Keona Stephens
KANSAS CITY,MO
Summary
Committed to delivering compassionate and authentic care, I prioritize providing high-quality healthcare to patients. Proficient in conducting thorough patient assessments, performing physical examinations, and analyzing diagnostic studies. With a strong dedication to patient well-being, I work towards achieving optimal outcomes and contributing to the overall improvement of healthcare delivery.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Marathon Health (Children’s Mercy Employee Wellness Center)
01.2013 - Current
- Provider of Primary Care Services, Chronic Disease Management and Urgent Care to the staff and family members of Children's Mercy Hospitals
- Concierge Medicine approach
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Nurse Practitioner
Samuel U Rodgers Health Center
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Provider at the Adult clinic of a Federally Qualified Health Center, a non-profit health clinic that provides primary care and urgent care services
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions
Nurse Practitioner/Clinic Coordinator
Take Care Health Systems
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Provider of Urgent Care services and education to patients and families
- Maintained Quality Assurance for all CLIA approved laboratory tests and OSHA policies/ordered all clinic supplies.
Nurse Practitioner
North Kansas City Hospital Anti-Coagulation Clinic
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Provider for chronic long term anticoagulation management
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
Register Nurse
North Kansas City Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs in cardiac care setting and critical care float
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Missouri Kansas City
01.2002
Bachelor of Science degree - nursing
Missouri Western State College
01.1999
Skills
- Preventive care
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Telehealth proficiency
Affiliations
- American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Sigma Theta Tau International
- Omicron-Psi Honor Society
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Marathon Health (Children’s Mercy Employee Wellness Center)
01.2013 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Samuel U Rodgers Health Center
01.2011 - 01.2013
Nurse Practitioner/Clinic Coordinator
Take Care Health Systems
01.2005 - 01.2011
Nurse Practitioner
North Kansas City Hospital Anti-Coagulation Clinic
01.2003 - 01.2005
Register Nurse
North Kansas City Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science degree - nursing
Missouri Western State College
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Missouri Kansas City
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