Experienced Board Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner adept at delivering comprehensive medical care to diverse patients with varying needs and diagnoses.
Experienced in patient advocacy, education, clinical care, cross-departmental collaboration, and quality assurance.
Analytical healthcare professional with a meticulous approach to synthesizing and evaluating diverse data to optimize patient care and safety.
Experienced healthcare professional with expertise in virtual and telehealth as well as traditional outpatient and in-home care. Proven track record of providing high-quality patient care and achieving positive outcomes. Skilled in utilizing technology to enhance the delivery of healthcare services.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APRN
Signify Healthcare
Phoenix, Arizona
10.2023 - 08.2024
Assessed and managed care for individuals adolescent throughout the lifespan performing home visits as well as virtual visits in the Phoenix area
APRN
Cumberland County Jail
Portland, Maine
05.2022 - 06.2023
Assessed and treated 400-500 adult inmate for urgent, emergent and chronic conditions creating care plans, ordered appropriate testing, medications, and treatment
Assessed and made referrals to dental, ophthalmology, cardiology and obstetrics as needed
Accessed, treated, and managed critically ill inmates and staff pending transfer to emergency room
Participated in provider rotation for night and weekend call
Worked with psychiatry and social work managing addiction from intake throughout inmate stay in the facility
APRN
PCES
Portland, Maine
06.2020 - 07.2021
Assessed patient information and created detailed reports concerning patients' objective complaints, confirm that information was consistent with patients' medical records and/or examinations
Evaluated over 200 individuals requesting disability benefits, acquiring specific information regarding patient experiences, limitations, work restrictions, and other recommendations to inform decision making
Ensured sustained compliance with internal and external regulations and laws external regulations regarding disability stipulations to prevent unlawful claims
Communicate relevant information to patients to ensure individuals' understanding of disability stipulations as well as medical findings
APRN
Signify Healthcare
Lewiston, Maine
12.2018 - 02.2020
Provided comprehensive at-home physical examinations for Medicare to over 300 recipients, utilizing the HRA model to ensure that individuals received appropriate care and referral support
Assessed individuals' conditions to determine new and chronic conditions present in addition to documenting and communicating relevant information related to medical issues that necessitated urgent care
Provided advanced nursing care to patients including performing complete physical examinations and ascertaining information regarding medical histories to create effective treatment plans and recommend health promotion activities
Lead patient wellness and disease prevention, educating individuals concerning various diagnoses and healthcare recommendations, including but not limited to lifestyle choices to reduce medical stays and cost of care
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Manchester Osteopathic Health
Manchester, ME
03.2013 - 08.2013
Supported the Integrative Pain Treatment Clinic and over 300 patients as a mid-level provider, ensuring that individuals received timely and appropriate medical treatment for a variety of symptoms and diagnoses, including addiction
Utilized multiple treatment modalities so that all patients' needs were addressed and resolved in a timely manner, communicating necessary treatment stipulations
Documented patient symptoms, treatment plan recommendations, and other information to maintain up-to-date medical documents and charts
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Concentra Urgent Care
11.2010 - 02.2013
Provided comprehensive mid-level medical care for up to 40 patients seen over an 8 hour shift
Utilized EKGs, laboratory results, x-rays, and other evidence, documentation, and tests to manage patient care and treatment plan development for urgent care and occupational injury and illness
Performed casting, suturing, as well as physicals for work, school, and department of transportation certification for individuals, executing all documentation and ensuring compliance with the applicable regulatory guideline
Collaborated with each patient's cross-departmental care team to share medical care provided and ensure that any changes to patients' medical profiles and treatment plans were addressed promptly
Created a comprehensive screening tool for abuse that included identification, supportive care and referral for individuals who appeared to be or verbalized being victims of abuse
This included mentoring urgent care staff
Achieved at least 90% satisfaction in ratings, mentoring urgent care staff regarding the screening tool
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
The Aroostook Medical Center
Presque Isle, ME
11.2009 - 08.2010
Addressed and resolved issues for more than 20 patients presenting to the Walk-In/Urgent Care clinic per shift evaluating information provided and communicating necessary referrals for longitudinal care
Supported operations and workflows within the hospital emergency room and collaborated on ER patients, quickly determining patients' needs and necessary steps to address and resolve a myriad of issues
Documented patient information, including complaints, symptoms, and diagnoses to ensure continuity in care provided and enable informed decision-making
Educated patients concerning diagnoses and treatment recommendations to enable true, informed consent
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Mountain Valley Medical Clinic
01.2008 - 01.2009
Performed health maintenance exams and screenings, such as Pap smears and immunizations.
Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention topics.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Performed minor medical procedures such as suturing lacerations, splinting fractures, and performing and reading EKGs.
Promoted positive customer service experiences through effective communication with patients and families.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Convenient Medical Care
01.2006 - 01.2008
Lead provider for Urgent and primary care clinic while owner, MD, was deployed.
Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments, medication administration, wound care, and IV therapy.
Prescribed medications within scope of practice guidelines.
Managed acute and chronic illnesses through comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up services.
Facilitated referrals to specialists as needed based on assessment findings or physician requests.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2006
Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments, medication administration, wound care, and IV therapy.
Performed health maintenance exams and screenings, such as Pap smears and immunizations.
Managed acute and chronic illnesses through comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up services.
Facilitated referrals to specialists as needed based on assessment findings or physician requests.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Marble Valley Healthcare
01.2005 - 01.2006
Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments, medication administration, wound care, and IV therapy.
Performed health maintenance exams and screenings, such as Pap smears and immunizations.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Albany Medical Center Medical ICU
01.2003 - 01.2004
Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments, medication administration, wound care, and IV therapy.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients.
Participated in clinical research projects related to advanced practice nursing roles.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Peter Strickney
01.2002 - 01.2003
Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments, medication administration, wound care, and IV therapy.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
Prescribed medications within scope of practice guidelines.
Managed acute and chronic illnesses through comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up services.
Registered Nurse-Critical Care Resource
Stanford University Hospital
Lead RN Critical Care Resource for eight critical units, recovery room, bone marrow transplant and ER
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Practice Family Nurse
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
05-2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University
Sacramento, CA
01-1978
Skills
Wound Care
Nursing
Patient Care
Advocacy
Education
Data Evaluation
Treatment Plan Development
Informed Consent
Regulatory Compliance
Issue Resolution
Medical Records Management
HIPAA
Cross Departmental Collaboration
Communication
Medical Terminology
Quality Control
Quality Assurance
Clinical Care
Disability Verification
Process Improvements
Continuous Improvements
Problem Resolution
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Decision-Making
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Social Perceptiveness
Credentials
MSN
BSN
APRN-BC
Affiliations
Triathalete
Community Chorus
Maine Readiness and Response Team member
Certification
BLS
ACLS
Maine Certified Nurse Practitioner
Maine RN
Arizona Certified Nurse Practitioner
Arizona RN
Inactive Licenses New Hampshire, Vermont
Timeline
APRN
Signify Healthcare
10.2023 - 08.2024
APRN
Cumberland County Jail
05.2022 - 06.2023
APRN
PCES
06.2020 - 07.2021
APRN
Signify Healthcare
12.2018 - 02.2020
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Manchester Osteopathic Health
03.2013 - 08.2013
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Concentra Urgent Care
11.2010 - 02.2013
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
The Aroostook Medical Center
11.2009 - 08.2010
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Mountain Valley Medical Clinic
01.2008 - 01.2009
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Convenient Medical Care
01.2006 - 01.2008
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2006
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Marble Valley Healthcare
01.2005 - 01.2006
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Albany Medical Center Medical ICU
01.2003 - 01.2004
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Peter Strickney
01.2002 - 01.2003
Registered Nurse-Critical Care Resource
Stanford University Hospital
Master of Science - Advanced Practice Family Nurse