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JAMES DESIMONE FNP-c

Cornelius,NC

Summary

Family Nurse Practitioner with strong clinical skills which is enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. Committed to using holistic approach and following evidence-based guidelines blended with strong clinical experience, personal observation and intuition to deliver exceptional patient care.

Ensure quality of care and open lines of communication between all members of the healthcare team. Extensive experience mentoring other nurses, providing assistance as resource person and motivator.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

Concentra Urgent Care
Charlotte, NC
04.2024 - Current
  • Conducted employee health screenings for blood pressure, vision, hearing, respiratory function and immunizations.
  • Developed return-to-work protocols for injured or ill employee
  • Coordinated with other healthcare providers in the development of individualized treatment plans.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Novant Health, University Family Physicians
Charlotte, NC
03.2023 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive Urgent Care services to patients of all ages.
  • Performed routine diagnostic tests such as laboratory work, EKGs, and x-rays.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Family Urgent Care
Monroe, NC
03.2018 - Current
  • Sole provider working with one medical assistant caring for 3-5 patients per hour
  • Perform procedures such as suture repair, I+D, wound care, splinting and IV infusions
  • DOT, pre-employment, school, sport, fire fighter, and worker's compensation physicals
  • Formulate provider schedule
  • Order medical and office supplies

Family Nurse Practitioner

Atrium Healthcare, Mountain Island
Charlotte, NC
09.2022 - 12.2024
  • Developed treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
  • Analyzed test results and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or diseases.
  • Provide urgent care coverage at pediatric, occupational, and standard urgent cares

Family Nurse Practitioner

Novant Health GoHealth
Charlotte, NC
09.2019 - 07.2020
  • Develop, implement, evaluate, and alter plan of care as needed
  • Maintain accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record

Family Nurse Practitioner

Novant Health University City Internal Medicine
Charlotte, NC
09.2017 - 03.2018
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
  • Managed patients with appropriate therapy, medication, education, referral and follow-up
  • Treated a complex and diverse patient population
  • Provided medical consultations and treatments under physician supervision.

Registered Nurse Charge Nurse

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
Mooresville, NC
11.2004 - 08.2017
  • Collaborate with physicians and health care team to achieve optimum patient outcomes
  • Provide care for emergency patients of all ages and acuity levels

Medical Examiner

State Of North Carolina
Rowan County, NC
05.2006 - 01.2010
  • Investigate and certify specific categories of human death
  • Obtain medical and social history of decedent
  • Postmortem inspection of body
  • Consultation with law enforcement and forensic pathologist

Registered Nurse Charge/Staff Nurse

Carolinas Medical Center
Pineville, NC
07.2000 - 11.2004
  • Supervise up to eight staff members, accountable for patient assignments, unit operations, and overall patient care
  • Preceptor for graduate and new nurses to the emergency department

Hospital Corpsman

United States Navy
10.1988 - 10.1992
  • Proudly served as Hospital Corpsman, Honorable Discharge, Gulf War Veteran

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Graceland University
Missouri, United States of America
12.2016

Nursing

Mercy School of Nursing
2000

Skills

  • Extensive ER experience
  • Skilled chest pain and stroke care nurse
  • Enthusiastic caregiver



  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Electronic charting

Certification

To obtain a position as Family Nurse Practitioner, within your company serving families with the greatest care and compassion while furthering my knowledge and expertise. I believe my determination, attention to detail, passion, fast learning abilities, sound work ethic and dedication will be a great asset to any organization.

Accomplishments

  • Family Nurse Practitioner certification-current North Carolina
  • Registered Nurse current North Carolina
  • DOT Certified
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification-current

Affiliations

  • American Association of Nurse Practitioner

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner

Concentra Urgent Care
04.2024 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner

Novant Health, University Family Physicians
03.2023 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner

Atrium Healthcare, Mountain Island
09.2022 - 12.2024

Family Nurse Practitioner

Novant Health GoHealth
09.2019 - 07.2020

Family Nurse Practitioner

Family Urgent Care
03.2018 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner

Novant Health University City Internal Medicine
09.2017 - 03.2018

Medical Examiner

State Of North Carolina
05.2006 - 01.2010

Registered Nurse Charge Nurse

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
11.2004 - 08.2017

Registered Nurse Charge/Staff Nurse

Carolinas Medical Center
07.2000 - 11.2004

Hospital Corpsman

United States Navy
10.1988 - 10.1992

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Graceland University

Nursing

Mercy School of Nursing

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