Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Heath Parrish

APRN
FITZGERALD,GA

Summary

Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 12 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of multiple software companies.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner

LaSalle Corrections
04.2017 - Current
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Tift Regional Medical Center Emergency Room
03.2016 - Current
  • Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
  • Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
  • Manage patients with acute and chronic conditions


Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner

Dorminy Primary Care
03.2012 - Current
  • Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department/Director

Dorminy Medical Center
03.2007 - 03.2012
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.


Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Tift Regional Medical Center
05.2005 - 03.2007

Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the emergency department, contributing ideas for process enhancements based on clinical experiences and patient feedback.

  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Albany State University
Albany, GA
08.2010 - 05.2012

Skills

  • Acute care management
  • Written Communication
  • Medical Imaging
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration/Managing staff/Buget

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 45 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Currently hold position on the board of health for the Southeast district.
  • Currently on the board for Tiftarea Academy.

Certification

  • APRN
  • ACLS, PALS, BLS, Multiple NIMs, ATLS

Timeline

Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner

LaSalle Corrections
04.2017 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner

Tift Regional Medical Center Emergency Room
03.2016 - Current

Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner

Dorminy Primary Care
03.2012 - Current

Master of Science - Nursing

Albany State University
08.2010 - 05.2012

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department/Director

Dorminy Medical Center
03.2007 - 03.2012

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Tift Regional Medical Center
05.2005 - 03.2007
Heath ParrishAPRN