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Kory Jackson

Cape Coral,FL

Summary

Highly personable adult nurse practitioner recognized for providing excellent care to patients in a surgical optimization setting. Strong background in orthopedic/neuro-spine surgery. Known for developing excellent rapport with patients and their families.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

Lee Health
Fort Myers, FL
07.2023 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive physical examinations, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
  • Counsel patients on lifestyle modifications to improve their overall health.
  • Initiate referrals to other healthcare specialists as necessary.
  • Prescribe medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
  • Collaborate with health care providers to coordinate optimal patient care outcomes.
  • Review lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.

Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

Carle Health
Peoria, IL
2016 - 2023
  • Functioned independently providing comprehensive geriatric care to elderly patients in skilled/long-term care settings.
  • Developed heart failure and COPD patient education program.
  • Assessed and diagnosed age-related health issues such as dementia, COPD, heart failure, diabetes, etc...
  • Educated patients and their families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans.

Orthopedic Care Coordinator

UnityPoint Health Central Illinois Region
Peoria, IL
2013 - 2016
  • Developed pre-operative total hip, total knee, total shoulder and spinal fusion education programs.
  • Wrote orthopedic specific policies, order sets, and care plans for Orthopedic/Neurosurgical Care Center.
  • Lead the Evidence Based Practice Team for the Orthopedic/Neurosurgical Care Center.
  • Managed and led monthly unit-based team/council meetings, leadership retreat's and community outreach program.
  • Developed joint replacement surgical optimization program.

Education

Adult Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certified -

American Nurses Credentialing Center
01-2016

Master of Science - Nursing

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
01-2015

Diploma - Registered Nurse

Methodist Medical Center School of Nursing
Peoria, IL
01-1994

Skills

  • Surgical Optimization
  • Orthopedic Education
  • Medication Management
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Care Coordination

Accomplishments

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Timeline

Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

Lee Health
07.2023 - Current

Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

Carle Health
2016 - 2023

Orthopedic Care Coordinator

UnityPoint Health Central Illinois Region
2013 - 2016

Adult Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certified -

American Nurses Credentialing Center

Master of Science - Nursing

Walden University

Diploma - Registered Nurse

Methodist Medical Center School of Nursing

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