JAMI RUTHERFORD
Bay St. Louis,MS
Summary
Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with robust clinical expertise in Primary Care, Urgent Care, Occupational Medicine, Wound Care, and Preventative Wellness. Proven track record of delivering high-quality patient care in both independent and collaborative settings. Skilled in assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of treatment plans to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to advancing healthcare practices through continuous professional development, educational leadership in the clinical environment, and community engagement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Gulf Coast Wound Care
Bay St. Louis, MS
10.2024 - Current
- Utilized evidence-based practices to select appropriate wound care products and therapies.
- Treated complex wounds including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds, and trauma-related wounds.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and optimize outcomes.
- Ordered laboratory tests as needed for diagnosis of underlying conditions that may affect wound healing processes.
- Conducted wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, irrigation and application of topical medications.
- Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection.
- Applied advanced wound dressings and managed wound vacuums to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings related to development of effective treatment plans.
- Introduction to Evidence-Based Wound Management course completed.
- Employed on a full-time salaried basis, adhering to a 40-hour workweek.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Memorial Hospital-Total Health
Gulfport, MS
01.2019 - Current
- Provides services in Occupational Health/Primary Care, in clinic on-site for Gulfport School District and Scarlet Pearl Casino employees and dependents, including the following; wellness/screenings, pre-employment physical exams, annual physical exams, DOT exams, sports physicals, ambulatory care and work related injuries/Workerman’s Compensation/short term disability/FMLA
- Diagnose and treat patients with acute illnesses, and manage the treatment of patients with chronic diseases.
- Utilization of EHR, Cerner, as well as paper documentation.
- Member of the COVID task force with extensive pandemic experience, providing COVID line evaluation/treatment, telehealth visits, and coordinating monoclonal antibody infusions for qualified candidates.
- Current certifications include DOT Medical Examiner, BLS, DEA license, and American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
- Volunteer (approximately 200 hr/student) as a skilled preceptor for student nurse practitioners, with a track record of successfully educating and preparing each student for the clinical setting.
- Worked as an hourly, full-time employee, now transitioned to on-call status.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Hancock Medical Center
Bay St. Louis, MS
01.2010 - 12.2018
- Provide services in Occupational Health/Primary Care, both in clinic and on-site, including wellness, pre-employments exams, annual physical exams, and work related injuries/Worker man's Compensation
- Diagnose and treat patients with acute illness and manage the treatment of patients with chronic diseases
- Utilization of EHR AthenaHealth and EPIC
- Assisted the implementation and training of providers with new EHR
- Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist, NIOSH Certified in Pulmonary Function Testing and Respirator Fit Testing, DOT Drug Testing and Breath Alcohol Certified, ACLS/BLS Certified, and certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Established new primary/occupational health clinics on behalf of Ochsner Health System
- Volunteered (approx 200hr/student) as a skilled preceptor for student nurse practitioners with a track record of successfully educating and preparing each student for the clinical setting
- Volunteered annually for community wellness screening, health fair events and administering immunizations to the community
- Employed on a full-time salaried basis.
Registered Nurse
Hancock Medical Center
Bay St. Louis, MS
01.2003 - 12.2010
- Triaged, evaluated, and assessed patient condition in trauma situations, acute chest pain, respiratory failure, drug overdoses, pediatric emergencies and ambulatory care
- Carried out prescribed medical treatments/procedures, initiated catheter IVs, and worked closely with physicians and ancillary staff to deliver optimal patient care
- Monitored and charted patient’s condition/vital signs, administered IV fluids/medications and transported critical patients
- Communicated with family to apprise them of patient’s condition and answer questions
- Maintained certifications in BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and ENPC
- Firsthand experience with disaster preparedness and response during Hurrican Katrina; providing timely emergency medical care, triaging patients and coordinating medical evacuations in a high stress environment with limited resources
- Volunteered annually for community health events, health fairs/screenings and administering immunizations to the community
- Worked on an hourly full time basis during 12-hour shifts.
ER Technician
Hancock Medical Center
Bay St. Louis, MS
01.2001 - 12.2003
- Performed clinical support duties for emergency department
- Answered incoming calls on multi-line phone system, registered and obtained medical histories and logged patient arrival/departures
- Assisted nursing staff and physicians with patient flow and chart organization, and produced statistical reports regarding the emergency department activities and patient volume
- Maintained ward cleanliness and adequate stock levels in code carts, IV carts, and medication carts
- Maintained certification in BLS and CNA
- Completed hourly full-time shifts of 12 hours.
Education
Master of Science of Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Mississippi
Long Beach, MS01.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS01.2000
Skills
- Staff training
- Home healthcare
- Preventive care
- Chronic disease management
- Treatment plan development
- Clinical decision making
- Excellent oral communication
- Electronic health records systems
- Physical examinations
- Diagnostic testing
- Telehealth services
- Written communication
- Clinical care standards
- Diagnosis formulation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Gulf Coast Wound Care
10.2024 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Memorial Hospital-Total Health
01.2019 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Hancock Medical Center
01.2010 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
Hancock Medical Center
01.2003 - 12.2010
ER Technician
Hancock Medical Center
01.2001 - 12.2003
Master of Science of Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Southern Mississippi
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