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Teresa Davila

COLUMBUS,GA

Summary

AGPC- board certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in Hospital Medicine. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. 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. I am also a mentor to many NP students and PA students.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

TeamHealth
Knoxville, TN
01.2016 - Current
  • Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients.
  • Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
  • Provided palliative care ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
  • Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
  • Initiated referrals to other healthcare specialists as necessary.
  • Assessed patient health conditions and developed individualized care plans.

Nurse Practitioner

Medcare/ Dr Andrew Mecca
Columbus, GA
04.2015 - 01.2020
  • Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
  • Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
  • Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, heart disease, asthma, and COPD.
  • Delivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.

Nurse Practitioner

St Francis Hospital
Columbus, GA
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients.
  • Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
  • Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Developed and maintained quality care systems, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.

Registered Nurse

St Francis Hospital
Columbus, GA
06.2004 - 01.2015
  • Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
  • Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
  • Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Muscogee Manor Nursing Home
Columbus, GA
08.2002 - 06.2004
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
  • Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
  • Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Interim Physicians
04.2024 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive primary care to adult patients, including physical examinations, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.
  • Developed individualized patient plans for short-term and long-term health goals.
  • Performed detailed assessments of patient medical histories, symptoms, current medications, and lifestyle habits.
  • Prescribed pharmaceuticals and other treatments as appropriate to the diagnosis.
  • Educated patients on preventive health measures such as diet, exercise, immunizations, and environmental safety factors.
  • Documented all patient visits in electronic medical records system with accuracy and timeliness.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care for patient needs.
  • Coordinated referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers when necessary.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing

South University
Savannah, GA
09-2020

Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

South University
Savannah, GA
12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA
08.2007

Associate of Science - Nursing

Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Phenix City, AL
05.2004

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Phenix City, AL
08.2001

Skills

  • Geriatric treatment
  • Patient-centered care
  • American Nurses Association (ANA)
  • Sound judgment
  • Lab result evaluation
  • Experienced preceptor
  • Experienced in Hospital Medicine

Certification

  • BLS Certification through American Heart Association
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • Certified and Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of Georgia
  • Current Adult Gerontology Primary Care certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Timeline

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Interim Physicians
04.2024 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

TeamHealth
01.2016 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

Medcare/ Dr Andrew Mecca
04.2015 - 01.2020

Nurse Practitioner

St Francis Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016

Registered Nurse

St Francis Hospital
06.2004 - 01.2015

Licensed Practical Nurse

Muscogee Manor Nursing Home
08.2002 - 06.2004

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing

South University

Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

South University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Columbus State University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Chattahoochee Valley Community College

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Chattahoochee Valley Community College

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