Jenna M. Currie, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Tijeras,NM
Summary
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, seeking position as Advanced Practice Clinician with Presbyterian Health Services- Cardiology Group.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner-Internal Medicine
Presbyterian Health Services
08.2023 - Current
- Primary care management and direct patient care of paneled internal medicine patients
- Provided access care for acute patient needs
- Handled 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.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement holistic care approaches for chronic disease management.
- Utilized telehealth technology effectively, increasing convenience for patients while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Completion of documentation, dictation, and billing paperwork within electronic medical record
Primary Care Fellow
Presbyterian Medical Group
10.2023 - Current
- Participation in shadowing various specialties throughout PHS including cardiology, ENT, orthopedics, wound care, urology, women's health, and rheumatology
- Attendance of weekly lectures and continuing education
- Completion of in person skill trainings.
- Attended continuing education seminars and workshops to stay current with best practices.
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospital
04.2016 - 09.2023
- Acting relief charge nurse and float nurse in PACU
- Frequent interactions and collaboration with multiple disciplines including anesthesia providers, surgeons, residents, OR nurses, PAs, NPs, PCTs, MAs, scrub technicians, pharmacists, leadership team, and supply/equipment coordinators
- Care for a variety of surgical patients
- Perform pre-operative assessment, preparation, and care for surgical patients
- Provide Phase I and II level post-operative care for patients in PACU setting
- Completion of discharge teaching for patients and families
- Unit based Shared Governance and unit improvement projects.
Director of Nursing
East Mountain Hospice, LLC
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Evaluation and admission of hospice patients to outpatient services
- Coordination of care with families and loved ones
- Leader for bi-monthly multi-disciplinary meetings
- End-of-Life bedside patient care
- Frequent home and facility visits to provide hospice care and assessments of patient
- Pronouncement of deaths of hospice patients
- Training and support of hospice employees
- Collaboration with hospice medical director and outpatient facilities
- Maintenance of Medicare hospice records and documentation requirements
- Creation of staff schedule, patient assignments, and on-call RN schedule
- Served as resource RN for newly trained staff and patient care aides
- Continual assessment of patient hospice qualifiers and adequacy of care/services.
Inpatient Registered Nurse, Medical Cardiac ICU
University of New Mexico Hospital
10.2014 - 04.2016
- Provide direct patient care to critically ill cardiac, medical, oncology, and surgical patients
- Head-to-toe assessments every two hours with frequent administration of medications and interventions
- Assist providers with bedside procedures
- Management of critical care equipment
- Frequent use of ACLS skills.
Inpatient Registered Nurse-Float Pool
University of New Mexico Hospital
07.2013 - 09.2014
- Provide direct patient care to post-operative, surgical, trauma, medical, oncology, cardiac, and orthopedic patients, while rotating through seventeen different units throughout inpatient facility
- Perform daily assessments, administration of medications, and nursing procedures
- Documentation of care via Cerner Millennium electronic medical record.
Inpatient Registered Nurse-Sub Acute Care Unit
University of New Mexico Hospital
05.2009 - 04.2013
- Relief Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor
- Provide direct patient care to post-operative, surgical, and medical patients
- Documentation of patient care and shift events via Cerner Millennium Computerized charting system.
Education
Master's in Science of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner -
Simmons University
Boston, MA04.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM2008
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Education
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Preventive Healthcare
- Excellent oral communication
- Patient Advocacy
- Geriatric Care
- End of life care
- Attention to Detail
- Electronic Charting
Awards And Professional Organizations
- University of New Mexico-Cum Laude graduate (2008)
- UNM Hospitals Distinguished Nurse (2012)
- UNM Hospitals Distinguished Preceptor (2018)
- UNM Hospitals Distinguished Nurse (2021)
- New Mexico Nursing Excellence Award Winner-Distinguished Perioperative Nurse of the Year (2021)
- UNM Hospitals Employee of the Year-Outpatient Surgery and Imaging Services (2022)
- Sigma Theta Tau International (National Honor Society of Nursing)-Gamma Sigma Chapter (2008-present)
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (2021-current)
- New Mexico Nurse Practitioner Council (2021-current)
- University of New Mexico Dean's List (2004, 2006, 2007, 2008)
- Recipient of the National Dean's List Award (2004/2005, 2006/2007)
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars (2004-2008)
- Phi Eta Sigma-University of New Mexico Honors Society (2004-2008)
- Student Nurses Association (2007-2008)
Volunteer And Community Service
- New Mexico Nursing Excellence Awards
- Singing of National Anthem at ceremony (2015, 2016, 2017)
- Chair of Shared Governance Peer Review and Nurse Excellence committees-University of NM Hospital (2018, 2020)
- Secretary of Peer Review Committee-University of NM Hospital (2016-2017)
- New Mexico Mission of Mercy (2018)
- Team Captain for Walk to Cure ALS (2019)
- Ronald McDonald House (2020)
Certifications And Licensure
- ANCC Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner-New Mexico (06/2023-present)
- Registered Nurse- New Mexico (2009-present)
- Controlled Substances/New Mexico Board of Pharmacy (07/2023-present)
- Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) (08/2023-present)
- Basic Life Support (01/2009-present)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (06/2012-present)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (06/2016-present)
- Nationally Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Registered Nurse (04/2018-present)
Personal Information
Title: MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Timeline
Primary Care Fellow
Presbyterian Medical Group
10.2023 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner-Internal Medicine
Presbyterian Health Services
08.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing
East Mountain Hospice, LLC
04.2017 - 09.2017
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospital
04.2016 - 09.2023
Inpatient Registered Nurse, Medical Cardiac ICU
University of New Mexico Hospital
10.2014 - 04.2016
Inpatient Registered Nurse-Float Pool
University of New Mexico Hospital
07.2013 - 09.2014
Inpatient Registered Nurse-Sub Acute Care Unit
University of New Mexico Hospital
05.2009 - 04.2013
Master's in Science of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner -
Simmons University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of New Mexico
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