Rhonda Elmore
Plano,TX
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner new graduate with clinical experience in providing acute care, wellness exams, and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of Epic charting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Student Family Nurse Practitioner
Total Of 620 In Clinical Hours
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients. Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
Operating Room Charge Nurse
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano
06.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Parkland Memorial Hospital
09.2011 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
Master's Degree in Nursing - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX08.2023
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX06.2014
Associate's Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Grayson College
Denison, TX06.2011
Skills
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Records Review
- STD Counseling
- Health and Wellness
- Direct Patient Care
- Preventive Care
- Patient Education
- Care Plan Development
- Differential Diagnosis
- Medical History Review
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Patient Assessments
- Health and Wellness Education
- Medical Screening
- EHR Management Software
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
Timeline
Clinical Student Family Nurse Practitioner
Total Of 620 In Clinical Hours
05.2022 - 06.2023
Operating Room Charge Nurse
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Parkland Memorial Hospital
09.2011 - Current
Master's Degree in Nursing - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate's Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Grayson College