JENNIFER KIRKLAND
Auburndale,FL
Summary
Highly skilled Urology Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of health care industry experience, with the last 4 years of experience providing advanced clinical care in both inpatient and outpatient urology settings. Adept at diagnosing and managing a wide range of urological conditions, including prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, testicular cancer, kidney stones, BPH, hematuria, urinary tract infections, pelvic floor dysfunction and incontinence. Proven ability to perform comprehensive assessments, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
AdventHealth Urology
03.2020 - Current
- Managed complex caseloads of patients with various urological disorders.
- Integrated genomic testing including ExosomeDx, Decipher and Confirm MDx for early detection and strategic planning of prostate cancer.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care to patients undergoing various urological surgeries.
- Skilled in assisting with surgical procedures including cystoscopy, prostate biopsy, laser lithotripsy, stent placement, robotic Aquablation, Urolift implant placement, Rezum procedure, TURP, transurethral resection of bladder tumor, circumcision, vasectomy, hydrocelectomy, orchiectomy, bulkamid, urethral sling placement and neuromodulator implants.
Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical Unit
Lakeland Regional Health
02.2012 - 03.2020
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner -
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL12.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12.2011
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences -
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2010
Associate in Arts -
Polk State College
Lakeland, FL05.2008
Skills
- Bilingual-English and Tagalog
- Nurse Preceptor
- Medical Documentation
- Evidence-based diagnostics
- Surgical Assistance
- Prostate management
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Urologic Oncology
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
AdventHealth Urology
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical Unit
Lakeland Regional Health
02.2012 - 03.2020
MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner -
Florida Southern College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences -
University of Central Florida
Associate in Arts -
Polk State College