Nakeisha Cotton
Georgetown,Texas
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner with broad experience in primary care, acute visits, preventive screening, and chronic disease management. Provides in-home and virtual visits, accurate EHR documentation, patient education, and follow-up care while working with interdisciplinary teams to support safe, coordinated treatment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
MinuteClinic
Austin, Texas
10.2025 - Current
- Prescribed medications and coordinated referrals within CVS Health care network to ensure continuity of care.
- Evaluated and managed minor illnesses and injuries to enhance patient outcomes using evidence-based protocols.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and self-care instructions to promote adherence and improve health literacy.
- Provided immunizations and preventive care services in line with MinuteClinic standards.
- Recorded visits accurately in electronic health records and patient charts.
- Collaborated with clinic staff to support safe, efficient patient flow
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott and White
Temple, Texas
08.2022 - Current
- Evaluated and identified patient needs to develop tailored care plans
- Aided in safe administration of medications, monitoring patient responses to enhance care quality
- Complete physical examination, not limited to but including NIH scales
- Assisted physicians during diagnostic procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety
- Educate and provide informative resources to patients and their loved ones
Family Nurse Practitioner
Humana insurance plan
Killeen, Texas
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Delivered direct patient care in primary care setting, diagnosing and treating illnesses, managing care plans, educating patients, and ensuring timely documentation.
- Formulated care plans that promoted preventive care and effectively managed chronic diseases.
- Conducted in-home primary care and virtual visits, coordinating care management services to improve patient accessibility.
- Collaborated with Humana case managers on complex patient care needs
- Reviewed member histories to support risk identification and care coordination
Family Nurse Practitioner
Jackson physician
Lampasas, Texas
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning decisions.
- Collaborated with physicians in the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic illnesses.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, pharmacies, and community care teams to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Assessed need for patient follow-up appointments and identified appropriate treatment options
- Provided education to patients on medications, wellness visits, and plan benefits to enhance understanding and adherence
- Counseled patients on health risks associated with smoking, obesity, stress management and addiction.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as laboratory work, EKGs, x-rays, ultrasounds and other imaging studies.
Nursing Instructor
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI
08.2016 - 08.2022
- Follow Gateway Technical College's policies outlined in the Student and Employee Handbooks.
- Instructed and assessed clinical skills during lab hours to prepare students for practical application.
- Facilitated unit testing to ensure students grasped essential clinical concepts., final test, written test, and skills test before clinical.
- Communicated regularly with supervisory staff to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
Registered Nurse Care Manager
Goodwill
Milwaukee, WI
08.2016 - 08.2018
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Registered Nurse
Assured HealthCare
Gurnee, IL
11.2012 - 01.2017
- Administered nursing care in various settings, including but not limited to, prisons, jails, schools, hospitals, corporate facilities, and long-term health communities.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures to ensure compliance and uphold standards
- Created patient education materials for initiatives and disease processes
- Sought educational tools to enhance knowledge of diverse age groups, diseases, and best practices
Registered Nurse Supervisor
ADOA – River Shore's
Milwaukee, WI
10.2014 - 10.2016
- Supervised nursing staff at River Shore's ADOA during daily resident care
- Coordinated medication administration and monitored treatment schedules
- Trained nurses on infection control and safe care practices
- Conducted shift handoff and assigned duties across nursing teams
- Monitored compliance with facility policies and state nursing standards
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
- Monitored clinical outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement in care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Wheaton Franciscan HealthCare, Medical-Surgical
Racine, WI
12.2012 - 08.2016
- Performed total patient assessments for a diverse patient population transferring from various hospitals and clinics
- Provided quality nursing care for up to 5 patients of various ages and diagnoses
- Coordinated communication between patients and healthcare professionals to effectively address patient needs.
- Led discussions between physicians and patients to clarify and resolve care-related issues.
- Cultivated essential communication, motivational, leadership, and time management skills to enhance patient care.
Education
Family nurse practitioner (MSN) -
University/Chamberlain University
Addison, IL08-2021
Registered nurse (BSN) -
University/Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL04-2016
Registered Nurse (associates) -
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI12-2012
Skills
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Advanced assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Evidence-based care
- Chronic disease management
- Preventive care
- Care coordination
- Clinical triage
- EHR documentation
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Health issue management
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) | State of Texas (1100681) 2/28/2025 Registered Nurse (RN) | State of Illinois (041403250) 5/31/2025 Basic life support (BLS)| American Heart association 2/28/2026 Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) (F06231698) 6/23/2028
Affiliations
- Role | Black Nurses Association January 2014- present values nursing by uniting with other nurses throughout the United States. Development opportunities allow other nurses to show pride in their profession.
- Additional skills
Nurse Practitioner Practicum Experience
- Family Practice – Summer Schuler, SSMHealth (Whitewater, WI) 125 hours
- Primary Care – Summer Schuler, SSMHealth (Whitewater, WI) 125 hours
- Internal Medicine – Summer Schuler, SSMHealth (Whitewater, WI) 125 hours
- Pediatrics – Tiffany Allen, SSMHealth (Whitewater, WI) 125 hours
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Care – Summer Schuler, SSMHealth (Whitewater, WI) 125 hours
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
MinuteClinic
10.2025 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Humana insurance plan
09.2024 - 07.2025
Family Nurse Practitioner
Jackson physician
08.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott and White
08.2022 - Current
Nursing Instructor
Gateway Technical College
08.2016 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse Care Manager
Goodwill
08.2016 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse Supervisor
ADOA – River Shore's
10.2014 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse
Wheaton Franciscan HealthCare, Medical-Surgical
12.2012 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse
Assured HealthCare
11.2012 - 01.2017
Family nurse practitioner (MSN) -
University/Chamberlain University
Registered nurse (BSN) -
University/Chamberlain College of Nursing
Registered Nurse (associates) -
Gateway Technical College