Family Nurse Practitioner with 8 years of experience in Primary Care and 2 years of Inpatient Psychiatric Care. Recent certification of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Licensed in the state of Alabama and board-certified by AANP and ANCC. Adept at diagnosing and treating acute and chronic issues in urgent care, primary care, and psychiatric settings. Dedicated to exceeding the standard of patient care. Exhibits admirable written and verbal communication skills, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Maintains professional, trustworthy relationships with patients, families, and co-workers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Bullock County Hospital-Clinic and Inpatient Psych
06.2019 - Current
Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Nurse
Air National Guard
08.2012 - Current
Plan and conduct food safety and security programs.
Organize and assist in communicable disease prevention programs.
Gather data using, produce rosters, and build reports for primary care management.
Assist in occupational health programs.
Schedule, perform, and ensure compliance of initial, annual, and follow up testing.
Plan, organize, and assist with medical readiness program.
Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
Nurse Practitioner
MedHealth Urgent Care
09.2016 - 10.2019
Provides medical care to patients of all ages with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention.
Performs Physical exams including School, Sports, Pre-employment, and DOT Exams.
Treats patients with acute problems including illnesses and minor injuries.
Oversees, directs and supports on site laboratory, x-rays, injections, and collections for direct access services.
Provide leadership, direction, and assistance during minor emergencies while maintaining a reassuring affect for patients
Creates individualized and customized care plans for each patient with the help of the healthcare team.
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Nursing Practice
Samford University
Birmingham, AL
04.2024
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Nursing Practice
Samford University
Birmingham, AL
04.2024
Master of Science in Nursing-FNP - Nursing
Auburn
05.2016
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Auburn University of Montgomery
05.2014
Associates of Science - Nursing
Troy University
Montgomery, Al
05.2011
Skills
Microsoft Office
Excel
Docutap
Health promotion
Leadership
Outlook
Power Point
Precepting
Self-directed
Patient-Centered Care
Treatment Planning
Physical Examinations
Diagnostic Tests Ordering
Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
ACLS
BLS
PALS
TNCC
ATLS
DOT Medical Examiner
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Bullock County Hospital-Clinic and Inpatient Psych
06.2019 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
MedHealth Urgent Care
09.2016 - 10.2019
Nurse
Air National Guard
08.2012 - Current
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Nursing Practice
Samford University
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Nursing Practice
Samford University
Master of Science in Nursing-FNP - Nursing
Auburn
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Auburn University of Montgomery
Associates of Science - Nursing
Troy University
ACLS
BLS
PALS
TNCC
ATLS
DOT Medical Examiner
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