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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Kerri Stone

Sanford,FL

Summary

I’m a Family Nurse Practitioner with a a good deal of experience. I am very flexible and adapt quickly to the needs of my employers and patients. Besides assessments, quality care, and excellent patient experiences, I also excel in time management, communication, and collaboration. I’m hardworking and will work well with your team.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

The Rose Program
11.2023 - Current
  • Monitor patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
  • Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatment options, advance directives, and end-of-life care planning.
  • Contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives within the institution related to palliative care delivery, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes as needed to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Provide emotional support for patients and their families during difficult transitions in illness trajectories.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of palliative interventions over time by monitoring patient responses and adjusting treatment plans accordingly based on clinical judgement.
  • Implement evidence-based practices in symptom management to optimize patient outcomes while minimizing side effects from treatments.
  • Foster strong relationships with patients and their families through empathetic listening, clear communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.

Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Florida Cancer Specialists
04.2023 - 11.2023
  • Assessed, evaluated, and treated Oncology and Hematology patients in collaboration with the Oncologist.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes using electronic health record systems.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families coping with the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
  • Reason for leaving: I was able to find a position significantly closer to home with a less demanding call schedule.

NP

MEDCHECK URGENT CARE
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Company Overview: Community Health Network, Indianapolis, IN
  • Diagnose and treat illness and injuries, including prescribing medications and ordering testing as needed
  • Educate patients on medical conditions, develop care plans, and communicate with other physicians, providers, and specialties to provide the best overall patient care
  • Perform procedures such as laceration repair (simple and complex sutures, staples, etc), Incision and Drainages, splinting, nurse maid elbow repair, etc.
  • Reason for leaving: My family and I permanently transitioned to Florida.

NP

PLASTIC/RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY TRAUMA
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Company Overview: Community Health Network, Indianapolis, IN, North and East Regions
  • Assist in surgery, close via sutures or staples, place JP drains, assist with skin grafts, breast reductions, debridements, hernia repairs, traumatic amputations, Incisions and Drainages, and multiple hand surgeries, among others
  • Follow post-op patients in clinic and manage their recovery, perform/order wound care, and prescribe pain medications
  • Round on patients in the hospital where I monitor patients' progress, perform wound care, place orders, and communicate with the surgeon.
  • Community Health Network, Indianapolis, IN, North and East Regions
  • Reason for leaving: the surgeon I worked with was talking about retiring due to family tragedy. He didn't have any partners, so his practice would close. Therefore, I accepted a position at one of the Urgent Cares where I did clinicals.

EMERGENCY ROOM REGISTERED NURSE

Community Hospital North
06.2015 - 12.2021
  • Care for patients in a critical care setting in the Emergency Department
  • Utilize experience to stay calm and efficient in high pressure situations
  • Pass medications, monitor and assess patients, and intervene appropriately
  • Start IVs, perform catheterizations, monitor/assess heart rhythms, administer medications, and assess patient conditions
  • Work together as part of a team but also manage a patient load independently
  • Collaborate and communicate with physicians and other members of the health care team to provide the best possible care for patient
  • Act as a back-up charge nurse
  • NPI 1053077198
  • DEA MS6884438
  • CSR 71011899B
  • Indiana Nursing License 28197193A
  • Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • HAZMAT certified
  • Reason for leaving: I graduated from my APRN program and accepted a position as a Nurse Practitioner. I stayed with Community Health Network.

REGISTERED NURSE

Community Hospital North - Medical Renal Oncology
06.2011 - 06.2015
  • Cared for Med/Surg, Renal, and Oncology patients
  • Monitored and assessed patient conditions and intervened appropriately
  • Administered chemotherapy
  • Cared for patients receiving chemotherapy
  • Communicated and collaborated with physicians and patient care team
  • Reason for leaving: I wanted to get critical care experience and ACLS. It was an internal transfer within Community Health Network.

STUDENT NURSE EXTERN

Community Health Network
06.2008 - 06.2011
  • Assessed vital signs, checked blood sugars, performed catheterizations, and drew blood
  • Communicated abnormal results and out of range vital signs with the Registered nurses
  • Cared for 10 to 15 Med surg patients per shift
  • Reason for leaving: I graduated from Nursing school and accepted a position as an RN.

Education

Master's in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL
Indianapolis, IN
09.2021

Bachelor's of Nursing -

MARIAN UNIVERSITY
Indianapolis, IN
05.2011

Skills

  • Physical assessment
  • End-of-life care
  • Symptom assessment
  • Family support
  • Care coordination
  • Holistic care
  • Problem-solving abilities

Certification

Florida APRN License, APRN 11023016, 146092

Timeline

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

The Rose Program
11.2023 - Current

Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Florida Cancer Specialists
04.2023 - 11.2023

NP

MEDCHECK URGENT CARE
09.2022 - 04.2023

NP

PLASTIC/RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY TRAUMA
01.2022 - 09.2022

EMERGENCY ROOM REGISTERED NURSE

Community Hospital North
06.2015 - 12.2021

REGISTERED NURSE

Community Hospital North - Medical Renal Oncology
06.2011 - 06.2015

STUDENT NURSE EXTERN

Community Health Network
06.2008 - 06.2011

Master's in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL

Bachelor's of Nursing -

MARIAN UNIVERSITY

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