Rachel Hester
Supply,NC
Summary
Hard working, experienced Family Nurse Practitioner skilled at providing patient-centered acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse populations of all ages. Dedicated to building excellent patient rapport, ensuring comprehensive patient education, and promoting sustainable wellness habits to prevent future illness and optimize quality of life.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Novant Health-Employee Occupational Health and Corporate Health Solutions
01.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate patient care for injured team members. Most frequent conditions addressed stemmed from falls, heavy lifting, and patient assaults, and most commonly included orthopedic injuries, concussions, and post-traumatic stress. Holistic approach also included counseling regarding any untreated or undertreated chronic health conditions which injured team member may have had
- Performed new hire physical examinations and related documentation
- Evaluated team members for infectious illnesses
- Flexibly provided PRN coverage at on-site corporate health and wellness clinics with holistic patient care for both acute and chronic health issues as well as preventive care such as vaccinations, and cholesterol and blood glucose testing
- Crafted policy for employee needlesticks/blood and body fluid exposures and provided timely, sensitive, and clinically sound support for involved team members
- Provided management of team members involved in hospital tuberculosis exposures as well as counseling and treatment for latent tuberculosis
- Assisted with creating and implementing team member wellness initiatives
- Helped craft, coordinate, and implement Employee Occupational Health COVID-19 response
- Served on Influenza Vaccine Medical Exemption Committee
- Served as Peer Counselor on Emotional Health Advocate Team
- Participated on Novant Health Workplace Violence Prevention and Response Team.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Davis Medical Group-Primary Care
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided comprehensive patient care for both acute and non-acute visits
- Managed chronic conditions to prevent complications and optimize health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
- Prescribed appropriate, evidence-based pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients
- Provided counseling and medical management for weight loss and smoking cessation
- Served as Medical Provider for Davis Regional Medical Center Employee Health
- Became DOT certified and performed DOT physicals
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for adult, neonate and pediatric patients
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations
- Assessed and treated STIs in both males and females
- Provided counseling on contraception and reproductive issues.
Employee Occupational Health Nurse
Novant Health
01.2013 - 09.2019
- Performed physical assessment, drug screening, and bloodwork on all new employees
- Managed Employee Occupational Health office at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
- Assisted with policy development
- Provided initial on-site evaluation and treatment of employees with work injuries and coordinated worker's compensation process
- Discretely and professionally handled employee fit for duty drug and alcohol testing.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse
Florida Hospital Tampa
01.2010 - 04.2012
- Assessed and treated postoperative pain, nausea, and respiratory depression
- Monitored patient recovery from surgery, including telemetry and ventilator settings
- Assured excellent communication with patient family members.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by providing compassionate care during recovery process.
- Educated family members on proper post-surgery care techniques, facilitating successful home recoveries.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Increased continuity of care for patients transitioning from PACU to other hospital units by effectively communicating pertinent information to receiving nurses.
Urgent Care Nurse
Suncoast Urgent Care Centers LLC
07.2007 - 09.2009
- Triaged, assessed, and treated patients of all ages presenting to urgent care center
- Performed phlebotomy, IV insertions, catheterizations, EKG, point of care testing, and urine drug screening
- Assisted with procedures, including suturing, stapling, incision and drainage, moderate sedation
- Assisted with policy development
- Conducted telephone follow up with patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Administered vaccinations
Emergency Department Nurse
CMC-NorthEast
07.2006 - 02.2007
- Triaged, assessed, and administered treatment to patients of all ages in fast paced Level III trauma center
- Performed IV insertions, catheterizations, EKG
- Assisted with procedures, including suturing, stapling, incision and drainage, chest tube insertion, and moderate sedation
- Cared for patients with conditions ranging from minor injuries to critical illnesses and behavioral health crises
- Successfully completed Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program.
- Enhanced overall patient experience through effective communication and compassionate care during emergency situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex medical conditions.
- Educated patients and their families on various health topics to promote understanding and empower individuals to take control of their health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to grieving families after traumatic events or unexpected loss of loved ones while maintaining professional demeanor at all times.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner
Duke University
Durham01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC05.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Concord05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California State University
Sacramento05.1998
Skills
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in the State of North Carolina
- BLS and DOT certification
- Comprehensive patient and family education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- EMR / EHR experience, including Epic and Athena
- Strong clinical judgment
- Wellness visit procedures
- Pediatric care, including ADHD
- Neonatal care
- Chronic illness management
- Contraception counseling
- Preventive Care
- Behavioral Health
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Novant Health-Employee Occupational Health and Corporate Health Solutions
01.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Davis Medical Group-Primary Care
06.2020 - 01.2022
Employee Occupational Health Nurse
Novant Health
01.2013 - 09.2019
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse
Florida Hospital Tampa
01.2010 - 04.2012
Urgent Care Nurse
Suncoast Urgent Care Centers LLC
07.2007 - 09.2009
Emergency Department Nurse
CMC-NorthEast
07.2006 - 02.2007
Master of Science - Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner
Duke University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston-Salem State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California State University
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