Latecia Gillespie
Cypress,TX
Summary
Highly qualified board-certified Family and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and the entire health-care team. Solid credentials and diversely experienced with comprehensive background in pediatrics, urgent care and primary care. Knowledge of JCAHO standards and Medicare health regulations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner/Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
NAG Clinic/Roots Health
01.2022 - Current
- Providing comprehensive urgent care to all age groups through assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and management.
- Proficient ability to quickly assess and identify patient's needs in a fast-paced environment.
- Perform procedures such as packing of wounds, dressing changes, etc.
- Order and interpretation of X-rays and EKGs
- Consistently applying evidence-based knowledge to urgent care issues.
- On average, 15 to 20 patients are seen in an 8 hour workday.
- Coordinate patient care by consulting with other members of theNAG healthcare team, external healthcare providers, and hospital staff.
Family Nurse Practiitioner/CM Supervisor
Imperial Health Care
08.2020 - 09.2023
- Provided comprehensive primary care to patients in life span via virtual.
- Performed general physical and mental assessments virtually.
- Interpreted and educated patients regarding results of EKGs, X-rays, and other diagnostic test.
- Review, process, and approve referral and procedure authorizations using CMS, The Health Plan, and Mcg Guidelines.
- Review, process, and approve inpatient authorizations (Inp. Acute care, IPR, SNF, and BH) using MCG Guidelines.
- Assist in discharge planning from inpatient hospital, SNF, Rehab, and Behavioral health. D-SNP, C-SNP, and Disease Management.
- Case Management for complaints and difficult discharges.
- Peer to Peer reviews with providers regarding case decisions.
- Medical reviews of charts in capacity of an NP.-Practice Fusion
- Supervise a team of 10-12 case managers.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
NAG Clinic
04.2013 - 12.2015
- Self motivated healthcare practitioner responsible for managing all aspects of clinical patient care in single provider and fast paced environment where both appointments and walk ins were welcomed.
- Assessed and delivered comprehensive health care to practice's patient population ranging in age from newborn to 21 years of age.
- Performed various medical procedures to isolate, identify and address the nature of patient's illness or injury.
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Education
Post Masters Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner: Nursing - Nursing
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Boston, MA12.2019
Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner RN to MSN
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College South
Houston, TX.12.2010
LPN - Nursing
Kansas City Mo. Board of Ed.
Kansas City, Mo. 01.1993
Skills
- Electronic Medical Records
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Pediatric Care/Family Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Home healthcare
- Research utilization
- Telehealth services
- Primary Care/Preventive Care
Certification
- ANCC Certified Family Nurse Practitioner #2022056624
- PNCB Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner #20164346
- DOT Certified Medical Examiner: Pending
- Texas State Board APRN: APRN132997
- RX Authority: 4213724
- National Provider Identifier #1336685148
- DEA License #20164346
- Texas Registered Nurse License: 799621
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner/Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
NAG Clinic/Roots Health
01.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practiitioner/CM Supervisor
Imperial Health Care
08.2020 - 09.2023
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
NAG Clinic
04.2013 - 12.2015
Post Masters Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner: Nursing - Nursing
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner RN to MSN
The University of Texas At El Paso
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College South
LPN - Nursing
Kansas City Mo. Board of Ed.
- ANCC Certified Family Nurse Practitioner #2022056624
- PNCB Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner #20164346
- DOT Certified Medical Examiner: Pending
- Texas State Board APRN: APRN132997
- RX Authority: 4213724
- National Provider Identifier #1336685148
- DEA License #20164346
- Texas Registered Nurse License: 799621
- BLS Certified
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