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Patrina Cradic

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Summary

Qualified Nurse Practitioner with 11/2 years of experience in a leadership nursing role. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

TeamHealth
01.2023 - Current
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
  • Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms
  • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies
  • Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers
  • Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.

Registered Nurse

Ballad Health
05.2016 - 01.2023
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse Intern

Ballad Health
12.2015 - 05.2016
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care delivery
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes through effective communication and coordination of care
  • Assisted in the development of individualized care plans by identifying specific needs and goals for each patient
  • Provided compassionate care to patients and their families, offering emotional support and education on treatment plans
  • Facilitated effective communication with patients' families, providing education on care plans, medications, and available resources.

Certified Nursing Assistant

NHC
06.2012 - 05.2016
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.

Education

Master of Science Family Practice Nurse Practitioner -

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Bachelor of Science Nursing -

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Associate of Science Nursing -

North East State Community College
Blountville, TN

No Degree Certified Nursing Assistant -

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Elizabethton
Elizabethton, TN

Skills

  • Preventive Care
  • Patient Education
  • Health Promotion
  • Interprofessional Collaboration
  • Differential diagnosis
  • Patient Examination
  • Treatment Plan Development
  • Lab result evaluation
  • Advanced physical examination
  • Care Plan Development
  • Diagnosis and treatment
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Records Review
  • Patient Referrals
  • Research utilization
  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners member
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision-Making
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Specialist Referrals
  • Medical History Review
  • Acute Health Problems
  • Treatment Planning

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

TeamHealth
01.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Ballad Health
05.2016 - 01.2023

Registered Nurse Intern

Ballad Health
12.2015 - 05.2016

Certified Nursing Assistant

NHC
06.2012 - 05.2016

Master of Science Family Practice Nurse Practitioner -

East Tennessee State University

Bachelor of Science Nursing -

East Tennessee State University

Associate of Science Nursing -

North East State Community College

No Degree Certified Nursing Assistant -

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Elizabethton
Patrina Cradic