Using a remote telemedicine platform I see patients virtually for pain management services
I developed the program utilizing a grant from the State of Arizona and do medication management as well as referrals for interventional pain management and alternative services of massage and acupuncture.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Inovalon
05.2021 - 05.2023
Conduct In Home Assessments (IHA) and Virtual Health Visits (VHV) as assigned for insurance, Medicaid and Medicare.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Nextcare/Urgency Room
03.2017 - 07.2018
FNP working in urgent care setting as sole provider. First read on X-rays, sutures, I&D, fracture care and care of other injuries and illness.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Pure Health Medical Centers
08.2015 - 03.2017
FNP working in family practice and walk-in clinic. First read on X-rays, sutures, I&D, fracture care as well as managing other acute and chronic illness.
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Johnson County Community College
08.2014 - 10.2016
Clinical faculty in the College of Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner
Digestive Healthcare Associates
02.2011 - 08.2015
FNP specializing in management of patients with gastrointestinal issues
Assessment, diagnosis, lab/radiology interpretation and medication management for patients with multitude of upper and lower GI complaints.
Faculty
University of Phoenix
10.2010 - 10.2011
Faculty of University of Phoenix in the LPN to BSN program
Taught classes in Introduction to Nursing and Pediatrics.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Phoenix Gynecology Consultants
10.2009 - 02.2011
FNP specializing in Gynecology and GYN Surgery
Patients are seen in the clinic setting
Care of new patients is established as well as follow-up of existing patients
Medication Management, education, surgery planning and pre and post operative care is also provided.
Gynesurgical LLC., Center Administrator/Director of Nursing
07.2009 - 02.2011
Director of nursing for single operating room surgery center
Duties involve assisting with set up and operation of a outpatient OR suite including review and writing of policies and procedures, ordering of equipment, assisting in meeting all certification guidelines including those for Medicare and AAAASF
Staffing, daily supervision, scheduling as well as all management tasks necessary to keep the center running seamlessly.
Education
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
August 1990-May 1993
Family Nurse Practitioner / Master of Science in Nursing -
University of Phoenix
07.2009
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
05.1997
Skills
Diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic conditions
Experience in EMR (AMD, Nextgen, Cerner and eClinical) and the ability to teach others
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Possess the ability to multi-task and problem solve in the advancing nursing environment
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Enjoy research and education opportunities with patients, staff and students
Desire to keep abreast of advances in clinical nursing
Experience in managing the healthcare team both medical and ancillary personnel
Ability to relate and communicate with patients, family and healthcare team in a positive manner
Demonstrated record of reliability and responsibility in the workplace
Sound clinical skills with extensive background in patient triage
Recognized by patients and family and co-workers as important part of the healthcare team
Certification
ANCC Certification, Family Nurse Practitioner, 2009008905, 09/2009-present
Arizona Advanced Practice Nurse License, AP3462
Arizona Registered Nurse License, 098463
Kansas Advanced Practice Nurse License, 53-76519-072