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THOMAS W. CHESNEY
Nurse Practitioner -FNP-BC
Plantation,Florida
Summary
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with 4 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 excellent time management and prioritization. Expertise includes comprehensive patient assessments, diagnosis, management and creation of personalized care plans, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Demonstrated proficiency in patient education and chronic disease management. United States Army Veteran with experience within the VA system.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner, Director of Adult Health
Pur-Form Health
01.2024 - Current
- Direct and manage the Adult Health practice at Pur-Form
- Provided comprehensive patient care by obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, and conducting necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in order to diagnose and manage care.
- Deliver comprehensive healthcare services to improve patient outcomes and maintain high standards of care.
- Collaborated with all levels of staff and the interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient treatment plans and ensure holistic care.
- Assess and diagnose testosterone deficiencies, restore hormone levels with continued monitoring of signs and symptoms and bloodwork
- Provide diet and nutrition counseling and administer of prescribed weight loss therapies
- Develop and implement patient plans and medication management
- Monitor and evaluate patient outcomes and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Provide health educational literature and online resources for patients seeking personalized health plans
- Create preventative health strategies for patients, including encouraging lifestyle adjustments
Nurse Practitioner
Atlantic Men's Clinic
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Assess and diagnose erectile dysfunction, as well as provide patient care plan and management
- Assess and diagnose testosterone deficiencies, restore hormone levels, with continued monitoring of signs and symptoms and labs
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans and medication management
- Monitor and evaluate patient outcomes and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Nurse Practitioner
CVS
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided urgent care services to patients in diverse populations including assessment and diagnosis of acute and chronic disease, administer vaccinations, administered medications, and performed various medical procedures and testing
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients' unique needs.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
Nurse Practitioner
Visiting Physicians’ Association
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided primary care services to patients within their homes, including wound care, health assessment, palliative care, preventative care, and coordination of service plans to promote wellness
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
RN/Nurse Practitioner
Trustbridge
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Provided constant and ongoing care for elderly and terminally ill patients by evaluating patient needs, creating care plans, providing end-of-life support to patients and their families
- As an NP, provided F2F visits and palliative care consults as well
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic/University Hospital
01.2016 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Ensured continuity of care by thoroughly documenting vital information in electronic health records systems for seamless transitions between healthcare providers.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the emergency department, contributing ideas for process enhancements based on clinical experiences and patient feedback.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing (MSN/FNP)
UNIVERSITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE
Saint Augustine, FL01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA
Pensacola, FL01.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami-Dade College
Miami, FL08-2015
Associate of Science Degree - Advance health and Fitness Trainer
BRYAN UNIVERSITY
Los Angeles, CA08.2011
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medical diagnosis
- Medication administration
- Chronic disease management
- Preventive care
- Care coordination
- Patient monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Healthcare teamwork
- Excellent communicator
- Treatment plan development
- Therapeutic intervention
- Patient education
- Primary care
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Florida Board of Nursing, APRN11018114
- Certification in Men’s Health and Testosterone Therapies, ANCC
- IV Certification from Clinical Solutions, 2013
- Clinical Use of Peptides and Peptide Therapies Certification, AMMG
- Diet and Nutrition Coaching, Alison Academic
- CPR/AED Certification
- Florida Driver's License
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Personal Information
Hobbies: Skiing, Woodworking, Gardening, Traveling
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved patient results by introducing Qualigen testing for POC tasks.
- Collaborated with team of three in the development of Men's Health.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- Florida Association of Nurse Practitioner (FLANP)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingCareer advancementQuote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Software
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
Woodworking, skiing, and Traveling
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner, Director of Adult Health
Pur-Form Health
01.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Atlantic Men's Clinic
01.2023 - 01.2024
Nurse Practitioner
CVS
01.2022 - 01.2023
Nurse Practitioner
Visiting Physicians’ Association
01.2022 - 01.2023
RN/Nurse Practitioner
Trustbridge
01.2019 - 01.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic/University Hospital
01.2016 - 10.2019
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Florida Board of Nursing, APRN11018114
- CPR Certification, American Red Cross
- Certification in Men’s Health and Testosterone Therapies, ANCC
- IV Certification from Clinical Solutions, 2013
- Clinical Use of Peptides and Peptide Therapies Certification, AMMG
- Diet and Nutrition Coaching, Alison Academic
Master of Science - Nursing (MSN/FNP)
UNIVERSITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami-Dade College
Associate of Science Degree - Advance health and Fitness Trainer
BRYAN UNIVERSITY
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