Jennifer Buehre
Noblesville,Indiana
Summary
Professional FNP-C dedicated to the nursing field and to providing quality care to patients across the lifespan. Calm, understanding, quick to adapt to change with exceptional decision-making and critical thinking skills. Self-directed professional with 10 years of experience in the nursing profession with excellent interpersonal and collaborative abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Orthopedic Hand and Wrist Surgery
IU Health Physicians
2023.05 - Current
- Manage and provide treatment for new, follow-up or post-operative patients with various hand and wrist conditions in collaboration with a Plastics-trained hand specialist and Orthopedic-trained hand specialist
- Perform history and physical examinations, formulate care plans, order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests
- Provide education to patients and their families on th natural course of hand and wrist conditions or injuries
- Prescribe medication, including controlled substances
- Perform minor procedures to include steroid/tendon injections, fracture reductions, wound debridement, and nail procedures.
Nurse Practitioner, Health Risk Assessments
Signify Health
2023.06 - 2024.06
- Perform health risk assessments for Medicare patients
- Provide patient education on common chronic disease conditions
- Provide patient education on various medications for the treatment of chronic diseases
- Gather medical history and provide thorough documentation for primary care physicians on past medical conditions and concerns for any gaps in care
- Perform diagnostic tests such as peripheral arterial disease testing, spirometry testing, and hemoglobin A1C.
Outpatient Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Surgery
IU Health Physicians
2016.04 - 2023.05
- Provide direct quality care for patients of all ages in an outpatient hand surgery clinic
- Independently see post-operative patients and perform physical assessments, suture removals, wound care, and cast application
- Provide education following surgery or in-office procedures
- Triage patient phone calls
- Obtain prior authorizations for surgical procedures and radiology imaging
- Coordinate surgery schedules for the surgeon.
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation Unit
Copper Trace Senior Living
2019.04 - 2019.12
- Provide direct quality care to geriatric patients recovering from surgery or injury to include dispensing medication, wound care, and assistance with ADL's
- Provide patient and family education on plan of care.
Outpatient Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Oncology
IU Health Physicians
2014.09 - 2016.04
- Provide direct quality care for patients of all ages in an outpatient orthopedic oncology clinic
- Assist 2 surgeons in physical assessment of patients, suture and staple removal, wound care, specimen collection, and steroid injections in an outpatient setting
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and care management for patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, and surgical procedures
- Maintain safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, and provide care and compassion in difficult situations
- Triage patient phone calls
- Counsel, educate, and support patients through surgical treatment and plan of care.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner -
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing -
Indiana University-Purdue University
Indianapolis, IN08.2017
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing -
St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley
St. Louis, MO05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education -
University of Missouri St. Louis
St. Louis, MO05.2007
Skills
- Preventive Care
- Patient Education
- Health Promotion
- Interprofessional Collaboration
Certification
Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP-certified
Registered Nurse
State of Indiana
Orthopedic Nurse Certification
National Association of Orthopedic Nurses, Certification # 86463
Professional Organizations
· American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
· Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses of Indiana (CAPNI)
· National Association of Orthopedic Nurses
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner, Health Risk Assessments
Signify Health
2023.06 - 2024.06
Nurse Practitioner, Orthopedic Hand and Wrist Surgery
IU Health Physicians
2023.05 - Current
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation Unit
Copper Trace Senior Living
2019.04 - 2019.12
Outpatient Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Surgery
IU Health Physicians
2016.04 - 2023.05
Outpatient Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Oncology
IU Health Physicians
2014.09 - 2016.04
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner -
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing -
Indiana University-Purdue University
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing -
St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education -
University of Missouri St. Louis
Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP-certified
Registered Nurse
State of Indiana
Orthopedic Nurse Certification
National Association of Orthopedic Nurses, Certification # 86463
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