Judith Awurumibe, DNP, CRNP/FNP

Board-certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in Family with a Doctorate degree in Nursing. Proficient in patient and family education in preventive care, acute care, and chronic health conditions management. I also provide care for children and Women's health. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication, leadership, and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.

• Lancaster Medical Hospital- Outpatient Observation Units 1/13 to 5/13
• Chest pain- Assesses patients and comes up with treatment plans, including ordering cardiac panel, CBC with diff, CMP, stress test, echocardiogram, or cardiac catheterization. I also prescribed appropriate medications with the help of my preceptor
• Care of syncope patients
• Gastrointestinal problems
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Falls
• Manubay Family Medicine- Care of patients from 7 years and up: 8/20/13 – 5/14
• Care of diabetic patients
• Hyperlipidemia
• Thyroid issues (hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism)
• Cardiovascular issues (A.fib, CAD, Angina, chest pain, etc)
• Yearly physical
• Skin problems
• Mole removal (Cauterization)
• Minor wound suturing and stitching
• Pap Smear
• Post hospital follow ups

• Nigerian Nurses Association PA Chapter: founder and President from 2016- Feb 2023
• National Association of Nigerian Nurses in North America: member since 2016, National President 2021-2022, Vice President 2020-2021
• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners: Member since December 2014
• Sigma Theta Tau Global Nursing Excellence: Member since 2010
• Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners: Member since 2022

• Chamberlain School of Nursing Students
• Walden University Students
• Alvernia University Students
• Gwynedd Mercy University Students
• Aspen University
• Rocky Mountain University

• Manages a team of clinical and non-clinical members who develop and maintain a program of comprehensive health care for patients to include preventive medicine, behavioral sciences, and primary care community health.
• Assists patients with chronic conditions in navigating and accessing all levels of chronic care services, including quality primary care, health education, and behavioral health services
• Prepares and reviews medical histories and obtains data through interviews.
• Examines patients, formulates diagnostic plans, and defines and orders required diagnostic testing.
• Interprets examination findings and test results and implements treatment plans.
• Prescribes and assesses the effectiveness of pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate for patient medical conditions.
• Participates in other care procedures according to training and demonstrated ability.
• Provides supportive and definitive care to patients with appropriate medical conditions in the scope of primary care based on documented and demonstrated proficiency.
• Determines the need for consultation and assists in medical care and treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
• Determines needs for and advises on the kind and quantity of medical supplies and equipment if applicable.
• Interviews patients, obtains patient history and updates all information and documents in HER according to standards.
• Enters complete and accurate documentation for all assessment, diagnostic, treatment, and follow up activities for each patient in the electronic medical record in accordance with BCHC policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains effective and ongoing communication with internal and external medical specialties, clinical support teams, and patients as a cornerstone of effective, patient-centered, high-quality primary care.
• Collaborates with care team members in efforts to complete pre-visit planning in advance of patient appointments to ensure care needs will be met, which may include Preventive care services, educational needs, Updates to the plan of care, Care Management needs, Care coordination needs, and Community referrals.
• Coordinates with Nursing Care Coordinator (NCC) and other care team members to identify Take care of the highest-risk patients and refer high-risk patients to the physician for continued care and/or co-manage with the physician.
• Collaborates and consults appropriately with physicians, Chief Medical Officer, and specialists as needed.
• Emphasizes health education and self-management. Provides individualized patient education and health counseling regarding prevention, self-management, and health maintenance. Encourages patients and families to become educated consumers and to assume responsibility for their own health maintenance. Assures that patients/families are linked with community educational resources as needed. Provides (or provides for) group educational activities as appropriate.
• Provides clear, concise, comprehensive documentation.
• Provides leadership and oversight to the clinical support team to ensure that strategies to collaborate with patients, providers, families, and caregivers to enhance continuity of care and Effective utilization of health care resources is developed and maintained.
• Leads Morning Huddles on a daily basis
• Develops and ensures favorable relationships with all patients and their families.
• Communicates with patients in ways that are culturally and linguistically appropriate, using interpreters as needed.
• Participates in organizational initiatives involving patient safety, quality, infection control, risk management, and patient service, especially those related to provider issues.
• Participates in quarterly provider peer review activities as assigned by CMO.
• Participates in quality improvement projects and initiatives as requested by CMO and/or Chair, Board Quality Committee.
• Actively reviews evidence-based practice standards and healthcare advances and recommends Identifies strategies to improve overall workflow and make day-to-day practice activities and patient flow more efficient.
• Adheres to performance and behavioral expectations of healthcare professionals in support of the mission and values of the organization and its continued growth and success: Meet CME requirements as required by the state licensing board

• Responsible for ensuring that own practice meets the highest standards of evidence-based care
• Promotes patient-centered, primary care.
• Directly affects improvements in patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of evidence-based, high-quality medical care. Ensure the delivery of competent, accurate medical care and treatment to all patients as assigned.
• Ensures accuracy, efficiency, and appropriate confidentiality with patient charting and related recordkeeping and administrative functions as assigned.
• Ensures the delivery of all medical treatment and care is consistent with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including clinical policies and quality initiatives.
• Understands and ensures all practices and procedures related to the delivery of medical services are consistent with established protocols and procedures.
• Ensures and upholds the confidentiality and privacy requirements of all patient records and manages all daily tasks and activities consistent with HIPAA, state and federal laws and regulations, as well as within the organization’s policies and procedures regarding confidentiality and security.
• Performs emergency life-saving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or other emergencies should they occur
• Assesses and manages patient’s pain per approved protocols and guidelines, ensuring that the management of pain and prescribing of medication shall be individualized to the patient and follow Pennsylvania state guidelines.
• Supports the organization’s commitment to education through mentoring residents, students, and others engaged in learning initiatives
• Provides leadership and direction to non-physician center team members. Strives to meet or exceed all measurable standards of care, including overall clinical, quality, and productivity goals.
• Develops and ensures ongoing, positive relationships and collaboration with other providers, nurses, and administrative and center operations staff. Ensures the success of each center’s operation through collaborative support and working relationships with all center operations staff.
• Develops and ensures favorable relationships with vendors, contractors, and payer sources.

• 2x National Association of Nigerian Nurses in North America Leadership Award (2022 & 2023)
• 2016-2021 Philanthropic Award -Supporting children to get a better education in the poor community in Nigeria, Africa Sunday Anozie Children Charity Foundation
• 2010 Academic Award Alvernia University
• 2005 Academic honors Alvernia University
• CEO/Founder of Sunday Anozie Children Charity Foundation

• 2012-Current, Social coordinator, Igbo Catholic church in Philadelphia PA
• 2010-2017, Social director, Nigeria Association of Reading and Berks County
• 2015, 2016, 2018, Food server, Opportunity House, Reading PA