Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Spending time with family, shopping second hand stores and, antiques
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Rita Loud

LONGVIEW,TX

Summary

Compassionate and hard working Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 8 years of comprehensive experience 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 and MediTech.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner

Christus Health GSMC
11.2018 - Current
  • Evaluated complex patient presentations, utilizing critical thinking skills to develop differential diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with physicians on complex cases, ensuring a coordinated approach to diagnosis and treatment.
  • Established rapport with patients to build trust, enhance communication, and promote adherence to treatment plans.
  • Conducted comprehensive physical assessments of patients to establish appropriate diagnoses and formulate effective treatment plans.
  • Evaluated and diagnosed diverse acute, episodic, and chronic health conditions in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
  • Prevented complications and reduced hospital readmissions through thorough patient education on disease management and self-care techniques.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • 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.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
  • Decreased hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up care coordination.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
  • Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
  • Attended continuing education seminars and workshops to stay current with best practices.
  • Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
  • Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
  • Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
  • Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.

Family Nurse Practitioner/Hospitalist

Dignostic Clinic Longview/LRMC
06.2017 - 08.2023

Hospitalist: Acute Care

Family Nurse Practitioner

Genesis Prime Care
02.2016 - 03.2018

Clinic : Assess, Diagnosis, Prescribe medication, Chronic medical illness management. Immunization, Preventive Care.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Practice

University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX
08.2015

Associate of Science - Associate Degree Nursing

Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
12.1994

Skills

  • Electronic Health Records
  • Patient Assessment
  • Geriatric Care
  • Prescribing Medications
  • Acute Care Management
  • Treatment Planning
  • Diagnosis Formulation
  • Physical Assessments
  • Lab Result Evaluation
  • Physical Examinations
  • Patient Communication
  • Treatment Plan Development
  • Medical Histories
  • HIPAA Guidelines
  • Interpreting Laboratory Results
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Epic Systems
  • Medication Prescribing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Test Result Interpretation
  • Diagnostic Tests Ordering
  • Advanced Practice Nurse
  • Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)
  • SOAP Notes Expertise
  • Admitting and Discharging
  • Diagnostic Test Interpretation
  • Medication Prescription
  • Preparing Treatment Plans

Affiliations

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

East Texas Nurses Association

Piney Woods Nurse Practitioner Association


Certification

  • Licensed MSN - 2016 to current
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Training - 2016 to current
  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Spending time with family, shopping second hand stores and, antiques

Spending time with family:  Going to games, Symphony, traveling to varies events and Educational conference


Timeline

Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner

Christus Health GSMC
11.2018 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner/Hospitalist

Dignostic Clinic Longview/LRMC
06.2017 - 08.2023

Family Nurse Practitioner

Genesis Prime Care
02.2016 - 03.2018

Master of Science - Nursing Practice

University of Texas At Tyler

Associate of Science - Associate Degree Nursing

Amarillo College
  • Licensed MSN - 2016 to current
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Training - 2016 to current
  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Rita Loud