Nyeshia S. Cohill, DNP, FNP-C
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with advanced clinical training in an urgent care setting along with 7 years of practice as an Emergency Medicine RN. Served as the sole provider as a new graduate in a busy underserved community treating an average of 35+ patients per day. Contributes to revenue generation and increase in business through excellent care and support. Treats patients using a culturally competent, holistic, and patient-centered approach, as well as being a patient advocate. I place emphasis on primary prevention in patient care, ensures combined decision making between other healthcare providers, patients, and patient's families, and completes physical examinations, interprets labs, and develops treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nursing Professor
WellStar School Of Nursing, Kennesaw State
Kennesaw, GA
08.2020 - Current
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Trained 7-8 students per semester to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of all course objectives.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Oversaw skills laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
Swift Health Urgent Care
Atlanta, GA
01.2020 - Current
- Educates families and patients regarding conditions, symptoms and care plans.
- Performs procedures, such as incision and drainage, to address abscesses and prevent further bacterial infections
- Treats dental abscesses, Otitis Media and Externa, Streptococcal Pharyngitis, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Diverticulitis, Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, GERD, H Pylori, Vitamin D Deficiency, Gout, Urinary Tract Infections, and Hypertension
- Orders basic labs as indicated and performs prompt follow up with patients on labs
- Orders appropriate diagnostic tests and refers to specialists as indicated
- Works as sole provider as a new graduate during busy Influenza season
- Treats Influenza patients based on CDC recommendations without rapid flu test
- Works as sole provider during COVID-19 season ordering COVID-19 tests, placing patients in self quarantine until results aare back, reporting positive tests to the Georgia Department of Public Health, and appropriately triaging to the Emergency Department if needed
- Interpreted Rapid Antigen Covid tests and Covid PCR tests
- Performed Covid nasal swabs
- Interpreted Respiratory Pathogen Panels (RPPs)
ER Travel Registered Nurse
Southern Regional Medical Center
Riverdale, GA
01.2017 - Current
- Sufficiently cared for adult Myocardial Infarction patients before sending the patient to the Cath Lab.
- Utilized Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification during pediatric cardiac arrests.
- Nurse preceptor to new graduate RN.
ER Travel Registered Nurse
Dekalb Medical Center
Decatur, GA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Triaged and placed protocol orders.
- Adequately cared for Cerebrovascular Accidents and administered Tissue Plasminogen Activator.
- Efficiently managed nurse:patient ratio of 1:5 in Fast Track
ER Travel Registered Nurse
East Texas Medical Center
Tyler, TX
1 2016 - 3 2016
- Effectively and independently maintained 1:4 nurse:patient ratio with different acuity levels in a very demanding environment while using prioritization
- Assessed and cared for respiratory distress patients and assisted with intubations
- Prepared discharge paperwork for patients.
ER Travel Registered Nurse
Gwinnett Medical Center
Lawrenceville, GA
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Recognized normal and abnormal pediatric vital signs and notified physician when appropriate
- Assisted the physician with shared decision making for pediatric parents and adult patients.
- Adequately managed Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Sepsis patients
ER Charge Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Atlanta, GA
03.2013 - 02.2016
- Charge nurse at a teaching facility for 37 beds
- Pathfast Point of Care Testing Troponin Super User
- Team Lead for activation of Cath lab
- Knowledge in the care of mental health patients who presented with suicidal and homicidal ideations and psychotic breaks.
Doctor of Nursing Practice Student
Heartland Healthcare
College Park, GA - Georgia
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Quality Improvement Project: Managing Hypertension in African Americans with Biweekly Initiation of Lifestyle Modifications
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Harper & Associates Family Medicine
Lithonia, GA
09.2018 - Current
- Completed 154 clinical hours in Family Practice
- Treated 8-12 patients per day
- Managed Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperlipidemia, and other chronic conditions
- Tailored care to many non compliant patients
- Ordered age appropriate screenings and ensures patient understanding
- Interpreted radiology results
- Educated about age appropriate and yearly vaccines
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Healthy Steps Pediatrics
Marietta, GA
08.2018 - 09.2018
- Completed 90 clinical hours in Pediatrics
- Treated 8-10 patients per day
- Performed newborn and well-child exams
- Managed and prescribed appropriate treatments for acute conditions such as Otitis Media, Allergic Rhinitis, and Urinary Tract Infections
- Interpreted Rapid Strep Tests and ordered throat cultures if indicated
- Included patients in their care and allowed their suggestions for care if within reason
- Ordered age-appropriate immunizations
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
MD VIP GA-ATL, LLC
Atlanta, GA
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Completed 120 clinical hours in Internal Medicine
- Saw 8 patients per day
- Closely reviewed patients' medical, social, and family history, and lab results to effectively develop a plan of care
- Managed Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperlipidemia, and other chronic diseases
- Worked constantly to improve interview and assessment skills
- Provided individualized care for complex patient diseases
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
John Lee MD, LLC
Suwanee, GA
03.2018 - 04.2018
- Completed 90 clinical hours in OBGYN
- Treated 10-14 patients per day
- Performed Pap Smears and Pelvic Exams independently
- Assisted with transvaginal sonography
- Independently recognized and treated sexually transmitted infections with pharmacotherapy
- Performed Postpartum assessments
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Whatley Health Services
Tuscaloosa, AL
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Completed 150 clinical hours in Family Practice
- Treated 8-10 complex patients per day
- Performed newborn examinations
- Treated acute minor disease processes
- Ordered childhood and adult vaccines
- Managed chronic conditions
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05.2020
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2013
Skills
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Biard, Current, Expires 01/24/24
- Family Nurse Practitioner License, Georgia, Current, Expires 01/31/23
- Georgia Board of Nursing RN, Current, Expires 01/31/23
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Expires 02/22
- Basic Life Support, Expires 02/28/2024
Professional
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Epsilon Omega Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau
Other Skills/EMRs
- Azalea Health
- Epic Wellstar Health Outpatient Imaging Portal
- Meditech
- Practice Fusion
- Aprima
- FirstNet
Timeline
Clinical Nursing Professor
WellStar School Of Nursing, Kennesaw State
08.2020 - Current
Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
Swift Health Urgent Care
01.2020 - Current
Doctor of Nursing Practice Student
Heartland Healthcare
06.2019 - 03.2020
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Harper & Associates Family Medicine
09.2018 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Healthy Steps Pediatrics
08.2018 - 09.2018
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
MD VIP GA-ATL, LLC
06.2018 - 07.2018
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
John Lee MD, LLC
03.2018 - 04.2018
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Whatley Health Services
01.2018 - 04.2018
ER Travel Registered Nurse
Southern Regional Medical Center
01.2017 - Current
ER Travel Registered Nurse
Dekalb Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
ER Travel Registered Nurse
Gwinnett Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2016
ER Charge Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital Midtown
03.2013 - 02.2016
ER Travel Registered Nurse
East Texas Medical Center
1 2016 - 3 2016
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of South Alabama
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Alabama