MARGARET L. EASTRIDGE APRN
San Antonio,USA
Summary
Dynamic advanced practice provider with extensive experience at UT Health San Antonio, excelling in evidence-based nursing practice and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective interprofessional collaboration and quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in medication management and adept at fostering trust with patients, ensuring comprehensive care and support.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advance Practice Provider (APRN)
UT Health San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
01.2014 - Current
- Provides direct patient care and health assessments in a clinical setting.
- Collaborates with healthcare teams to develop patient treatment plans.
- Educates patients on health management and preventive care practices.
- Conducts routine pre/post surgical physical examinations and diagnostic tests.
- Documents patient histories and maintains accurate medical records.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
- Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Modifies treatment and care plans, as necessary.
- Participates in clinical research projects related to advanced practice nursing roles.
- Maintains extensive gastroparesis data base.
- Serves as a preceptor for students completing clinical rotations at assigned facility.
- Facilitates referrals to specialists as needed based on assessment findings or physician requests.
- Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Advised families regarding treatment options available for their loved ones.
- Develops and implements patient care plans for a variety of medical conditions.
- Acts as a liaison between physicians and other healthcare personnel when communicating changes in patient status or needs.
- Prescribes medications within scope of practice guidelines.
- Provides emotional support to patients facing difficult diagnoses or treatments.
- Maintains compliance with state regulations governing advanced practice registered nurse licensure requirements.
- Conducted patient education sessions to promote health awareness and disease prevention.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses through comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up services.
- Attended regular continuing education courses to stay abreast of current trends in healthcare practices.
- Documented all pertinent information into electronic medical records systems according to established policies.
- Mentored nursing staff in best practices and clinical protocols.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness, and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests, and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
Advanced Practice Provider
Valley Clinic
San Antonio, Texas
02.2014 - 11.2014
- Conducted patient assessments and developed care plans for diverse populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient care and treatment.
- Educated patients on health management and lifestyle choices for improved outcomes.
- Assisted in coordinating follow-up appointments and referrals for ongoing care.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation, or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
Clinical Teaching Assistant for BSN Program
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, Texas
02.2012 - 10.2013
- Assisted BSN faculty with placement & return of equipment for student labs consisting of 12-15 students (1:5 staff to student ratio) & weekly skills assessment (1:1 ratio) for 45 to 60 BSN first year nursing students.
- Assisted and facilitated planning, implementation and evaluation of 3-4 hour simulation teaching programs, which incorporated a medium or high fidelity mannequin.
- Simulation session involved introduction of students to pare-set nursing scenario, conduction of a preset-simulation teaching session, virtual implementation & monitoring of scenario and evaluation of each student's participation.
- Left position due to extensive time requirements to complete APRN clinical hours.
Surgical/Trauma ICU & Neurological ICU Staff Nurse
Parkland Health & Hospital System
Dallas, Texas
09.2000 - 07.2005
- Left position due to relocation to San Antonio, Texas and birth of second child in December 2005.
Cardiothoracic/Heart/Lung Transplant Step Down Unit (13 Roberts) Staff Nurse
Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
06.1996 - 01.2000
- Left to complete Critical Care Internship and transfer within hospital to Coronary Critical Care Unit.
Cardiovascular/Surgical/Heart & Lung Transplant Critical Care Unit Staff Nurse
Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
12.2001
- Left due to birth of first child in December 2001.
- Continued to work on BSN prerequisites.
Education
MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, Texas, USA12.2014
RN to BSN - Phoenix, Arizona, USA
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona, USA12.2008
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
St. Lawrence College of Applied Arts
Brockville, Ontario, Canada12.1990
Skills
- Evidence-based nursing practice
- Medication management
- Team collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Advanced pharmacology
- Patient education
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Patient coordination
- Policy advocacy
- Diagnostics
- Cost-effective innovations
- Medication prescribing
- Telehealth proficiency
- Acute and chronic health issues
- Research utilization
- Lab results interpretation
- Decision-making
- Wound care
- Multidisciplinary care coordination
- Assessment and diagnosis
- Health prevention and maintenance
- Leadership in nursing
- Health management and systems improvement
- Cost-effective patient care
- Research publication and presentation
- Electronic medical records proficiency
Affiliations
ASMBS
Certification
• Texas State Board of Nursing License #603572
• Advanced Practice Nurse, State of Texas, license # AP127180
Board Certified:
Advanced Practice Nursing Certification, AGCNS-BC APRN from The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide wellness through acute care for patients from 12 years of age, inclusive of the geriatric population
• Texas, Rx Authority # 17158
• AACN Cardiac Medicine Certification
• BCLS Certification
• Citi Basic Course in Protection of Human Research Subjects, (IRB Research Requirement)
Publications
Western Surgical Society 2024. Co-author. Abstract. Article: Thirteen years of experience in the surgical management of gastroparesis: A review of 131 cases.
The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract; May 6-9, 2017. Co-Author. Abstract. Article: Perioperative Outcomes of Robot-Assisted Simultaneous Pyloroplasty and Implantation of Gastric Electrical Stimulation Are Superior to Laparotomy in Drug-Refractory Gastroparesis: A Two-Center Study.
Gastroenterology 2017; Vol 152(5) pp1219. Co-Author. Article: Perioperative Outcomes of Robot Assisted Simultaneous Pyloroplasty and Implantation of Gastric Electrical Stimulation Are Superior to Laparotomy in Drug Refractory Gastroparesis: A Two-Center Study.
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialist Annual Conference 2014; Orlando, Florida, March 6-8, 2014. Student Poster Clinical Nurse Specialist, 2014, Vol 28(3), pp 175. (Peer-Reviewed Journal) Article: Family Presence During Resuscitation and Invasive Procedures.
Family Presence During Resuscitation and Invasive Procedures: Are Nurses' Attitudes and Beliefs a Barrier to Hospital Policy Development?, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists Annual Conference 2014, Orlando, Florida, 03/06/14, 03/08/14, Published in Clinical Nurse Specialist, 2014, Vol.28(3), pp.175. [Peer-Reviewed Journal]
Accomplishments
Sister Charles Marie Frank Student Leadership Award
Timeline
Advanced Practice Provider
Valley Clinic
02.2014 - 11.2014
Advance Practice Provider (APRN)
UT Health San Antonio
01.2014 - Current
Clinical Teaching Assistant for BSN Program
University of the Incarnate Word
02.2012 - 10.2013
Cardiovascular/Surgical/Heart & Lung Transplant Critical Care Unit Staff Nurse
Baylor University Medical Center
12.2001
Surgical/Trauma ICU & Neurological ICU Staff Nurse
Parkland Health & Hospital System
09.2000 - 07.2005
Cardiothoracic/Heart/Lung Transplant Step Down Unit (13 Roberts) Staff Nurse
Baylor University Medical Center
06.1996 - 01.2000
MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of The Incarnate Word
RN to BSN - Phoenix, Arizona, USA
University of Phoenix
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
St. Lawrence College of Applied Arts