Naomi Hays
Midlothian,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable Telemedicine APRN with solid background in patient care and clinical decision-making. Proven success in managing patient health and treatment plans. Demonstrated ability in critical thinking and patient communication. Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than twelve years experience in the nursing field.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
Expedian Urgent Care
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted with the development and rollout of Telemedicine platform to serve those unable to attend clinics in person
- Coordinated referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers, ensuring timely access to necessary care for patients.
- Managed chronic disease cases effectively by developing individualized care plans in collaboration with primary healthcare providers.
- Applied and removed casts, sutured soft tissue injuries and changed dressings.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments on anywhere from 5 to 45 patients per day to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Administered immunizations and performed diagnostic tests to ensure patient health and safety.
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
AFC Urgent Care
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Ensured appropriate and accurate billing practices through proper knowledge, promptness, and accurate use of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
- Provided telemedicine visits to patients in need of assistance who were unable to addend clinic in person. Assisted in building the Telehealth platform to ensure accurate and legal documentation while enabling the practice to receive appropriate compensation.
- Maintained a high level of clinical competence through ongoing professional development and continuing education courses.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care delivery and streamline workflows.
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
You Only Younger Medical Aesthetics Spa
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication in order to provide personalized care plans.
- Provided skilled application of botulinum toxins, filler, threads, and other mechanized procedures to enhance patient satisfaction.
RN Transition to Nurse Practitioner
Lexington Plastic Surgeons
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Administered patient care pre- and post-operative procedures, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline processes.
- Educated patients on post-operative care, enhancing recovery experiences and compliance.
- Worked as a circulator in the Operating Room in order to assist with complicated keloid removal services followed by PRP infusion into the surgical site.
Registered Nurse Staff/L&D
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
06.2009 - 12.2017
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Director of Nursing/RN Private Duty
Evergreen Private Care
09.2009 - 08.2017
- Directed nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with health regulations.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and improve patient outcomes.
- Developed training programs to mentor nursing staff in best practices and professional development.
- Streamlined communication processes between healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient transitions.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
RN Staff – Labor & Delivery
Christus St. Catherine Hospital
05.2006 - 09.2007
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly for effective patient management.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions, utilizing critical thinking to inform treatment decisions and interventions.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Houston Community College
Houston, TX08.2008
Skills
- Selected Procedures: Arrest Response, Botox Injections, Dermal Fillers, EKG Interpretation, Fracture Reduction, IV Therapies, Kybella Injections, Microneedling, MiraDry, PICC Line/Port-a-Cath/IV Line Care, Suture Technique, Telemedicine, Wound Care, X-Ray Interpretation
- Telehealth evaluation and coding expertise
- Infectious disease management
- Acute care management
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Immunization administration
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Immunization administration
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioner (AANP) Member
American Nurses Association Member (ANA)
Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP) Member
Certification
- Registered Nurse – State of Texas #756548
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – State of Texas #AP141608
- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner American Nurses Credentialing Center #2018080171
- State of Texas Prescriptive Authority #30205
- Texas DEA Certification #MH6073326
- Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Member
- Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP) Members
- FEMA IS-100 Intro to Incident Command System – ICS
- FEMA IS-200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- FEMA IS-317 Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams
- FEMA IS-405 Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Overview
- FEMA IS-700 National Incident Management System
Timeline
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
Expedian Urgent Care
04.2023 - Current
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
AFC Urgent Care
08.2019 - 03.2022
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
You Only Younger Medical Aesthetics Spa
10.2018 - 08.2019
RN Transition to Nurse Practitioner
Lexington Plastic Surgeons
06.2018 - 10.2018
Director of Nursing/RN Private Duty
Evergreen Private Care
09.2009 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse Staff/L&D
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
06.2009 - 12.2017
RN Staff – Labor & Delivery
Christus St. Catherine Hospital
05.2006 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Houston Community College
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas at Arlington