Mekesha Shaw
Darlington,SC
Summary
Family nurse practitioner with over 21 years as an energetic and motivational Registered Nurse and leader dedicated to driving top-quality patient care, assessing priorities and delivering an exceptionally high level of patient care. I have expertise in multiple specialties: Utilization review, Dialysis, Coronary Care, and Acute and Chronic care management. I am currently seeking my terminal degree as a nurse, a doctorate in nursing practice (DNP). My passion is to provide a level of care that is not only measured in quantity but quality by appropriately managing common and complex, acute and chronic medical conditions for public, individual, and community health.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Value Based Care Nurse Practitioner
CARESOUTH CAROLINA INC
07.2021 - Current
- Performed Medicare and Medicaid annual visits by providing direct patient care services consisting of assessments, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation/monitoring
- Performed pre-visit planning, risk adjustment, and transitional care management in coordination with team to meet payer initiatives
- Provided support for remote patient monitoring programs and patients as medically necessary
- Performed referral services for patients when medically necessary
- Participated in trainings, team meetings, and huddles to facilitate the delivery of patient-centered care
- Collaborated with clinical and other staff to ensure improved patient care & outcomes.
Nurse Practitioner
PALMETTO GERIATRICS dba EMBRACE SENIOR CARE
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Obtained medical histories and performed physical examinations for patients in ALF
- Conducted health assessment of patients/families with acute and/or chronic health problems; physical, cognitive, and psycho-social
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests based on diagnoses/differentials to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient responses to disease processes and therapeutic interventions to determine the effectiveness of care and modify treatment accordingly
- Collaborated with physicians, NP’s, and other health care providers to provide optimum collaboration of patient care
- Provided patient and family support/education
- Developed individualized treatment plans with appropriate discharge and follow-up care for inpatient and outpatient populations
- Provided outpatient support and services during clinic as well as via phone for consultations.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Signify Health, LLC
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Conducted annual in-home health risk assessments (HRA) for health plan members that included a medication review, detailed medical history, and physical examination to evaluate/capture a comprehensive picture of the member’s health including chronic and acute conditions
- Provided member education regarding medications, nutrition, and disease processes/health conditions
- Identified gaps in care and made recommendations for collaboration of care with PCP for further screening, preventive care, and medical management.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Nurse Practitioner
PRUITTHEALTH PREMIER
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Obtained medical histories and performed physical examinations for patients in SNF
- Conducted health assessment of patients/families with acute and/or chronic health problems; physical, cognitive, and psycho-social
- Recorded subjective and objective data, assessment and formulated POC in progress notes
- Ordered diagnostic tests and consultations as needed based on diagnosis/differentials
- Evaluated patient responses to disease processes and therapeutic interventions to determine the effectiveness of care and modify treatment accordingly
- Collaborated with physicians, NP’s, and other health care providers to provide optimum collaboration of patient care
- Provided patient and family support/education
- Developed individualized treatment plans with appropriate discharge and follow-up care for inpatient and outpatient populations
- Provided outpatient support and services during clinic as well as via phone for consultations.
Nurse Practitioner
Awaremed
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Performed health and physical assessments to develop treatment plans to provide functional alternative care as a bridge to traditional medical care to achieve optimum health
- Rendered medical care in accordance with MD for patients with chronic conditions seeking holistic alternative medical therapies including but not limited to intravenous infusions, supplements, stem cells/exosomes, PRP, joint injections, diet education, and suboxone therapy
- Rendered and provided oversight of prescribed intravenous infusions via peripheral intravenous sites, port-a-caths, and PICC utilizing clean/sterile technique as required
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs and education
- Ordered/interpreted lab tests and communicated results in collaboration with MD.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
The Medical Group
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Completed 780 total hours for Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rotation @ various locations: 180 hours-Pediatrics @ The Children's Group in Hartsville SC; 420 hours-Family Practice @ The Medical Group in Hartsville SC; 180 hours-OB/GYN @ The Medical Group in Hartsville SC
- Provided medical care in accordance with the physician/practitioner for patients ranging from the ages of infant to geriatrics by completing assessments, charting, monitoring, and educating patients with the purpose of providing excellent medical care
- Developed care plans following treatment guidelines and presented to physician/practitioner for coordination of care
- Performed wound care and administered medications/steroid injections under the supervision and direction of the physician/practitioner
- Provided diagnoses and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems, including MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, pneumonia in collaboration with preceptor
- Offered and performed preventive services such as well-child, adult and gynecological examinations in collaboration with preceptor
- Evaluated patients presenting with acute conditions such as asthma, appendicitis and kidney stones
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight and height
- Evaluated health education needs of patients and provided necessary training and instruction
- Communicated extensively with patients to provide assistance, support and instructions
- Ordered and interpreted lab tests and communicated results in collaboration with preceptor
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Education
Master of Science - Family nurse practitioner
South University
Savannah, GA01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Savannah, GA01.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC01.2002
Skills
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)-ANCC certification, 08/07/18-08/06/23 FNP
- Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PP)
- Experienced with EHR systems (eClinical Works/ EPIC/Meditech/Medgen, MatrixCare, Gehrimed)
- Experienced in case management, utilization review/medical reviewer/documentation specialist, CPT/ICD-10, ICD-9, dialysis, wound care, telemetry, acute care
- Able to provide quality care for patients from pediatrics to geriatrics
- Compassionate provider, hard working, and willing to learn
- Oral and written communication
- Patient and family focused
- Strong medical ethic
- Healthcare billing proficiency
- CPR, BLS, & ACLS certified
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of SC, License number 22188
- Prescriptive Authority/DEA
- Certified Nurse Practitioner-ANCC
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Affiliations
American Nurses Association
Sigma Theta
Timeline
Value Based Care Nurse Practitioner
CARESOUTH CAROLINA INC
07.2021 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
PALMETTO GERIATRICS dba EMBRACE SENIOR CARE
02.2021 - 07.2021
Nurse Practitioner
PRUITTHEALTH PREMIER
12.2019 - 02.2021
Nurse Practitioner
Awaremed
09.2019 - 12.2019
Family Nurse Practitioner
Signify Health, LLC
06.2019 - 07.2021
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
The Medical Group
02.2017 - 04.2018
Master of Science - Family nurse practitioner
South University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College
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