Compassionate and caring Family Nurse Practitioner candidate dedicated to providing excellent care to all patients, with a strong desire to pursue a career with an organization where
enthusiasm and commitment are encouraged.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Waco Family Health Center
Waco, TX
07.2018 - Current
Evaluate patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Working with low income, homeless and indigent population at FQHC
Order and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Provide preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
Perform patient assessments and compare and contrast results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Educate and guide patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits, treatment options, medical needs and non medical needs for treatment
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Pediatric Charge Nurse
Baylor Scott & White McLane Children\'s Clinic
Waco, TEXAS
09.1997 - 12.2017
Managed daily operations of general pediatric clinic with 7 providers and a pediatric subspecialty clinic with visiting providers.
Coordinated hiring, on boarding, education and training for new nursing staff.
Managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Assisted in patient care, immunizations, telephone triage and procedures in office.
Conflict/problem resolution with providers and staff.
Navigated the Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) and Reach Out and Read (ROAR) programs for clinic.
Ensured clinic and staff were prepared and compliant for Joint Commission (JC) and Centers for Medicare and Medicare CMS).audits and inspections.
Peer and provider expert during transition to new electronic medical charting (EPIC).
Trained staff and providers in Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). requirements.
Implemented new processes using evidence based practice.
Recipient of parental and patient concerns and collaboration of service recovery.
Registered Nurse
Providence Medical Center
Waco, Texas
09.1996 - 09.1997
Staff nurse on newly established pediatric unit.
Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients in the inpatient setting.
Registered Nurse
Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center
Waco, Texas
12.1994 - 09.1996
Functioned as staff nurse, preceptor and charge nurse of inpatient pediatric unit.
Certified Dental Assistant
J. Gary Williams DDS
Waco, Texas
03.1986 - 06.1993
Assisted dentist during all dental procedures, obtained and developed dental radiographs.
Respiratory Therapy Technician
Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center
Waco, Texas
09.1979 - 03.1985
Administered breathing treatments to patients with respiratory disorders while hospitalized. Specialized in areas of pediatrics, nursery and critical care.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX
1995
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX
1986
Skills
Patient/family focused
Problem resolution capability
Thorough physical assessments
Disease prevention and intervention focused
Experience with EPIC and Athena EMR
Detail oriented
Reliable
Team leadership
Self-motivated
Professionalism
Adaptable, quick learner
Certification
Basic Life Support Instructor 3/2023
Basic Life Support Exp 3/2023
ANCC Pediatric Certification Exp 11/2022
Professional Organizations
American Nurses Association 1997 to present Texas Nurses Association 1997 to present Texas Nurse Practitioners Association 2017 to present Sigma Theta Tau 2018
Community Involvement
1998 to present - BLS instructor for AHA, teaching classes throughout Waco and surrounding communities
2018 to present - Volunteer at Mission Waco as a nurse practitioner in the community clinic which serves uninsured, homeless and low income patients who have no other options for care
References
Jean Herzog DNP, APRN , FNP-BC 254-726-7928 Leslie Smith MSN, APRN, FNP-C 254-744-0245 Heather Clinton MSN, APRN, FNP-C 254-315-3490
Director of Nursing Informatics at Waco Family Medicine formerly known as Family Health CenterDirector of Nursing Informatics at Waco Family Medicine formerly known as Family Health Center