Arvie M. Webster (LTC, Army Reserves)
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Family Practice-certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in Family and Urgent Care. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
TMC Urgent Care
Tucson, AZ
01.2019 - Current
- Supervised daily operations within the department, including staffing schedules, equipment maintenance, budgeting and inventory control.
- Evaluated outcomes of nursing interventions against established goals and objectives.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving patients' health or safety.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Recruited, trained and supervised 5 new staff members each year.
- Solicited medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided clinical expertise and leadership to ensure quality patient care was delivered in a safe and effective manner.
- Assisted in the training of new nurses by providing instruction on proper techniques and procedures related to patient care.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members while ensuring positive morale among personnel.
- Participated in multidisciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases or review policies and procedures.
- Leveraged EPIC and CERNER EHR skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Family Nurse Practitioner
TMC One
Tucson, AZ
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Developed and implemented patient care plans, providing guidance to nursing staff in the delivery of services.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Assisted in the training of new nurses by providing instruction on proper techniques and procedures related to patient care.
- Participated in multidisciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases or review policies and procedures.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Conducted performance appraisals for subordinate nurses and provided feedback on their professional development.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of patient medical histories as well as treatments administered or medications prescribed.
- Provided emotional support to patients who were dealing with difficult diagnoses or life changing events.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Carondelet Medical Group
Sahuarita, AZ
11.2014 - 02.2016
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as laboratory work, EKGs, x-rays, ultrasounds and other imaging studies.
- Provided comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including physical examinations, health assessments, and immunizations.
- Promoted health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
Trauma Program Manager
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA MEDICAL CENTER
Tucson, Arizona
12.2011 - 11.2014
- Responsible for systems operation of a Level I Trauma Center
- Collaborate with entire multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal management of trauma patients, enhance customer satisfaction, assist in policy/protocol changes, and education of trauma care.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Facilitated communication between medical staff, administration, and other key stakeholders involved in the delivery of trauma services.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Developed and implemented a trauma program manual for staff to use as a reference guide.
- Prepared reports summarizing activities within the Trauma Program for leadership review.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in the delivery of trauma services through data analysis and benchmarking.
- Managed the budget for the Trauma Program by monitoring expenses, approving purchases, and ensuring cost effectiveness of operations.
- Monitored compliance with all regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission standards.
Trauma Data and Quality Analyst
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA MEDICAL CENTER
Tucson, Arizona
04.2010 - 12.2011
- Uses advanced skills in quality assessment to perform comprehensive quality of care and service audits to develop valid standards, data sources, and tools
- Collects and analyzes benchmarking data, focus studies, and clinical indicators
- Provides education, ensures loop closure, prepares reports, presents outcomes, and participates in organizational-wide continuous improvement projects as it relates to the trauma program.
Expert Level (IV) Staff RN
CARONDELET SAINT JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL
Tucson, Arizona
01.2009 - 04.2010
- Mastered technical and organizational nursing skills and has an in-depth knowledge of nursing practice
- Rely on previous experiences for focused analysis of problems and solutions
- Accommodates unplanned events and responds with speed, efficiency, flexibility, and confidence
- Patients and families viewed holistically, and an integrated collaborative approach to care is used
- Standards of practice serve as guidelines for care and are adapted to patients to achieve desired outcomes
- Serve as a mentor to fellow coworkers.
Trauma Resource Clinician
DEACONESS HOSPITAL
Evansville, Indiana
01.2005 - 12.2008
- As a member of the Trauma Team, facilitates efficient, effective, quality care for the trauma population across the continuum, utilizing advanced education, expert clinical skills, and practice
- Collaborate with entire multidisciplinary team to provide case management for the trauma patients, to enhance customer satisfaction, assist in discharge planning, and maximize patient outcomes
- Utilize plan of care to monitor patient progress and assure patient requirements are matched with appropriate resources
- Responsible for identifying performance improvement and potential complications related to the trauma patient’s care
- Assist trauma surgeons with various bedside procedures and trauma patient care
- Act as interim Trauma Program Manager in Trauma Program Manager’s absence.
Emergency Department Travel RN Staff
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
Louisville, Kentucky
09.2004 - 12.2004
- Responsible for implementing care to a wide spectrum of patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric in a 25 bed and 4 trauma bay Level 1 Trauma Center
- Skills utilized include managing/assisting with airway intubations, peritoneal lavage, nasogastric tubes, central lines, chest tubes, conscious sedations, intravenous catheter insertions, phlebotomy, Level 1 equipment, triage, managing codes, and various traumas
- Additional skills include providing maintenance care to Intensive Care patients while they were stationed in the Emergency Department.
Emergency Department Staff/Charge/Triage RN
BROOKE ARMY MEDICAL CENTER
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
10.2002 - 09.2004
- Responsible for charge nurse duties that ensures the patient flow to run safely and efficiently in a 19 bed Level 1 Trauma Center
- Implementing care to a wide spectrum of patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric and ambulatory to fully arrested
- Skills utilized include managing/assisting with airway intubation, peritoneal lavage, nasogastric tubes, central lines, chest tubes, conscious sedations, intravenous catheter insertions, phlebotomy, Level 1 equipment, triage, managing codes, and various traumas.
Education
Post Certificate-Family Nurse Practitioner -
University of Phoenix
12.2013
MSN-Nursing Leadership -
Grand Canyon University
01.2011
BSN -
Bellarmine College
05.1999
Skills
- Physical Assessments
- Laboratory Testing
- Physical Examinations
- Patient Communication
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Patient Education
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Quality Assurance
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Medical Histories
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Medical Charting
- Electronic Medical Records
- Treatment Plan Development
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse
- Certified Emergency Nurse
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Wilderness Medicine First Responder
- Audited ATLS
Military Education
- Officer Basic Course, AMEDD Center and School, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 1999
- Combat Casualty Care Course, AMEDD Center and School, Camp Bullis, Texas, 2001
- Emergency Nursing Care Course, AMEDD Center and School, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 2002
- Captain Careers Course, AMEDD CEnter and School, Ft. Sam Houston , TX 2022
- Intermediate Level Education (PH I and II), CGSOC, Ft. Leavenworth, KS 2022 and 2023
Publications
Chapter 12: Abdominal and Pelvic Trauma
Trauma Nursing Core Course Provider Manual 7th edition (coauthored)
February 2014
Telephotography in Trauma: A 2-Year Clinical Experience
Telemedicine and e-Health
2013
The Growth and Development of a Level II Trauma Center
Journal of Trauma Nursing, Vol 14(4)
2007
Affiliations
Glass fusing, Road biking, Bootcamp fitness courses, and Yoga
Accomplishments
- Military Awards: Army Service Ribbon, War on Global Terrorism, 4 Army Commendation Medals, Joint Service Commendation Medal, and Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal
- Civilian awards: TMC One Patient Experience Champion 2016
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
TMC Urgent Care
01.2019 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
TMC One
02.2016 - 01.2019
Family Nurse Practitioner
Carondelet Medical Group
11.2014 - 02.2016
Trauma Program Manager
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA MEDICAL CENTER
12.2011 - 11.2014
Trauma Data and Quality Analyst
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA MEDICAL CENTER
04.2010 - 12.2011
Expert Level (IV) Staff RN
CARONDELET SAINT JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL
01.2009 - 04.2010
Trauma Resource Clinician
DEACONESS HOSPITAL
01.2005 - 12.2008
Emergency Department Travel RN Staff
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
09.2004 - 12.2004
Emergency Department Staff/Charge/Triage RN
BROOKE ARMY MEDICAL CENTER
10.2002 - 09.2004
Post Certificate-Family Nurse Practitioner -
University of Phoenix
MSN-Nursing Leadership -
Grand Canyon University
BSN -
Bellarmine College
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