Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner with Texas license and ANCC board certification. Proven excellent diagnostic, clinical skills, and leadership skills. Desiring to contribute as a Nurse Practitioner and team member in a urgent or healthcare setting.
Overview
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1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
We Heal Urgent and Primary Care
Plano, TX
2023.01 - 2023.07
Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions independently or as part of a healthcare team.
Interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests such as lab work and radiologic studies to identify and assess patient's condition and delivered informed follow up.
Performed simple to complex laceration repairs, incision and drainage of abbesses, foreign body removal, and splinting care of orthopedic injuries.
Prescribed medications to treat acute and chronic conditions.
Build trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
Clinical Director
Ketamine Wellness Centers
Hurst, TX
2020.07 - 2023.02
Oversaw operation of cutting edge pain management and mental health center.
Supervised of 4 team members including office administrator, registered nurse, EMT.
Coordinated weekly work schedules for all department employees.
Crafted and initiated development of strategy-based plans, allowing organization to exceed objectives and achieve financial budgets.
Utilized active listening and interpersonal communication skills to build professional relationships with patients, clinical staff and other stakeholders.
Provided onboarding and coaching to new hires to help each prepare to handle various responsibilities.
Recruited individuals bringing talent, well-developed skills sets and passion for helping others, effectively building exceptionally gifted team of personnel.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Innovative Emergency Medicine
Frisco, TX
2009.05 - 2020.05
Worked as a part of the Emergency Department team to deliver excellent and compassionate emergency care to all patients that present to the ER with urgent to emergent conditions.
Worked independently and under the guidance of Board Certified Emergency Physicians. Consulted with Specialist in Cardiology, Neurology, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Neuro Surgery, Infectious Disease.
Completed system specific work ups to identify underlying disease and etiology of symptoms, ie abdominal pain, chest pain Neurological issues, s/s stroke
Identified and treated orthopedic abnormalities via reading radiology studies, reduction of dislocation and displaced fractures and splinting care.
Accurately performed simple to complex laceration repair, including hand and facial repairs. I&D of abscess.
Completed OB/Gynecology emergent workup and management.
Nurse Practitioner-Adjunct Faculty
Texas Christian University
Dallas, , TX
2011.06 - 2014.09
Worked with the Nursing faculty team educating undergraduate students in the BSN nursing program.
Taught nursing topics relevant to patient care including performing complete physical exams and clinical skills (sterile technique, foley insertion, wound care, medication administration, patient assessment)
Nurse Practitioner
EmCare
Dallas, TX
2003.09 - 2009.05
Provided Emergency Care as a Midlevel provider to all ages.
Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Utilized diagnostic tests, medical history, and presenting symptoms to diagnose and treat patient's condition.
Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures and tumors.
Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.