Lisa Byrd
PO Box 334 Gulf Hammock,FL
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Devoted Medical Group, excelling in chronic disease management and patient education. Currently one of two nurse practitioners working in the Digital Responsive Care program. Proven ability to enhance clinic efficiency and foster interprofessional collaboration. Skilled in telehealth implementation and committed to delivering patient-centered care, resulting in improved health outcomes and streamlined processes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner-D2Me Program
Devoted Medical Group/Devoted Health
01.2021 - Current
- Currently working alongside Dr Alison Holliday in Devoted's Digital Responsive Care and will be assisting in interviewing for this position.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to develop tailored treatment plans.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and outcomes.
- Educate patients on chronic disease management and preventive health strategies.
- Implement evidence-based practices to enhance quality of care delivery.
- Patient-focused approach to care with a holistic view of patients.
- Provide thorough assessment, clinical guidance, and follow-up care.
- Lead initiatives to improve clinic workflow efficiency and reduce wait times.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Mentor junior staff on best practices in patient assessment and management.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
University of South Alabama
07.2007 - 06.2024
- Developed and delivered the nursing curriculum in remote educational programs for the Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner program, Master's level, and Doctoral level, that aligned with accreditation standards.
- Facilitated engaging online discussions to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Mentored nursing students through clinical placements, fostering professional growth.
- Conducted research on nursing practices, contributing to academic publications.
- Mentored students through research projects, resulting in multiple publications and conference presentations.
Administrator/Family Nurse Practitioner
Florida Health Care Plans
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Managed daily administrative operations of five primary care practices, a radiology department, and a laboratory department, ensuring efficiency and compliance with organizational policies.
- Streamlined scheduling processes to improve workflow and reduce appointment conflicts.
- Coordinated communication between departments, enhancing collaboration and information sharing.
- Developed training materials for new staff, promoting consistent practices across teams.
- Managed an acute care clinic 12 hours weekly in the role of Nurse Practitioner during my tenure.
- Developed a telehealth process for the practice and managed COVID screening during the initial outbreak.
Education
Ph.D. - Nursing Ethics; Certificate in Gerontology
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg05-2006
Graduate Certificate - Nursing Education
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS05-2006
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS08-1996
Skills
- ACE Nurse Practitioner with D2Me program
- Telehealth proficiency
- Preventive care
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Treatment plan development
- Chronic disease management
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Patient-centered care
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric treatment
- Primary care
- Experienced preceptor
Accomplishments
- Serving as an Ace Nurse Practitioner, collaborated in the development of numerous projects for process improvement at Devoted Medical for the D2Me program.
- Developer and Editor of Devoted Medical Monthly Newsletter, January 2022 to present.
- Accomplished author of chapters in nursing curriculum texts and numerous articles in nursing journalslists available upon request.
- National Presenter at Nursing Conferences-lists available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner-D2Me Program
Devoted Medical Group/Devoted Health
01.2021 - Current
Administrator/Family Nurse Practitioner
Florida Health Care Plans
01.2018 - 05.2021
Assistant Professor of Nursing
University of South Alabama
07.2007 - 06.2024
Ph.D. - Nursing Ethics; Certificate in Gerontology
The University of Southern Mississippi
Graduate Certificate - Nursing Education
Alcorn State University
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Mississippi University For Women