Hunter Watts
Alexandria,AL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with proven ability to deliver patient care efficiently and effectively. Specialize in developing comprehensive treatment plans, conducting thorough patient assessments, and managing chronic conditions. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and fostering strong relationships with healthcare professionals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Hospice of Alabama
Gadsden, AL
10.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance regarding end of life decisions when applicable.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, and doctors to ensure quality care is provided throughout the hospice experience.
- Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Planned hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Coordinated referrals from hospitals or other facilities when needed during transition period into hospice program.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Gadsden, AL
09.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Ordered appropriate imaging studies to support diagnosis when necessary.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
- Consulted with specialists regarding complicated cases requiring additional expertise.
- Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
01.2023 - Current
- Mentored, supervised and evaluated the performance of clinical nursing students.
- Provided guidance to students in developing individualized care plans for patients.
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop innovative approaches to teaching clinical nursing skills.
- Monitored patient safety during clinical rotations by observing student's interactions with patients and staff.
- Cultivated relationships with local healthcare facilities to provide quality practicum experiences for students.
- Guided and supervised nursing students in classroom, lab and clinical learning activities.
Staff Registered Nurse/Staff Relief Charge Nurse
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Gadsden, AL
08.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care within scope of practice and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, including intubations, central line insertions and chest tube placements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care services across the continuum.
- Acted as an advocate for patient rights while providing support, education and resources to families and caregivers regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives such as falls prevention, infection control, restraint reduction, pain management and discharge planning.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by delegating duties appropriately among staff members.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations quickly and effectively.
- Served as a mentor for newly hired nurses by providing guidance on policies and procedures specific to ICU setting.
- Attended continuing education classes regularly to stay current on best practices in critical care nursing.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08-2026
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL08.2021
Skills
- Patient Management
- Clinical Leadership and Supervision
- Emergency Response
- Patient Education
- Point-Click-Care EMR
- Condition Monitoring
- Care Plan Development
- HIPAA and Confidentiality
- Building Trust and Rapport
- Charting and Documentation
Nurse Practitioner Clinical Experience
- Hospitalist Medicine - Dr. Anna Caroline McCreless, Preceptor (180 hours)
- Cardiology - Jordan Hyatt Teal, CRNP, Preceptor (180 hours)
- Pulmonary/Critical Care - Erika Tess Pankey, CRNP, Preceptor (240 hours)
Accomplishments
- Gadsden Regional Medical Center Nursing Excellence Award, 2022.
- DAISY Award, 2022.
Certification
- Alabama Multistate Registered Nurse License/Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner.
- ANCC: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
- AACN: Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Certification.
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) Certification.
- NIH Stroke Certification.
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Hospice of Alabama
10.2024 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
Jacksonville State University
01.2023 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse/Staff Relief Charge Nurse
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Jacksonville State University
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