Nellie Bargar-Richardson
St. Charles,MO
Summary
Dedicated and hard working professional bringing diverse experience working with fast-paced physician practices. Experienced with patient care, diagnosis, and treatment. Utilizes advanced medical knowledge to provide comprehensive healthcare and manage chronic conditions. Track record of strong clinical assessments and effective communication with healthcare teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
St. Luke's Urology
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with urologists to implement advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Educate patients on urological health, enhancing understanding of conditions and treatments.
- Prescribe and manage pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Manage pre-diagnostic workup through ordering and reviewing appropriate testing to detect urological conditions such as kidney stones, bladder stones, and urological cancers.
- Administer Androgen Deprivation Therapy to patients in the office for treatment of prostate cancer.
- Work with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Discuss care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Round on surgeons' inpatients to assess recovery and determine readiness for discharge.
Nurse Practitioner
Health Solutions Integrated Family Care
01.2025 - Current
- Manage chronic and acute illnesses through evidence-based practice protocols.
- Educate patients on health promotion and disease prevention strategies, focusing on peri-menopause, menopause, thyroid disorders, weight management, diabetes, and hypertension.
- Prescribe and manage pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Utilize electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and data retrieval.
- Oversee patient follow-ups to ensure adherence to treatment plans and medication regimens.
- Develop strong relationships with local specialists to facilitate seamless referral processes when advanced care is required for patients' wellbeing.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Lukes Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed caseload of six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and pain management.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Missouri Baptist University
08.2023
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) - Nursing
Saint Louis University
05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Logan University
12.2020
Skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Strong Work Ethic
- Direct Patient Care
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Preventive Care
- Health and Wellness Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Health Solutions Integrated Family Care
01.2025 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
St. Luke's Urology
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Lukes Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2023
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) - Nursing
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Logan University
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Missouri Baptist University
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