Rae McDivitt
Audubon,IA
Summary
Dedicated Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience delivering high-quality healthcare services in Emergency and Hospitalist settings. Expertise in managing complex patient cases and implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes. Skilled in fostering collaboration among interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and support for diverse patient populations. Committed to continuous professional development and staying abreast of advancements in medical practices to provide optimal care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Emergency/Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Audubon County Memorial Hospital
Audubon, IA
06.2016 - Current
- Provided essential after-hours and weekend assistance for all providers, addressing emergency medical, surgical, and outpatient patient requirements within the healthcare system and hospice.
- Managed emergency room operations at a Level IV trauma center, integrating telehealth services to optimize patient outcomes.
- Performed swift assessments of patients to address immediate healthcare requirements, including obtaining medical histories and conducting physical exams.
- Oversaw the diagnosis of medical conditions by coordinating and analyzing diagnostic tests. Formulated comprehensive treatment plans and prescribed necessary medications to enhance patient care.
- Administered immediate medical interventions to address acute illnesses and injuries, ensuring stabilization of critical conditions and optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with telehealth physicians, specialists, and healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and outcomes.
- Provided comprehensive education to patients and families regarding health conditions and effective treatment and prevention methods.
- Executed daily patient rounds and facilitated admissions and discharges on medical/surgical unit, providing telehealth backup as needed.
Nurse Practitioner, Emergency
Manning Regional Healthcare System
Manning, IA
09.2017 - Current
- Conducted rapid patient evaluations by obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, and identifying urgent healthcare needs.
- Oversaw the diagnosis of medical conditions by coordinating and analyzing diagnostic tests. Formulated comprehensive treatment plans and prescribed necessary medications to enhance patient care.
- Delivered prompt and effective care for patients facing acute illnesses, injuries, or medical emergencies, including trauma management and stabilization of critical conditions.
- Collaborated with telehealth physicians, specialists, and healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and outcomes.
- Managed patient disposition processes, ensuring timely transfers and admissions to medical/surgical units based on clinical assessments.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions, treatment plans, and preventive care measures to enhance understanding and compliance.
Nurse Practitioner, Substance Abuse
UnityPoint Health-Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Des Moines, IA
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Performed intake history and physicals for the chemical dependency center.
- Admitted patient to the Medical Surgical floor for acute medical surgical needs related to substance abuse.
- Rounded on patient admitted to the floor for substance related conditions including detoxification of alcohol.
- Addressed medical concerns for current patients in the chemical dependency center.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Graceland University
Lamoni, IA05-2016
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
Carroll, IA05-2010
Skills
- Essential Emergency Procedures (ATLS certified)
- EHR (Experiences with EPIC, Cerner, Meditech, and Centriq)
- Acute Care Expertise
- Patient Examination
- Treatment Plan Development
- Emergency Care
- Diagnostic Testing
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Pediatric Exams
- Addiction Treatment
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Lab Result Evaluation
Certification
- Advanced Trauma Life Support
- Advance Burn Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner, Emergency
Manning Regional Healthcare System
09.2017 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, Emergency/Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Audubon County Memorial Hospital
06.2016 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, Substance Abuse
UnityPoint Health-Iowa Lutheran Hospital
06.2016 - 06.2018
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Graceland University