Leah Brincefield-Wermer
Convoy,OH
Summary
Dynamic Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive clinical experience at PPG Family Medicine, excelling in patient management and critical thinking. Proven ability to coordinate care and mentor peers, ensuring high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments. Skilled in electronic health records and committed to fostering team collaboration for optimal patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Medicine Nurse Practicioner
Parkview Physicians Group
New Haven, IN
05.2020 - Current
- Manages a patient panel of over 1,600 individuals, delivering comprehensive and continuous care across diverse populations.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and disease prevention.
Registered Nurse - Nurse Lead, Cardiovascular ICU
Parkview Regional Medical Center
Fort Wayne, IN
01.2014 - 05.2020
- Worked as a charge nurse for a twenty-two bed ICU/progressive care unit with a cardio/thoracic post-operative focus. This role included bedside responsibilities, along with coordination of patient admissions, transfers, and discharges. Worked with staffing and house supervisor to help with unit and hospital staffing needs. Served as a mentor.
Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular ICU
Parkview Regional Medical Center
Fort Wayne, IN
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Provided critical care management of patients after undergoing the following procedures: CABG, aortic/mitral valve replacements and repairs, AAA repairs, thoracotomy/VAT, carotid endarterectomy, and aortic to bifemoral bypass. Care provided to patients requiring invasive devices and management of CRRT/CVVH, IABP, and VA and VV ECMO. Served as a preceptor.
Registered Nurse - Med/Surg, Telemetry
Van Wert County Hospital
Van Wert, OH
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed care for pediatric and adult patients with a variety of medical conditions within the gastrointestinal, neurology, orthopedic surgery, respiratory, and endocrine disciplines. Managed care for patients with arrhythmias, hypertension, and heart failure.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - NURSING - FAMILY MEDICINE NURSE PRACTITIONER
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN05.2019
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH01.2010
Skills
- Patient management
- Clinical assessment
- Electronic health records
- Critical thinking
- Care coordination
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
- First Aid/CPR
- Organizational skills
- Remote office availability
- Calm under pressure
- Team collaboration
- Excellent communication
Certification
- Certified Nurse Practitioner in Family Medicine
- RN - Indiana, 28202090A
- NPI - 1437783719
- BLS Certified
References
Available upon request.
Professional Organizations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2020, Present
- Coalition of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Indiana, 2020, Present
Timeline
Family Medicine Nurse Practicioner
Parkview Physicians Group
05.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse - Nurse Lead, Cardiovascular ICU
Parkview Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular ICU
Parkview Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse - Med/Surg, Telemetry
Van Wert County Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012
MASTER OF SCIENCE - NURSING - FAMILY MEDICINE NURSE PRACTITIONER
Indiana Wesleyan University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Ohio State University
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