Teresa L. Conner
Burlington
Summary
Seasoned Nurse Practitioner with a robust background in both school and clinical settings, notably at Thomas Jefferson Hospital. Excelled in patient care coordination, diagnosis, and treatment, leveraging strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills. Achieved significant improvements in patient health outcomes through effective teamwork and collaboration.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute School Nurse
Burlington Township School District
BURLINGTON
02.2025 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality of all protected health information pursuant HIPAA regulations.
- Educated faculty members on proper procedures for responding to medical emergencies.
- Assisted school nurses with health screenings, immunizations and other medical needs of students.
- Trained in Epi-Pen and allergic reaction emergency procedures.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents regarding the health needs of individual students.
- Conducted follow-up visits with students after they have been absent due to illness or injury.
- Assessed student's physical condition before participating in physical education classes or sports activities.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Monitored student medications in accordance with state regulations and school policies.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle habits among students through classroom presentations and discussions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Observed classrooms for any signs of illnesses or contagious diseases among students.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving students, staff or visitors on campus.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information and documentation for compliance purposes.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided basic first aid care to students in the event of minor injuries or illness.
- Provided guidance on appropriate medication administration techniques based upon age group.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Substitute School Nurse
Riverside School District
Riverside
02.2025 - Current
- Conducted screenings for vision, hearing, growth, and physical development.
- Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home.
- Maintained confidentiality of all protected health information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Trained in Epi-Pen and allergic reaction emergency procedures.
- Educated faculty members on proper procedures for responding to medical emergencies.
- Assisted school nurses with health screenings, immunizations, and other medical needs of students.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents regarding the health needs of individual students.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Patient First Urgent Care
Delran
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish accurate diagnoses.
- Participated in continuing education and professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in nursing practice.
- 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.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Reviewed patient's medical history and laboratory data for abnormalities and completeness and delivered informed follow-up.
- Performed minor surgical procedures such as suturing wounds or draining abscesses.
- Evaluated mental health issues such as depression or anxiety disorders.
- Monitored patient responses to treatments and made necessary adjustments to care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians in providing a comprehensive treatment plan for each patient.
- Prescribed medications and other treatments, adjusting dosages and therapies as necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of care.
- Educated patients about preventive health care and lifestyle choices that promote wellness.
- Facilitated referrals to specialists when necessary for further evaluation or treatment of complex cases.
- Conducted comprehensive physical examinations and health assessments on patients across all age groups.
- Prescribed medications based on patient history and current medical needs.
- Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
- Ordered diagnostic tests including X-rays and lab work when needed to aid in diagnosis of illness or injury.
- Evaluated and treated sexually transmitted diseases.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, including X-rays, EKGs, and laboratory tests, to diagnose health issues.
- Performed physical examinations and interpreted laboratory results to diagnose the patient's condition.
- Assessed and diagnosed acute illnesses and injuries, such as sore throats, ear infections, colds, flu-like symptoms, lacerations, sprains, fractures and other medical conditions.
- Maintained accurate patient records utilizing electronic medical record systems.
- Instructed patients on proper medication use including dosage information, side effects and adverse reactions.
ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE
Advocare Allergy And Clinical Immunology Center
Marlton
02.2023 - Current
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on asthma, allergies, and other diseases
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions
- Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities
- Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, allergies, and environmental teaching to avoid or reduce exposure to allergens
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments
- Recommended medications and other treatments such as physical therapy inhalers for variety of different health conditions
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications
ADVANCED FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Longevity Health Plan
Pemberton
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: an Institutional Special Needs Plan (ISNP) a specialized Medicare Advantage health plan serving people living in skilled nursing facilities
- Working as an APN with Longevity Health Plan which is an Institutional Special Needs Plan (ISNP) a specialized Medicare Advantage health plan serving people living in skilled nursing facilities
- Partner with leading nursing homes around the country to improve the health and quality of life of residents by caring for their unique medical, social and emotional needs
- Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions
- An Institutional Special Needs Plan (ISNP) a specialized Medicare Advantage health plan serving people living in skilled nursing facilities
ADVANCED FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
ProMedica Care Partners
Laurel Springs
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Advanced Disease Management allows for optimization of symptom control in patients experiencing chronic or terminal medical conditions
- This approach encompasses the physical, emotional, and spiritual care of each patient
- Collaborating with the patient's primary care provider
- Providing recommendations regarding pain and symptom management
- Offering patient and caregiver education about their disease and care
- Assisting patients and caregivers with understanding and communicating complex health care decisions and quality of life
ADVANCED FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Waters Medical House Calls
Cherry Hill
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Provide primary care services in homes, assisted living facilities, and Group Homes to individuals who cannot easily access physician's offices due to mobility issues, mental capacity, lack support for transportation to providers
- Responsibilities range from annual wellness visits, as well as, assessing, diagnosing, treating, prescribing medications, reviewing laboratory and radiological results, along with referral to consulting specialist to manage chronic health conditions
- These referral services include physicians; palliative care, Hospice, wound care, Home care with nursing services, case management, social work, speech, physical, and occupational therapy to develop a treatment plan for the patient for continuity of care and management of patient chronic medical conditions to with goal maintain health
ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER
Virtua Hospital, Virtua Medical Group, VMG
Mt. Holly
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Work as a rounding day shift hospitalist for the VMG Hospitalist group in a community hospital setting
- Responsible for managing 6-12 patients admitted under the patient status of observation or admission, and follow consults
- Responsibilities range from assessing, diagnosing, prescribing medications, reviewing laboratory and radiological results and working with consulting services
- Such as physicians, case management, social work, speech, physical and occupational therapy to develop a treatment plan to discharge patient to home or rehab safely
NURSE PRACTITIONER HOSPITALIST
Virtua Hospital, Virtua Medical Group, VMG
Mt. Holly
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Work overnight to manage VMG patients in a community hospital setting
- Responsibilities range from managing floor patients and concerns to admitting, transferring, and consulting on patients
- Perform assessments, diagnosis, and prescribing treatments
Per Diem APN
Caring Hospice
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Responsible for evaluating and reevaluating patients for admittance and assessment for continued hospice benefits by performing assessments and evaluation for hospice service
STAFF NURSE ORTHOPEDIC
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Holistic Care of 4 - 11 clients
- Responsibilities include a variety of functions from most basic activities of daily living to the more complex monitoring of post-op complications, blood transfusions, and pain management issues
- Communication and assessment skills
- Client and Family education for pre- and post- surgical procedures, treatments, general patient education, and discharge instructions
- Teach and mentor new nurses as well as nursing students in the hospital environment to assist with the education and training
- Teach an Orthopedic Seminar for Hip and Knee for incoming surgical patients
Super user
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2015
- Teach and mentor staff in the use of the Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) system Lastword and now Jeffchart as super user for the purpose of education and training of staff during go lives
Super User
Methodist Hospital
Philadelphia
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Teach and mentor staff in the use of the Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) system, Jeffchart, as a superuser to educate and train staff during go-lives.
- Worked collaboratively across departments and with various stakeholders to deliver comprehensive, effective training sessions.
POOL NURSE
Bucks County Specialty Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Holistic Care of 4 clients
- Responsibilities include a variety of functions from most basic activities of daily living to the more complex monitoring of post-op complications, blood transfusions, pain management issues, case management, clinical documentation review and lab collection
- Communication and assessment skills
- Client and Family education for pre- and post- surgical procedures, treatments, general patient education, and discharge instructions
CPR INSTRUCTOR
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Perform certification and recertification of orthopedic staff to maintain compliance with American Heart Association standards of practice
DATA COLLECTOR
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Assist in the data collection for the Anesthesia Research department during drug trials
POOL NURSE
Lower Bucks Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Worked on Orthopedic and Telemetry units providing coverage to keep staffing at 4 - 6 clients
- Communication and assessment skills
- Client and Family education for pre-testing and post-surgical procedures, discharge instructions, and general patient education
STAFF NURSE, SURGICAL ICU
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Holistic Care of 3 - 4 clients
- Responsibilities include a variety of functions from most basic activities of daily living to the more complex monitoring and management of ventilators, maintaining electrolyte balances, post surgical management of kidney transplants, Whipple Procedures lobectomies and vascular procedures
- Telemetry and blood pressure management
- Communication and assessment skills
- Client and Family education for pre- and post- surgical procedures and management of acutely ill clients and stabilization of medical conditions under the direction of medical staff
- Teach and mentor new nurses as well as nursing students in the hospital environment to assist with the education and training
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA08.2016
Post-Graduate Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA08.2013
Masters - Nursing Informatics
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Camden, NJ01.2001
Associate of Applied Science - PRACTICE
Burlington County College
Pemberton, NJ01.1998
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Interpersonal Communication
- Preventive Care
- Specimen Results Interpretation
- Cardiovascular Disorders
- Family Support
- Risk Management Strategies
- Routine Patient Testing
- Charting
- Immunization
- Mental Health
- Outpatient Care
- Exemplary Communication
- Adult Health Management
- Health Plan Development
- Medication Prescribing
- Health Promotion
- Effective Written and Verbal Communication
- Medication Administration
- Wellness Strategies
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Primary Care
- Medical History Review
- Medical Screening
- Hospice Education
- Patient Care Coordination
- Patient Rights
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Patient Coordination
- Patient Education
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Protocol Compliance
- Medical Documentation
- IV Administration
- Diagnosing Illnesses
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Infection control measures
- Health program evaluation
- Student care management
- Medical consultation
- Individualized healthcare plans
- Hearing and vision screening
- Mental health support
- Chronic disease management
- Scoliosis screening
- Student health evaluation
- Child health education
- Stress management techniques
- First aid and CPR
- Injury treatment
- Verbal and written communication
- Record keeping accuracy
- Allergy management
- Electronic records management
- Family education
- Decision-making
- Medication administration guidelines
- Immunization record review
- Allergic reaction procedures
- Medical screening
- School health surveys
- Lice control procedures
- Immunization protocols
- Acute illness recognition
- Emergency care
- Health screening
- EPI-PEN administration
- Medication administration
Timeline
Substitute School Nurse
Burlington Township School District
02.2025 - Current
Substitute School Nurse
Riverside School District
02.2025 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Patient First Urgent Care
01.2025 - Current
ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE
Advocare Allergy And Clinical Immunology Center
02.2023 - Current
ADVANCED FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Longevity Health Plan
12.2021 - 01.2023
ADVANCED FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
ProMedica Care Partners
07.2020 - 12.2021
ADVANCED FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Waters Medical House Calls
10.2019 - 03.2020
ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER
Virtua Hospital, Virtua Medical Group, VMG
01.2018 - 09.2019
Per Diem APN
Caring Hospice
01.2015 - 01.2017
NURSE PRACTITIONER HOSPITALIST
Virtua Hospital, Virtua Medical Group, VMG
01.2014 - 01.2018
Super User
Methodist Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2011
POOL NURSE
Bucks County Specialty Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2011
STAFF NURSE ORTHOPEDIC
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2015
CPR INSTRUCTOR
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2010
DATA COLLECTOR
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2009
POOL NURSE
Lower Bucks Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
STAFF NURSE, SURGICAL ICU
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2006
Super user
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2015
Post Graduate Certificate - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Pennsylvania
Post-Graduate Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
Thomas Jefferson University
Masters - Nursing Informatics
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Associate of Applied Science - PRACTICE
Burlington County College
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