Phillis Hopson
Meridian,MS
Summary
Over 37 years of experience in providing care and educating patients on a wide range of medical and mental health issues, with deep expertise in multiple areas of healthcare. Extensive experience in precepting and mentoring nursing students has honed the ability to teach and engage effectively with a diverse population. Passionate about sharing knowledge and skills, seeking a part-time online adjunct educator position to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
VitalCore Health Strategies/East Mississippi Correctional Facility
01.2015 - Current
- Manage the check-in process, including obtaining vital signs, weight, height, waist circumference, and BMI
- Diagnosing medical conditions and diseases according to industry standards & best practices
- Prescribe medical and psychotropic medications for individual cases
- Manage chronic diseases, acute illnesses, and mental illnesses with the latest technology, treatments, medications, and procedures
- Provide patient education on medical and psychotropic medications
- Provide patient education on acute diseases, chronic care diseases, and mental health disorders
- Perform a comprehensive patient psychiatric history evaluation
- Perform psychiatric assessments using industry-leading resources
- Perform history and physical exams
- Demonstrate expertise in interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests
- Consult internal and external specialties, work collaboratively with special teams
- Provide on-call psychiatric & medical services to patients as needed
- Provide expertise orientation to onboarding nurse practitioners according to industry standards & best practices
- Orient and train new providers on utilizing the company’s software
- Mentor new graduate nurses
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Anderson Regional Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Consistently and accurately transcribed critical M.D. orders
- Assisted physicians in rounds and patient treatment with a high standard of professionalism & care
- Administered medications and performed medical treatments for diverse populations
- Assisted with precepting new nurses
Charge Nurse
Bedford Care Center
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Performed admission and routine assessments on elderly patients while making rounds with physicians
- Administered medications and treatments with the highest quality patient care and collected specimens
- Supervised licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants; acted as a role model for professionalism
- Mentored new graduate nurses
Staff Nurse
Anderson Regional Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.2012
- Performed admission and routine assessments on diverse groups
- Performed patient procedures, including drawing blood from the central line, administering blood/blood products, and performing peritoneal dialysis, among others
- Administered critical & time-sensitive medications as required
- Demonstrated expertise in performing wound care & dressing changes
- Assisted with precepting new nurses
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
Alliance Health Center
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Supervised auxiliary nursing staff and directed the professional training of new hires
- Volunteered to serve as a member of the restraint team
- Provided expert assistance as a house supervisor
- Administered critical & time-sensitive medications as required
- Assisted with orienting new nurses
- Mentored new nurse graduates
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
East Mississippi State Hospital
01.1989 - 01.2005
- Provided disease and medication training to clients
- Volunteered to serve as a member of the treatment team
- Managed the admission process for the adult/geriatric population
- Administered critical & time-sensitive medications as required
- Assisted with orienting new nurses
- Mentored new nurse graduates
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Nursing Education
Liberty University
01.2025
Post-Master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Nursing
University of Southern Mississippi
01.2018
Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner - Nursing
University of Alabama in Birmingham
01.2014
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education
University of Phoenix
01.2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Southern Mississippi
01.2007
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
Excelsior University
01.1996
Licensed Practical Nursing - undefined
Meridian Community College
01.1988
Skills
- Healthcare administration
- Diagnosing
- Clinical Skills
- Physical Examination
- Periodic Health Assessments
- Organizational Leadership
- Interviewing
- Treating Acute Illnesses
- Consultation & Treatment
- Patient Education
- Business Communication
- Managing Chronic Care
- Managing Mental Illnesses
- Chronic health problems
- Primary care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Medication prescribing
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Medication education
- Diagnostic tests ordering
- Wound care
- Electronic charting
- Healthcare education
- Advanced practice registered nurse
- Medical history review
- Disease prevention education
- Health needs education
- Care planning
- Patient assessment
- Prescribing medications
- Experienced preceptor
- Psychiatric care
- Medication administration
- Administering medication
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Direct patient care
- Diagnostic testing
- Chronic disease management
- Patient examination
- Fluent in english
Affiliations
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- American Nurses Association
Certification
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-BC
- Family Nurse Practitioner-C
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Awards
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Omega Nu Lambda National Honor Society, Dual Threat/Crossover Award, Reliability & Dependability 1st Quarter Horse Award
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
VitalCore Health Strategies/East Mississippi Correctional Facility
01.2015 - Current
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Anderson Regional Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2016
Charge Nurse
Bedford Care Center
01.2012 - 01.2013
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
Alliance Health Center
01.2001 - 01.2007
Staff Nurse
Anderson Regional Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.2012
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
East Mississippi State Hospital
01.1989 - 01.2005
Post-Master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Nursing
University of Southern Mississippi
Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner - Nursing
University of Alabama in Birmingham
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Southern Mississippi
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
Excelsior University
Licensed Practical Nursing - undefined
Meridian Community College
Doctor of Philosophy - Nursing Education
Liberty University
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