Compassionate Board Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner with 28 years of experience, 6 years as an APRN. Calm, understanding professional providing experienced care in diagnosing, evaluating and treating patients through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills. Five years experience in precepting students through clinical care.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse-practitioner
W Gynecology & Women's Wellness
708 Hill Country Dr. Ste 300A, Kerrville, TX 78028
05.2018 - Current
Average 10-15 patients daily with age ranges from 12-90+ years of age.
Active preceptor 2-3 times yearly for multiple programs from high school level (MA) through advanced degree programs (APRN/PA).
Mentored nursing staff to enhance their clinical knowledge, skills, and confidence in practice.
Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent disease occurrence and promote optimal health.
Performed minor invasive procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
Specialized in hormone replacement therapy providing patient education regarding holistic approach to management of menopausal symptoms or other hormonal imbalances.
RN Staff Nurse
University Health University Hospital
San Antonio
02.2012 - 05.2016
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Staff RN
Review Med
Dallas, TX
10.2012 - 06.2014
Assisted case managers in compiling patient data and locating records and services for patients.
RN Staff Nurse
Hunt Regional Medical Center
Greenville, TX
07.1996 - 06.1999
One year of med/surg and 2 years of L&D and postpartum care.
Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Assisted with delivery of newborns, providing care and support for successful transition to motherhood.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Women's Health Nursing
Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, KY
12.2018
Master of Science - Nursing Science
Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, KY
04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX
05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
05.1993
Skills
Healthcare Education & Health Promotion
Family planning
Women's Health Exams
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Medication Prescription
Lab Result Evaluation
Weight Loss and Nutrition Treatments
Precepting
Timeline
Nurse-practitioner
W Gynecology & Women's Wellness
05.2018 - Current
Staff RN
Review Med
10.2012 - 06.2014
RN Staff Nurse
University Health University Hospital
02.2012 - 05.2016
RN Staff Nurse
Hunt Regional Medical Center
07.1996 - 06.1999
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Women's Health Nursing