Ambitious, culturally competent Nurse Practitioner who is self-directed and solutions-oriented with impeccable communication skills. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals with commitment towards increasing the quality of patient care.
Hi, I’m
Shirmel Richards
Ft. Pierce,FL
Summary
Overview
18
years of professional experience
6
Certificate
Work History
Woundtech
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
11.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Developed individualized treatment plans according to wound care protocols.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Regularly performed debridement procedures.
- Attended wound care education programs to gain knowledge on most recent techniques and procedures available.
- Advised patients on proper nutrition and offered holistic solutions to severe conditions.
- Ordered appropriate diagnostic laboratory studies and images. Diagnosed and treated variety of wound related conditions.
Emcara Health
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Managed care of high risk population in home setting and via telehealth
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
- Traveled by car to visit average of 6 patients each day to perform physical examinations and treatment management for initial and maintenance visits.
Planned Parenthood Of South, East & North Florida
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
03.2021 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Attained patient history and performed assessments via observation, interview, and examination
- Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs while maintaining patient records
- Diagnosed and treated common gynecologic acute healthcare issues
- Performed STI screening, treatment and follow up of teens and adults
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues, dispensed and inserted various forms of contraceptives
- Expedite referral of patients to suitable health facilities, agencies, and resources within community
- Delivered high level of care and service to patients through telehealth services
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments with appropriate follow up plan
VITAS Healthcare Corporation
Registered Nurse Case Manager
07.2018 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Increased client referrals by 70% based on high quality customer service recommendations
- Completed initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments including physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and bereavement
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and their caregivers
- Closely collaborated with interdisciplinary team to make necessary improvements and satisfy patient and caregiver needs
- Supervision of (VITAS employed and contracted) nursing tasks delegated to Hospice Aides, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (and contracted Registered Nurses) and Volunteers per plan of care
Maxim Healthcare Services
Registered Nurse
06.2017 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Serviced primarily pediatric patients with acute and chronic health problems and growth and development concerns
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Performed basic physical assessments of newborns, infants, adults and geriatric patients
- Counseled patients and caregivers on pathophysiology, assessment, management and treatment of various medical and psychiatric conditions
- Consistently improved patient quality of life through nursing interventions, treatments and professional counseling.
Ultimate Care, Inc. Home Health
Registered Nurse Case Manager
03.2016 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Conducted extensive physical and general need assessment every visit
- Educated patients and care providers on variety of health conditions and related evidence based management to optimize desired outcome
- Coordinated with appropriate disciplines such as Physical Therapists, Physicians, NPs and Social Workers to optimize desired patient outcomes
- Extensive documentation (OASIS: Kinnser, Axxess)
- Made appropriate recommendations for patients such as medical equipment and services that served to improve patient's quality of life
GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS: BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY
REGISTERED NURSE (EmergencyDepartment/ICU)
01.2011 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Performed triage while considering biophysical, psychosocial and socioeconomic elements.
- Reacted efficiently to emergency situations, demonstrating sound decision making to maximize desired outcome
- Performed EKG and cardiac monitoring
- Managed 1-2 ventilated patients per shift.
- Documented all care information concisely, accurately and completely in timely manner.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens for lab testing
- Supervised nursing assistants, orderlies and unit clerks
Education
BARRY UNIVERSITYMiami Shores, Florida
Doctor of Nursing Practice from Adult-Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
05.2019
University Overview
- Magna Cum Laude
BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITYDaytona Beach, Florida
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.2010
University Overview
- Top 1% of class
- Summa Cum Laude
- Recipient of The Heart of Volusia Scholarship Most Outstanding Nursing Student
H. LAVITY STOUTT COMMUNITY COLLEGEVirgin Islands
Associate of Science from Natural Sciences
05.2005
University Overview
- Magna Cum Laude
Skills
- Readily develop rapport with patients, families and staff
- Outstanding leadership and management skills with merited critical thinking ability
- Energetic and uplifting spirit, easily approachable
- Dedicated individual with reputation for constantly going beyond required duty
- Strong advocate for patient's needs
- Determined individual with great inclination for knowledge and self-growth
- Strong analytical and assessment skills, able to implement appropriate interventions
- Advanced knowledge of medical conditions and pharmaceuticals
- Excellent communication skills, recognized for exceptional teaching ability
- Case Management
- Hospice Care
- Telehealth
- HIPAA Compliance
- Staff Management
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: License Number APRN11006315
- ANCC: Adult-Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP BC)
- Multi-state Registered Nurse: License number RN9311777
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
Additional Information
Additional Information
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Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Woundtech
11.2022 - Current
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Emcara Health
08.2022 - Current
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Planned Parenthood Of South, East & North Florida
03.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse Case Manager
VITAS Healthcare Corporation
07.2018 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
06.2017 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Ultimate Care, Inc. Home Health
03.2016 - 03.2017
REGISTERED NURSE (EmergencyDepartment/ICU)
GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS: BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY
01.2011 - 08.2016
BARRY UNIVERSITY
Doctor of Nursing Practice from Adult-Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
H. LAVITY STOUTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate of Science from Natural Sciences
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