Kristy Bagwell
Lula,GA
Summary
Experienced Nurse Practitioner with a demonstrated history of working with chronic disease management and preventative care. Skilled in Basic life support (BLS), Health Promotion, Psychiatry, Cardiology and Healthcare Management. Strong healthcare services professional with a FNP focused in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing from Georgia State University.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Optum Housecalls
05.2015 - Current
- Making housecalls visits on Medicare/Medicaid clients. Virtual visits if indicated.
- Review medical/surgical history and current medications
- Using USPSTF recommendations ensure client is current on vaccinations and cancer screenings
- Perform targeted physical exam including hemoglobin A1c, FOBT, retinal screening and Quantaflo circulation evaluation. Interpreted results to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Discuss any healthcare related concerns and if needed initiate referral for appropriate ancillary services.
- Coordinated with physicians and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions
Nurse Practitioner
Emory Healthcare
08.2009 - 06.2014
- Nurse Practitioner with Hospital Medicine
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- 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.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
Nurse Practitioner
Atlanta Otolaryngology and Allergy Center
04.2008 - 07.2009
- Cared for both inpatients and outpatients
- Saw new patients and completed history and physical
- Ordered appropriate lab/diagnostic tests/treatments
- Followed existing patients including post-op care.
- Rounded and discharged patients in the hospital
- Dictated H & P and discharge summary
- Took limited call with physician.
Nurse Practitioner
CardioVascular Group
04.2005 - 03.2008
- Performed inpatient acute care including admission, rounding, consultations and discharge
- Dictated H & P, wrote daily progress notes on charts and discharge summary
- Adjusted medications, ordered appropriate lab/diagnostic tests and wrote prescriptions at discharge
- Arranged for transfer when necessary.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Oklahoma Baptist University
FNP - Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
Georgia State University
01.2002
Skills
- Internal Medicine
- Geriatrics
- Cardiology
- Psychiatry
- BLS
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing
- EMR
- Patient Safety
- Critical Care
- Healthcare
- Preventive care
- Patient education
- Telehealth proficiency
Certification
Hold active APRN licenses in Georgia, South Carolina and Oklahoma.
APRN Gerontological Specialist Certification - GNCC
COPD educator
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Optum Housecalls
05.2015 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Emory Healthcare
08.2009 - 06.2014
Nurse Practitioner
Atlanta Otolaryngology and Allergy Center
04.2008 - 07.2009
Nurse Practitioner
CardioVascular Group
04.2005 - 03.2008
FNP - Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
Georgia State University
Hold active APRN licenses in Georgia, South Carolina and Oklahoma.
APRN Gerontological Specialist Certification - GNCC
COPD educator
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Bachelor's degree - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Oklahoma Baptist University
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