Maryelizabeth Hunter
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Nurse Practitioner with a robust background in emergency and geriatric care, notably at St. Joseph's Hospital. Excelled in patient education and health promotion, leveraging interprofessional collaboration for cohesive care. Certified in ATLS, BLS, and CPR, with a proven track record in improving patient outcomes and satisfaction through evidence-based practices and compassionate care.
Also robust background in Education. Tutored 2nd semester Nursing Basics for 3 semesters while in nursing school and improved the pass rate 9% over that time. Taught CPR, both professional and for the public. Proctored skills labs and acted as an examiner for EMS skills exams. Taught phlebotomy to new hires and respiratory therapy as well as precepting for the program at the community college.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
El Rio Clinic
11.2019 - 03.2023
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Precepted Nurse Practitioner students to gain hours, skills and insights preparing for their competency exam.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
Nurse Practitioner- Emergency Room
St. Joseph's Hospital- Sound Physicians
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
Nurse Practitioner
Southwest Geriatrics
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues. Patients were seen in their homes a minimum of once every month and more often if illness or condition warranted.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northwest Medical Center - Tucson
05.2008 - 10.2017
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Filled the rolls of Charge Nurse, interim Educator and sat on multiple committees.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Taught EKG interpretation, tPa administration, port access and glucose monitor skills at yearly Skills Fair.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Established policies and procedures for ED Crisis Unit and trained nurses working within that unit.
Education
High School Diploma -
Solvay High School
Solvay NYAssociate of Applied Science - Math/Science
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NYAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Crouse School of Nursing
Syracuse, NYBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZMaster of Science - Advanced Practice Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tucson, AZSkills
- Patient education- detailed teaching, patient and family included in care planning as well as teaching
- Health promotion- education related to vaccination with detailed questions answered, Lifestyle changes
- Interprofessional collaboration- detailed instruction to my MA related to professional standards, collaboration with multiple disciplines to provide cohesive care
- Certified for ATLS, BLS,ALS, Neonatal care as well as CPR Instructor, State examiner for EMS skills labs and National Fire Instructor Level 1 and 2 Was educator for Geriatrics as well as Behavioral Health for graduate nurses coming into the ED for their first assignment
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
El Rio Clinic
11.2019 - 03.2023
Nurse Practitioner- Emergency Room
St. Joseph's Hospital- Sound Physicians
06.2018 - 11.2019
Nurse Practitioner
Southwest Geriatrics
11.2017 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northwest Medical Center - Tucson
05.2008 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Solvay High School
Associate of Applied Science - Math/Science
Onondaga Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Crouse School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Master of Science - Advanced Practice Nursing
University of Phoenix
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