Jacquelyn Garrels, FNP-C

• Manage complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
• Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
• Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.

• Provided acute and chronic care to complex accident injury patients with a musculoskeletal focus.
• Comprehensive and problem focused history and physical exams, ordering and reviewing appropriate diagnostic testing.
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired results.

• Post pain management procedure follow-ups, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Prescribing, tapering, and weaning a wide range of opioid and non-opioid medications.
• Pain management for patients with terminal illnesses, complex and multiple comorbidities.
• Leadership role overseeing 3 Medical Assistants and running an as needed solo provider clinic.
• Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.

Worked in various settings : Trauma Progressive Care Unit, Out-patient Welcome Clinic, Operating Room

• 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.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Worked in various settings: Operating Room, PACU, Travel Nurse, and Telemetry Unit.

• Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
• Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.