Kelsey Duncan
Magnolia
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated nurse practitioner, committed to delivering exceptional patient care and achieving impactful outcomes. Expertise in managing comprehensive treatment plans while effectively navigating complex healthcare environments. Recognized for fostering strong collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and consistently meeting collective objectives, complemented by advanced skills in diagnostics and patient education. Passionate about enhancing patient experiences through evidence-based practices and compassionate care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Sterling Ridge Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
The Woodlands, TX
03.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to evaluate patient health status.
- Manage chronic conditions including osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and muscle and joint pain. Supported patients in alleviating symptoms associated with chronic disorders. Developed care plans for individuals facing chronic ailments to enhance mobility and comfort.
- Manage various sports injuries including but not limited to knee sprains, ACL tears, Meniscus tears, rotator cuff tears, upper and lower extremities fractures, and various additional knee, hip & shoulder injuries
- Interpret imaging reports, including MRI, CT, and X-ray, to support clinical decision-making and optimize patient care.
- Perform Trigger Point injections & various joint injections including corticosteroid & visco-supplementation into indicated body parts
- Spearheaded implementation of clinic’s inaugural peptide and weight-loss program, integrating peptides such as BPC-157, TB500, KPV, NAD, and GLP-1s.
- Collaborate with supervising physicians to develop customized treatment strategies aimed at enhancing patient care.
Certified Nurse Practitioner
ComplexCare Solutions
Montgomery, TX
12.2024 - Current
- Autonomously complete comprehensive, accurate and thorough review of the assigned member population, and timely complete and submit all required encounter documentation
- Make general recommendations to members intended to improve members' knowledge of their chronic conditions, such as information concerning recommended testing
- Address and close identified gaps in care (disease specific- or preventive)
- Recognize emergent or urgent situations requiring escalation and take appropriate action as specified in company policies
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Sandstone Wellness
Montgomery, TX
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Perform thorough clinical assessments
- Provide personalized treatment plans for weight loss with medications such as GLP-1s and/or SSW all-natural weight loss program carefully designed by our in-house health coaches
- Perform various aesthetic procedures including Microneedling, Botox, Tixel, Sunetics laser & PRP
- Interpret MRI, CT & X-ray reports to aid in diagnosis and treatment plan
- Perform trigger point & joint injections using medications or regenerative options such as Platelet Rich Plasma
- Analyze lab reports with patients’ symptoms for Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Perform BHRT Pellet Insertion- EvexiPel Certified
- Educate and Perform various IV Vitamin Drip Therapies
- Educate patients on wellness practices and lifestyle modifications to support overall health goals
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for our patients
Certified Nurse Practitioner
AK Pain & Spine
The Woodlands, TX
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Perform thorough clinical assessments
- Manage disorders including Spinal stenosis, Degenerative Disc Disease, Osteoarthritis, Chronic
- Migraines, Cervical Dystonia, Muscle & Joint Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Interpret MRI, CT & X-ray reports to aid in diagnosis and treatment plan
- Thoroughly educated in various interventional pain management procedures including Epidural Injections, Nerve Blocks & Radiofrequency Ablations, Interspinous-Interlaminar Fixation Devices, SI Joint Fusions, Kyphoplasty, Spinal Cord Stimulators, Intrathecal Pain Pumps, etc.
- Perform Trigger Point injections & various joint injections including knees, shoulder, elbows & Sacroiliac and Hip joint injections with fluoroscopy guidance
- Collaborate with providers to create individualized treatment plans
- Administer Botox for chronic migraines and cervical dystonia
- Perform nerve cryoablation using Iovera method
- Apply and manage skin grafts to chronic non-healing wounds
- Create and Implement Narcotic weaning protocols to reduce opioid addictions
Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Ascension Seton NW Hospital
Austin, TX
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Patient Care: Delivered direct bedside care and managed a caseload of 5–6 patients per shift in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit.
- Pre/Post-Op Care: Monitored vital signs, evaluated respiratory and neurological status, and managed pain control for pre- and post-operative surgical patients.
- Clinical Skills: Performed complex clinical duties including wound care, sterile dressing changes, catheterization, and IV therapy according to hospital protocols.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams (surgeons, case managers, physical therapists) to optimize patient recovery and discharge planning.
- Patient Education: Educated patients and their families on treatment plans, medication regimens, and post-discharge self-care to minimize readmissions.
Med-Surg Contract Registered Nurse
St. Davids Round Rock Medical Center
Round Rock, TX
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Patient Care: Delivered direct bedside care and managed a caseload of 5–6 patients per shift in a fast-paced 32-bed medical-surgical unit.
- Pre/Post-Op Care: Monitored vital signs, evaluated respiratory and neurological status, and managed pain control for pre- and post-operative surgical patients.
- Clinical Skills: Performed complex clinical duties including wound care, sterile dressing changes, catheterization, and IV therapy according to hospital protocols.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams (surgeons, case managers, physical therapists) to optimize patient recovery and discharge planning.
- Patient Education: Educated patients and their families on treatment plans, medication regimens, and post-discharge self-care to minimize readmissions.
RN Case Manager
Accent Care- Texas Home Health
Austin, TX
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Work one-on-one with patients to provide individualized care plans that meets the needs of each patient
- Assess all medications to identify possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and contraindicated medications
- Establish realistic measurable, observable goals consistent with the patient’s diagnosis
- Demonstrate professional conduct, service excellence and commitment to the values and mission of AccentCare, INC.
Registered Nurse
St. Davids Round Rock Medical Center
Round Rock, TX
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Patient Care: Delivered direct bedside care and managed a caseload of 5–6 patients per shift in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit.
- Pre/Post-Op Care: Monitored vital signs, evaluated respiratory and neurological status, and managed pain control for pre- and post-operative surgical patients.
- Clinical Skills: Performed complex clinical duties including wound care, sterile dressing changes, catheterization, and IV therapy according to hospital protocols.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams (surgeons, case managers, physical therapists) to optimize patient recovery and discharge planning.
- Patient Education: Educated patients and their families on treatment plans, medication regimens, and post-discharge self-care to minimize readmissions.
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Health
Temple, TX
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Orthopedics, Ear, Nose & Throat, & Plastic Surgery/ Medical-Surgical Unit
- Provide care to patients who have bone fractures, degenerative diseases, joint replacement surgery or other conditions
- Trained in external fixation care, neurovascular status monitoring, traction, and continuous motion therapy
- Perform tracheostomy & laryngectomy care to maintain airway patency, maintain cleanliness to prevent infection and facilitate healing and prevent skin excoriation
- Provide care for patients with breast augmentation/reconstruction surgeries, facial contouring surgeries, skin grafts, & extremity defect repairs
- Perform Doppler checks to fresh skin grafts
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration
Maryville University
St. Louis, MO08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Minor in Psychology
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA05.2018
Skills
- American Heart Association BLS Certified
- Member of Texas Nurse Practitioners Organization
- Member of Be the Match Drive Organization
- Trained preceptor for new graduate registered nurses
- Certified NP by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- Proficient in Meditech, EPIC, Cerner COMPASS, HCHB, & Athena EMR
- Experience with providing Virtual/Telehealth Visits
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner in Texas, Tennessee, & Oklahoma- Willing to obtain additional
Timeline
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Sterling Ridge Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
03.2025 - Current
Certified Nurse Practitioner
ComplexCare Solutions
12.2024 - Current
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Sandstone Wellness
04.2024 - 03.2025
Certified Nurse Practitioner
AK Pain & Spine
12.2022 - 03.2024
Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Ascension Seton NW Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2022
Med-Surg Contract Registered Nurse
St. Davids Round Rock Medical Center
03.2022 - 06.2022
RN Case Manager
Accent Care- Texas Home Health
02.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
St. Davids Round Rock Medical Center
09.2019 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Health
06.2018 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Nursing, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration
Maryville University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Minor in Psychology
McNeese State University