Holly Shourd
Jackson,TN
Summary
Empathetic Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 4.5 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse-practitioner
Fastpace Urgent Health
08.2019 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired results.
Registered Nurse
Jackson Madison County General Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN05.2019
Skills
- Preventive Care
- Patient Education
- Health Promotion
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Patient Examination
- Differential diagnosis
- Lab result evaluation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Diagnostic Testing
- Women's health exams
- Diabetes and nutrition treatments
- Pediatric Care
- Precepting
- Patient Referrals
- Geriatric Care
- Laceration Repair
- Foreign body removal
- Primary Care
- Urgent Care
Certification
- Certified DOT Medical Examiner
- Certified Bereavement Counselor
Timeline
Nurse-practitioner
Fastpace Urgent Health
08.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Jackson Madison County General Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
Austin Peay State University
- Certified DOT Medical Examiner
- Certified Bereavement Counselor
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