Lorrie Althage, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Miami,FL
Summary
Dedicated, highly-driven, and compassionate autonomous advanced practice registered nurse with 27+ years of clinical nursing experience providing safe, high-quality, evidence-based patient care across the lifespan. Dynamic team leader with exceptional strengths in critical thinking, assessment, diagnosis, treatment implementation, pharmacological insight, evaluation, and diagnostic interpretation. Outstanding ability to advocate and therapeutically communicate with patients and families in all populations. Imperturbable disposition, easily adaptable, organized, and adept at taking on new challenges and leading a team. Highly proficient with a variety of electronic medical record platforms.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APRN
First Choice Neurology
2026.06 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose neurological conditions and develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through coordinated treatment strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve care delivery and optimize patient safety protocols.
APRN- Internal Medicine
Medical Arts Associates
2024.09 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality and outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease management, treatment options, and preventive health strategies.
Autonomous APRN- Director
Optimal Primary Care & Wellness, LLC
2022.09 - Current
- OPC is a primary care and wellness company providing virtual and concierge visits for a variety of medical concerns, disease prevention, wellness promotion, healthcare consulting, medication management, patient advocacy, and sick visits.
- Serving a large population of Veterans providing access to treatment from mental health support to cancer screening and wellness optimization.
- Consultation and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care and optimal outcomes for a variety of populations and conditions.
- Provide home care for sick visits, well visits, wound care management, and infusions for hydration, vitamin, and iron.
- AMET certified and Allergan trained in neurotoxins and fillers providing aesthetic treatments.
- International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic medicine (IAPAM) certified for medical weight loss management, peptides, HRT, and IV infusions.
- Offer genetic testing such as Galleri Cancer Screening, GeneSight Testing, and Biomarkers such as ALCAT testing, Cellular Nutrition Assay, and Methyl Detox, to comprehensively diagnose and treat clients based on their individual symptoms and genetic needs.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
CIMA Medical Center
2022.01 - 2023.09
- Provider of exceptional, evidenced-based primary care as an APRN via in person and Telehealth visits. Served a high-volume patient load with quality care while expeditiously maintaining accurate, HIPAA protected patient health records.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated acute and chronic health conditions, musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions, as well as pain management and mental health evaluation.
- Formulated customized, holistic treatment plans and patient education for preventative care and disease management.
- Conducted emergency medical clearances (EMCs).
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing.
- Pharmacological evaluation and treatment management; CSOS DEA licensed (FL).
Expert Level Neonatal ICU Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital
2015.07 - 2022.04
- Unit leader and mentor with over 15 years at the expert level of neonatal ICU nursing. Certified as a critical care registered nurse.
- Provider of safe, quality, evidence-based nursing care in multiple clinical settings.
- Expert in the provision and handling of patients requiring high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOF) and conventional ventilation.
- Emergency response code team member; Attend high-risk deliveries, and proficient in the operating room.
- Highly skilled in phlebotomy, arterial blood draws, peripheral intravenous access, medication administration, wound care, and transfusion services.
- Natural leader, critical thinker, and able to adapt in highly critical situations. Superlative ability to communicate between interdisciplinary providers. Excellent time management and fiscally responsible.
- Highly proficient with electronic health records including Cerner, MediTech, Practice Fusion, eScripts, and Bridge. Able to learn new health data systems quickly and efficiently.
- Member of multiple hospital committees including infection control and patient-family-centered care.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
2009.01 - 2015.01
- Mother/Baby and Neonatal ICU.
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
2002.01 - 2008.01
- Medical/surgical Nurse, Pain & Rehab, and Woman's Services.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Hampton Behavioral Hospital
1999.01 - 2002.01
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
St. Thomas University
Miami2027-12
Master of Science in Nursing -
St. Thomas University
2021-01
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Western Governor’s University
2018-01
Skills
- Core Competencies
- Internal Medicine Primary Care Functional Medicine Chronic Disease Management Preventive Medicine Advanced Health Assessment Diagnostic Interpretation Medication Management Diabetes & Hypertension Management Medical Weight Loss Telehealth Patient Education Care Coordination Evidence-Based Practice Quality Improvement Population Health Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Functional Health Expertise
- NAD Therapy Glutathione Therapy Peptide Therapy Amino Acid Therapy IV Nutrient Infusions Vitamin Optimization Metabolic Health Longevity Medicine Lifestyle Medicine Hormone Optimization Wellness Program Development
Websites
Affiliations
- American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 2026
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) 2019
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) 2019
- The South Florida Council of Advanced Practice Nurses (SFCAPN) 2021
- National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) 2015
Certification
- APRN | Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Florida- Renewal 2027
- RN | Registered Nurse Florida-Renewal 2027
- FNP| American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board- Family Nurse Practitioner Renewal- 2027
- DEA Licensed 6/2028
- IAPAM Certified| International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine.
- AMET Certified/ Botox/Fillers 3/2024
- DoT-CME | NRCME Certified Registered Medical Examiner Renewal 2032
- CCRN| American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Renewal- 2026
- ACLS | Advanced Cardiac Life Support Renewal- 2027
- CPR/BLS | Basic Life Support Renewal- 2027
- Sclerotherapy Certified Esthetic Skin Institute
- Certified Function Health Provider- In Process of obtaining
Timeline
APRN
First Choice Neurology
2026.06 - Current
APRN- Internal Medicine
Medical Arts Associates
2024.09 - Current
Autonomous APRN- Director
Optimal Primary Care & Wellness, LLC
2022.09 - Current
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
CIMA Medical Center
2022.01 - 2023.09
Expert Level Neonatal ICU Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital
2015.07 - 2022.04
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
2009.01 - 2015.01
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
2002.01 - 2008.01
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Hampton Behavioral Hospital
1999.01 - 2002.01
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Western Governor’s University
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
St. Thomas University
Master of Science in Nursing -
St. Thomas University