Summary
Compassionate and dedicated professional seeking a FNP position in a family medicine clinic. I am currently enrolled in a full-time graduate program to obtain my Master’s in Nursing followed by a Family Nurse Practitioner certification in the summer of 2024. With 20 years of clinical experience in diverse settings, offering excellent patient assessment skills and a dedication to providing holistic, high-quality care. Passionate about building relationships with patients to create a sense of trust and care. I am excited and confident to begin a new chapter in my career and make a difference in my community.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-time Graduate Student
Winston Salem State University
08.2022 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
The Skin Surgery Center
11.2007 - 12.2022
- Surgically assisted with skin cancer removal and reconstruction with Mohs Micrographic surgery technique.
- Responsibilities include patient education/care, sterile field maintenance, local anesthesia injection, passing instruments, and suturing.
- Provided patient education on preoperative and postoperative care instructions.
- Maintained accurate surgical records in compliance with policies and procedures.
- Assessed patient condition before, during and after surgery to ensure safety standards are met.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the surgeon according to established protocols.
- Documented all relevant information regarding patient's medical history, allergies. prior to surgery.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families before, during and after surgeries.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Wake Forest University Baptist Health Medical Center
08.2004 - 11.2007
- Beginning a nursing career in ICU as a new graduate, required learning at a fast pace
- Recognized by peers and supervisors when made part of the charge nurse and preceptor rotation after just one year of experience
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Working in a highly stressful environment, with unstable patients facing life-threatening conditions, provided me with the skills and foundation to begin my nursing career.
- Performed bedside procedures, including sedation, intravenous drip titration, intubation, central line placement, arterial lines, chest tubes and wound care.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any changes in patient condition or treatment plan.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatments administered to each patient.
- Analyzed laboratory results and other diagnostic tests in order to develop an appropriate plan of care
- Identified potential safety risks and took appropriate action to mitigate those risks.
- Successfully managed multiple tasks while maintaining focus on providing safe, high-quality care.
- Provided emotional support for family members during end-of-life situations.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
05-2024
- 3.85 GPA
- Additional Coursework: Scholarly project on childhood obesity prevention and treatment
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
05-2008
Associate Degree in Nursing -
05-2004
Liberal Arts: BA concentration 1999-2002. Transferred to Kent State University to pursue nursing -
Skills
- North Carolina RN Permanent License #196517
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certified (CPR and AED)
- Ability to work directly with patients and families
- Reliable with expert health care and knowledge
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Examination
- Patient Education
- Decision-Making
- Professionalism
- Preventive Healthcare
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking
- Active Listening
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Suturing
- Compassionate and Caring
Affiliations
- Takashi Hirata, MD, 336-998-9060
- Jasmine Barber, DNP, FNP-BC, 336-750-2660
- Myra Frazier, FNP-BC, 336-422-2310
- John Albertini, MD, 336-724-2434
Timeline
Full-time Graduate Student - Winston Salem State University
08.2022 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse - The Skin Surgery Center
11.2007 - 12.2022
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse - Wake Forest University Baptist Health Medical Center
08.2004 - 11.2007
Winston Salem State University - Master of Science in Nursing , Family Nurse Practitioner
Winston Salem State University - Bachelor of Science in Nursing,
Kent State University - Associate Degree in Nursing,
Mount Union College - Liberal Arts: BA concentration 1999-2002. Transferred to Kent State University to pursue nursing,
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