Compassionate and dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner seeking a midlevel position within your practice. I have just under 5 years of administrative experience and over 20 years of clinical experience in diverse settings, offering excellent patient assessment skills and a dedication to providing holistic, high-quality care. Passionate about building relationships with patients to create a sense of trust and care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Renal Associates of Baton Rouge, LLC
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2010 - Current
Lead Nurse Practitioner since January 2020
Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of kidney diseases and disorders.
Provided education to patients on nutrition, lifestyle changes, medications, dialysis treatments and other necessary interventions.
Performed physical exams, lab tests and imaging studies to diagnose chronic kidney diseases.
Monitored patient's response to treatment plans and adjusted as needed based on results.
Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for nephrology patients.
Counseled patients on preventive measures that can help reduce risk factors associated with kidney diseases.
Developed individualized care plans for each patient with the goal of slowing progression of disease or managing complications.
Collaborated with physicians in developing protocols for treating nephrology conditions such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, glomerulonephritis.
Managed end-stage renal failure by providing hemodialysis treatments according to physician orders.
Documented patient progress notes accurately in medical records system according to standards of care.
Ordered laboratory tests and studies such as urinalyses, blood chemistries and radiologic studies relevant to diagnosis.
Attended continuing education programs related to new trends in nephrology nursing practice.
Education
Family Nurse Practitioner
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
05-2008
Registered Nurse
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
05-2004
Skills
Patient Education
Preventive Care
Physical assessments
Physical Examinations
Laboratory Testing
Lab result evaluation
Electronic health records systems
Patient Communication
Treatment Planning
Prescribing medications
Chronic Disease Management
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Healthcare management
Certification
I am up to date on all RN and NP licenses and APRN Certification with AANP.
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