Maria Davis
Fountain Hill,United States
Summary
Seasoned Nurse Practitioner licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey with a robust background in urgent, palliative, and oncology care, notably at AFC Urgent Care. Excelled in developing patient-centered treatment plans and diagnostics, underpinned by compassionate care and critical thinking. Demonstrated proficiency in care coordination and accurate documentation, significantly enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
AFC Urgent Care
08.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
- Applied and removed casts, sutured soft tissue injuries, and changed dressings.
- Evaluated urgent care patients each shift, took vitals and attained key case information.
Nurse Pracitioner, Palliative Care
Promedica
05.2020 - 07.2022
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
Nurse Pracitioner, Oncology
Vita
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Supported patients in maintaining prescribed regimen of care.
Registered Nurse, Trauma/Neuro ICU
Lehigh Valley Hospital
09.2010 - 06.2019
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse, Oncology
St. Luke's
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Nursing Assistant
Lehigh Valley Hospital
12.1996 - 09.2010
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
Education
Master Of Nursing - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL09.2019
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA08.2010
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Preventive Healthcare
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Patient Examination
- Care Coordination
- Test Interpretations
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Treatment Recommendations
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Accurate Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- DOT certification
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
AFC Urgent Care
08.2022 - Current
Nurse Pracitioner, Palliative Care
Promedica
05.2020 - 07.2022
Nurse Pracitioner, Oncology
Vita
10.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse, Oncology
St. Luke's
09.2015 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse, Trauma/Neuro ICU
Lehigh Valley Hospital
09.2010 - 06.2019
Nursing Assistant
Lehigh Valley Hospital
12.1996 - 09.2010
Master Of Nursing - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Cedar Crest College
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