Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 9 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of Epic and Meditech. Conduct physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Legacy Health Care
02.2022 - 02.2023
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Methadone Dosing Nurse
Community Medical Services Inc.
07.2019 - 08.2022
Dose 300 clients daily, Adhering to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering liquid Methadone
Kept optimal amount of Methadone bottles in treatment room, in locked safe areas to meet typical patient loads
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to office, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and deescalate situations
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment when dosage needed to be increased
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy of doses given.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Medical ICU Nurse
Maxium Travel
09.2021 - 11.2021
Monitored 2 patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, and geriatric ICU patients.
Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
Nurses RX
03.2016 - 03.2019
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
Provided exceptional care to 2 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from , pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
Updated patient charts using Cerner with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
ICU Registered Nurse
Fremont Health Medical Center
10.2015 - 04.2016
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
Delivered care to 3 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care
ICU Registered Nurse
Coliseum Health System
05.2014 - 10.2015
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Provided exceptional care to 2 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Updated patient charts using Meditech with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
02.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Middle Georgia College
Cochran, GA
06.2014
Skills
Acute care expertise
Medication Administration
Preventative health
Chronic disease management
Strong clinical judgment
Intravenous therapy
Patient and family advocacy
EMR / EHR
Insulin medication assistance
Palliative care
End-Of-Life Care
Precepting
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Punch Biopsies
Health and Wellness
Individualized Care Plans
Women's Health Exams
Preventive Care
Healthcare Management
Diagnostic Screenings
Primary Care
Certification
CPR certified through American Heart Association 2023
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2019 to present
Registered Nurse License number in Multiple states, North Dakota, R48427 Dec. 31, 2023, Nebraska 80669 Inactive, Georgia, RN240748 JAN. 2024.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Success is often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable.
Coco Chanel
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Legacy Health Care
02.2022 - 02.2023
Medical ICU Nurse
Maxium Travel
09.2021 - 11.2021
Methadone Dosing Nurse
Community Medical Services Inc.
07.2019 - 08.2022
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
Nurses RX
03.2016 - 03.2019
ICU Registered Nurse
Fremont Health Medical Center
10.2015 - 04.2016
ICU Registered Nurse
Coliseum Health System
05.2014 - 10.2015
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner