Jamonica Watson
Birmingham
Summary
Board-certified Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in primary care, cardiovascular medicine, women’s health, and VA disability medical evaluations. Proven ability to conduct comprehensive examinations, interpret complex medical records, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care. Strong background in underserved populations, and complex chronic disease management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
Cooper Green Mercy Health Services
12.2023 - 04.2026
- Provided comprehensive primary care services across the lifespan, including preventive care, health promotion, acute illness management, and chronic disease management.
- Managed patients with complex chronic conditions, including hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, obesity, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, COPD, asthma, thyroid disorders, and mental health conditions.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, developed evidence-based treatment plans, and coordinated multidisciplinary care for patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Ordered, interpreted, and utilized diagnostic testing and laboratory results to guide clinical decision-making and optimize patient outcomes.
- Performed medication management, including initiation, adjustment, monitoring, and patient education for chronic and acute conditions.
- Delivered comprehensive women's health services, including annual well-woman examinations, contraceptive counseling and management, cervical cancer screening, breast health evaluations, menopause management, and treatment of common gynecologic conditions.
- Provided preventive health counseling focused on reproductive health, family planning, osteoporosis prevention, cardiovascular risk reduction, and lifestyle modification.
- Collaborated with specialists and community resources to ensure continuity of care and improve quality outcomes for complex patient populations.
- Utilized evidence-based guidelines to support disease prevention, chronic care management, and population health initiatives.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory, organizational, and quality standards.
Nurse Practitioner – VA Disability Medical Evaluations
Atlas Services INC.
02.2021 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive VA disability compensation and pension examinations in accordance with VA guidelines.
- Perform detailed reviews of military and civilian medical records to assess medical history and current health status.
- Complete focused physical examinations tailored to specific disability claims.
- Develop clear, evidence-based medical opinions regarding service connection and disability severity.
- Collaborate with VA staff and healthcare professionals to ensure accurate, timely, and unbiased evaluations.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner – Cardiology
Cardiac and Vascular Consultants
02.2021 - 03.2026
- Provide inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care to adolescent and adult populations.
- Collaborated with cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons in the management of complex cardiac conditions.
- Rounded on hospitalized cardiac patients and managed acute and chronic inpatient referrals.
- Coordinated admissions, discharges, and outpatient cardiac procedures.
- Utilized remote patient monitoring to track labs, vitals, medications, and treatment plans to improve outcomes.
- Communicated treatment plans and long-term management strategies to referring providers.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care New Grad Residency
Family Healthcare Clinic
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Delivered full-scope primary care including preventive visits, chronic disease management, and acute care.
- Provided women’s health services, family planning, and referrals to specialists as indicated.
- Participated in on-call rotation and interdisciplinary care coordination.
Registered Nurse
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
09.2014 - 10.2020
- Provided care across multiple units including cardiac/thoracic stepdown, telemetry, oncology, postpartum, orthopedics, and medical-surgical units.
- Demonstrated adaptability, clinical excellence, teamwork, and effective communication in high-acuity environments.
- Staff RN – Resource Team (September 2017 – October 2020)
Gynecology Oncology RN
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Delivered perioperative and postoperative care to women undergoing gynecologic surgeries.
- Conducted patient education and post-treatment follow-up, including symptom monitoring and coordination of care.
Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit RN
09.2014 - 08.2016
- Provided perioperative and postoperative care for cardiovascular surgery patients.
- Educated patients and families on procedures, recovery, and lifestyle modification.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Women’s Health
University of Alabama at Birmingham – School of Nursing
12-2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Alabama at Birmingham – School of Nursing
06-2014
Skills
- Advanced assessment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Health promotion
- Emergency management
Accomplishments
- Managed a diverse patient panel, providing comprehensive primary care for acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan.
- Improved management of chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and COPD, through evidence-based treatment plans and patient education.
- Achieved high patient satisfaction scores through patient-centered care and effective communication.
- Conducted comprehensive women's health evaluations, including preventive screenings, contraceptive counseling, and management of gynecologic conditions.
Affiliations
- Birmingham Black Nursing Association — Member
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners — Member
- Alabama State Nurses Association — Member
Certification
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AANP) — Exp. Feb 2029
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Alabama Board of Nursing — Exp. Dec 2027
- Registered Nurse, Alabama Multi-State License — Exp. Dec 2027
- Basic Life Support (AHA) — Exp. Jan 2027
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
- Nexplanon, ParaGard, and Mirena Insertion Certification (Merck & Co.)
- DEA Registration — Pending
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- National Black Nurses Association, Blood Pressure Screenings
- Grant Chapel A.M.E. Health Ministry, Blood Pressure Screenings
- Pregnancy Test Center, Volunteer
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (Graduate)
- Grandview Health – Springfield, AL (Fall 2017): Primary care in underserved communities; procedures including suturing, wound care, and biopsies.
- Sylacauga Health Department – Sylacauga, AL (Spring 2018): Preventive women’s health services, STI treatment, and family planning.
- Birmingham Student Health Center – Birmingham, AL (Summer 2018): Preventive care, STI treatment, and reproductive health services.
- Summers Gynecology – Birmingham, AL (Summer 2018)
- Women4Women OBGYN – Huntsville, AL (Fall 2018)
- UAB Clinic at The Well House – Springville, AL (Fall 2018): Primary care for female human trafficking survivors.
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
Cooper Green Mercy Health Services
12.2023 - 04.2026
Nurse Practitioner – VA Disability Medical Evaluations
Atlas Services INC.
02.2021 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner – Cardiology
Cardiac and Vascular Consultants
02.2021 - 03.2026
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care New Grad Residency
Family Healthcare Clinic
09.2020 - 02.2021
Gynecology Oncology RN
08.2016 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
09.2014 - 10.2020
Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit RN
09.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Alabama at Birmingham – School of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Women’s Health
University of Alabama at Birmingham – School of Nursing