Family and Emergency -certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in primary care, urgent care and emergency medicine. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Elite Intergral Staffing, LLC
Caddo, Oklahoma
09.2024 - Current
Prescribed medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Maintained accurate records of patient visits and treatment plans in electronic health records system.
Managed patient flow within the ED, including triage of incoming cases.
Reviewed patient charts prior to admitting them into the ED for further evaluation.
Provided medical care to critically ill or injured patients in a timely manner.
Intervened in code blue situations providing advanced cardiac life support when necessary.
Evaluated, diagnosed and treated patients in the Emergency Department.
Worked collaboratively with other health professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients.
Consulted with specialists when needed to ensure appropriate care was provided.
Instructed families on how to properly administer medications and follow up care at home.
Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to investigate patient conditions.
Requested and interpreted diagnostic laboratory tests, electrocardiograms and emergency ultrasounds.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Health Center Southern Oklahoma
Tishomingo, OK
10.2022 - 10.2024
Developed treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
Assessed historical medical information and recent symptoms.
Educated patients on strategies for chronic disease prevention.
Provided school-aged children with appropriate physical examinations and required vaccinations.
Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
NES Healthcare
Durant, OK
10.2022 - 09.2024
Reviewed patient's medical history and laboratory data for abnormalities and completeness and delivered informed follow-up.
Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures and bandages.
Checked and repaired wounds with techniques such as liquid skin, sutures and bandages.
Analyzed test results and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or diseases.
Reviewed laboratory results and diagnostic films.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Schumacher Clinical Partners
Durant, OK
01.2018 - 10.2022
Assessed historical medical information and recent symptoms.
Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures and tumors.
Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients.
Analyzed test results and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or diseases.
Complied with hospital policies and procedures to promote patient safety and positive outcomes.
Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicine Wheel Inc./Urgent Care Family Care
Calera, Oklahoma
08.2017 - 08.2018
Reviewed laboratory results and diagnostic films.
Analyzed test results and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or diseases.
Developed treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
Educated patients on strategies for chronic disease prevention.
Provided school-aged children with appropriate physical examinations and required vaccinations.
Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, heart disease, asthma, and COPD.
Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients.
Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
Assessed historical medical information and recent symptoms.
Communicated, updated and advocated care plans to patients and family.
Instructed and counseled patients to comply with prescribed medical or physical regimens, medications, health maintenance and addiction treatment.
Reviewed patient's medical history and laboratory data for abnormalities and completeness and delivered informed follow-up.
Offered preventive services such as well-child, adult and gynecological examinations.
Evaluated and treated sexually transmitted diseases.
Registered Nurse
Alliance Health Durant
Durant, OK
06.1999 - 08.2017
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.
Assisted physicians and nurse practitioners on a daily basis.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing /Family Nurse Practitioner
Frontier Nursing University
2017
Coursework in Family Nurse Practitioner. Public Health and Nursing coursework. -
Skills
ER experience
Laceration repair
Preventive Care
Patient-centered care
Sick visit procedures
Medical screening
Patient monitoring
Electronic health records systems
Physical assessments
Clinical care standards
Interpreting laboratory results
Age-appropriate vaccinations
Preventive care
Geriatric treatment
STD care and counseling
Family planning
Lab result evaluation
Affiliations
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Member, Frontier Nursing University Alumni
Certification
Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of Oklahoma, License number R0088973
Certified Nurse Practitioner with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification 2000 to present
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2000 to present
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 1999 to present
Advanced Procedures Workshop- Ultrasound-guided Central Lince Placement and Vascular Access (X.1)
Providing family medical care to local communities. I strive to continuously develop my skills as a nurse practitioner to optimize provided care. My goal is to maintain an open level of communication with patients to improve provider patient relations.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Elite Intergral Staffing, LLC
09.2024 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Health Center Southern Oklahoma
10.2022 - 10.2024
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
NES Healthcare
10.2022 - 09.2024
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Schumacher Clinical Partners
01.2018 - 10.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicine Wheel Inc./Urgent Care Family Care
08.2017 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
Alliance Health Durant
06.1999 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Nursing /Family Nurse Practitioner
Frontier Nursing University
Coursework in Family Nurse Practitioner. Public Health and Nursing coursework. -
Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of Oklahoma, License number R0088973
Certified Nurse Practitioner with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification 2000 to present
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2000 to present
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 1999 to present
Advanced Procedures Workshop- Ultrasound-guided Central Lince Placement and Vascular Access (X.1)