Terri Oberst
Norman,Oklahoma
Summary
I will graduate as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in August 2024. I have been a registered nurse for twenty-eight years and have extensive experience in inpatient and outpatient Cardiovascular Nursing, Long-Term Acute Care, and Inpatient Rehabilitation. I have obtained specialized training and have an expanded knowledge base of health promotion and disease prevention. I am excited to apply my experience, skills, and compassion to deliver quality comprehensive health care that will positively impact my community.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Inpatient Rehabilitation
Norman Regional Hospital
Norman, OK
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Look for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in the patient's condition and obtain necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assess and prepare patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitor and manage various treatment and care interventions.
- Oversee patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork and thorough assessments.
- Update charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
- Provided patient and family health education on self-management, prevention, and wellness.
- Left to seek opportunities that align with my passion for Cardiology health promotion and disease prevention management.
Registered Nurse Inpatient Rehabilitation
Mercy Rehabilitation
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to the care team.
- Protect and promote patient rights and assisted individuals to achieve maximum independence.
- Educated patients on how to live with and appropriately manage chronic illnesses and injuries.
- Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
School Site Nurse
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained state compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Maintained current immunization records as required by the State Department of Health.
- Acted as a patient advocate and implemented total patient care through the nursing process.
Anticoagulation Registered Nurse
Oklahoma Heart Hospital Physicians
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Managed patients' anticoagulation levels and coordinated their plan of care with their cardiologist and primary care physicians. Operated a clinic autonomously, managing 20-24 patients daily.
- Maintain patient safety through education while on Warfarin therapy.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing a care plan.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Provided patient and family health education on self-management, prevention, and wellness while on Warfarin therapy.
- Updated charts with accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Pre-Op Nurse
OCOM Hospital
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered oral, IV, and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Implemented providers' orders to initiate IVs and deliver medications.
- Educated patients on procedures, benefits, and potential negative interactions of different compounds.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approach.
Physician's Registered Nurse
Oklahoma Heart Hospital Physicians
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
08.2014 - 08.2019
- Created and maintained comprehensive patient charts to facilitate a continuum of care and document patient assessments, interventions, and results.
- Educated patients on procedures, treatment plans, medications, and health promotion and disease prevention.
- Obtained and recorded patients' medical histories and treatment progress for optimal treatment planning.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Assessment/rounding of all hospital inpatients at Midwest City Regional and Oklahoma Heart Hospital South under the direction of Dr. Bhaktaram. Started all History and Physical notes, Physician SOAP notes, and Discharge Summaries.
- Clinic nurse for Dr. Bhaktaram and filled in where needed in multi-physician practice.
- In collaboration with the physician, assisted with the treatment plan.
- Obtained prior authorization for patient medications and worked closely with pharmaceutical companies to obtain patient medications.
- Post discharge follow up phone calls to patients for smooth transition of care.
- Attended numerous pharmaceutical after hours educational opportunities for new medications.
Business Development Specialist
Norman Specialty Hospital
Norman, OK
01.2006 - 08.2014
- Created and provided marketing material to meet business needs.
- Collaborated with the sales team to strengthen client relationships and generate new revenue opportunities.
- Prepare monthly reports for patient admissions and potential areas of growth to increase census.
- Managed, mentored, and developed a team of three Nurse Liaisons.
- Served on the Hospital Leadership Team.
- Evaluated patient appropriateness for LTACH level of care
- Relief charge nurse on weekends and as needed
Other Registered Nursing Positions
MWC, NRH, St. Anthony, Norman Clinic-Cardiology
Norman, OK
1996 - 2006
- Bedside Charge Nurse and Supervisory positions-Cardiology.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating the healthcare team on patient status.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Provided intensive education for upcoming procedures, medication management, and health promotion.
- Assisted with the management and oversite of anticoagulation patient.
- Developed Code Blue protocol and procedure for Norman Clinic Outpatient Cardiology team.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Adult Gero-Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - Nursing
Herzing University
5218 East Terrace Dr. Madison WI 5371808-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Nazarene University
6729 NW 39th Expressway Bethany, OK 7300808-2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City Community College
7777 S. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 7315905-1996
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Examination
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Diversity and Inclusion Sensitive
- Creative Problem Solving
- Accurate Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Patient Communication
- Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
- Prompt decision making
- Attention to time management
Affiliations
Unencumbered Registered Nurse, June 1996-present, Compact (eNLC). Current BLS certified.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Inpatient Rehabilitation
Norman Regional Hospital
06.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse Inpatient Rehabilitation
Mercy Rehabilitation
10.2021 - 05.2022
School Site Nurse
Oklahoma City Public Schools
07.2021 - 09.2021
Anticoagulation Registered Nurse
Oklahoma Heart Hospital Physicians
12.2019 - 07.2021
Pre-Op Nurse
OCOM Hospital
08.2019 - 11.2019
Physician's Registered Nurse
Oklahoma Heart Hospital Physicians
08.2014 - 08.2019
Business Development Specialist
Norman Specialty Hospital
01.2006 - 08.2014
Other Registered Nursing Positions
MWC, NRH, St. Anthony, Norman Clinic-Cardiology
1996 - 2006
Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Adult Gero-Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - Nursing
Herzing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Nazarene University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City Community College
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