Empathetic nurse practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over five years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Inpatient Palliative Care
Ascension All Saints
04.2020 - Current
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.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
Nurse Practitioner, Community Palliative Care
HCR ManorCare
04.2019 - 03.2020
Managed large patient panel in wide range geographical location
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
Registered Nurse, Triage Department
Froedtert Health
11.2017 - 05.2019
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse
Aurora Healthcare
05.2012 - 11.2017
Diverse experience including family medicine and community-based palliative and hospice care.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing; Family Nurse Practitioner -
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI
12.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI
05.2011
Skills
Expert communicator with colleagues, patients, and families
Interprofessional collaboration
Critical thinking
Quality improvement
Time management
Work Planning and Prioritization
Epic Systems
Experienced in symptom management and end of life care
Certification
AANP, FNP-C
ACHPN
BLS
Professional Development
Clinical Ethics and Readmission Review Committee member
References
Laura Grover, Ascension, palliative care nurse practitioner, 414-339-6266, lauralgrover@gmail.com
Dr. Richard Thiede, Ascension, palliative care medical director, 517-881-2465, thiedepenl@gmail.com
Dr. Jeff Kenny, Arizona Pulmonary Specialists, Critical Care/Pulmonology physician, 602-738-8955, jeffkenny@me.com