Highly qualified and board certified Family Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Rural Health Medical Program
Selma, Alabama
11.2021 - Current
Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms. Managed over 8 patients per day.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms
Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records
Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients
Home Dialysis Training Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
Selma, AL
10.2007 - 03.2020
Work in home therapy with Peritoneal dialysis and Home Hemodialysis with 10-20 patient load.
Provide training to clients who desire dialysis at home 10-20 patients per year.
Case management type care perform assessments lab work with algorithm interpretation.
Participated in Plan of Care.
Continuous problems solving to make home and treatments safe for patients.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program and maintained 85%-90% compliance.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Followed infection control procedures.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Utilized computer automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.
Oversaw administration of peritoneal dialysis in addition to case management, scheduling referrals and administration of medications.
Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of dialysis patients in challenging home environment.
Administered adequacy testing and sent results to physician to create focused treatment plans, adjust treatment and medications.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Auburn University-Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
06.1988
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wallace Community College
1985
Skills
Diagnostic Screenings
Treatment Planning
Patient Care
Disease Management
Diabetes Diagnosis and Treatment
Hypertension Diagnosis and Treatment
Preparing Treatment Plans
Laboratory testing
Lab result evaluation
Family Planning
Treatment Plan Development
Interpreting Laboratory Results
X-Rays
Electronic Medical Records
Women's health exams
Wound Care
Privacy and confidentiality
HIPAA Compliance
Ambulation Services
Compliance reporting expert
Diabetes and nutrition treatments
Psychiatry and mental health
Family planning counselor
Active Listening
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Self-Motivated
Accomplishments
Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Clinical Services Wrote plan for running an Emergency Room more effectively and increasing patient satisfaction that involved a fast track are staffed by Nurse Practitioners or second doctor to decrease wait times for clients with minor illnesses (1994) CERTIFICATIONS Board Certification for Emergency Nursing.
Additional Information
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) 1-049552 In Alabama 2021-2023
NP-C, Certified through AANP-Certification # F10200963-2020-2025
Completed Comprehensive Wound Care Class and Skills Lab 2021
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Rural Health Medical Program
11.2021 - Current
Home Dialysis Training Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
10.2007 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Auburn University-Montgomery
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wallace Community College
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