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Holly Patterson

Holly Patterson

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Lindale,Texas

Summary

Accomplished Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record at Christus Health, adept in health promotion and depression management. Leveraged expertise in pediatric physical exams and acute illness treatment, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic care and effective communication. Skilled in Epic Systems, demonstrating exceptional proficiency in behavioral health and developmental screening. Organized Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with 20 years of experience. Committed to comprehensive patient care and working quickly under pressure. Successful at collaborating with doctors and ensuring parent education for excellent care. Kind Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with extensive knowledge of medical terminology, immunization administration and lab results interpretation. Expertise in both physical and mental health needs of pediatric patients. Caring and personable professional possessing excellent communication, recordkeeping and time management capabilities.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care

Christus Health
10.2007 - Current
  • Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
  • Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
  • Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
  • Assessed and managed behavioral health concerns among pediatric patients, providing appropriate interventions, resources, and referrals when needed.
  • Utilized electronic health records systems proficiently for accurate documentation and efficient coordination of care.
  • Maintained pediatric patient case load of about 800 patients and families

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care

The Pediatric Clinic
06.2004 - 10.2007
  • Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
  • Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
  • Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
  • Maintained a daily schedule of 25-30 patients per day

Registered Nurse

Arkansas Children's Hospital
06.1997 - 05.2004
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Managed care of complex and critically ill neonates in a Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of over 54 beds

Education

Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

The University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences, Little Rock
05.2004

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
05.1997

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Fayetteville, AR
05.1994

Skills

  • Pediatric Physical Exams
  • Acute illness treatment
  • Well Child Exams
  • Family guidance
  • Depression Management
  • Medication Prescribing
  • Health Promotion
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Behavioral Health
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Developmental screening
  • Epic Systems

Affiliations

  • Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
  • Christian Medical and Dental Association

Certification

  • Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Texas State Board of Nursing - License # AP113198
  • Licensed Registered Nurse Texas State Board of Nursing License #709410


Additional Information

I have multiple years of experience as a preceptor for nurse practitioner students from several universities

Accomplishments

  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Charting-Proficient at implementation and use of electronic medical records in both the outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital settings; currently using the EPIC system.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Part Time

Work Location

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Flexible work hoursWork from home option

Software

EPIC

Windows

Interests

Cooking

Reading

Gardening

Watch sports

Timeline

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care - Christus Health
10.2007 - Current
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care - The Pediatric Clinic
06.2004 - 10.2007
Registered Nurse - Arkansas Children's Hospital
06.1997 - 05.2004
The University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences - Master of Science, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology

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