Teresa Crosby
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Granbury,Texas
Summary
Doctorally-Prepared Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of experience in a leadership nursing role. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
DURHAM DIRECT PRIMARY CARE, GLEN ROSE MEDICAL FOUNDATION/PECAN FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits through improved eating habits and exercise.
Family Nurse Practitioner
HOOD MEDICAL GROUP/LAKESIDE PHYSICIANS/LAKE GRANBURY MEDICAL CENTER
10.2015 - 12.2020
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Family Nurse Practitioner
VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic
07.2010 - 09.2015
- Doctorally-Prepared Family Nurse Practitioner
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner / Emergency Room
LAKE GRANBURY MEDICAL CENTER
09.2009 - 07.2010
- Discussed preventive measures to improve health and avert further medical issues.
- Assessed diagnostic radiology films.
- Reviewed medical histories and current complaints.
- Facilitated ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and implemented interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Reviewed test results and information gleaned during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or conditions.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.
THE SCHUMACHER GROUP
01.2007 - 08.2009
- Discussed preventive measures to improve health and avert further medical issues.
- Assessed diagnostic radiology films.
- Reviewed medical histories and current complaints.
- Facilitated ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and implemented interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center Emergency Room
09.2005 - 12.2006
- Managed team of medical support personnel and collaborated with internal departments to resolve issues and improve services.
- Oversaw overall primary care, quality assurance, and HIPAA compliance.
- Discussed preventive measures to improve health and avert further medical issues.
- Coordinated patient care integral part of interdisciplinary team.
- Worked with patients and families to explain plans of care, advocating for needs and preferences and updating periodically.
- Reviewed test results and information gleaned during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or conditions.
- Reviewed medical histories and current complaints.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Texas Christian University
Post-Masters Family Nurse - undefined
Texas Tech University Health Sciences School of Nursing
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at El Paso
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of the State of New York (Excelsior College)
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
New Mexico Junior College
Degree - undefined
Post-Master's - practicum
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Skills
- Physical Examinations
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Test Results Interpretation
- Health and Wellness Education
- Disease Prevention Education
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Ensuring Patients Comfort
- Health Care Evaluation
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Preventive Care
- Telemedicine Appointments
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
Affiliations
Student Member, DNP Faculty Advisory Committee, Texas Christian University
Certification as Family Nurse Practitioner through American Nurses Credentialing Center
Currently licensed as a Family Nurse Practitioner Texas
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, Beta Alpha Chapter
Member (Retired), Texas Nurse Practitioners Association
Phi Theta Kappa
Preceptor for LPN, RN, and NP students
Certification
- Certified as Family Nurse Practitioner through American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
DURHAM DIRECT PRIMARY CARE, GLEN ROSE MEDICAL FOUNDATION/PECAN FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER
08.2022 - 11.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner
HOOD MEDICAL GROUP/LAKESIDE PHYSICIANS/LAKE GRANBURY MEDICAL CENTER
10.2015 - 12.2020
Family Nurse Practitioner
VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic
07.2010 - 09.2015
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner / Emergency Room
LAKE GRANBURY MEDICAL CENTER
09.2009 - 07.2010
THE SCHUMACHER GROUP
01.2007 - 08.2009
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center Emergency Room
09.2005 - 12.2006
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Texas Christian University
Post-Masters Family Nurse - undefined
Texas Tech University Health Sciences School of Nursing
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at El Paso
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of the State of New York (Excelsior College)
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
New Mexico Junior College
Degree - undefined
Post-Master's - practicum
Associate of Arts - Humanities
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