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LaKristin McLeod

Helena,AL

Summary

Accomplished Family Nurse Practitioner with a robust background in acute and preventative care, particularly at American Family Care. Excelled in pediatric assessments and health promotion, enhancing patient outcomes. Demonstrated leadership in fostering collaborative environments and ensuring regulatory compliance. Skilled in both patient care and team coordination, achieving significant improvements in care delivery and project management.

Highly qualified and board certified Family Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.

Driven to improve the lives of patients through qualified diagnostics, physical assessments and proper treatment responses. Adept at ordering laboratory tests, interpreting results and prescribing medications. Hold Multistate license.

Hardworking Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of experience conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

American Family Care
10.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with recruitment efforts by establishing new collaborating/supervising physicians with Advanced Care Providers.
  • Educated staff of state laws governing collaborative practice and facilitated compliance through frequent review and publishing updated documents on company website as needed.
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Supported successful project completion by meticulously reviewing and updating project plans to reflect changing needs and objectives.
  • Organized and maintained documentation, enabling quick access to important information.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements related to nursing practice.

Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Alabama Fertility Specialists
02.2021 - 10.2022
  • Specializing in women's health and reproductive endocrinology.
  • Assist patients with management of complex reproductive problems and infertility.
  • Determined appropriate response to therapy by performing sonogram monitoring and interpretation of serum hormone levels.
  • Perform intrauterine insemination and develop appropriate plan of care.
  • Facilitated seamless transitions of care between primary care providers and specialists, ensuring continuity of care for patients with complex medical needs.
  • Facilitated ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and implemented interdisciplinary team care plan.

Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

American Family Care
07.2018 - 02.2021
  • Completed physical examinations and required immunizations for school-aged patients.
  • Validation of competency through regular participation in continuing education courses.
  • Optimized preventative care strategies through conducting comprehensive health assessments and screenings for early detection of potential issues.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.

Registered Nurse, PACU

UAB Medical West
05.2016 - 05.2018
  • Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
  • Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
  • Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.

Registered Nurse, PACU

Children's of Alabama
05.2014 - 05.2016
  • Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
  • Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
  • Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.

Registered Nurse

Children's of Alabama Hospital-Mayfair Medical
05.2013 - 05.2014
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications and immunizations safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.


Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Children's of Alabama Hospital
06.2009 - 06.2013
  • Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Samford University
Birmingham, AL
05-2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
05-2009

Skills

  • Preventative care
  • Pediatric assessments
  • Acute care management
  • Health promotion

Timeline

Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

American Family Care
10.2022 - Current

Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Alabama Fertility Specialists
02.2021 - 10.2022

Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

American Family Care
07.2018 - 02.2021

Registered Nurse, PACU

UAB Medical West
05.2016 - 05.2018

Registered Nurse, PACU

Children's of Alabama
05.2014 - 05.2016

Registered Nurse

Children's of Alabama Hospital-Mayfair Medical
05.2013 - 05.2014

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Children's of Alabama Hospital
06.2009 - 06.2013

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Samford University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Alabama
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