Heather Fulton
Weatherford,TX
Summary
Ambitious nurse practitioner with degree in family medicine seeking nurse practitioner position. Currently practicing in the urgent care setting with 2.5 years of experience. Flexible, self-motivated, compassionate, and reliable with a strong desire to provide excellent care using evidence based and patient centered practice
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Oakridge Urgent Care
02.2022 - Current
- Perform physical examinations, treat, diagnosis, and document on approximately 20-40 patients per day with a variety of acute illness .
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribe and manage pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
- Perform a variety of skills including laceration repair, wart removal, foreign body removal, and ingrown toenail removal.
- Make appropriate referrals when needed.
ICU RN/Nursing House Supervisor
Medical City Weatherford
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Collaborate with administration to maintain oversight responsibilities throughout the hospital.
- Meet regularly with team leaders to assure adequate communication and problem solving
- Provide patient care in a busy ICU serving patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including CHF, COPD, pneumonia, and COVID-19.
- Maintain close communication with physicians and family members to ensure a team approach to patient care.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Medical City Fort Worth
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Supported patients through recovery from procedures such as cardiac and femoral bypass, renal transplant, and carotid endarterectomy.
- Explained patient conditions, procedures and treatment protocols to patients and families.
- Encouraged patients to implement lifestyle changes.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Medical City Fort Worth
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Supported nurse manager in operating the unit by controlling patient safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Supervised staff in a PCU unit and served as a resource for all employees.
- Educated patients and family on disease processes, patient care needs, and discharge instructions.
- Monitored and cared for patients with a variety of diseases, post cardiac surgery, and acute care needs.
Travel RN
FlexCare Medical Staffing
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
- Worked in a variety of units such as orthopedics, cardiac, liver failure, and progressive care.
- Completed assignments in Tucson, Az, San Diego, CA, Phoenix, AZ, Chandler, AZ, and Sun City, AZ.
Cardiac RN
Heart Hospital Baylor Plano
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Supported patients through recovery from procedures such as bypass, angioplasty and pacemaker surgery.
- Explained patient conditions, procedures and treatment protocols to patients and families.
- Encouraged patients to implement lifestyle changes to prevent worsening of heart disease.
Registered Nurse, PCU
United Regional Health Care
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range of acute and chronic disease.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX05.2012
Skills
- BLS/ACLS
- EMR trained in Aprima, NextGen, eClinicalWorks
- Laceration repair, foreign body removal, wart removal, ingrown toenail removal
- Communication skills
- Multi-tasking
- Patient Education
- Health Promotion
- Patient Examination
- Treatment Plan Development
- Lab result evaluation
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Patient Referrals
Professional References Available
John Hedgpeth, ACNO Medical City Fort Worth
Tom Tarkenton, DO The Medical Pavilion
Chris Erwin, FNP-C Accountable Care Now
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Oakridge Urgent Care
02.2022 - Current
ICU RN/Nursing House Supervisor
Medical City Weatherford
10.2020 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Medical City Fort Worth
01.2019 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Medical City Fort Worth
01.2017 - 01.2019
Travel RN
FlexCare Medical Staffing
01.2015 - 01.2017
Cardiac RN
Heart Hospital Baylor Plano
06.2014 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse, PCU
United Regional Health Care
06.2012 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Midwestern State University
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