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LEONIE KING

LEONIE KING

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of total clinical experience and 4 years as an NP across primary care, urgent care, and correctional health settings. Proven ability to perform comprehensive health risk assessments, manage acute and chronic conditions, and promote patient wellness through education and preventive care. Skilled in evidence-based practice, multidisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered care delivery.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Signify Health
07.2025 - Current

Identify health conditions, document diagnoses for risk adjustment, review medications, and provide care coordination. The goal is to provide a more complete picture of the patient’s health and to help them navigate and receive necessary follow-up care.

Nurse Practitioner-Pre-Trial Detention Facility

Naphcare
10.2024 - Current

• Provided acute and chronic medical care to incarcerated individuals in a high-volume correctional facility.
• Performed intake assessments, managed communicable diseases, and coordinated specialty referrals.
• Emphasized preventive health measures, including vaccinations and health screenings.
• Maintained compliance with institutional, state, and federal healthcare regulations.
• Provided detox treatment-MAT/MOUD

•Population-15yrs to adult

APRN

International Medical Relief (IMR)
11.2023 - Current
  • Non-profit organization that provides health care to under-served and vulnerable people around the world
  • Non-profit organization that provides health care to under-served and vulnerable populations in the community

APRN

Ponte Vedra Premier Healthcare
02.2022 - Current
  • APRN-Primary care telemedicine and in home visits
  • Chronic Care Management, Acute Care/Sick visit-ages 16 to adults.
  • Deliver accessible, high-quality, and confidential healthcare through personalized NP support that bridges the gap between urgent needs and established primary care.
  • Assessment and management of non-emergent issues (cold/flu, skin rashes, minor injuries, etc.)
  • School/ sport physicals.

APRN-

Mission House Clinic-Volunteer Provider Program
08.2023 - Current

APRN

  • Adult health care
  • Senior health care
  • Internal medicine
  • Diagnosis and treatment of illness
  • Certain women’s health services
  • Management of chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, and high blood pressure
  • Referrals to specialist services

FLEX RN (FT)

Brooks Bartram Rehab Hospital
02.2023 - 10.2024

(Neuro, BI, SCI-BI, Medically Complex)

  • Assisted with triage, medication administration, and post-operative recovery.
  • Supported patient education initiatives to improve adherence and reduce readmissions.
  • Precepted new nurses and collaborated on unit quality improvement projects.
  • Admits, transfers, and discharges patients. Observes, records, and reports subjective patient symptoms.
    Assists the RN in giving physical and emotional support to the patient.
    Provides for dietary and fluid needs of the patient such as nourishment, feeding, tube feeding, observing and recording IV fluids and maintaining an accurate fluid intake and output.
    Takes and record vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.

Travel Nurse

St. Vincent Ascension
03.2023 - 05.2023

RegisteredNurse-(Telemetry/PCU)

  • Monitored vital signs and provided timely interventions for patient stability and comfort.
  • Delivered comprehensive patient care, assessing needs and implementing treatment plans.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff members, facilitating their integration into our fast-paced Cardiac Progressive Care Unit environment while enhancing overall team proficiency levels.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills during critical situations such as Code Blue events, coordinating team efforts to stabilize patients and initiate appropriate interventions.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care, Family Medicine

Century Clinical Family Medicine
08.2020 - 01.2023

APRN (Primary care, chronic care management, acute care-ages 2 to adults)

  • Management of chronic illness in adults such as Hypertension, Heart failure, lschemic heart disease, Diabetes, Renal failure, Asthma, COPD, Bronchitis, Arthritis, High cholesterol
  • Annual physicals, Employment physicals
  • Management of acute and chronic illnesses
  • Well baby/Well child exams
    School Physicals
  • Immunizations for pediatrics and adults
  • Adult physicals
  • Well Woman exams
  • EKG interpretation
  • Minor office surgical procedures (laceration repair, I & D (incision & drainage, etc.)
  • Medicare Annual Wellness

Travel Nurse

UF Health Gainesville
05.2022 - 08.2022

(Heart and Vascular- MS/Tele)

  • Utilizes the nursing process, facilitates patient care making nursing assessments and diagnosis.
  • Formulate care plans based on the diagnosis and implements and evaluates the plan of care.
  • Telemetry monitoring, advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
  • Patient assessment and evaluation, medication administration, and critical thinking.
  • Epic electronic health record documentation, discharge planning, and communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
  • IV and Central Line Management: Administering IV therapy and managing central lines

Travel Nurse

Johnson and Johnson
08.2021 - 08.2021
  • (Occupational health screening)
  • Developed and implemented health promotion programs to enhance employee wellness and reduce absenteeism.
  • Provided training sessions on workplace ergonomics, injury prevention, and health education for employees.
  • Led a team of nurses in delivering occupational health services, ensuring high-quality care for employees.
  • Maintained detailed records of employee health data, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and facilitating data-driven decision making on workplace wellness initiatives.
  • Educated all employees on COVID-19 symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.

Travel Nurse

Florida Department of Health
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • RN-(FEMA)
  • Collaborated with local agencies to develop effective outreach programs for emergency preparedness.
  • Maintained accurate records of project progress and resource utilization, enabling informed decision-making processes during emergencies.
  • Delivered critical patient care in disaster-affected areas, ensuring timely medical assistance and support.
  • Facilitated effective communication among team members, ensuring prompt delivery of critical medical interventions.
  • Ensured continuity of care for patients with chronic conditions despite challenging circumstances during disaster situations.

Travel Nurse

Kalispell Medical ctr
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • (FLOAT, MS/Tele, PCU, ED, ICU)
  • Administered complex medication regimens and monitored patient responses to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for progressive care patients.
  • Enhanced patient care by developing individualized nursing plans and providing comprehensive assessments.
  • Monitored cardiac patients' vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders, ensuring adherence to protocols.
  • Demonstrated expertise in various cardiac procedures such as EKG interpretation, defibrillation, cardioversion, and administration of emergency medications.

Travel Nurse

Dolphin Pointe
07.2020 - 10.2020

(RN Charge Nurse-team lead, Post COVID- 19, step down Acute Rehab)

  • Developed individualized care plans to support patient rehabilitation and recovery goals.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment strategies for diverse patient populations.
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Assessed and triaged patient conditions to prioritize urgent care needs.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Staff Nurse

UF Health
04.2018 - 07.2020

Registered Nurse ,Flex-(Step down ICU, MS, Tele, PCU, ED)

  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop personalized care plans for complex cardiac conditions.
  • Administered medications and monitored vital signs for cardiac patients in progressive care unit.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify changes in patient condition and initiate timely interventions.
  • Streamlined unit operations by updating and maintaining accurate patient records, ensuring timely access to critical information.
  • Contributed to policy development and revisions within the Cardiac Progressive Care unit through active participation in unit-based committees.
  • Managed complex medication regimens for cardiac patients, ensuring proper dosing, timely administration, and monitoring for potential drug interactions or side effects.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Staff Nurse

Brooks Rehab Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2020
  • RegisteredNurse-(Neuro, BI SCI-BI, Medically Complex)
  • Assisted with triage, medication administration, and post-operative recovery.
  • Supported patient education initiatives to improve adherence and reduce readmissions.
  • Precepted new nurses and collaborated on unit quality improvement projects.
  • Admits, transfers, and discharges patients. Observes, records, and reports subjective patient symptoms.
  • Assists the RN in giving physical and emotional support to the patient.
  • Provides for dietary and fluid needs of the patient such as nourishment, feeding, tube feeding, observing and recording IV fluids and maintaining an accurate fluid intake and output.
  • Obtain and record vital signs: temperature, pulse, respira

Staff Nurse

Palm garden
08.2013 - 05.2017
  • (Unit Manager, Acute Rehab Nurse)
  • Implemented individualized care strategies to enhance patient comfort and wellbeing.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs in compliance with care plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and care delivery.
  • Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency of patient records management.
  • Implemented infection control measures to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections in the long-term care setting.
  • Supervise nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care protocols and organizational standards.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide mentorship to nursing team members for professional development.
  • Manage staffing schedules, optimizing workforce allocation to meet fluctuating patient demands effectively.
  • Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring safe and effective clinical practices across the unit.
  • Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.

Education

MSN-FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner

United States University
San Diego, CA
04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL
05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Nursing

Florida State College of Jacksonville
Jacksonville
08.2008

High School Diploma -

Englewood High School
Jacksonville, FL
05.2002

Skills

Advance Practice Registered Nurse

Health Risk Assessment
Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
Acute & Chronic Disease Management
Minor Procedures & Wound Care

  • Detox-MAT/MOUD
  • Perform initial examinations, including physical exams, Paps, DRE, and recording medical history
  • Physical Exams & Diagnostic Evaluation
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Patient & Family Education
  • Care Coordination & Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR) Documentation
  • Urgent & Emergency Response
  • Correctional Health Care Delivery
  • Medication Management & Prescriptive Authority
  • Utilized electronic health records (EHR) to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient documentation: Cerner, Optimantra, Athena, Epic, Meditech, Techcare

Registered nurse

Delivered patient-centered care in medical-surgical, emergency, and outpatient settings
Assisted with triage, medication administration, and post-operative recovery
Supported patient education initiatives to improve adherence and reduce readmissions
Precepted new nurses and collaborated on unit quality improvement projects

Affiliations

  • Extensive commitment to the community, with volunteer services. Offering services clinics, church, children's school and local neighborhood and international organizations to raise funds, to address concerns in the community, and most importantly, help those in need.
  • Proud member of organizations, with pro-active Nurse Practitioners and health care advocates who are working to remove barriers and improve access to health care.
  • FLANP
  • AANP

Certification

  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse,

- FL Lic, exp. April 30, 2027

-Ky Lic, exp. Oct 31, 2026

-DE Lic, exp. September 30, 2027

  • Registered Nurse-FL/multistate license, exp. April, 2027
  • AANP FNP certification, exp. Oct, 2026
  • DEA license exp. 12/2027
  • BLS (AHA) exp. Nov, 2026
  • BLS instructor certification
  • NIHSS certification

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Signify Health
07.2025 - Current

Nurse Practitioner-Pre-Trial Detention Facility

Naphcare
10.2024 - Current

APRN

International Medical Relief (IMR)
11.2023 - Current

APRN-

Mission House Clinic-Volunteer Provider Program
08.2023 - Current

Travel Nurse

St. Vincent Ascension
03.2023 - 05.2023

FLEX RN (FT)

Brooks Bartram Rehab Hospital
02.2023 - 10.2024

Travel Nurse

UF Health Gainesville
05.2022 - 08.2022

APRN

Ponte Vedra Premier Healthcare
02.2022 - Current

Travel Nurse

Johnson and Johnson
08.2021 - 08.2021

Travel Nurse

Florida Department of Health
01.2021 - 03.2021

Travel Nurse

Kalispell Medical ctr
11.2020 - 01.2021

Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care, Family Medicine

Century Clinical Family Medicine
08.2020 - 01.2023

Travel Nurse

Dolphin Pointe
07.2020 - 10.2020

Staff Nurse

UF Health
04.2018 - 07.2020

Staff Nurse

Brooks Rehab Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2020

Staff Nurse

Palm garden
08.2013 - 05.2017

MSN-FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner

United States University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Jacksonville University

Bachelor of Arts - Nursing

Florida State College of Jacksonville

High School Diploma -

Englewood High School