Lydia Teague
Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Summary
Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in care of adolescents, adults, and elderly individuals. Promotes health and wellness education with preventive disease management to support an optimal level of health and deliver quality, individualized care.
Four years of demonstrated experience impacting the care and comfort of adolescent to senior populations while building meaningful relationships with patients, families and health care providers. Well prepared to manage complex patients with multiple physical and behavioral health comorbidities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Mountain Medical Associates
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to accurately identify health issues and determine appropriate interventions.
- Prescribed medication, wrote orders, performed procedures and responded to emergency and immediate condition changes of acute patients to facilitate wellness.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and promoting open communication regarding health concerns.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing both physical and emotional concerns during appointments.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop effective treatment strategies for complex medical conditions.
- Ensured continuity of care by maintaining strong relationships with, specialists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment team.
- Provided education to families and caregivers on managing age-related health issues, promoting overall wellness in geriatric populations.
- Educated patients on disease management techniques, empowering them to take control of their health and improve overall wellbeing.
Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Goshen Medical Center
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Treated patients with multiple acute and chronic conditions at Federally Qualified Health Center in a rural, low income setting.
- Responded to COVID19 pandemic providing patient care outdoors, performing mass testing, and providing vaccinations.
- Performed physical examinations, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, documented observations and results in patient chart.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Maintained accurate patient medical record to comply with policies, regulations and support continuity of care.
- Educated staff, patients and caregivers regarding healthcare issues and treatments to facilitate optimal care plan.
Registered Nurse, Outpatient Float Pool
UNC Healthcare
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Fulfilling nursing needs in a variety of outpatient settings including: cardiology, pulmonology, rheumatology, geriatrics, internal medicine, oncology, psychiatry, and primary care.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed EKGs, blood draws, and established port access.
- Administered medications via multiple routes and monitored patient reactions after administration.
- Assisted providers and monitored patients during in office procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, provider instructions, and follow-up care.
Clinical Registered Nurse II, Intensive Care Unit
Duke University Hospital
03.2016 - 08.2018
- Travel RN with assignments on various critical care units at Duke University Hospital
- Unit assignments included ten months Neuro ICU, nine months Surgical/ Trauma/ Transplant ICU and three months ICU float pool.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Clinical Registered Nurse II
Mission Hospital
08.2011 - 03.2016
- Provided nursing care on Trauma Step Down Unit and Neruo-Trauma ICU at a level II trauma center.
- Responsible for providing care of multiply injured including: surgical complications, intracranial injuries, thoracic injuries, abdominal injuries, open wounds, poisonings and toxicity, stroke, crushing injuries, and spinal cord injuries.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Clinical Nurse I & II
Duke University Hospital
07.2009 - 07.2011
- General Medicine and Medical Psychiatric Step Down Unit
- Responsible for providing nursing care, using a critical thinking approach, to adult patients with acute on chronic medical and psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Masters of Science - Adult / Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 2018.08 - 05.2020
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Lees McRae College
Banner Elk, NC 01.2012 - 04.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Haywood Community College
Clyde, NC 08.2007 - 05.2009
Post Graduate Training
07/2020- 06/2021 - HRSA / UNC- Chapel Hill Nurse Practitioner Residency
- Integrating behavioral health into primary care settings while working in rural communities with disadvantaged populations in eastern North Carolina. MAT waiver training with a focus on substance use disorder screening and treatment.
Certification
Registered Nurse in North Carolina
Timeline
Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Mountain Medical Associates
11.2023 - Current
Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Goshen Medical Center
07.2020 - 08.2023
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
06-2020
Adult & Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
06-2020
Registered Nurse, Outpatient Float Pool
UNC Healthcare
08.2018 - 06.2020
Clinical Registered Nurse II, Intensive Care Unit
Duke University Hospital
03.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Lees McRae College
01.2012 - 04.2014
Clinical Registered Nurse II
Mission Hospital
08.2011 - 03.2016
Clinical Nurse I & II
Duke University Hospital
07.2009 - 07.2011
Registered Nurse in North Carolina
05-2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Haywood Community College
08.2007 - 05.2009
Masters of Science - Adult / Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
2018.08 - 05.2020