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Patrice Walton

Lawrenceville,GA

Summary

Hardworking Nurse Practitioner with 3 years of experience conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness. Experienced in providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of various Electronic Medical Record Systems.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

THE LITTLE CLINIC
Stone Mountain, GA
12.2019 - Current
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging and topical medications.
  • Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
  • Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and other health examinations.
  • Used EClinical Works EMR System to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.

Nurse Practitioner

Romack Staffing Solutions
Irving, TX
09.2020 - 03.2022

CVS Health COVID Initiative: Ordered COVID PCR test for patients with known exposure, symptoms or test needed for travel or employment.

Contacted and educated patients with test results and/or symptom management.

Educated patients regarding CDC recommended guidelines for COVID test and results.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Hartley Health And Wellness Incorporated
Canton, GA
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
  • Used NovoClinical EMR System to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.
  • Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits other complications.

Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner

Hartley Health And Wellness, LLC
Canton, GA
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.
  • Used NovoClinical EMR to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.

Rehabilitation Registered Nurse

Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Gainesville, GA
05.2017 - 11.2021
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.

Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
01.2015 - 05.2017
  • Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare.
  • Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
  • Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
  • Educated nursing students on successful methods for performing Assessment and Evaluation techniques.

Registered Nurse, PCU

Gwinnett Medical Center-Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville, GA
07.2009 - 05.2017
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

Registered Nurse

Shepherd Center
Atlanta, GA
07.2008 - 05.2012
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.

Education

Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

South University
Savannah, GA
06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mercer University
Atlanta, GA
05.2011

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN
05.2004

Skills

  • Health Care Evaluation
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Judgement and Decision Making
  • Attention to Detail
  • Test Result Interpretation
  • Problem Solving
  • Disease Prevention Education
  • Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Therapeutic Interventions
  • Patient Records Maintenance
  • Standards of Care
  • Critical Thinking
  • Care Planning
  • HIPAA Guidelines
  • Treatment Planning
  • Diagnostic Tests Ordering
  • Medication Prescribing
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Physical Examinations
  • Patient Follow-Up
  • Geriatric Treatment
  • Health Promotion
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Medication Education
  • Urgent Care

Affiliations

Member of:

  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • Black Nurses Association
  • Spina Bifida Association of GA/TN
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

Certification

  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners FNP Certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Basic Life Support

Licensure

  • Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse for the State of Georgia
  • Licensed Registered Professional Nurse for the State of Georgia
  • Licensed Registered Professional Nurse for the State of Tennessee
  • Licensed Registered Professional Nurse for the State of Louisiana

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner

Hartley Health And Wellness Incorporated
08.2021 - 01.2022

Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner

Hartley Health And Wellness, LLC
08.2021 - 12.2021

Nurse Practitioner

Romack Staffing Solutions
09.2020 - 03.2022

Family Nurse Practitioner

THE LITTLE CLINIC
12.2019 - Current

Rehabilitation Registered Nurse

Northeast Georgia Medical Center
05.2017 - 11.2021

Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor

Georgia State University
01.2015 - 05.2017

Registered Nurse, PCU

Gwinnett Medical Center-Lawrenceville
07.2009 - 05.2017

Registered Nurse

Shepherd Center
07.2008 - 05.2012

Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

South University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mercer University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southwest Tennessee Community College
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