Nancy Champion
Mobile,AL
Summary
Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years practical experience in hospital, private practice, and acute care/surgery environment. Strong background in critical care/hospital medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, and trauma surgery. Proficient and independent with multiple procedures including CVL insertion, arterial line insertion, ventilator management, intubation, and code management. Experience as faculty member with Family Medicine Program. Work well with both independent and team approach to optimize patient outcomes. Comfortable with autonomy in high stress and fast paced environments. Well versed in multiple Electronic Health Records.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CRNP (Intensivist)
Sound Physicians (DCH MICU)
02.2022 - Current
- Management of patients with a variety of acute and complex medical issues in the medical intensive care unit.
- Independent with multiple procedures including CVL insertion, arterial line insertion, intubation, ventilator management, point of care bedside ultrasonography, and cardiac/respiratory arrest code management.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices and protocols in critical care management.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration through regular communication and coordination with other healthcare providers.
- Provided high-quality, compassionate care to patients with life-threatening medical conditions and their families.
- Served as a resource for colleagues regarding complex cases, providing guidance based on expertise in critical care medicine.
- Assisted in developing unit policies and procedures to ensure consistency of care within the ICU setting.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in team settings, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
CRNP Hospitalist/Faculty Member
UAB Selma Family Medicine (VRMC)
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in hospital/critical care medicine.
- Supervised residents, mid-level practitioners and other health care providers and coordinated work.
- Took leading role in delivery of healthcare services and regularly reviewed services to spot trends or errors.
- Supervised care given by residents and instructed on proper techniques.
- Started robust educational program with hands on SIM training for residents.
- Performed daily didactic lectures for inpatient resident team.
- Initiated Code Blue Team
- Worked closely with administration and specialist as liaison for resident body.
- Fulltime faculty member
- Performed evaluations for residents and other faculty members
- Assisted Program Director with multiple task to continue to improve FM Program.
- Reviewed and interviewed additional staff members and prospective residents.
- ACLS Instructor for FM Residents
- Supervised and instructed residents on multiple procedures (CVL, Arterial Lines, Chest tubes, paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, intubation, POCUS)
- Collaborated with multiple outside sources to improve and create additional education for residents.
- Assisted with education and utilization of medical and pharmacy students.
CRNP Inpatient Unit
Saad Hospice
05.2019 - 05.2020
- CRNP for Inpatient unit.
- Manage acute conditions in complex patients.
- Developed practice protocols and procedures.
- Initiated full-time employee health clinic.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
CRNP
Medical Analysis LLC
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Ordered and interpreted wide variety of laboratory and radiographic testing.
CRNP
Rubenstein Family Medical
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from acute and chronic conditions.
- Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in Internal Medicine.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
Hospitalist (Nocturnist)
Providence Hospital
02.2014 - 11.2015
- Average solo census 100+ with 8-15 admissions nightly.
- Physician backup by phone. Solo provider in-house.
- MICU/SICU/NICU/CVICU independent patient management with procedures.
- Updated charts in EMR with full patient histories, diagnoses and observations from rounds.
- Diagnosed conditions accurately by requesting specific, relevant labs and accurately interpreting results.
CRNP
Southern Cancer Center
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Oncology CRNP office and hospital based patients.
- Responsible for bone marrow BX procedures as well as chemotherapy monitoring.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
CRNP
Corizon Medical Services
09.2012 - 07.2013
- CRNP for medium security male state prison.
- Acute and chronic issues.
- Management of TB and Hepatitis C patients.
- Daily procedures and suturing.
- Daily rounding in infirmary (average census 25-35 patients) including management of acute and exacerbated chronic illnesses which deemed continuous medical care/supervision.
- Stabilization and management of penetrating injuries, blunt force trauma, closed/open head injuries, vascular injuries, chemical/thermal burns per ATLS/ACLS guidelines until patient was deemed stable or transfer to higher level of care approved by Bureau of Prisons as well as off-site corporate medical director.
CRNP
Taylor Internal Medicine
09.2011 - 05.2012
- Counseled patients on newly diagnosed health conditions and maintenance of existing conditions.
- Directed patients on medication use and lifestyle modifications to improve health.
- Added current demographic, laboratory and diagnostic information to electronic medical record.
- Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.
- Wrote medical prescriptions, detailing side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert of potential issues.
- Ordered and interpreted tests and analyzed records, reports and examination information to diagnose patient condition.
CRNP
Inspiris
05.2010 - 12.2010
- CRNP providing in-home assessments and management of high risk readmission patients with multiple chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services with primary health care team.
CRNP Trauma and Burn Surgical Services
UAB
05.2008 - 02.2010
- Trauma and Burn Surgical Services CRNP with Level 1 trauma and burn center.
- Daily rounding and management of acute issues.
- Multiple bedside procedures (CVLs, Chest Tube management and DC, drain management).
- Educated patients on recovery methods and times.
- Assisted with supervision of trainees, medical students, residents and fellows to help each achieve proficiency in field.
- Ordered and analyzed tests such as x-rays, CT scans and MRIs to help diagnose wide range of medical conditions.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and medical staff performance.
CRNP
Seale Harris Clinic
02.2007 - 02.2008
- Counseled patients on newly diagnosed health conditions and maintenance of existing conditions.
- Directed patients on medication use and lifestyle modifications to improve health.
- Followed internal medicine guidelines while treating complex patients.
- Evaluated and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
- Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.
- Wrote medical prescriptions, detailing side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert of potential issues.
- Ordered and interpreted tests and analyzed records, reports and examination information to diagnose patient condition.
- Documented and discussed historical medical information, recent symptoms and current complaints at each visit to maintain comprehensive records.
RN - Labor and Delivery
Brookwood Hospital
08.2005 - 02.2007
- RN Labor and delivery.
- First assist in OR for scheduled and emergent C Sections and tubal ligations.
- Worked closely with doctors in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assisted obstetricians with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth and monitored health for any changes in status.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan as needed.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
CRNP
Cullman Internal Medicine
08.2004 - 08.2005
- Position started as RN and changed to CRNP after graduation 12/2004.
- Provided coverage for 3 nursing homes, hospice group, ER as well as direct admissions for 14 physicians with 3 specialties.
- Counseled patients on newly diagnosed health conditions and maintenance of existing conditions.
- Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
- Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.
- Ordered and interpreted tests and analyzed records, reports and examination information to diagnose patient condition.
- Documented and discussed historical medical information, recent symptoms and current complaints at each visit to maintain comprehensive records.
- Assessed patient health at admissions and regular intervals to stay on top of changing medical conditions.
- Managed multiple high acuity conditions during hospitalization.
Education
Master of Science - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, AL08.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL06.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Hanceville, AL06.1997
Skills
- Well versed in multiple EMR systems
- Excellent clinical skills in high acuity situations
- Supervisory and Faculty Member experience
- Proficient and independent with multiple procedures
- Comfortable practicing autonomously and as team member
- Educator experience with residents and other staff members
- ACLS Instructor
- Active DEA
- Successful completion of hospitalist procedure courses
- Well rounded knowledge base to include both clinical and administrative skills
- Self starter and motivator for other team members
- Diverse clinical knowledge base
Professional Organizations
Bay Area Nurse Practitioner Association
Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama
Alabama State Nurse Association
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Society of Critical Care Medicine
Society of Hospital Medicine
Timeline
CRNP (Intensivist)
Sound Physicians (DCH MICU)
02.2022 - Current
CRNP Hospitalist/Faculty Member
UAB Selma Family Medicine (VRMC)
07.2020 - 01.2022
CRNP Inpatient Unit
Saad Hospice
05.2019 - 05.2020
CRNP
Medical Analysis LLC
02.2018 - 05.2019
CRNP
Rubenstein Family Medical
02.2017 - 02.2018
Hospitalist (Nocturnist)
Providence Hospital
02.2014 - 11.2015
CRNP
Southern Cancer Center
08.2013 - 12.2013
CRNP
Corizon Medical Services
09.2012 - 07.2013
CRNP
Taylor Internal Medicine
09.2011 - 05.2012
CRNP
Inspiris
05.2010 - 12.2010
CRNP Trauma and Burn Surgical Services
UAB
05.2008 - 02.2010
CRNP
Seale Harris Clinic
02.2007 - 02.2008
RN - Labor and Delivery
Brookwood Hospital
08.2005 - 02.2007
CRNP
Cullman Internal Medicine
08.2004 - 08.2005
Master of Science - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wallace State Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
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