Nancy James
Registered Nurse
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Earnest Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Student with experience collaborating with other healthcare professionals to plan, manage and assess patient treatments. Friendly and empathetic individual possessing strong work ethic and excellent time management and critical thinking skills. Dedicated to providing quality healthcare to patients.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Hospice
Atrium Health Hospice Cabarrus County
Kannapolis, NC
01.2015 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Completed Respecting Choices training
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, safe medication use, and end-of-life care.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Multiple Agencies
05.2002 - 01.2015
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 08.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Concord, NC 08.2018 - 12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VA 08.1999 - 05.2002
Skills
Women's health exams
Diabetes and nutrition treatments
Excellent Communication
Treatment planning
Diagnostic screenings
Electronic Medical Records
End-Of-Life Care
Palliative care
Healthcare management
Accomplishments
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital hospital requirements. Two-time recipient of Atrium Health Notable Nurse.
- Developed a nurse-led patient education program to enhance the current heart failure program at Atrium Health Hospice.
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- North Carolina Nurse's Association (NCNA) Member
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Member
Certification
Certified Dementia Practitioner #266862
Clinical Hours
- 180 primary care hours at Trinity Healthcare
- 76.5 gerontology hours Senior Care at Atrium Health Main
- 143.5 primary care hours at Park Road Medical
- 180 specialty hours hours at Caromont Endocrinology Associates
- 114 primary care hours Novant Sun Valley Family Physicians (as of March 1, 2023)
- Experience completing diabetic foot exams, sports physicals, pelvic exams, cerumen removal, ECG review, and Nexplanon removal
- Formal education on joint injections, Nexplanon insertion and removal, ECG review, suturing, and casting
Timeline
CITI Program
07-2025
Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse
06-2025
Certified Dementia Practitioner #266862
05-2024
Registered Nurse, North Carolina #240175
02-2024
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
East Carolina University
08.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
08.2018 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse, Hospice
Atrium Health Hospice Cabarrus County
01.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Multiple Agencies
05.2002 - 01.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Thomas Nelson Community College
08.1999 - 05.2002