Laurie Mays
Lexington,VA
Summary
Family nurse practitioner with six years of comprehensive experience . Highly qualified and board certified , AANP certified. Over the past six years I have worked in a rural health family medicine clinic. There were a few months, I served as the sole provider in the clinic. The following three years, the clinic was led by myself and a another nurse practitioner. Productivity/RVU totals for the past three years have surpassed goal.
Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner , I worked as a registered nurse for 23 years . Experiences included medical surgical care/home care/student health/public health. I am committed to increasing the quality of patient care through continuing to advance skills .
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Carilion Clinic
11.2018 - Current
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Provided preventive care including well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions, utilizing e consultations when needed.
- Performed gynecologic exam
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed home visits/provided and managed care for those patients homebound as well as those under hospice care.
- Served as a preceptor for nurse practitioner students, fostering their clinical skills development in primary care settings.
Registered Nurse
Carilion Clinic
05.2009 - 11.2018
- Care manager with home care services.
- Also worked as clinical team lead .
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
Virginia Department Of Health
05.2007 - 05.2009
- Performed physical assessment/immunizations/medication administration. Educated patients, families and caregivers on disease processes/communicable diseases/treatment, healthy lifestyle.
- Focus on baby care/teen care .
Registered Nurse
Virginia Military Institute
10.2000 - 10.2007
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Roanoke, VA05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Roanoke, VA05.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dabney S Lancaster Community College
Clifton Forge, VA05.1995
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management with special interest in diabetes management
- Excellent oral communication
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Education
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Preventive Healthcare
- Well versed EPIC electronic health record
- Women's health
- Home healthcare
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Carilion Clinic
11.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Carilion Clinic
05.2009 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse
Virginia Department Of Health
05.2007 - 05.2009
Registered Nurse
Virginia Military Institute
10.2000 - 10.2007
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dabney S Lancaster Community College