Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
KORB Health
Austin, TX
07.2024 - Current
Conducted complete adiposity histories.
Created eating and meal plans
Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Prescribed appropriate anti-obesity medications.
Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired results.
Diagnosed and treated patients with acute and chronic conditions.
Prevented complications by providing in depth education and by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
Nurse Practitioner - Transition of Care
Impact Health PC
Orange, CT
10.2023 - Current
Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
Advocated for patients to ensure necessary resources were received from healthcare providers and insurance companies alike.
Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Clay Consulting
Bangor, ME
04.2023 - 10.2023
Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and provided medical opinions regarding pension and compensation claims.
Nurse Practitioner
Athena/Chronos
Metairie, LA
03.2023 - 08.2023
Specialized in delivering exceptional care through assessing patient eligibility for obesity treatments.
Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to ensure patient safety.
Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
Nurse Practitioner
Population Health
Franklin, TN
03.2023 - 06.2023
Performed comprehensive patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
Completed telephonic and video Health Risk Assessments (HRA's) for Medicare and Medicaid members.
Conducted medical reconciliation to ensure patient safety and compliance.
Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
Nurse Practitioner
Open Loop/ Reliant MD Telehealth Group
Des Moines, IA
01.2022 - 02.2023
Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
Completed adiposity history, identified weight-related complications and prescribed anti-obesity medications.
Conducted training sessions for new staff members, ensuring a high standard of care and consistency across the team.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives to promote safe and effective patient care within the organization.
Streamlined clinic operations by developing efficient workflows.
Nurse Practitioner
Optum
Columbia, MD/ La Crosse, WI
05.2019 - 11.2021
Housecalls
Conducted in-home HRAs for Medicare and Medicaid members.
Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
Developed strong relationships with local specialists to facilitate seamless referral processes when advanced care was required for patients'' wellbeing.
Optum Serve
Assessed reservist and National Guard members' mental and physical health to determine health readiness to serve.
Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Penobscot Community Health Care
Old Town, ME
09.2018 - 03.2019
Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
Nurse Practitioner
South Central Texas Healthcare
Tyler, TX
01.2018 - 07.2018
Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
Researched charts and evidenced based studies to provide expert opinion regarding veteran/active duty members' pension and compensation claims.
Documented assessments and completed charting in a timely manner.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
Tyler, TX
03.2016 - 11.2017
Performed in office HRAs for Medicare and Medicaid members.
Helped to close care gaps, improve quality scores including Star Ratings, support risk adjustment programs with accurate data, and connect members with their primary care physician and other community resources.
Motivated members to act through personally relevant and culturally adapted communications.
Family Nurse Practitioner- Temp Position
North Family Medicine
Pilot Point, TX
09.2015 - 12.2015
Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
Managed acute and chronic conditions for pediatric and adult populations including mental health, weight management, and life-style management.
Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Willow Wellness Center Internal Medicine
Tyler, TX
03.2015 - 09.2015
Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, weight management assessments and gynecological examinations.
Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Healthcare Of Denton
Denton, TX
01.2015 - 02.2015
Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX
12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ
09.2012
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Abington Memorial School of Nursing
Willow Grove
05.1994
Skills
Patient assessment and diagnosis
Treatment planning and management
Collaborative care
Health promotion and education
Electronic Health Records (EHR) management
Telehealth services
Communication and team leadership
Preventive Care
Patient Education
Certification
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) - TX, ME, NH, VT, CT, AZ
Registered Nurse (RN) license - Compact License ME
Basic Life Support
Certificate in Advanced Education from the Obesity Medicine Association
Clinical Advantage Bootcamp: Beginners and Intermediate Certificate of Obesity Management Fundamentals
Clinical Advantage Bootcamp: Type 2 Diabetes Management Certificate for Nurse Practitioners through AANP