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Marcia Rickard

Brookings,OR

Summary

Dependable, enthusiastic and dedicated to giving exceptional patient support. Successful at responding to both acute concerns and chronic issues with proper treatment plans and preventive care and education. Thorough and attentive primary care professional offering exceptional critical thinking and time management skills. Caring and systematic with an in-depth understanding of patients of all ages. Good communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Proficient Certified Family Nurse Practitioner highly experienced in healthcare field. Skilled with EHR systems and adapts easily to programs and procedures. Desires new professional challenge working with patients.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Curry Health Network
Brookings, OR
04.2019 - 10.2024
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Provided women's health services for contraception, reproductive concerns and family planning.
  • Worked with multiple healthcare disciplines to manage patient care.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients and their families, providing compassionate and holistic care.
  • Participated in continuing education activities to stay abreast of advances in family nursing practice.
  • Monitored patient responses to treatments and made necessary adjustments to care plans.
  • Conducted comprehensive physical examinations and health assessments on patients across all age groups.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of care.

FNP

Las Clinicas del Salud
Brawley, CA
03.2007 - 11.2018
  • Provided primary care services to patients of all ages including preventive healthcare, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.
  • Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge base of current trends in healthcare through continuing education courses.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
  • Instructed patients on self-care techniques for managing chronic conditions or preventing diseases.
  • Coordinated with insurance companies regarding coverage eligibility and reimbursement issues.

FNP

Enloe Medical Center
Los Molinos, CA
06.2005 - 08.2006
  • Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Provided primary care services to patients of all ages including preventive healthcare, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.

FNP

Feather River Hospital
Paradise, CA
06.2005 - 08.2006
  • Treated urgent care problems
  • Sutured simple lacerations
  • I and D abscesses

RN

Oroville Hospital
Oroville , CA
07.1985 - 07.2006
  • Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
  • Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Triaged patients, worked as charge nurse, trauma and clinical nurse

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA
06-2005

Master of Science - Nursing

California State University, Chico
Chico, CA
02-2003

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University, Chico
Chico, CA
05-1999

Associate of Science - Nursing

Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
05-1985

Skills

  • Diagnostic reasoning
  • Health promotion
  • Pharmacology
  • Managing chronic concerns
  • Preventative care
  • Emergency care
  • Mental health care
  • Home health and hospice
  • Family planning services
  • Chronic disease management
  • Patient and family interaction
  • Newborn care
  • Immunization administration
  • Interdisciplinary care
  • Pediatric care
  • Women's health
  • Advanced health assessment
  • Wound care management
  • Clinical decision making
  • Pediatric assessments
  • Telehealth services
  • Age-appropriate vaccinations
  • Dermatology

Certification

  • Board Certification as Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Nurse Practitioner license in Oregon
  • RN license Oregon

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Curry Health Network
04.2019 - 10.2024

FNP

Las Clinicas del Salud
03.2007 - 11.2018

FNP

Enloe Medical Center
06.2005 - 08.2006

FNP

Feather River Hospital
06.2005 - 08.2006

RN

Oroville Hospital
07.1985 - 07.2006

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Sonoma State University

Master of Science - Nursing

California State University, Chico

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University, Chico

Associate of Science - Nursing

Chaffey College

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