023
- BLS, American Heart Association - 8/2021 - 8/2023
- ACLS. American Heart Association - 1/2022 - 1/2024
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner - HealthDrive/GAPS Health
08.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner - Alteas Cardiology
02.2022 - 07.2022
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine - Marshfield Clinic
04.2018 - 05.2020
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine - Carondolet/Tenet Health
01.2016 - 03.2018
Nurse Practitioner, Transitional Care Service - Health Essentials
09.2015 - 12.2015
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine - Aurora Medical Group
10.2013 - 08.2015
Nurse Practitioner - Aurora Medical Group
02.2012 - 10.2013
Nurse Practitioner - Evercare
08.2010 - 02.2012
Nurse Practitioner - Birchwood Health Center
03.2010 - 08.2010
Nurse Practitioner - Stevanovic Family Practice
07.2009 - 03.2010
Nurse Practitioner - Golden Living Center/Colonial Manor
09.2008 - 07.2009
Nurse Practitioner, Neurology - Wheaton Franciscan Medical Group
06.2006 - 09.2008
Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology - William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
06.2003 - 06.2006
University of Wisconsin - Madison - Master of Science, Nursing Adult Nurse Practitioner
Bellin College - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
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