Penny Matlock
Hickory,North Carolina
Summary
Qualified Nurse Practitioner with 12 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.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse-practitioner
Catawba Valley Medical Group
02.2015 - 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.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Developed mentorship program for new nurse practitioners, enhancing team competencies and improving retention rates.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
Nurse Practitioner
Mt Emergency Physician
08.2014 - 12.2016
- 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.
Nurse Practitioner
Helping Hands Center
02.2013 - 12.2014
- 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.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
Nurse Practitioner
Caldwell UNC Health Care
01.2013 - 02.2015
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Catawba Valley Medical Center
07.1996 - 12.2012
- 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.
Education
Post-Master's Certificate, Family Nurse Practition - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Duke University
Durham, NC09.2012
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC05.1996
Skills
- Preventive Care
- Patient Education
- Health Promotion
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Women's health exams
- Telehealth Proficiency
- Precepting
- Pediatric exams
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners member
- Urgent Care
Accomplishments
AACN - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
AANP – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners/American Association of Nurse Practitioners
ASPAN - American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 1996 - Present
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Instructor 2008 - 2012
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 2012 - Present
Basic Life Support (BLS) 1994 - Present
Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) 2002 – 2015
North Carolina Board of Pharmacy Dispensing License 2013 - 2015
North Carolina RN License 1996 - Present
Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) 2000 - 2019
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) 2009 - 2015
Timeline
Nurse-practitioner
Catawba Valley Medical Group
02.2015 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Mt Emergency Physician
08.2014 - 12.2016
Nurse Practitioner
Helping Hands Center
02.2013 - 12.2014
Nurse Practitioner
Caldwell UNC Health Care
01.2013 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse
Catawba Valley Medical Center
07.1996 - 12.2012
Post-Master's Certificate, Family Nurse Practition - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Duke University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Associate of Science - Nursing
Catawba Valley Community College
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 1996 - Present
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Instructor 2008 - 2012
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 2012 - Present
Basic Life Support (BLS) 1994 - Present
Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) 2002 – 2015
North Carolina Board of Pharmacy Dispensing License 2013 - 2015
North Carolina RN License 1996 - Present
Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) 2000 - 2019
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) 2009 - 2015
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