Joana Hicks
Austin,TX
Summary
My name is Joana Hicks, I am an experienced Nurse Practitioner who is skilled in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, with a strong focus on preventative health, patient education, and chronic disease management. I am dedicated to providing comprehensive medical care to diverse populations and known for developing and enhancing strong patient relationships through compassionate and effective communication. Thank you for taking the time to review my resume.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Lewis Family Medicine and Urgent Care
10.2022 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
Registered Nurse
David's South Austin Medical, Heart and Vascular
10.2018 - 10.2022
- Trained in leadership with charge nurse experience
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Registered Nurse
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Circulating and monitoring cases in Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral Vascular lab
- Managed patients with disease processes such as: End Stage Renal Disease, and Acute and Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Diabetes.
Registered Nurse
Shannon Medical Center
06.2014 - 03.2017
- Experience in caring for diverse scope of critically ill patients and witnessing multiple disease processes affecting different organ systems
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Provide patient/family education about plan of care, treatment, and disease processes.
Education
M.S.N - Masters in Science of Nursing
Angelo State University
08.2022
B.S.N -
Angelo State University
08.2014
Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Planning and Coordination
- Preventive Care
- Diagnostic screenings
- Lab result evaluation
- Treatment plan development
- Disease Management
- Medication Administration
- Women's health exams
- Suturing
- X-ray Interpretation
- EKG Interpretation
- Patient and family education
Certification
- License, 1097335
- NPI, 1710604582
- DEA, MH7715420
- Registered Nurse, 857936
- AANPCB FNP-C Board Certification, F09221167
- BLS/ACLS Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner, 09/2022
Affiliations
- Active member of Texas Nurse Practitioners
- Active member American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honors Society
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Lewis Family Medicine and Urgent Care
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
David's South Austin Medical, Heart and Vascular
10.2018 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
03.2017 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse
Shannon Medical Center
06.2014 - 03.2017
M.S.N - Masters in Science of Nursing
Angelo State University
B.S.N -
Angelo State University
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