Octavia Russell
Madison,AL
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge as an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner Student
Center for Adult Medicine and Hypertension, PC
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Completed 600 hours of clinical practice in primary care, cardiology, and chronic disease management.
- Referred patients to medical specialists and coordinated patient care with social workers, case managers and mental health professionals.
- Provided education to patients and family members in health promotion, disease prevention, and birth control methods.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to provide appropriate follow-up care.
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
J.F. Drake State Technical College
08.2023 - Current
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Prepared training materials and instructional strategies to track student progress, accurately report skills and conduct competency assessments.
- Created training materials and implemented instructional strategies to track student progress, ascertain skills and development and perform staff assessments.
Registered Nurse
Huntsville Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- Delivered high-quality care to patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions
- Monitored telemetry, administered medications, and educated patients on post-discharge care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05-2026
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Tysons Corner, VA12-2020
Master of Arts - Business
Webster University
St. Louis, MO03-2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Troy University
Troy, AL12-2008
Skills
- Collaborative care planning
- Geriatric care
- Clinical assessment
- Chronic disease management
- Evidence-based practice
- Clinical decision making
- Team building
- Positive attitude
Affiliations
- Alabama State Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Certification
- RN License (Multistate)
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner Student
Center for Adult Medicine and Hypertension, PC
02.2024 - 11.2024
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
J.F. Drake State Technical College
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Huntsville Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- RN License (Multistate)
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Master of Arts - Business
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Troy University
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