Dynamic Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Norton County Hospital, excelling in chronic and acute disease management. Proven ability in patient education and interprofessional collaboration, delivering high-quality care in rural settings. Skilled in diagnostic testing and emergency room care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Norton County Hospital and Norton Medical Clinic
05.2011 - 10.2025
Manages patients in rural health clinic and Level IV Trauma Center (Critical Care Hospital and Emergency Room). .Certified PALS, ACLS and ATLS)
Acute and Chronic health management , including telemedicine across all ages. Wellness exams including GYN exams and medicare wellness exams
Management of Nursing home patients and group home of patients with intellectual disabilities.
Prescribe all classes of medications
Perform CDL physicals
Referred to specialists where appropriate and for Home Health Services, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, IV Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Pain Management
Ordered and interpreted labs, radiology studies including xrays, bone density studies, mammograms, MRI's, nuclear medicine, studies
Performed procedures including lesion cryotherapy and excisions, joint injections, nail removals, laceration repairs, foreign body removals from eye and elsewhere, fracture care including splinting and casting, EKG and PFT interpretation.
Performed Treadmill testing, EKG interpretation.
Staff Nurse Practitioner
Logan County Hospital
12.2009 - 04.2011
Provided primary care ot adults and children in outpatient clinic setting
Emergency room coverage in rural hospital
Staff Nurse Practitioner
Oberlin Medical Clinic
09.1997 - 12.2009
Provided primary care to adults and children in rural clinic setting
Provided Emergency Room Coverage in rural setting
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
05-1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
05-1983
Skills
Chronic and Acute disease management
Patient education
Interprofessional collaboration
Preventive healthcare
Emergency Room Care
Nursing Home Patient Management
Wound Management
Diagnostic testing
Certification
American Acadamy Of Nurse Practitioners
American Nurses Credentialing Center
NP Licensed in Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, New Mexico, Florida, Colorado, North Dakota. Pending licenses: Washington, Utah, Arizona, Texas, Wyoming, Oregon, Pennsylvania.
Nationally Certified Medical Assistant at Norton Medical Group /Norton Surgical SpecialistNationally Certified Medical Assistant at Norton Medical Group /Norton Surgical Specialist