Rachel Gordon
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong focus in primary care. Enjoys currently working in family planning and sexually transmitted infections with Pima County Health Department in Tucson. Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues for substance abuse. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients in HIV prevention with PreP/PEP.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinician for Pima County Health Department
Pima County Health Department
06.2021 - Current
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from Syphilis and other infectious diseases and issues.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Outpatient Clinician
Urgent Care Specialist
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
Partner
Abundant Health Family Practice
01.2010 - 11.2016
- lead clinician and partner for business. Stayed informed on industry developments and market trends to gain competitive advantage for private practice.
- Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximize team efficiency.
- Networked with other professionals and organizations to expand contacts and opportunities.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance partner relations.
Clinician
Marana Health Center
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Established appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions.
- Provided patients with detailed information about symptoms, causes and treatment expectations.
- Worked with department heads, staff and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for nursing programs.
- Rural health certified NP.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12.1999
Skills
- Mental Health Disorders Knowledge
- MAT trained
- IUD and Nexplanon placement and removal
- Wet mount microscopy, dark field, gram stain
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Management
- Group and Individual Sessions
- Addiction Treatment
- Family planning services including contraceptive assessments and dispensing of medications and management of treatment for teens to adults
- Breast and cervical cancer screening
- STI evaluations assessment and treatment especially for infectious diseases like Syphilis and HIV
- Preventative care treatment for HIV with PrEP and PEP
Timeline
Clinician for Pima County Health Department
Pima County Health Department
06.2021 - Current
Outpatient Clinician
Urgent Care Specialist
06.2020 - 05.2021
Partner
Abundant Health Family Practice
01.2010 - 11.2016
Clinician
Marana Health Center
01.2005 - 01.2010
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Memphis
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