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Stephanie Jackson
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Stephanie Jackson

Nurse Practitioner
Winter Haven,FL

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Nurse Practitioner, Internal MedicineNurse Practitioner, SurgicalNurse Practitioner

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Winter Haven, FL, US
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$110000/yr - $200000/yr

Summary

Highly accomplished Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in healthcare, including more than a decade as a First Assistant. Dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care aligned with industry standards and best practices. Recognized for maintaining composure and a knowledgeable demeanor in high-stress OR scenarios while applying a comprehensive understanding of current pre- and post-operative care trends. Strong communicator adept at fostering collaborative relationships among OR staff, surgeons, multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and vendors to enhance patient outcomes and achieve treatment goals. Committed to continuous professional development and excellence in patient care delivery.

Overview

5
5

Years as Nurse Practitioner

20
20

Years of healthcare experience

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Spine Institute of Central Florida
02.2024 - Current
  • Performs minor office procedures as trained by the supervising surgeon
  • Assisting in the operating room at the hospital and the surgery center in spine and orthopedic surgery
  • Appropriately assess, diagnose, and treat patients in the office setting
  • Rounding on patients in hospital settings assigned to a specialty
  • Ordering diagnostic studies such as X-rays, CT, MRI, bone scans, EMGs, and laboratory testing as appropriate
  • Interpreting advanced imaging studies such as MRIs, CTs, and X-rays
  • Ordered, prescribed, dispensed, and administered medications, orthotics, braces, and other spine and orthopedic devices

Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine

Bond Clinic
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Collaborated with physicians to assess patients, form treatment plans, and provide referrals and consultation to diverse adult populations with multiple, complex medical issues.
  • Managed care of chronically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, and histories of strokes, seizures, and
    cancer.
  • Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns,advocating for wellness, and educating them on acute and chronic health issues.
  • Assessed the need for, ordered, obtained, and interpreted any appropriate labs and imaging.
  • Reviewed lab tests and imaging results with patients and family members.
  • Counseled patients on health maintenance through self-care, lifestyle modifications, medication, and illness prevention.
  • Educated patients and families on healthcare issues such as high blood pressure, blood sugar levels, HbA1C, ideal weight based on BMI calculations, reduced salt and fat diets, and smoking cessation.
  • Multitasked throughout the day by communicating and listening closely to patients while keeping current with documentation using EHR.
  • Triaged patient telephone calls and provided continuity of care.
  • Updated patient records and key metrics during each patient visit, ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies.

Nurse Practitioner, Surgical

Lakeland Regional Health Systems
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisted in various surgeries, including general,
    robotic, vascular, neuro, oncology, urology, ENT, gynecology, bariatric, trauma, neurological, orthopedic, obstetrics, colorectal, breast, plastics/reconstruction, urological, and upper-extremity orthopedics.
  • Exhibited high-level proficiency with in-patient and outpatient procedures across multiple specialties, including open, laparoscopic,and robotic procedures.

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist -

Traviss Technical College
Lakeland, FL
06.1998

Bachelor of Science -

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
12-2026

Associate of Arts -

Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL
12-2023

Skills

  • Consistently promoting a commitment to patient-centered care principles
  • Delivering quality, compassionate care to a culturally diverse patient demographic
  • Continually assessing individual patient needs to implement the best treatment options
  • Exhibiting astute professionalism while leading peers by example and with ethics and integrity
  • Providing empathetic support to patients and families before and after surgery
  • Maintaining composure and focus in high-stakes, fast-paced surgical settings
  • Explaining procedures, recovery expectations, and complex medical information in clear, reassuring ways
  • Working seamlessly with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and allied health professionals
  • Making quick, sound decisions in emergent or complex situations
  • Ensuring precision in assessments, documentation, and patient monitoring
  • Adjusting to unexpected surgical changes and patient needs
  • Balancing a high patient load while meeting surgical schedules
  • Upholding patient safety, confidentiality, and professional standards

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