Judy Cullor
Freeport,IL
Summary
Hardworking Nurse Practitioner with 5 years of experience conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address Orthopedic conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
FHN
05.2019 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive care and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Managed chronic diseases effectively through thorough assessments, accurate diagnoses, and appropriate treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate care and clear communication during appointments.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by conducting thorough post-discharge follow-ups and ensuring patients adhered to prescribed care plans.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide decision-making processes when developing individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Optimized medication management through careful review of prescriptions, potential drug interactions, and side effects monitoring.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when needed for more complex cases or further evaluation, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Worked directly with Orthopedic surgeons providing care to the orthopedic patient in the out patient, inpatient and surgical settings.
- Worked directly with Orthopedic Total Joint patients and assisted in developing the Orthopedic Same Day Orthopedic discharge program.
Ambulatory Registered Nurse
FHN
08.2014 - 05.2019
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality, compassionate care to ambulatory patients.
- Reduced readmission rates by effectively assessing, planning, and evaluating nursing interventions for outpatient treatment.
- Enhanced patient education with clear communication of treatment plans and follow-up instructions.
- Streamlined the discharge process, ensuring timely and well-coordinated transitions to home or other care settings.
- Worked with infusion patients, retinal clinic, pain clinic, and bladder cancer chemotherapy management.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
FHN
01.2009 - 08.2014
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up instructions for patients and their families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
- Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of medical-surgical patients.
Active Duty Soldier
United States Air Force, USAF
10.1991 - 09.1997
Education
Master of Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
St. Anthony's College of Nursing
Rockford, IL05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberland College of Nursing
Online05.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Highland Community College
Freeport, IL12.2010
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Diagnosis and treatment of the Orthopedic patient
- Legal and ethical compliance
- Electronic Charting
- HIPAA Education
- Critical Thinking
- Diagnostic Interventions
- Analytical Thinking
Certification
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner in Illinois
- Endorsement Nurse Practitioner Kentucky
- Certification in Family Nurse Practitioner, ANCC
- BLS
References
Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Greg Dammann
12803 Lake Pointe
Winnebago, IL. 61088
808-383-3143
Orthopedic Total Joint Coordinator
Keri Wall, BSN, CPAN
3010 Countryside Ln.
Freeport, IL. 61032
815-599-7773
Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Kevin Draxinger
1010 Fairway Dr.
Freeport, IL. 61032
815-599-7832
Timeline
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
FHN
05.2019 - Current
Ambulatory Registered Nurse
FHN
08.2014 - 05.2019
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
FHN
01.2009 - 08.2014
Active Duty Soldier
United States Air Force, USAF
10.1991 - 09.1997
Master of Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
St. Anthony's College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberland College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Highland Community College
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner in Illinois
- Endorsement Nurse Practitioner Kentucky
- Certification in Family Nurse Practitioner, ANCC
- BLS
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