Highly qualified, experienced and board certified family nurse practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER
Crestwood Medical Group – Urgent & Primary Care
01.2023 - Current
Appropriately diagnoses and treats variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms for ages 2+.
Performs ear irrigation, wound care, and minor surgical procedures such as suturing and I&D.
Provides primary prevention in the form of vaccines and disease prevention.
Monitors patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
Assesses patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER
QuickCare
08.2022 - 01.2023
Diagnosed and treated urgent care needs for patients ages 2+.
Ordered and interpreted labs/diagnostic tests and provided the appropriate treatment plan using evidence-based practice.
Performed sports physicals, wound care, and minor procedures.
Reviewed lab work for hormone replacement patients.
Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse - Travel Contract
Huntsville Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2022
Provided care primarily for patients undergoing elective joint replacements and spine surgeries.
Provided care for orthopedic trauma and medical-surgical patients.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Documented patient interactions and interventions in Cerner EMR.
Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
REGISTERED NURSE
Huntsville Hospital Orthopedic Unit
06.2017 - 10.2021
Provided care primarily for patients suffering from orthopedic traumas, as well as patients that have undergone elective joint replacements.
Cared for a wide variety of patients including medical-surgical and intensive care unit step down patients.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Cerner superuser with significant experience using the software, as well as instructing medical staff on efficient and proper use of Cerner to improve charting accuracy and speed, resulting in improved patient care.
Served as the unit relief charge nurse.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner