Sophia Brown
Goodyear,AZ
Summary
Ambitious and organized nurse practitioner seeking a role in urgent care/primary care. Work history illustrates a detailed physical assessment, proficient diagnostic techniques and evidence based treatment plans. Clinical experience demonstrates the ability to quickly build rapport with a diverse population while effectively communicating. Easily collaborates with staff to provide a high quality of care. Extensive knowledge of eMAR, CERNER, and familiarity of eClinicalWorks
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care
FedBiz Advisor
10.2021 - Current
- Perform comprehensive physical examinations and health assessments
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses
- Prescribe medications and other treatments
- Provide counseling and education to patients on preventive healthcare measures
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plan
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
NextCare Urgent Care
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Work autonomously to assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of acute illnesses, chronic disease, accidents, injuries on walk in basis
- Perform various type of physical exams (DOT, sports, school) to the all age group population
- Various Occupational health services workers’ comp
- Comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment of both minor illnesses and chronic conditions
- Order and interpret tests for diagnosis, screening and for therapeutic interventions
- Communicate with patients regarding test results and appropriate clinical information as care necessitates
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions and refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care options as appropriate
- Procedures include but not limited to I &D, splinting, suturing, foreign body removal
- Coordinate all aspects of patient care, discharge and follow-up plans
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Banner Urgent Care
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Provides complete physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic and episodic disorders on walk in basis
- Ordering appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests. Interpret imaging prior to radiologist over-read
- Performed interventions control of nosebleeds, foreign body removal from nose or ears; minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
- Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
- Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
- Prescribe medications
- Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
- Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics, and prevention
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Family Tree Healthcare
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Supervising Provider for administration of COVID-19 vaccinations. Monitors the flow of patients to maximize patient safety while maintaining goals and scheduling requirements and provides patient care as needed
- Educates patients about COVID-19 vaccination and Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)
- Validates patient ID and health history tracking for each vaccine dose
- Monitors patients who receive COVID-19 vaccination for adverse events as needed
- Ensures correct appointments and follow-up vaccination schedule
- Maintains clinical standards and all infectious disease practices according to protocols
- Follows current WI and CDC guidelines, regulations, requirements and best practices on COVID-19 vaccinations and mitigation practices
Family Nurse Practitioner, Home Health
PopHealthCare
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Compose a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge, judgment, and current findings while at the same time performing home safety evaluations
- Identify urgent and emergent situations for proper intervention
- Educate members on topics related to health conditions and the continuation of care
- Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management
- Provide care coordination to alleviate identified needs related to behavioral, physical, and social issues
- Focus on addressing issues that will decrease medical costs and increase the quality of life.
- Develop positive relationships with clients, caregivers and providers
- Communicate gaps in care to the member’s primary care physician if needed
Family Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology
Banner Medical Group
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Provide patient service to adult, and geriatric patients in clinic and hospital
- Conduct patient evaluations, including reviewing pre-operative teaching
- Order diagnostic, labs, imaging, interpret results and recommend therapeutic interventions and referrals for specialty case as needed
- Develop care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Conduct timely consultations and prepare discharge summaries
- Coordinate hospital care and patient procedures effectively
- Screening colon consults, post procedure follow ups and review results, referrals if needed
- Manage treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic illness
- Educated patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Banner Medical Group
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Managed chronic diseases and acute illnesses effectively through thorough assessments, accurate diagnoses, and appropriate treatment plans.
- Orders labs, imaging, treatments, and medications as medically indicated
- Refers patients to external service providers, including specialists, diagnostic studies, and other services as medically indicated
- Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions and adjusted treatment plans accordingly to optimize patient outcomes and overall wellbeing.
- Performs minor procedures such as sutures, incision, and drainage of abscesses, simple splints, punch biopsies, and pelvic exams
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when needed for more complex cases or further evaluation, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
The Little Clinic
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Managed acute illness and injuries effectively through thorough assessments, accurate diagnoses, and appropriate treatment plans.
- Implemented preventative care measures through routine physical exams, immunizations, screenings, and health education sessions.
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
- Developed strong relationships with local community resources to provide comprehensive support for patients in need.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide decision-making processes when developing individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Optimized medication management through careful review of prescriptions, potential drug interactions, and side effects monitoring.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by assisting with administrative tasks such as scheduling, documentation, and billing.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when needed for more complex cases or further evaluation, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits and other complications.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Pracitioner
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ05.2004
Skills
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners member
Certification
Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of AZ, license number AP7812. Registered Nurse in the State of MA, license number RN132142. Advance Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2024 to 2026
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
NextCare Urgent Care
03.2022 - 03.2023
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care
FedBiz Advisor
10.2021 - Current
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Family Tree Healthcare
10.2021 - 01.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Banner Urgent Care
04.2020 - 03.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner, Home Health
PopHealthCare
08.2018 - 08.2021
Family Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology
Banner Medical Group
04.2018 - 04.2020
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Banner Medical Group
04.2016 - 04.2018
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
The Little Clinic
06.2015 - 03.2016
Master of Science - Family Nurse Pracitioner
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College