Lafayette Bishop MSN, APRN FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and well qualified Registered Nurse and Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of experience caring for patients within a variety healthcare settings to include; inpatient, outpatient, Med Surge, LTAC, LTC, psych, correctional health and rehabilitation. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic, superior problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings. Skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families; well-versed in providing comprehensive evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with chronic and complex conditions such as acute diverse surgical histories, trach & vent management, spinal cord injury and brain injury. Competent in performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. Exhibits in-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods. Performs proficiently in stressful and crisis situations while interpreting and appling policies and procedures with good judgment. Dedicated to enhancing quality of care, safety and efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
American Premier Healthcare
Phoenix, AZ
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians in the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic illnesses.
- Counseled patients on health risks associated with smoking, obesity, stress management and addiction.
- Educated patients about preventative healthcare measures including nutrition, exercise and lifestyle modification.
- Prescribed medications and monitored progress for effectiveness of treatments.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as laboratory work, EKGs, x-rays, ultrasounds and other imaging studies.
- Facilitated communication between multidisciplinary teams in order to ensure continuity of care for patients.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning decisions.
- Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients with acute & chronic illnesses.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Emcara Healthcare
Tempe, AZ
10.2022 - Current
- Reviewed patient's medical history and laboratory data for abnormalities and completeness and delivered informed follow-up.
- Offered preventive services such as well-child, adult examinations.
- Instructed and counseled patients to comply with prescribed medical or physical regimens, medications, health maintenance and addiction treatment.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
MIND24-7
Phoenix, AZ
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
- Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
Med Surg Float (Tele, CCU) RN Traveler
PAM Specialty Hospital
Surprise, Arizona
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
- Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Administered care to patients suffering from catastrophic traumatic injuries.
- Implemented treatment plans, monitored vitals and administered medications for patients in ICU.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Generational Wellness
Goodyear, AZ
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Instructed and counseled patients to comply with prescribed medical or physical regimens, medications, health maintenance and addiction treatment.
- Reviewed patient's medical history and laboratory data for abnormalities and completeness and delivered informed follow-up.
- Developed treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
- Assessed historical medical information and recent symptoms.
- Educated patients on strategies for chronic disease prevention.
- Analyzed test results and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or diseases.
- Worked with multiple healthcare disciplines to manage patient care.
- Communicated, updated and advocated care plans to patients and family.
- Reviewed laboratory results and diagnostic films.
- Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
- Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Travel Medical Surgical RN Float (ICU, ED)
Aya Healthcare; Ascension St. Francis Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health.
- Communicated with patients regarding continuing care and medications and discussed treatment plans with family members and guardians.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
- Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
- Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
Med Surg Registered Nurse Traveler
Solomon Page; Select Specialty Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed all facets of critical care including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare; Providence Mission Hospital
Laguna Beach, CA
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Developed appropriate policies for identification of medically-related social and emotional needs of clients.
- Communicated with patients regarding continuing care and medications and discussed treatment plans with family members and guardians.
- Followed all safety protocols when administering subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler
Maxim Healthcare; Select Specialty Hospital
Saint Charles, MO
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications and aftercare procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Monitored vital signs for critically ill patients using advanced technologies and equipment.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Med Surg Registered Nurse Traveler- CCU
Aya Healthcare; New England Sinai Hospital
Stoughton, MA
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing, and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Utilized EPIC EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary personnel to create, implement and manage patient care plans suiting individual needs and preferences.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Milwaukee, WI08.2022
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Brown Mackie College - Atlanta
Lenexa, KS06.2011
Skills
- Treatment planning, medical screening
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Chronic condition management
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Tracheostomy care, gastrostomy tube care
- Patient & family education and counseling
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Preventative care; Lab result evaluation
- Clinical care standards
- Interpreting laboratory results
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
American Premier Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
MIND24-7
05.2023 - 09.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner
Emcara Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
Med Surg Float (Tele, CCU) RN Traveler
PAM Specialty Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner
Generational Wellness
10.2021 - 10.2022
Travel Medical Surgical RN Float (ICU, ED)
Aya Healthcare; Ascension St. Francis Hospital
08.2021 - 04.2022
Med Surg Registered Nurse Traveler
Solomon Page; Select Specialty Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2021
Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare; Providence Mission Hospital
05.2021 - 06.2021
Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler
Maxim Healthcare; Select Specialty Hospital
03.2021 - 05.2021
Med Surg Registered Nurse Traveler- CCU
Aya Healthcare; New England Sinai Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Brown Mackie College - Atlanta
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