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Laura Nelson Endres

Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN, ARNP
West Branch,GA

Summary

Compassionate, dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience conducting physical exams, chronic disease management, as well as acute care management, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse and challenging conditions. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

Baldwin State Prison
Hardwick, Ga.........
09.2011 - 06.2022
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
  • Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
  • Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
  • Examined wounds and treated lacerations with suturing, bandaging and topical medications.

Nurse Practitioner

Volunteer Center
Macon, Ga.....................................
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Performed patient physicals, including pap smears/gynecological exams, and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.

Clinical Nurse

Flex Pool, Medical Center of Central Ga.........................
07.2010 - 09.2011

Float Nurse Medical/Surgical, Psychiatric Ward

Clinical Nurse Instructor

GC&SU
Macon, Ga........................................
09.2010 - 12.2010

Clinical Nurse

United Hospice of Macon, Macon Ga..............................
09.2009 - 07.2010

Clinical Nurse

Heartland Hospice
Macon, Ga.........................................
06.2008 - 09.2009

Clinical Nurse

Flex Pool, Medical Center of Central Ga, Centers, Family Health Center
Macon, Ga......
03.2005 - 10.2008
  • Med-Surg, Urgent Care, Family Health Center

Practical Nursing Instructor

Central Georgia Technical College
Macon
03.2001 - 10.2005

Clinical Nurse

Flex Pool, Medical Center of Central Ga
Macon, Ga.......
06.1999 - 03.2001

Clinical Nurse

Sunbelt Health Solutions, First Choice Home Health Agency
Macon, Ga................................ Ga.................
06.1998 - 03.2001

Clinical Nurse

US AIR FORCE
Warner Robins, Ga.
01.1992 - 01.1996

Director of Nursing

Life Home Care Agency
Macon, Ga
06.1996 - 06.1998

Clinical Nurse

SICU, St Johns Hospital
Tulsa, Ok..................................
05.1991 - 01.1992

Education

Family Nurse Practitioner - Masters of Science in Nursing

GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY
Milledgeville, GA
05.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UNIVERSITY OF TULSA

Skills

  • Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Medication Prescribing
  • Drug Regimen Counseling
  • Primary Care
  • Disease Prevention Education
  • Acute and Chronic Pain
  • Specialist Referrals
  • Health and Wellness Education
  • Diagnostic Test Ordering & Interpretation
  • Physical Examinations
  • Medical History Review

Additional Information

  • US Army Reserves: Unit Citation Award and Army Achievement Medal Recipient, LEG Medal Recipient, German Language Instructor 486th Civil Affairs Bn, US Army Electronics Warfare, Signal Intelligence Analyst.
  • 2nd Dan Hae San Taekwondo, Assistant Instructor.

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Volunteer Center
01.2014 - 01.2017

Family Nurse Practitioner

Baldwin State Prison
09.2011 - 06.2022

Clinical Nurse Instructor

GC&SU
09.2010 - 12.2010

Clinical Nurse

Flex Pool, Medical Center of Central Ga.........................
07.2010 - 09.2011

Clinical Nurse

United Hospice of Macon, Macon Ga..............................
09.2009 - 07.2010

Clinical Nurse

Heartland Hospice
06.2008 - 09.2009

Clinical Nurse

Flex Pool, Medical Center of Central Ga, Centers, Family Health Center
03.2005 - 10.2008

Practical Nursing Instructor

Central Georgia Technical College
03.2001 - 10.2005

Clinical Nurse

Flex Pool, Medical Center of Central Ga
06.1999 - 03.2001

Clinical Nurse

Sunbelt Health Solutions, First Choice Home Health Agency
06.1998 - 03.2001

Director of Nursing

Life Home Care Agency
06.1996 - 06.1998

Clinical Nurse

US AIR FORCE
01.1992 - 01.1996

Clinical Nurse

SICU, St Johns Hospital
05.1991 - 01.1992

Family Nurse Practitioner - Masters of Science in Nursing

GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UNIVERSITY OF TULSA
Laura Nelson EndresFamily Nurse Practitioner, MSN, ARNP