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Lucinda D. Pryor FNP-C

Canton,MI

Summary

Healthcare professional prepared for advanced clinical roles. Proven track record of delivering patient care with precision and empathy. Strong background in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education. Excellent collaborator in multidisciplinary teams, adaptable to evolving healthcare needs. Adept at implementing best practices, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Select Medical Group
07.2019 - Current
  • Provided care to acute and chronic patients with pain under the supervision of a physician
  • Assessing pain, prescribe pain medications, monitor pain levels and side effects of pain medications
  • Ordered, assist and reading interpreted diagnostic tests such as X-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds and C-arm fluoroscopy to develop and implement treatment plans
  • Collaborate / review physical therapy notes
  • Performed and assist with preparation with Toradol injections, B12 injection, joint injections, trigger points and epidurals
  • Worked as a patient advocate to manage pain
  • Educate patient / family on the plan of care to improve pain

Family Nurse Practitioner

Fusion Healthcare Staffing
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
  • Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
  • Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.

Family Nurse Practitioner

QTC Management Inc. - A Leidos
08.2022 - 01.2024

Veterans Disability Examination Services

  • Conducted comprehensive disability evaluations for veterans as part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability claims process.
  • Performed in-depth physical and mental health assessments to evaluate service-connected conditions and functional limitations.
  • Collected detailed medical histories, conducted thorough physical examinations, and documented clinical findings in compliance with VA guidelines.
  • Completed Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and other VA-required documentation to support accurate disability determinations.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, laboratory work, and imaging studies to assess the extent of medical impairments.
  • Provided objective, evidence-based reports that support VA disability claims while maintaining a neutral and non-adversarial role.
  • Ensured compliance with federal and VA regulations, maintaining ethical and legal standards in disability evaluation procedures.
  • Collaborated with VA officials, medical specialists, and case managers to ensure seamless processing of veteran claims.
  • Specialized in assessing musculoskeletal disorders, mental health conditions, neurological impairments, cardiovascular conditions, and other service-related disabilities.
  • Utilized electronic health records (EHR) systems to document findings in a structured, VA-compliant format.

NURSE PRACTITIONER

National Staffing Solutions
10.2021 - 09.2022
  • This assignment consists of providing medical care to refugees of all ages crossing the border residing at the shelter
  • Supervising medical personnel ensuring the mission policy and procedures was implement per protocol
  • Interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
  • Collaborated with the supervising physical as it relates to the attendee condition
  • Supervisory programs such as; Covid screening / testing and MABs per CDC guidelines
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Transitions Hospice
10.2020 - 06.2021
  • Nurse Practitioner serves as a primary level care provider under the clinical supervision of the Hospice Medical Director
  • Provided evidence-based palliative care and hospice and to patients residing in assisted livings, group homes, private homes, and skilled nursing centers
  • Assesses and examines patients based on Chief Complaint
  • Performs admissions / face-to-face assessments of hospice patients in a variety of settings under all levels of hospice care
  • Collaborates with the members of the Interdisciplinary Team to assess client eligibility for hospice/palliative care and provide interventions as required for pain and symptom management
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support the comfort of patients
  • Served as a liaison with other hospice/palliative care referral sources, providing consultation when necessary
  • Provided support with cultural, religious, and social needs of patients with a focus on building strong patient and family relationships to foster goals of care discussions
  • Discusses with patient and family, routine, Goals of Care centering on advanced directives

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Heights Pain Management and Rehab PLC
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Provided care to acute and chronic patients with pain under the supervision of a physician
  • Assessing pain, prescribe pain medications, monitor pain levels and side effects of pain medications
  • Ordered, assist and reading interpreted diagnostic tests such as X-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds and C-arm fluoroscopy to develop and implement treatment plans
  • Collaborate / review physical therapy notes
  • Performed and assist with preparation with Toradol injections, B12 injection, joint injections, trigger points and epidurals
  • Worked as a patient advocate to manage pain
  • Educate patient / family on the plan of care to improve pain

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Metro Med Pain Clinic
11.2019 - 05.2021
  • Provided care to acute and chronic patients with pain under the supervision of a physician
  • Assessing pain, prescribe pain medications, monitor pain levels, and side effects of pain medications
  • Ordered, assist and reading interpreted diagnostic tests such as X-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds, and C-arm fluoroscopy to develop and implement treatment plans
  • Collaborate / review physical therapy notes
  • Performed and assist with preparation with Toradol injections, B12 injection, joint injections, trigger points and epidurals
  • Worked as a patient advocate to manage pain
  • Educate patient / family on the plan of care to improve pain

REGISTERED NURSE

Henry Ford Hospital, Northwest Detroit Dialysis, Outer
11.2008 - 12.2020
  • Properly operate the dialysis machine, readying dialysis equipment, priming dialyzer and bloodlines, and cannulation accesses per protocol
  • Working aside dialysis technicians to ensure that dialysis machines and equipment are set up correctly
  • Preformed assessment and recording patients' vitals before, during, and after dialysis treatment
  • Address the physicians of any adverse dialysis reactions
  • Secure blood works, blood cultures etc
  • Ordered and interpreted / review lab tests with physician
  • Administer blood, IV, IVP and oral medications
  • Preparing and updating nursing care plans
  • Educating patients on dialysis treatment options, kidney disease management, as well as suitable nutrition and exercise regimens

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Barton Associates Careers/locum
07.2020 - 10.2020
  • This assignment consists of providing care to children of all ages who had across the border entering into US
  • Obtains and records patient medical history
  • Performs physical examinations
  • Provide preventive health screening
  • Assess and addressed chief / acute and chronic complaints
  • Develops, prioritized, comprehensive problem list
  • Diagnose and initiates treatment plan in consultation with attending physician
  • Provide / follow preventive care guidelines and protocols
  • Ordered evaluates and monitors and interpreted medical and laboratory diagnostic tests
  • Accompany patients to diagnostic procedure
  • Maintains active Neonatal Resuscitation Provider and/or PALS card as per requirements

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Complex Care
09.2017 - 06.2019
  • Performed face-to-face and telephonic assessments that meet CMS, State and NCQA standards
  • Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records
  • Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations
  • Identify urgent and non-urgent escalations and follow plan-specific protocol for each
  • Collaborate and Coordinated care with the client primary care giver
  • Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals, and high-risk management strategies

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Bella Treatment Center, PC, Novela Rehab Clinic, PC28763
10.2018 - 05.2019
  • Provided care to acute and chronic patients with pain under the supervision of a physician
  • Assessing pain, prescribe pain medications, monitor pain levels and side effects of pain medications
  • Ordered, assist and reading interpreted diagnostic tests such as X-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds, and C-arm fluoroscopy to develop and implement treatment plans
  • Collaborate / review physical therapy notes
  • Performed and assist with preparation with Toradol injections, B12 injection, joint injections, trigger points and epidurals
  • Worked as a patient advocate to manage pain
  • Educate patient / family on the plan of care to improve pain

REGISTERED NURSE

Precise Home Health Care Services
01.2009 - 12.2018
  • Perform oasis assessment, routine visits, monitor / obtain vital signs, blood sugars, blood draws , INRs, and IVs
  • Provided educational teaching to patient / caregiver on disease process, oxygen therapy, medications safety, side effects and home safety
  • Providing teaching to patient / care givers on how to manage trach care, feeding pumps and J/G tubes, drains, catheters, colostomy / ileostomy, and wound care etc
  • Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge

NURSE PRACTITIONER

All Patients Urgent Care
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • Provided health care services to a variety of patient with acute and chronic conditions
  • Collaborated with physician to manage patient in urgent care setting
  • 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
  • Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes

REGISTERED NURSE

Westwood Nursing Center
12.2015 - 05.2017
  • Delivered nursing care to residents in accordance with Federal, State and Local standards
  • Supervised LPN and C.E.N.A.'s to ensure quality care was being provided participated in the discharge teachings
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management

REGISTERED NURSE – RN

Henry Ford Hospital HAP Hospice
08.2008 - 08.2015
  • Provided evidence-based palliative care and hospice and to patients residing in assisted livings, group homes, private homes, and skilled nursing centers
  • Assesses and examines patients based on Chief Complaint
  • Performs admissions / assessments of hospice patients in a variety of settings under all levels of hospice care
  • Collaborates with the members of the Interdisciplinary Team to assess client eligibility for hospice/palliative care and provide interventions as required for pain and symptom management
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support the comfort of patients
  • Served as a liaison with other hospice/palliative care referral sources, providing consultation when necessary
  • Provided support with cultural, religious, and social needs of patients with a focus on building strong patient and family relationships to foster goals of care discussions
  • Discusses with patient and family, routine, Goals of Care centering on advanced directives

LPN FIELD NURSE

Omni HealthCare Mgmt
01.2013 - 08.2014
  • Perform home care visits, including but not limited to blood draws, wound care, random blood sugar
  • Also inform patients of disease and management care
  • Obtain diagnostic and lab specimens to inform doctor of patient status
  • Collaborated patient care plan with supervising RN
  • Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene, and ambulation
  • Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs

HOME CARE LPN/RN

Caring Nurses of Michigan
04.2012 - 12.2006
  • Perform home care visits, including but not limited to blood draws, wound care, random blood sugar
  • Also inform patients of disease and management care
  • Obtain diagnostic and lab specimens to inform doctor of patient status
  • Collaborated patient care plan with supervising RN
  • Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation
  • Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding

CHARGE NURSE

Oakwood Skilled Nursing Center
04.2002 - 12.2006
  • Maintained nursing care to residents requiring long term rehabilitative care
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols

RN CHARGE NURSE

New Light Nursing Home
06.2002 - 06.2006
  • Assess plan and evaluate nursing care delivered to residents requiring long term or rehabilitative care
  • Direct and supervise care given by other nursing personnel, provide input in the formulation and evaluation of standard of care
  • Implemented medication orally, IM, and IV administration, wounds care, peg tube, catheter insertion and airway management
  • Process laboratory orders / specimens and prepared for lab testing

LPN

Fairlane Nursing Center
05.1999 - 12.2005
  • Delivered nursing care to residents in accordance to Federal, State and Local standards
  • Supervised C.E.N.A.'s to ensure quality care was being provided participated in the discharge teachings

LPN WOUND CARE SPECIALIST

Pembrok Nursing Center
10.1996 - 03.1999
  • Assessed and staged patient wounds
  • Ordered treatment care and specific evaluation with doctors during weekly rounds

Education

Post-Degree Certificate - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
02-2026

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

South University College
Novi, MI
06-2016

Bachelor of Science - The Minimum Data Set (MDS)

MDS Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI
12-2007

Associate of Science - Register Nurse ADN

Oakland Community College
Waterford, MI
12-2007

Associate of Science - Associate of Science General Studies

Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI
01-2006

Practical Nursing - License Practical Nurse

Detroit Practical Nursing Center
12-1988

Skills

  • Health Promotion/ Disease
  • Geriatric Nursing Cardiac
  • Management chronic dialysis care
  • Prevention Leadership & Quality Skills
  • Evidence-Based Practice skills
  • Pediatric Assessment & Diagnosis
  • Hospice/ visiting nurse case management
  • Primary care management
  • Women Assessment & Diagnosis
  • Wound care specialist Acute/ long term rehabilitative care
  • Psychiatric-mental health diagnosis
  • Diagnosis & Treatment
  • Vascular Care
  • Acute & Chronic Pain Management
  • Drug Regimen Counseling

Certification

DEA-Registration Certificate

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry

PCSS Certificate: MOUD Clinical Roundtable Discussion: Pharmacological Rationale for High Concentration Buprenorphine Maintenance Treatment Basics of Chronic Pain and Chronic Pain Evaluation

FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University Certificates:

CS 100:Introduction to Incident Command System

ICS 200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

ICS 700: National Incident Management System (NIMS) Introduction

ICS 800: National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction

US Department of Veteran Affairs / VBA MDE Training Certificates:

DMA Gulf War Medical Examination

MDE Medical Opinions: Certification

DMA General Certification Overview

MDE Suicide Awareness and Prevention

VBA MDE | Assessing Deployment Related Environmental Exposures (WRIISC MOD)

MDE | The Veteran Experience

MDE | Separation Health Assessment (SHA) DD3146 Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) Examiner Training

MDE | Separation Health Assessment Module 1- 4 (SHA)

MDE | Lethal Means Safety

MDE | PACT Act: Key Terms & Medical Opinions for Examiners

WRIISC Module 1: Assessing Deployment Related Environmental Exposures

MDE: Understanding Military Culture and Veterans

DMA: Musculoskeletal Examinations – 2021 Update

MDE Traumatic Brain Injury Certification Course

DMA Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Examination

MDE Gulf War General Medical Exam Certification Course

MDE General Certification Overview

DMA Medical Opinions

DMA: Military Sexual Trauma and the Disability Examination Process

DMA General Certification Overview

RHRP / Reserve Health Readiness Program

Affiliations

  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
  • Michigan Counsel of Nurse Practitioner
  • American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry

INTERSHIP

Nurse Practitioner Intern | Marshall Sack Family Care Physicians and Psychiatry | Novi, MI | 08/11/2024 – Present

  • Conducted comprehensive psychiatric and primary care evaluations for diverse patient populations.
  • Assisted in diagnosing and treating mental health and medical conditions under the supervision of licensed providers.
  • Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans, including medication management, psychotherapy interventions, and chronic disease management.
  • Utilized evidence-based assessment tools for psychiatric evaluations, risk assessments, and primary care screenings.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate patient care and develop holistic treatment strategies.
  • Provided psychoeducation to patients and families, emphasizing medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and therapeutic coping strategies.
  • Documented patient encounters in NextGen Electronic Health Records (EHR), ensuring compliance with HIPAA and clinical documentation standards.
  • Gained proficiency in ICD-10/CPT coding and billing processes for both psychiatric and primary care services.

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner

Fusion Healthcare Staffing
04.2024 - 10.2024

Family Nurse Practitioner

QTC Management Inc. - A Leidos
08.2022 - 01.2024

NURSE PRACTITIONER

National Staffing Solutions
10.2021 - 09.2022

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Transitions Hospice
10.2020 - 06.2021

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Barton Associates Careers/locum
07.2020 - 10.2020

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Heights Pain Management and Rehab PLC
01.2020 - 05.2021

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Metro Med Pain Clinic
11.2019 - 05.2021

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Select Medical Group
07.2019 - Current

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Bella Treatment Center, PC, Novela Rehab Clinic, PC28763
10.2018 - 05.2019

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Complex Care
09.2017 - 06.2019

NURSE PRACTITIONER

All Patients Urgent Care
06.2017 - 09.2017

REGISTERED NURSE

Westwood Nursing Center
12.2015 - 05.2017

LPN FIELD NURSE

Omni HealthCare Mgmt
01.2013 - 08.2014

HOME CARE LPN/RN

Caring Nurses of Michigan
04.2012 - 12.2006

REGISTERED NURSE

Precise Home Health Care Services
01.2009 - 12.2018

REGISTERED NURSE

Henry Ford Hospital, Northwest Detroit Dialysis, Outer
11.2008 - 12.2020

REGISTERED NURSE – RN

Henry Ford Hospital HAP Hospice
08.2008 - 08.2015

RN CHARGE NURSE

New Light Nursing Home
06.2002 - 06.2006

CHARGE NURSE

Oakwood Skilled Nursing Center
04.2002 - 12.2006

LPN

Fairlane Nursing Center
05.1999 - 12.2005

LPN WOUND CARE SPECIALIST

Pembrok Nursing Center
10.1996 - 03.1999

Post-Degree Certificate - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Purdue University

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

South University College

Bachelor of Science - The Minimum Data Set (MDS)

MDS Schoolcraft College

Associate of Science - Register Nurse ADN

Oakland Community College

Associate of Science - Associate of Science General Studies

Wayne County Community College

Practical Nursing - License Practical Nurse

Detroit Practical Nursing Center
Lucinda D. Pryor FNP-C