Nina Hensley

• Complete comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans to improve health outcomes.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care coordination and ensure seamless service delivery.
• Educate patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventive care strategies.
• Implement evidence-based practices to optimize patient safety and clinical effectiveness across healthcare settings.
• Diagnose and respond to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education. Explain side effects from medications and provide in-depth education to patients on disease and diagnosis.
• Provide counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
• Order lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
• Deliver high level of care and service to patients through phone calls, video chat and online assessments.
• On occasion travel by car to visit home bound patients to perform physical examinations.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop comprehensive diagnostic plans, ensuring timely identification of medical conditions.
• Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care delivery and optimize clinical workflows.
• Manage complex caseloads, providing comprehensive nursing care to patients with diverse health needs.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor for nursing students, fostering their professional growth in advanced practice nursing roles.
• Promote a positive work environment by mentoring junior staff members and collaborating effectively with colleagues.
• Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing electronic health records systems for accurate documentation and data-driven decision making.
• Prescribe medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments and facilitate patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
• Assess patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families. Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
• Perform minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
• Order the administration of immunizations and other preventive health measures.

• General daily activities performed as a APRN in a fast paced urgent care setting:

-Conducting comprehensive physical exams and patient assessments -Ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests (e.g., X-rays, EKGs, lab work)

- Diagnosing acute illnesses and injuries

- Managing exacerbations of chronic conditions

- Prescribing medications, therapies, and treatment plans

- Suturing lacerations, splinting fractures, and draining abscesses

- Managing wound care, burns, and other minor trauma

- Counseling patients on discharge instructions and follow-up care

- Making referrals to specialists or emergency departments when necessary

• Educate patients and families on disease management and preventive care strategies.
• Supervise nursing staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards.
• Improve patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practice and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Diagnose and respond to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
• Explain side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients.
• Assess patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
• Order lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.

• Oversaw nursing staff, ensuring adherence to patient care standards and regulatory compliance.
• Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and improve healthcare delivery.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to streamline communication and resolve patient care issues.
• Developed training programs for nursing staff, fostering professional growth and competency in best practices.
• Managed departmental budgets, optimizing resource allocation while maintaining high-quality patient care services.
• Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to support staff development and accountability.
• Established quality improvement initiatives, leading to enhanced operational efficiency within nursing units.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
• Achieved budget goals with prudent financial management, including cost containment measures and efficient use of resources.
• Strengthened nurse-patient relationships by promoting a culture of empathy, active listening, and open communication within the nursing team.
• Promoted a collaborative work environment by fostering strong team communication, resulting in more effective patient care delivery.
• Contributed to hospital accreditation efforts by adhering to established quality standards, participating in audits, and addressing identified deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
• Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
• Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Managed nurses and nursing activities in 25-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.