LEILANI A. HOPKINS
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner with broad experience in primary care and family medicine. Strengths lie in patient education, preventive care and chronic disease management. Previous work has demonstrated significant impact on improving patient health outcomes through personalized treatment plans. Possess strong clinical skills, focused on delivering quality patient-centered care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Matrix Medical LLC
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care for patient needs.
- Adhered to all applicable regulations governing nurse practitioner scope of practice.
- Attended weekly staff meetings to discuss changes in protocols or policies.
- Documented all patient visits in electronic medical records system with accuracy and timeliness.
- Educated patients on preventive health measures such as diet, exercise, immunizations, and environmental safety factors.
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Excel Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Documented patient histories, physical findings, treatments provided and test results in electronic health records.
- Developed patient-specific health plans, taking into account the individual's medical history, lifestyle and personal preferences.
- Provided comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including physical assessments, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.
- Counseled patients on nutrition and exercise habits to promote overall health maintenance.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty care when necessary.
MEDICAL-SURGICAL, TELEMETRY REGISTERED NURSE
Jeanes Hospital-Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Demonstrate teamwork mentality and secured permanent employment position within 3 months of work as travel nurse
- Assess, implement, and evaluate patient care in acute care setting
- Direct and supervise nursing staff in providing individualized patient care according to the standards of nursing practice and organization policies and procedures.
- Identified potential complications or adverse reactions related to treatment plans.
PERIOPERATIVE REGISTERED NURSE
Einstein Hospital
Philadelphia
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Optimized and completed pre-op orders for surgical specialties including Orthopedics, Endocrinology, Bariatrics, Plastics, Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Restructured the ENT department, increased surgeries by 100%
- Collaborated with Medtronics representatives in ENT equipment selection to promote efficiency and patient satisfaction
- Coordinated patient care deliver throughout the nursing process
- Prepared and maintained sterile field
- Assisted surgeon during surgical procedures.
REHABILITATION REGISTERED NURSE
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital
Philadelphia
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Provided high-quality specialized care to acute inpatient stroke patients to decrease death and disability and improve outcomes
- Maintained compliance with all Stroke Achievement Measures
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to optimize treatment plan and promote significant improvement in functional recovery and reduce long-term disability
- Coordinated educational activities and resources to develop a patient-centered discharge plan.
MEDICAL-SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE
Pottstown Hospital
Pottstown
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Performed physical examinations, administered medications, and provided wound care as part of acute inpatient care plan
- Educated patient and family on disease management and health promotion
- Collaborated with physicians and various healthcare professionals to achieve patient goals during hospitalization.
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER INTERN
Prohealth Leaders
Philadelphia
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Designated as lead nurse practitioner student by demonstrating competency and initiative in developing autonomy as primary care provider
- Delivered culturally diverse primary care for patients ages one and older, with target population of adult and geriatrics
- Utilized evaluation, and management approaches aimed to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and optimize individual health
- Trained in ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing including urinalysis, radiology, and serologic analysis
- Well-versed in COVID assessment and outpatient treatment
- Experienced in specialized physicals including annual wellness, well child checks, Department of Transportation and job physicals, sports/school physicals, well woman exams
- Adapted to alternate scheduling of urgent care/walk-in visits and gained experience in minor acute injuries and conditions such as dislocations, mild fractures, sutures/staple insertion and removal, foreign body removal, minor cuts, burns, blisters, and wounds, ENT infections, pneumonia, bronchitis, and urinary problems
- Incorporated evidence based guidelines in management of common chronic conditions including hypertension, diabetes, heart failure, COPD, and dementia.
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER INTERN
Bognet Medical Associates
Allentown
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Established proficiency in evaluation and management of acute and chronic conditions of the adolescent, adult, and older health population within family medicine subspeciality
- Provided holistic range of services to include adolescent medicine, bone health, cholesterol screening, HRT, obesity treatment
- Focused on collaborative care with Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Specialist to address conditions of aging including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson’s disease , dementia, spinal stenosis, arthritis, and degenerative disk disease.
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER INTERN
Family Practice and Counseling Network
Philadelphia
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Utilized the federally qualified community health center model to provide patient-centered comprehensive health services to a diverse population across the lifespan
- Gained knowledge and experience in providing primary care services to include health screenings, immunizations, physicals, well child exam, family planning, gynecology, and prenatal care
- Offered age-appropriate counseling to cover the topics such as behavioral health, pregnancy, parenting, sexually transmitted infections, tobacco and substance use, weight management, nutrition, and diabetes.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
Chamberlain University
12.2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
Chamberlain University
01.2014
DIPLOMA REGISTERED NURSE -
Southside Regional Medical Center
01.2010
Skills
- Collaboration
- Process improvement
- Patient satisfaction
- Prioritization
- Communication
- EKG interpretation
- Phlebotomy
- Wound care
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Expired 04/2026
- Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania, Expired 04/2026
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, Expired 09/2025
- Stroke Certification, American Heart Association
- Perioperative Registered Nurse Certificate, Delaware Community College
- DEA License, Expired 10/2024
Professional Memberships
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2014
- Southeastern Pennsylvania Area Black Nurses Association, 2018, Health Policy Committee Member
- NCNW, DelVal section, Good Health Wins Committee Member
Expertiserecognition
- Highly-rated performance
- Stroke certified Program development
- EPIC electronic health record Scrub and circulating nursing
Volunteer Experience
American Red Cross, Duty Officer, Volunteer
Affiliations
- Certified, Good Health Wins, NCNW (DelVal section)
Timeline
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Matrix Medical LLC
08.2023 - Current
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Excel Medical Center
10.2022 - 07.2023
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER INTERN
Prohealth Leaders
05.2021 - 12.2021
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER INTERN
Bognet Medical Associates
04.2020 - 06.2020
MEDICAL-SURGICAL, TELEMETRY REGISTERED NURSE
Jeanes Hospital-Temple University Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2022
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER INTERN
Family Practice and Counseling Network
03.2019 - 07.2019
PERIOPERATIVE REGISTERED NURSE
Einstein Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2020
REHABILITATION REGISTERED NURSE
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2015 - 09.2016
MEDICAL-SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE
Pottstown Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2015
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
Chamberlain University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
Chamberlain University
DIPLOMA REGISTERED NURSE -
Southside Regional Medical Center
- Family Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Expired 04/2026
- Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania, Expired 04/2026
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, Expired 09/2025
- Stroke Certification, American Heart Association
- Perioperative Registered Nurse Certificate, Delaware Community College
- DEA License, Expired 10/2024
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