Paula Hensel
Pittsville,WI
Summary
Dedicated Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Experienced, understanding professional bringing over 25 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills. Passionate about educating others about addictions being a brain disease reducing stigma, advocating for those traumatized by their past and providing hope for the future. Experienced in program development, professional education and community outreach.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Family Health Center Of Marshfield
02.2018 - Current
- Assess patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Perform assessments and physical examinations, document patient histories, order and interpret diagnostic test.
- Prescribe and manage pharmacological treatments, including, but not limited to buprenorphine, naltrexone/Vivitrol, Antabuse and basic psychiatric medications, to treat substance use disorders.
- Educate patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles through harm reduction.
- Maintain thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.
- Mentor students from multiple disciplines to enhance their clinical knowledge, skills, and confidence in addiction medicine practice.
- Advocate for patients to ensure they received necessary resources and support from healthcare providers and insurance companies alike.
- Provide consultation in regard to treating substance use disorders to other healthcare providers
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Marshfield Clinic Health Systems
10.2008 - 02.2018
- Collected problem focused histories, examined patients, assessed data and made treatment decisions for a wide variety of patients in a fast paced, high acuity urgent care.
- Treatment decisions were made with the patient actively involved in the plan and at times in collaboration with consult teams.
- Reduced urgent care wait times through efficient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with acute illnesses and injuries.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, culturally competent care to diverse populations.
- Provided clinical experiences and mentored students from multiple disciplines.
Family Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care
Marshfield Clinic Health System
05.1999 - 10.2008
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively in skilled nursing care facilities and outpatient clinic.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Performed patient physical exams, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Collaborated with other disciplines to develop comprehensive care for each individual patient.
Education
BSN, MSN, And DNP - Nursing Practice
UW- Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WISkills
- Utilize evidence based screening and assessment tools including AUDIT, DAST, Columbia SSRS, Fagerstrom, BAM, PHQ-9, GAD-7, COWS, CIWA and others
- Addiction medicine focused medical care including screenings, assessments, diagnostics, treatments, preventation and harm reduction education
- Induction and management of buprenorphine containing products, naltrexone/Vivitrol management, management of basic psychiatric medication, nicotine cessation medications, and other adjuncts for withdrawal management and sleep
- Collaboration with other members of the patient's care team including social services, CPS, probation and parole officers, and primary and specialty care providers
- Patient advocacy to support a successful journey in recovery
Timeline
Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Family Health Center Of Marshfield
02.2018 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Marshfield Clinic Health Systems
10.2008 - 02.2018
Family Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care
Marshfield Clinic Health System
05.1999 - 10.2008
BSN, MSN, And DNP - Nursing Practice
UW- Eau Claire
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