Dynamic Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with over 10 years of Primary Care experience in acute and chronic disease management. Has proven ability to function independently, managing complex patients with advanced disease across the lifespan.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Stormont-Vail HealthCare
Carbondale, KS
03.2015 - Current
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic primary care services.
Utilize electronic health records to document patient interactions accurately, and to review records from other facilities.
Manage acute and chronic illnesses through comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up services.
Serve as a preceptor for APRN and PA students who are completing clinical rotations in primary care and pediatrics.
Registered Nurse-Cardiac & Vascular Outpatient
Stormont-Vail HealthCare
Topeka, Kansas
06.2004 - 02.2015
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately for patients recovering from invasive procedures.
Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse-Cardiovascular Recovery Unit
St. Luke's Hospital
Kansas City, Missouri
09.2001 - 08.2003
Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Registered Nurse-Medical Unit, Float Pool
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Topeka, Kansas
05.1999 - 08.2001
Provided direct patient care in various hospital departments.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing
Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS
12-2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS
05-1999
Skills
Proficient with electronic health records
Highly skilled in acute and chronic disease management in the primary care setting
Experienced student preceptor
Adept at incorporating preventive care into treatment plans
Focused on implementing evidence-based practice guidelines to improve patient outcomes
Certification
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners FNP-C, F0015486