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Work History
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Dr. Joyce Cleavenger

DNP

Summary

Experienced doctoral nurse practitioner with a diverse background in chronic care, urgent care, family practice, psych, and women's health. Acknowledged for meticulous attention to detail and adeptness in adapting to different healthcare settings. Passionate about making a meaningful impact on patients' lives and eagerly seeking new challenges in the field.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
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Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner-ANCC.

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BLS

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Certificate Psychology

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Botox certified

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

Lifelong Medical Care- Locumn
09.2024 - Current
  • Conducted thorough physical evaluations to diagnose medical conditions.
  • Implemented patient treatment plans derived from diagnostic tests.
  • Performed comprehensive assessments of patients' reproductive health.
  • Focused on promoting children's health and wellness.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Clinica De Salute-Locumn
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Managed complex cases with multiple comorbidities through critical thinking and expert consultations.
  • Administered medical treatments for children.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Sterling Medical Corporation-Locumn
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Diagnosed and treated behavioral, mental, psychiatric health issues.
  • Referred patients for mammograms, ultrasounds, and specialty providers.
  • Acknowledged by colleagues for providing exceptional patient care and easy collaboration.

Family Nurse Practitioner

One Community Clinic-Locum
02.2022 - 08.2023
  • Provided comprehensive care covering diagnosis and treatment of HIV/AIDS, behavioral, mental, and psychiatric health.
  • Evaluated and processed referrals for various diagnostic tests and specialized care.
  • Acknowledged as easy to work with and providing outstanding patient care by colleagues.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Healthstat, NC
08.2012 - 08.2023
  • Managed direct responsibility for providing high-quality healthcare to diverse age groups.
  • Provided exceptional health maintenance and promotion to patients from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds with multiple comorbidities.
  • Set up medical facilities in sixteen different regions.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Travel Staff Care/Locum
06.2011 - 08.2012
  • Directed patient care initiatives in mental health and chronic disease management.
  • Evaluated conditions and provided appropriate medical interventions.
  • Enhanced understanding and practices in the field of women’s health.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Project Hope, VA-Volunteer
06.2011 - 08.2011
  • Provided humanitarian aid across various regions in Micronesia.
  • Conducted operations with U.S. Navy and Department of Defense during deployment to Timor-Leste.
  • Managed intricate cases with numerous comorbidities adeptly by applying critical thinking skills and consulting experts when required.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Native American Family Health Clinic
10.2010 - 06.2011
  • Spearheaded programs to elevate healthcare quality for Urban Indian and Alaska Native communities.
  • Developed a dedicated facility supporting the aspirations of American Indian/Alaskan Native individuals with high standards of care.
  • Supervised health maintenance routines focused on acute and chronic conditions.
  • Skilled at handling electronic health records through the application of Next Gen.
  • Developed and integrated innovative teamwork strategies within clinical environments.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Minute Clinic
01.2009 - 10.2010
  • Played a key role in launching new clinics throughout Boston area.
  • Utilized clinical expertise to effectively address acute health issues among children and adults.
  • Operated autonomously while serving as a knowledgeable guide for Nurse Practitioners.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Seminole Tribe of Florida
08.2007 - 01.2009
  • Diagnosed and treated pediatric and adult patients with mental health concerns, acute episodes, and chronic conditions.
  • Provided patient education on health promotion and conducted diagnostic assessments.
  • Supervised periodic reviews conducted on the team's performance.

Family Nurse Practitioner/Diabetic Educator

Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah
07.2005 - 08.2008
  • Administered comprehensive health management, urgent care solutions and preventive treatments.
  • Provided personalized patient-centric healthcare services.
  • Directed programs focused on promoting health and preventing diseases.

Associate Nursing Professor

Montana State University College of Great Falls
08.2003 - 08.2005
  • Didactics: Med surgical, psychiatric, women’s health, pediatrics, leadership, communication, and pharmacology
  • Clinical, Medical surgical, emergency room, and intensive care unit
  • Enhanced NCLEX pass rates by introducing 'Mind Mapping' to the nursing curriculum.

Nursing Instructor

Spectrum HEALTH
01.2004 - 02.2005


  • Implemented and created teaching curriculum for Montana Nursing Assistant, Personal Care Assistant and Home Health Aide courses, within a tight budget, oversaw clinical sites with gerontology and medical surgical patients
  • Great Falls, MT
  • Recruited prospective students; strategically sought financial institutions to help students with tuition and fees
  • Communicated with hospitals, clinics, and long-term care centers to employ students

Nursing Instructor

Chippewa Valley Technical COLLEGE
10.2001 - 08.2003
  • Directed nursing education for students on clinical sites.
  • Functioned as the nursing advisor for pre-nursing students and responsible for student's clinical evaluation
  • Formulated learning modules for training in hospice care.

Nursing Instructor

New Richmond Technical COLLEGE
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Functioned as a Nursing instructor, supervised students in a variety of clinical settings
  • Evaluated student competencies in clinical practices.
  • Revised curriculum to meet state protocol of the associate degree Nursing Program

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin
06.2000 - 08.2001
  • Executed routine check-ups for each patient.
  • Performed routine and specialized gynecologist exams.
  • Provided counseling and testing for pregnancy and HIV at regional clinics.

Education

Doctorate Degree In Nursing - Nursing Science

Montana State University Bozeman
Bozeman, MT
08.2022

Bachelors Of Science - Nursing Science

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
01.1996

Masters Degree - Nursing Science

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
08.1994

Skills

  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Patient Education
  • Interprofessional Collaboration
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Leadership
  • Family practice
  • Psychiatric care
  • Women’s health care
  • Pediatrics

Certification

Fellowship UC Irvine, California psychiatric practice care

Accomplishments

Published: Missing and Murdered Native American Women.

Fellowship: Train the Trainers Primary Care psychiatry program. University of California-Irvine January 2024.

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner

Lifelong Medical Care- Locumn
09.2024 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner

Clinica De Salute-Locumn
01.2024 - 08.2024

Family Nurse Practitioner

Sterling Medical Corporation-Locumn
10.2023 - 01.2024

Family Nurse Practitioner

One Community Clinic-Locum
02.2022 - 08.2023

Family Nurse Practitioner

Healthstat, NC
08.2012 - 08.2023

Family Nurse Practitioner

Travel Staff Care/Locum
06.2011 - 08.2012

Family Nurse Practitioner

Project Hope, VA-Volunteer
06.2011 - 08.2011

Family Nurse Practitioner

Native American Family Health Clinic
10.2010 - 06.2011

Family Nurse Practitioner

Minute Clinic
01.2009 - 10.2010

Family Nurse Practitioner

Seminole Tribe of Florida
08.2007 - 01.2009

Family Nurse Practitioner/Diabetic Educator

Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah
07.2005 - 08.2008

Nursing Instructor

Spectrum HEALTH
01.2004 - 02.2005

Associate Nursing Professor

Montana State University College of Great Falls
08.2003 - 08.2005

Nursing Instructor

Chippewa Valley Technical COLLEGE
10.2001 - 08.2003

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin
06.2000 - 08.2001

Nursing Instructor

New Richmond Technical COLLEGE
01.2000 - 01.2002

Doctorate Degree In Nursing - Nursing Science

Montana State University Bozeman

Bachelors Of Science - Nursing Science

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire

Masters Degree - Nursing Science

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Dr. Joyce CleavengerDNP