Holly Keel
Atoka,TN
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner seeking a FNP position in an outpatient clinic or hospital setting. With over 20 years of clinical experience in diverse settings, offering excellent patient assessment skills and a dedication to providing high-quality care. Passionate about building relationships with patients to create a sense of trust and care in order to maximize and attain optimal patient outcomes and goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Baptist Cancer Center
Memphis , TN
11.2024 - Current
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians and specialists
- Analyzed test results and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or diseases
- Prescribed medications and treatments according to established protocols or guidelines.
- Provided patient education on disease prevention, health maintenance, and the management of chronic conditions.
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Gastro One
Bartlett, TN
03.2022 - 11.2024
- Collaborate with physicians in managing acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Order appropriate medications, laboratory testing, and diagnostic procedures.
- Interview and advise patients regarding health, illness prevention, and management.
- Routine follow-up and urgent follow-up visits in the office.
- New patient consultations.
- Perform a physical examination and record findings in the electronic medical record.
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Matrix Providers
Cordova, TN
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Perform compensation and benefit examinations for current and former military veterans.
- Review service treatment records and medical records in order to determine the initial onset of illness or injury, as well as to establish the chronicity of care.
- Document extensive and detailed physical examination findings in the electronic medical record.
- Develop medical opinions regarding the disease process and progression in relation to veterans' military service.
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Mid-South Anesthesia Consultants
Southaven, MS
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Managed and monitored pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various chronic pain conditions with various treatment modalities including physical therapy, back braces, spinal injections, to include epidural and facet blocks, spinal cord stimulator implants and other nerve blocks for targeted chronic pain areas.
- Interpret urine, serum and oral drug screening results.
- Perform physical examinations and document accordingly in the electronic medial record.
- Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing and imaging in order to identify appropriate pain generators.
- Monitor patients on chronic opiate therapy for compliance and indications of aberrant behavior utilizing appropriate monitoring and risk assessment tools.
- Explained treatment plan care, tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers to accomplish safe and functional quality of life goals.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on chronic pain safety, goals and expectations.
- Ordered appropriate interventional procedures
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Mid-South Pain Treatment Center
Cordova, TN
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Diagnose and treat chronic pain with medication and interventions, as indicated.
- Interpret urine drug screening results.
- Perform physical examinations and interpret provided imaging results in order to identify appropriate pain generators.
- Monitor patients on chronic opiate therapy for compliance, risks and aberrant behavior.
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
The Little Clinic
Atoka, TN
05.2015 - 04.2017
- Performed physical examinations and health screenings for all ages ranging from 18 months and older.
- Provided school-aged children with appropriate physical examinations and required vaccinations.
- Analyzed test results and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or diseases.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases for all ages from 18 months and older.
Patient Care Coordinator
Methodist North Hospital
Memphis, TN
05.2000 - 10.2014
- Facilitated daily interaction between patients and hospital staff, coordinating special events for patients and families and providing educational materials and emotional guidance.
- Planned, integrated and maintained quality care systems and standards, which resulted in creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines, as well as overall patient outcomes.
- Liaised effectively with patients, doctors and staff members, assessing medical charts and promoting high level of communication and interaction.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing; Family Nurse Practitioner
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing; Registered Nurse
The University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12.2001
Skills
- Clinical care standards
- Managing chronic concerns
- Physical assessments across the lifespan
- Electronic health records systems
- Pain management
- Interpreting laboratory and diagnostic testing results
- Patient-centered care
- Leadership
- Identifying and initiating treatment plans including procedures to optimize patient outcomes
- Quality review compliance
- Time management
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary care team to achieve successful patient outcomes and goals
Affiliations
- Member, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, May 2007-present.
- Member, Tennessee Nurses Association, May 2005-present.
- Member, American Nurses Association, May 2005-present.
- Greater Memphis Area Association of Nurse Practitioners, May 2007-present.
- Volunteer for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Annual One Walk.
- Methodist Healthcare Community Outreach Program volunteer
Licensure
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Tennessee, 2007-present
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Mississippi, 2018-present
- Register Nurse, Tennessee, 2002-present
Accomplishments
- Recognized as Nurse of the Year in 2005 for outstanding performance and team contributions at Methodist Healthcare.
References
- Karen Reames, Advanced Practice Nurse-901-493-4928; reames8867@hotmail.com
- Dr. Omar Hamze, MD- 901-619-9328; omarhamze@gmail.com
- Further references available upon request
Certification
- American Nurses Credentialing Center Certification- 2007-present
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- DEA certification 2007-present
Timeline
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Baptist Cancer Center
11.2024 - Current
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Gastro One
03.2022 - 11.2024
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Matrix Providers
09.2020 - 03.2022
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Mid-South Anesthesia Consultants
08.2018 - 04.2020
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Mid-South Pain Treatment Center
04.2017 - 08.2018
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
The Little Clinic
05.2015 - 04.2017
Patient Care Coordinator
Methodist North Hospital
05.2000 - 10.2014
Master of Science - Nursing; Family Nurse Practitioner
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing; Registered Nurse
The University of Memphis