Accomplished Nurse Practitioner with expertise in pain management. Skilled in diagnosis and treatment to enhance patient outcomes. Successfully managed chronic pain conditions, improving patient health. I am focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing ten years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating, and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing.
PRE-OP/PACU NURSE | JEWISH HOSPITAL- 12/2008-5/2010
· Performed RN responsibilities in Pre-Op and recovery room area. Cared for transplant and ICU holds.
NEONATAL CARE MANAGER/PRECERTIFICATION/ON-SITE REVIEW NURSE | PASSPORT HEALTH PLAN
2004-/2008
· On-site chart review for neonatal inpatient stays, discharge planning and case management. Hospital visits to
antepartum and postpartum members to provide quality information and promote good health and teaching.
CIRCULATING NURSE | DUPONT SURGERY CENTER 2000-2004
· Cared for patients having outpatient surgery procedures., including eye and multiple ENT procedures, Circulated in operating
room. In charge of stock and ordering supplies.
LABOR AND DELIVERY STAFF NURSE | UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE HOSPITAL 1993-2000
· Duties included total patient care for the routine and high risk obstetrical patient throughout the labor/delivery process
in medical/surgical situations.
POSTPARTUM/ NEWBORN STAFF NURSE | BAPTIST HOSPITAL EAST 1993-1993
· Duties included total care of the postpartum patient, including discharge planning/teaching and newborn care in a
Level 1 and Level 2 nursery.