HEATHER HARPE
Treasure Island,FL
Summary
Dedicated Healthcare professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management , and problem-solving skills. Currently hold an active multistate RN license in Florida and seven different state APRN Licenses with several more in pending status.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Carebridge Health
Nashville, TN
2022.10 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practice and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Managed complex caseloads, providing comprehensive nursing care to patients with diverse health needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, identifying critical health issues and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Provided education for patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventative measures.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through the development and implementation of individualized care plans.
- Streamlined communication between patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care delivery and optimize clinical workflows.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements through continuous professional development activities.
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing electronic health records systems for accurate documentation and data-driven decisionmaking.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive diagnostic plans, ensuring timely identification of medical conditions.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings for case review and treatment plan development tailored to individual patient needs.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-PRN Seasonal
Matrix Medical Network
Scottsdale, AZ
12.2017 - 09.2023
- Provide clinical assessment according to CMS Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) model to assist with predicting future healthcare costs. Assessments completed in home, SNF / ALF, Telehealth, and through employer clinical solutions.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer and other diseases.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Delivered high level of care and service to patients through email, video chat and online assessments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Managed 6-8 complex and chronically ill patients.
APRN
Episource, LLC
Gardena, CA
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Function independently to perform annual Health Risk Assessments for managed care, complex, and chronically ill members to configure individual Risk Adjustment Factor based on proper assignment of HCC to estimate future healthcare costs.
- Responsibilities include: adult / geriatric assessment, medical history, physical exam, medication reconciliation, diagnosis, and health education
- Additionally, patient education, communication to PCP, follow up facilitated with PCP, and case management referrals may also be part of any assessment
- Complete diagnostics on-site and via Telemedicine: DRE, DPN, PAD Net, labs including Hgb A1c and Occult blood
- These visits are completed in home and / or performed through Telemedicine in comprehensive manner compliant with documentation requirements for CMS.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Outpatient Heart Failure Clinic / Palms Of Pasadena Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Served as lead health care provider and office manager for 100-patient outpatient heart failure and transitional care clinic.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer and other diseases.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Delivered high level of care and service to patients through email, video chat and online assessments.
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
South University, Primary Care Program FNP
Tampa, FL
01.2015 - 12.2019
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning to cohorts of 10-13.
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Created training materials and implemented instructional strategies to track student progress, ascertain skills and development and perform staff assessments.
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Prepared training materials and instructional strategies to track student progress, accurately report skills and conduct competency assessments.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital / USF Vascular Surgery
Tampa, FL
08.2014 - 07.2018
- Provides nursing and medical services to individuals, families and groups, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records with average patient census of 30-55 daily.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, PAD, CAD, CKD, COPD / asthma, cancer and other diseases.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
- Delivered high level of care and service to patients through email, video chat and online assessments.
- Works autonomously as well as in collaboration with variety of individuals to diagnose and manage clients' health care problems.
- Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values in accordance with Tampa General Hospital.
- Provided care for critically ill patients with traumatic injuries and life-threatening illnesses.
- Sutured soft tissue injuries, performed bedside debridement, and changed dressings.
- Cared for post-surgical patients following vascular surgery procedures.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Your Home Advantage / Humana, Inc
Deerfield Beach, FL
09.2015 - 01.2018
- Perform health and well-being assessments 6-10 members daily in home annually
- Visits include complete review of member’s medications and related instructions on how to take them as prescribed by PCP
- Provide information about other services provided through member’s insurance plan, along with comprehensive health summary that is shared with members PCP to help supplement ongoing care already being received.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Recommended medications and other treatments such as physical therapy and inhalers for variety of different health conditions.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer and other diseases.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Delivered high level of care and service to patients through email, video chat and online assessments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital, TGMG Cardiology
Tampa, FL
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Works autonomously and in collaboration with members of medical staff, this allows for consultation, collaboration, and referral to assist in diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term health issues.
- Assessed average of 50-75 daily patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer and other diseases.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Identifies, evaluates, and addresses disease prevention and health promotion
- Educates patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications, performs Cardiac Stress Testing
- Responsible for after hours on call services to cover ED, ICU, Floor, Transplant clinic, and private clinic.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Bay Area Cardiology Associates
Brandon, FL
11.2012 - 08.2013
- Identifies, evaluates, and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues of population in practice while administering quality patient care
- Works in independent and interdependent relationship with members of Medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration, and / or referral
- Responsible for diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer and other diseases.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
Registered Nurse
Bay care Mobile Pool
Clearwater, FL
11.2010 - 03.2013
- Provide patient care throughout critical care division and Interventional Radiology
- Float throughout multiple locations in 12-hospital network.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
06.2008 - 10.2012
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Patient Access Specialist
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
05.1998 - 06.2008
- Recognizes and adheres to CMS, JCAHO and HIPAA requirements when creating hospital account
- Collected and validated patient demographics and insurance information.
- Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.
- Identified insurance payment sources and listed payers in proper sequence to establish chain of payment.
- Utilized knowledge of electronic medical record systems and medical terminology to perform diverse data entry tasks.
- Obtained patient's insurance information and determined eligibility for benefits for specific services rendered.
- Performed patient pre-admission, admission, transfer and discharge activities.
- Attended weekly facility meetings to discuss logistical issues and obtain updated procedural and insurance-related instructions.
- Contacted insurance companies for patient medical billing operations.
- Determined patient financial needs and referred eligible patients to proper county, state or federal agencies to obtain financial assistance.
- Explained estimated cost for medical treatments and answered patient questions to promote good understanding of proposed services.
- Contributed to reduction of accounts receivables by adhering to predetermined policies and procedures to recover amounts due from patients.
- Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
- Offered simple, clear explanations to help clients and families understand hospital policies and procedures.
- Organized patient records and database to facilitate information storage and retrieval.
- Helped address client complaints through timely corrective actions and appropriate referrals.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Nurse Practitioner
University of South Florida
05.2012
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Saint Petersburg College
05.2008
Associate of Arts Degree - undefined
Hillsborough Community College
08.2005
Skills
- Excellent Organizational Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Business
- Proficient with EHR / EMR (Epic, Meditech, Cerner, eclinicalworks)
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer Service
- Collaboration
- Self-motivated professional
- Active Listening
- Good listening skills
- Decision Making
- Responsible
- Teambuilding
- Leadership
- Organization and Time Management
Certification
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP),
Certification# A0812047
Florida Association of Nurse Practitioners (2012-present)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification
Work Availability
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Quote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Carebridge Health
2022.10 - Current
APRN
Episource, LLC
04.2021 - 12.2021
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Outpatient Heart Failure Clinic / Palms Of Pasadena Hospital
08.2018 - 02.2021
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-PRN Seasonal
Matrix Medical Network
12.2017 - 09.2023
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Your Home Advantage / Humana, Inc
09.2015 - 01.2018
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
South University, Primary Care Program FNP
01.2015 - 12.2019
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital / USF Vascular Surgery
08.2014 - 07.2018
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital, TGMG Cardiology
09.2013 - 08.2014
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Bay Area Cardiology Associates
11.2012 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse
Bay care Mobile Pool
11.2010 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse, ICU
Tampa General Hospital
06.2008 - 10.2012
Patient Access Specialist
Tampa General Hospital
05.1998 - 06.2008
Master of Science - Adult Nurse Practitioner
University of South Florida
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Saint Petersburg College
Associate of Arts Degree - undefined
Hillsborough Community College
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