Karla Huckabee
Clermont
Summary
Compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner with broad experience in primary care and family medicine. Strengths lie in patient education, preventive care, and chronic disease management. Previous work has demonstrated a significant impact on improving patient health outcomes through personalized treatment plans. Possess strong clinical skills, focused on delivering quality patient-centered care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Lake America Family Physicians
Clermont
03.2026 - Current
- Coordinated chronic disease management programs for diverse patient populations, enhancing patient engagement and health outcomes.
- Performed diagnostic tests and interpreted results to guide treatment decisions.
- Prescribed medications and monitored patient responses to therapies.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning decisions.
- Reviewed patients' medical history and laboratory data for abnormalities, delivering informed follow-up to improve treatment efficacy.
- Provided education on preventive health measures and wellness strategies, empowering patients to make informed health decisions.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records and ensured compliance with regulations.
GI Lab Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
Mansfield
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Prepared patients for surgery as pre-operative RN, providing education and support to alleviate anxiety.
- Facilitated surgical procedures as circulator RN, ensuring seamless workflow and patient safety.
- Confirmed patient understanding of procedure and obtained consent, fostering trust and compliance.
- Mansfield, Texas
Endoscopy Registered Nurse/Administration
Advanced Gastroenterology & Surgery Associates
Leesburg
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Facilitated surgical procedures as Circulator RN
- Preoperative and PACU nurse
- Supported manager with administrative tasks related to OSHA compliance, Joint Commission standards, and employee records management
- Leesburg, FL
Lead Registered Nurse Radiation Oncology Brachytherapy
Advent Health
Orlando
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Assessed patients pre-radiation treatment under sedation to ensure readiness and safety
- Recover patients after receiving sedation and internal radiation treatment.
- Pre-op phone calls consist of medication reconciliation, allergies, vaccines, and essential education given to the patient for pre-op instructions. All information entered EMR.
- Orlando, FL
Travel Registered Nurse
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s
Sioux City
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Delivered patient-centered care in medical/surgical/telemetry unit, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Deliver care to patients on a medical/surgical floor
- Assessed baseline changes post-stent placement, CVA, DKA to inform care decisions.
- Educated patients on new medications and discharge instructions to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Sioux City, Iowa
Travel Registered Nurse
Moses Cone Hospital
Greensboro
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Deliver care to patients receiving Inpatient Rehab
- Executed nursing skills including trach care, PEG tube management, wound care, and IV antibiotic assessments, ensuring comprehensive care and communication with families regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Assessment of baseline changes in TBI, SCI, CVA, MVA, and Debility patients.
- Delivered nursing support across renal floor, trauma unit, and neuro unit, enhancing patient care effectiveness.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists to coordinate patient care.
- Educated patients on new medications, energy-saving techniques, and signs of changes, empowering them to manage their therapy effectively.
- Greensboro, NC
Education
MSN/FNP - Family Medicine
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL12-2025
BSN - Registered Nurse
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL01-2022
Associate degree Nursing -
Excelsior College
Albany, NY01-2020
Skills
- Prescribing medications
- Chronic disease management
- Patient education
- Preventive care
- Physical assessments
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Laboratory testing
- Electronic health records
- Practice Fusion Chart System
- Cerner Chart System
- Aria Chart System
- Telehealth services
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Patient communication
- Evidence-based practice
Certification
- APRN, 04/30/27
- AANP, 05/31/31
- RN, 7/31/26
- BLS, 05/28/27
Leadership Experience
- Lead RN for Brachytherapy Radiation Oncology
- Assistant nurse manager - served as ANM for ambulatory surgery, assisting Nurse manager in clerical duties and new hire procedures
- Preceptor - Served as the primary preceptor new RN
- OSHA safety officer - maintained OSHA regulations throughout surgical Center, held OSHA in-service yearly, reviewed OSHA regulations with all new Hires
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Lake America Family Physicians
03.2026 - Current
GI Lab Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
03.2024 - 10.2024
Endoscopy Registered Nurse/Administration
Advanced Gastroenterology & Surgery Associates
02.2023 - 01.2024
Lead Registered Nurse Radiation Oncology Brachytherapy
Advent Health
06.2022 - 01.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s
04.2022 - 06.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Moses Cone Hospital
09.2021 - 03.2022
MSN/FNP - Family Medicine
Chamberlain University
BSN - Registered Nurse
Chamberlain University
Associate degree Nursing -
Excelsior College