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Jackie Dixon

Selma,AL

Summary

Family Nurse Practitioner-BC exemplifies strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Work History

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

American Family Care, Inc
Birmingham, AL
02.2023 - Current
  • comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including physical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.
  • DOT-certified.
  • Sutures
  • Incision and drainage.

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Rural Health Medical Program
Selma, AL
08.2017 - 10.2021
  • Provide telemedicine services
  • Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
  • Prescribed medications to patients to treat and alleviate different illnesses.
  • Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
  • Delivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
  • Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
  • Counseled patients on disease prevention methods and explained symptoms of such illnesses as diabetes and cancer.
  • Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
  • Reviewed lab test results.
  • Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
  • Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Cultivated relationships with patients through effective communication, interpersonal and active listening skills.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Assessed patients by performing thorough examinations and diagnosed with various medical conditions.
  • Utilized effective communication and active listening skills to elicit patients' medical histories and details about current concerns.
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
  • Identified need for specific tests or procedures based upon assessments of acute and chronic issues.
  • Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions.
  • Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients.
  • Performed examinations on patients and asked thorough questions to best determine medical conditions and illnesses.
  • Advised and educated patients regarding hygiene, diet and effective disease prevention methods.
  • Examined patients and studied symptoms to diagnose conditions.
  • Communicated with family members and guardians about children's health.
  • Filled prescriptions and scheduled follow-up visits, as appropriate.
  • Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures and tumors.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Education

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Mental Health Health Across Lifespan

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2023 - 08.2025

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2015 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
05.2013 - 05.2014

Skills

  • Physical assessment
  • Diagnosis, treat and manage chronic health illness
  • Lab result evaluation
  • Prescribe medication
  • Preventive Care
  • Geriatric treatment
  • Critical thinking
  • Flexible
  • Customer service
  • Collaboration
  • Treatment of Depression
  • Treatment of Anxiety
  • Treatment of Bipolar II
  • Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Certification

AANP Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Affiliations

  • American Nurses Association
  • Alabama State Nurses Association

Software

Experity

Meditech

Interests

Spending time with family

Missionary work

Reading

Gardening

Timeline

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Mental Health Health Across Lifespan

Walden University
05.2023 - 08.2025

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

American Family Care, Inc
02.2023 - Current

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Rural Health Medical Program
08.2017 - 10.2021

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Walden University
05.2015 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Jacksonville State University
05.2013 - 05.2014

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