Matthew Meyers
Nurse Practitioner
LaFollette,HN
Summary
Earnest Nurse Practitioner with experience collaborating with other healthcare professionals to plan, manage and assess patient treatments. Friendly and empathetic individual possessing strong work ethic and excellent time management and critical thinking skills.
Driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as a patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes. Dedicated to providing quality healthcare to patients.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Nurse Practitioner position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Driver/Owner
Best Friends Pet Transportation
07.2023 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Transported pets, by car, from the United States to all points in Mexico and Central America
Missionary
Vida Internacional
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Worked for a mission organization that had a lifestyle center, school, farm program, and training institute.
- Worked in overseas location and in various roles.
- Worked in medical clinics in the local community and in various remote locations around the project
- Provided developmental support for the lifestyle clinic
- Developed a carpentry program for the school and taught carpentry at the school
- Helped in various construction projects the the organization
Owner
Neighborhood Installations
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with Lowes Home Improvements stores, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Managed a team of up to 10 installers that installed various products for Lowes stores including appliances, plumbing fixtures, electrical fixtures, and many other products
- Managed financial aspects of business operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
RN, Nurse Practitioner, Manager
Velocity Medical
01.2013 - 02.2018
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Promoted health education among patients, encouraging self-management skills and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Performed minor procedures such as suturing, wound care, and splinting when required for urgent care patients.
- Performed diagnostic procedures such as ABI's, PFT's, EKG's, and other tests when required for primary care patients.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, ensuring comprehensive assessments and appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Streamlined clinic operations with effective communication between providers, support staff, and administration.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
Registered Nurse
Dr. Andrew Averett Clinic
10.2011 - 12.2013
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Dr. Kenneth S. Salhaney, DO Clinic
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
Registered Nurse
White River Indian Hospital
07.2011 - 10.2011
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Reduced wound healing time for patients through the use of advanced wound care techniques.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee 08.2011 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Fairhope Alabama 01.2010 - 12.2010
BBA - Business Administration
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee 01.2002 - 08.2010
Skills
Healthcare management
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners member
Foreign body removal
Lab result evaluation
Laceration Repair
Interprofessional Collaboration
Bilingual in Spanish/Engligh
Chronic Disease Management
Care Plan Development
Medication Administration
Health Promotion
Healthcare management
Timeline
Driver/Owner
Best Friends Pet Transportation
07.2023 - Current
Missionary
Vida Internacional
03.2020 - 06.2023
Owner
Neighborhood Installations
02.2018 - 02.2020
RN, Nurse Practitioner, Manager
Velocity Medical
01.2013 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse
Dr. Kenneth S. Salhaney, DO Clinic
01.2012 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
Dr. Andrew Averett Clinic
10.2011 - 12.2013
Master of Science - Nursing
Tennessee State University
08.2011 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse
White River Indian Hospital
07.2011 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
01.2010 - 12.2010
BBA - Business Administration
Middle Tennessee State University
01.2002 - 08.2010
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