Theresa Howard
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Professional advanced practice provider with significant experience in hospital medicine. Skilled in patient care, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and dependable in delivering results. Known for clinical expertise and effective communication skills. Collaborates successfully with nursing teams, surgeons and support staff to advocate for patients' needs and deliver high-quality care for both acute and chronic concerns.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Urology Hospitalist, APRN
First Physicians Group
12.2023 - Current
- Provide support care to Urology physicians for patients with urological conditions who require inpatient management and consultation services.
- Collaborate with FPG Urology Team as well as hospital-wide on-call Urology physicians.
- Handle as many as 25 patients each day, with new urology consultations and follow-up rounding.
- Perform bedside procedures, including placement of difficult urinary catheters and suprapubic catheter exchanges.
- Assist physicians with emergent cystoscopy procedures in Emergency department and on medical units.
- On-call coverage for urology patient calls to answering service throughout weekend daytime hours, and rotating coverage overnight coverage.
- Enhance hospital efficiency by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
- Assure quality of care by conducting regular rounds, reviewing cases, and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Develop strong working relationships with nursing staff, fostering a collaborative environment for improved patient outcomes.
- Diagnose and treat urological conditions accurately by requesting specific, relevant labs and accurately interpreting results.
- Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests to manage patient care.
- Complete discharge medication reconciliations, home health orders, and discharge summaries to maintain files with updated patient information.
- Collaborate with outpatient care providers to ensure seamless transitions and continuity of care for patients.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Received post coronary bypass graft (CABG) patients from Critical Care Unit
- Managed pleural and mediastinal chest tubes and drains
- Received and monitored post TAVR patients, including monitoring catheter insertion sites, vital signs and heart rhythm
- Facilitated optimal patient outcomes through close collaboration with Cardiothoracic team, including physicians, therapists, and social workers.
Registered Nurse, Intervention Team
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Performed specialized sterile bedside procedures, including peritoneal dialysis
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
12.2013 - 08.2019
- Increased efficiency in the Float Pool by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time across multiple units.
- Leadership position as Charge Nurse of several overflow units, as many as 3, during peak season with high hospital wide census.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Improved patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate and empathetic care during hospital stays.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
University of Michigan Healthcare System
Ann Arbor, MI
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI08-2010
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05-1995
Skills
- Allscripts EHR Super User
- Familiar with EPIC, Cerner, and AthenaOne EHR systems
- Teaching and mentoring
- Patient discharge coordination
- Detail-oriented
- Problem-solving skills
- In-house patient care
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners Sept 2022-present
Certification
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification 2023-2028
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse #11025670 (Exp. 07/2026) 04/2023-Present
- Registered Nurse, FL RN# 9343558 (Exp. 04/30/2026) 2012-Present
- DEA License 09/2023-Present
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse 2017-Present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2011-Present
Leadership Roles
- Charge Nurse – Cardiothoracic Progressive Care Unit 07/2022-06/2023
- Interim Clinical Coordinator – Overflow Units 02/2021-05/2021
- Charge nurse – Overflow units 2017-2020
Awards
Sarasota Memorial Nurse of Excellence – Float Team 2019-2020
Timeline
Urology Hospitalist, APRN
First Physicians Group
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, Intervention Team
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
12.2013 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
University of Michigan Healthcare System
01.2010 - 01.2013
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Wayne State University
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