Heather Flynt, NP
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 25 years of comprehensive nursing experience providing acute care, wellness exams, and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
United Healthcare
Greensboro, North Carolina
05.2015 - Current
- Performs in-home annual risk assessments for current members.
- Performs comprehensive physical examinations and documents patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Performs POCT A1C testing, collects eGFR/UACR, performs Quantaflo testing to evaluate for PVD, and performs Diabetic Eye Exams.
- Educates patients and families on chronic health conditions, disease prevention, and health promotion.
- Collaborates with primary care providers regarding any adverse findings noted during the assessment.
- Serves as mentor for new providers.
- Consistently exceeds quality metrics.
Partner/Family Nurse Practitioner
Center Pointe Urgent Care
Mooresville, North Carolina
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support the health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Provided preventive care, such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
- Assesses and treats STDs in both males and females.
- Monitored the patient's condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, including suturing, and wound care.
- Performed DOT physicals.
- Assessed, evaluated, and managed workers' compensation patients.
- Responsible for payroll and business needs for staff and the clinic.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Carolina Priority Care
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Worked as the sole provider in urgent care, managing 40 to 60 patients per day.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support the health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Provided preventive care, such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Performed DOT physicals.
- Assessed, evaluated, and treated workers' compensation patients.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Correct Care Solutions
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Managed a chronic care clinic for the inmate population, with 10-12 patients per day.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify acute and chronic health issues.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs, and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes, and relieve symptoms.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Regional Physicians/UNC Regional Physicians
05.2014 - 09.2015
- Worked with multiple providers in a demanding office, managing 50 to 100 patients per day.
- Diagnosed, managed, and treated primary care, urgent care, and occupational health patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support the health and comfort of patients.
- Provided preventive care, such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse
Moses Cone Health System
11.2013 - 05.2014
- Staff nurse and charge nurse in a demanding, free-standing Emergency Department.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
- 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.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease processes, and management and lifestyle options.
- I served as a mentor and preceptor for the staff.
Registered Nurse
High Point Regional Health System
02.2004 - 05.2013
- Staff nurse and charge nurse on the Neuro/Med-Surg floor (February 2004 – August 2005).
- Staff nurse and charge nurse in a very demanding Emergency Department/Level 3 Trauma Center (August 2005 – October 2007, and January 2012 – May 2013).
- Unit Coordinator in the Emergency Department/Level 3 Trauma Center, managing and directing daily ED operations with 65,000 annual patient visits (October 2007 – December 2011).
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and coronary artery disease.
- Oversaw the delivery of care for patients on the medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising a team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Active participant on two Lean Six Sigma teams – ED Black Belt and Behavioral Health Green Belt; new processes implemented to reduce ED wait times and to streamline the treatment of ED behavioral health patients.
- Managed payroll and scheduling for approximately 160 ED employees.
- Recipient of the Purple Cow Award (2011).
Registered Nurse
Dr's Irving, DeSalvo, Russell And Ragno
03.2008 - 12.2009
- Provided conscious sedation and cardiac monitoring for oral surgery patients.
- Assisted with the pre-op assessment of oral surgery patients.
- Managed post-op recovery care.
- Advised family members and caregivers on proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, and safe medication use.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Correctional Medical Services
05.2001 - 02.2004
- The staff nurse and charge nurse provided care to the inmate population, encompassing multiple disease processes, with an average daily population of 900 inmates.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Managed patient care by closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels, and reported changes to the physician.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with weekly radiology and dental clinics.
- Provided scheduling for 15 to 20 employees in the medical department.
Education
Family Nurse Practitioner - Nursing Practice
Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, KY01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of NC At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05.2008
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Guilford Technical Comm. College
Jamestown, NC05.2003
Diploma in Nursing -
Guilford Technical Comm. College
Jamestown, NC08.2000
Skills
- EMR Experience with Experity, EPIC, Allscripts, and Wellsoft
- Laceration Repair
- EKG Interpretation
- Medical Imaging
- Laboratory Testing
- Primary care
- Urgent Care
- Occupational Health
- Trauma
- Scheduling
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Certification #5006861
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), Certification #F0314367
- Registered Nurse, Certification #198409
- DEA, Registration #MF5344495
- DOT Certified
- BCLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Partner/Family Nurse Practitioner
Center Pointe Urgent Care
10.2022 - 06.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner
Carolina Priority Care
08.2019 - 10.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner
Correct Care Solutions
07.2017 - 07.2019
Family Nurse Practitioner
United Healthcare
05.2015 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Regional Physicians/UNC Regional Physicians
05.2014 - 09.2015
Registered Nurse
Moses Cone Health System
11.2013 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse
Dr's Irving, DeSalvo, Russell And Ragno
03.2008 - 12.2009
Registered Nurse
High Point Regional Health System
02.2004 - 05.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Correctional Medical Services
05.2001 - 02.2004
Family Nurse Practitioner - Nursing Practice
Frontier Nursing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of NC At Greensboro
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Guilford Technical Comm. College
Diploma in Nursing -
Guilford Technical Comm. College
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