Dedicated healthcare provider with a focus on palliative and end-of-life care. Skilled in health promotion and patient education, ensuring comprehensive support for individuals and families during critical times.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Careline Health Group
Saginaw, Michigan
06.2022 - 02.2025
Conducted patient assessments to determine healthcare needs and develop treatment plans.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure coordinated patient care and effective communication.
Educated patients on disease prevention, health maintenance, and medication management strategies.
Documented patient interactions, treatments, and outcomes in electronic health records efficiently.
Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
Nurse Practitioner
MidMichigan Home Care
Clare, Michigan
11.2013 - 01.2023
Conducted patient assessments to determine healthcare needs and develop treatment plans.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure coordinated patient care and effective communication.
Educated patients on disease prevention, health maintenance, and medication management strategies.
Documented patient interactions, treatments, and outcomes in electronic health records efficiently.
Participated in continuing education programs to stay current with medical practices and advancements.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
Nurse Practitioner
MidMichigan Medical Center- Clare
Clare, Michigan
09.2010 - 11.2013
Educated patients on disease prevention, health maintenance, and medication management strategies.
Documented patient interactions, treatments, and outcomes in electronic health records efficiently.
Assisted in developing patient care policies to enhance service quality and safety standards.
Participated in continuing education programs to stay current with medical practices and advancements.
Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure coordinated patient care and effective communication.
Utilization Review Manager RN-BSN
MidMichigan Medical Center- Clare
Clare, Michigan
04.2006 - 09.2026
Registered Nurse
MidMichigan Home Care
Clare
10.1992 - 09.2006
Hospice RN
Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans
Educate patients and families on health management and post-discharge care
Monitor patient progress, assessing vital signs and responding to changes
Lead nursing staff in implementing best practices for patient safety
Mentor new nurses, fostering skill development and confidence in clinical settings
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.