Professional Practitioner with significant experience and readiness for impactful roles. Expertise in delivering high-quality outcomes and adapting to varied demands. Strong collaborator focused on achieving team goals and fostering supportive work environment. Skilled in problem-solving, patient care, and effective communication. Reliable and flexible, ensuring consistent performance in dynamic settings.
Hi, I’m
Tarra Nelson APRN-C
Cumming
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Northside Neurology
Lead Nurse Practitioner
05.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Advocated for the needs of both patients and nurse practitioner staff, leading to improved working conditions and better overall outcomes.
- Excelled in time management skills, enabling the completion of all daily tasks while providing exceptional care to patients.
- Led a team of nurse practitioners in providing high-quality care to patients while maintaining a professional working environment.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through excellent communication, empathy, and understanding of individual needs.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners to facilitate effective collaboration on shared goals.
Halcyon Hospice
Nurse Practitioner
02.2013 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented hospice appropriateness for certification and re-certification.
- Served as resource to RN case managers and CNAs.
- Provided on-call support for the Medical Directors.
- Built relationships with SNFs and ALFs to grow business.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
North Georgia Medical Associates
Nurse Practitioner
12.2009 - 02.2013
Job overview
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, provided referrals and analyzed results to diagnose and treat general neurologic conditions.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
Education
Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA
Master of Science from Nursing
01-1998
University Overview
Summa Cum Laude
Sigma Theta Tau
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
01-1993
University Overview
Magna Cum Laude
Phi Kappa Phi
Sigma Theta Tau
Skills
- Healthcare coordination expertise
- Integrity in professional conduct
- Whole-person wellness approach
- Healthcare leadership
- Precision in documentation
- Coaching and development
- Emergency medicine and LTC experience
- Familiarity with Cerner and Allscripts systems
Certification
AANP
BLS
Timeline
Lead Nurse Practitioner
Northside Neurology
05.2015 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Halcyon Hospice
02.2013 - 05.2015
Nurse Practitioner
North Georgia Medical Associates
12.2009 - 02.2013
Emory University
Master of Science from Nursing
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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