La ’Mesa Y. Hunter
Tyler,TX
Summary
Dedicated to providing exceptional care for over 20 years in the medical field with work experience in various positions, ranging from a Licensed Vocational Nurse to present position of Family Nurse Practitioner. My experience has continued to expand as I am now credentialed to care for patients in the acute care setting within the hospital. I interface seamlessly with physician support services, ancillary departments, pharmacists, patients, and families. I am known for a high level of oral and written communication skills, resourceful in perceiving, problem solving, as well as strong organizational skills and leadership abilities.
Experienced with patient care management, diagnostic evaluations, and clinical decision-making. Utilizes advanced clinical skills to provide comprehensive treatment and improve patient outcomes. Track record of effective communication with patients and healthcare teams.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- While working under the direction of my supervising physician/s I assist with managing the acutely/chronically ill, post surgical, and or recently traumatized patient by performing history and physical exams of the patients, ordering diagnostic tests, labs, and medical treatments
- I also provide overnight cross-coverage for the hospitalized patient while overseeing unstable patients in the intermediate care and intensive care units, the newly admitted patient, in addition to responding to rapid responses throughout the hospital
Primary Care/Family Care Nurse Practitioner
Willow Wellness Center
01.2017 - Current
- While maintaining patient confidentiality my specific job responsibilities including, but are not limited to:
- Assessment and evaluation of patient needs
- Implementing individualized care plans
- Diagnostic, and prescriptive rights
- Provide patient education on disease prevention, health maintenance, and women’s health
- Timely ordering and reviewing of lab, imaging, and pathology reports
- Effectively interpreting and communicating all abnormal findings to patients and ancillary departments
Registered Nurse, Director of Staff Development
Providence Park Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Implemented and enforced new policies and procedures, ensured ongoing education for the nursing staff, performed annual performance evaluations
- Participated in the interviewing, hiring, and orientation of new employees
Registered Nurse, Clinical Documentation Specialist
Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Responsible for reviewing charts daily in an effort to ensure that the patient’s record reflect accurate treatment plans and diagnosis, quired physicians to improve documentation, reimbursement and proficient use in ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding guidelines
Registered Nurse
Urology Tyler, P.A.
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Worked cooperatively with a group of eight urologists and implemented total patient care
- Coordinated daily clinic, triage/phone nurse
- Educated patient/family members on health care needs, options, Conditions, and plan of care
- Monitored lab values with timely reporting of normal/abnormal results
Charge Nurse, Observation Unit/Intermediate Care (IMC)
East Texas Medical Center Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Responsible for overseeing and managing all staff, admissions, bed board assignments, close and continuous monitoring of the acutely ill patient with potential life-threatening conditions following surgical procedures, accidents and or trauma
Registered Nurse Inpatient Care Unit (PRN)
Texas Spine & Joint Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Provided and implemented total patient care for postoperative orthopedic patients
- Provided excellent patient care by working with physicians and applicable departments
- Acted as the patient advocate
- Educated the patient/family to needs as well as discharge/post-operative teaching
Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery/Ante partum/Postpartum
Baylor University Medical Center
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Job responsibilities included observing for signs and symptoms of true vs
- False labor and advanced fetal monitoring for laboring patients, cervical exams, drawing blood samples, and serving as float nurse attending and assisting with all deliveries, as well as circulating in the operating room for c-sections in addition to providing post-operative care
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical/Surgical
Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Provided routine care for the medical-surgical patient
- Continually observed patient health
- Assisted registered nurses and physicians with the basic care of all patients
Education
Acute Care Post Masters’ Certificate -
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
04-2024
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
12-2017
Baccalaureate Degree - Nursing
University of Texas at Tyler
01.2014
Associate Degree - Nursing
Tyler Junior College
01.2003
Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate -
Tyler Junior College
01.2001
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Teamwork orientation
- Health promotion
- Preventive care
- Emergency management
- Diagnostic testing
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification by Texas State Board of Nurses
- Registered Nurse (RN) by Texas State Board of Nurses
- Post Master’s Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
- Fundamentals of Critical Care Services (FCCS)
- BLS
- ACLS
- Certified Licensed Vocational Nurse by Texas State Board of Nurses
- Continuing Education certificates received in advanced fetal monitoring Course
- S.T.A.B.L.E.
- EKG interpretations
- CPR
- NRP
- Management of Epidurals
- Pre/Post Delivery Complications
- S/S of Abuse and Neglect
- Trained in Nexplanon insertion
- Lap Band Management
- Wound Vac initiation/Maintenance
Personal Information
Title: Family Nurse Practitioner
Timeline
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Primary Care/Family Care Nurse Practitioner
Willow Wellness Center
01.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Director of Staff Development
Providence Park Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2015 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse, Clinical Documentation Specialist
Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Urology Tyler, P.A.
01.2008 - 01.2010
Charge Nurse, Observation Unit/Intermediate Care (IMC)
East Texas Medical Center Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2010
Registered Nurse Inpatient Care Unit (PRN)
Texas Spine & Joint Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2009
Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery/Ante partum/Postpartum
Baylor University Medical Center
01.2001 - 01.2003
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical/Surgical
Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003
Baccalaureate Degree - Nursing
University of Texas at Tyler
Associate Degree - Nursing
Tyler Junior College
Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate -
Tyler Junior College
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification by Texas State Board of Nurses
- Registered Nurse (RN) by Texas State Board of Nurses
- Post Master’s Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
- Fundamentals of Critical Care Services (FCCS)
- BLS
- ACLS
- Certified Licensed Vocational Nurse by Texas State Board of Nurses
- Continuing Education certificates received in advanced fetal monitoring Course
- S.T.A.B.L.E.
- EKG interpretations
- CPR
- NRP
- Management of Epidurals
- Pre/Post Delivery Complications
- S/S of Abuse and Neglect
- Trained in Nexplanon insertion
- Lap Band Management
- Wound Vac initiation/Maintenance
Acute Care Post Masters’ Certificate -
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
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