LAKENDRA WALKER
Loganville,Georgia
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for advanced patient care roles. Proven ability to deliver high-quality medical services with strong focus on patient outcomes. Skilled in diagnostic procedures, treatment plans, and patient education. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and reliable performance in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
KPF Medical
10.2022 - Current
- As a family nurse practitioner, I serve a diverse population that ranges in age from 15 to over 100. My daily tasks involve developing diagnostic and treatment plans for both telemedicine and inoffice visits. This includes the management of diabetes, hyperlipidemia, anxiety, depression, and hypertension, as well as ordering regular laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and specialist referrals to enhance health outcomes. Additionally, annual health screenings and yearly Pap smears are conducted.
Family Nurse Practitioner
South Atlanta Area Primary Care
01.2017 - Current
- As a family nurse practitioner, I serve a diverse population ranging from age 10 to over 100. My daily tasks involve developing diagnostic and treatment plans to promote optimal care. This includes ordering laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and referrals to support diagnoses. Additionally, I conduct screenings and implement treatment plans while collaborating with medical team and physician to promote wellness.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Atlanta VA Medical Center
11.2007 - Current
- Managed care on a outpatient cardiovascular unit. Recovered patients following a cardiac catheterization, PCI, ICD placement, and cardiac ablation.
- Assessed the need to ordered, obtained, and interpreted appropriate lab tests to facilitate appropriate treatment plan. Administered oral medications as well as managed IV medications.
- Prepared patient charts and other documentation; nurse-physician collaboration to promote adequate care. Responsible for patient education, admission, transfers, and discharges.
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Hospital
08.2006 - 09.2011
- Functioned as a registered nurse on a 40-bed inpatient cardiovascular unit, caring for patients recovering from myocardial infarction (MI), heart failure, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, and percutaneous interventions (PCI), and open heart surgery.
- Responsibilities included providing comprehensive patient care, treatment, and documentation. Facilitated medication administration and maintenance, and executed doctor's orders through to discharge. Advocated for patient education and instructed patients and their family members on proper discharge care.
Education
Doctorates in Nursing Practice - Nursing
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, AL12-2026
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA12.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA12.2005
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12-2016
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Effective leader
- Strong clinical diagnosing skills
- Efficient problem-solver
- Thorough physical assessment skills
- Family planning services
- Perform annual pap smears
- Patient/family centered focused
- Effective communicator
- Diabetes educator
- Chronic disease management
- Patient education
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Preventive healthcare
- Excellent oral communication
- Diagnostic testing
- Preparing treatment plans
- Preventive care
- Quality improvement
- Physical assessments
- Health promotion
- HIPAA guidelines
- Care coordination
- Patient assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Diagnostic screenings
- Lab result evaluation
- Medical histories
- Immunization administration
- Laboratory testing
- Written communication
- Patient communication
- Telehealth services
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Treatment plan development
- Women's health
- Healthcare management
- Medication administration
- Research utilization
- Medical charting
- Physical examinations
- Family planning
- Geriatric care
- Acute care management
- Family education
- Staff training
- End-of-life care
- Therapeutic intervention
- Electronic health records systems
- Prescribing medications
- EHR management software
- Clinical decision making
- Attention to detail
- Electronic charting
- Medication education
- Patient safety
- Test result interpretation
- Patient rapport
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Telemedicine appointments
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Patient advocacy
- Patient care coordination
- Women's health exams
- Acute health problems
- Critical thinking
- Medication prescription
- Primary care
- Healthcare education
- Diagnostic tests ordering
- Medical history review
- Chronic health problems
- Medical imaging
- Support staff supervision
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)
- Decision-making
- Outpatient care
- Medication prescribing
- Wound care
- Infection control
- CPR/AED
- Advanced practice registered nurse
- Geriatric treatment
- SOAP notes expertise
- Cardiac care
- Patient rehabilitation
Accomplishments
- AANP Certified in December of 2016
- Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2014. Academic graduate studies GPA 3.6 /4.0.
- National Honor Society 2017
- Selected to represent the cardiology department at the Atlanta VA Medical Center at 2012
- ANCC Magnet Conference in Los Angeles, CA
Affiliations
- 12/2016 – Present, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- 8/2006 – Present, Georgia Nursing Association (GNA)
Certification
- RN/NP Georgia License
- (AANP) American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- (ACLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- (BLS) Basic Life Support
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Youth Development Programs
- Environmental Stewardship
- High-Intensity Interval Training
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
KPF Medical
10.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
South Atlanta Area Primary Care
01.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Atlanta VA Medical Center
11.2007 - Current
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Hospital
08.2006 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Georgia
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of North Georgia
Doctorates in Nursing Practice - Nursing
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
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