Tommi Hopper
Nurse Practitioner
Ironton
Summary
A dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Possess strong work ethic. Passionate about serving others. Believe in being a life-long learner. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills. Acts as an advocate to achieve best outcomes for patients.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
King's Daughters Medical Specialties
02.2022 - Current
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- 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.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
King's Daughters Medical Center
12.2016 - 02.2022
- Administrative Coordinator for 350-bed hospital, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse Clinical Manager
King's Daughters Medical Center
08.2013 - 12.2016
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Motivated and supervised 60 Registered Nurses and Patient Care Technicians in delivering quality patient care
Registered Nurse, ICU
King's Daughters Medical Center
04.2006 - 08.2013
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Intensive Care Unit.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Participated in ICU departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families’ cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to ICU patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Medical Transcriptionist
King's Daughters Medical Center
08.1997 - 04.2006
- Recorded information using word processing, dictation and transcription software and equipment.
- Assisted in maintenance of medical charts and/or electronic medical record filing, Op Reports, test results, and home care forms.
- Accurately documented medical dictation to record patient care records.
- Documented patient medical histories, vitals and test results in electronic health records system.
- Transcribed sensitive documents with complete confidentiality.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Maintained security and privacy of records to protect patients and providers.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 05.2001 -
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Kentucky Christian University
Grayson, KY 08.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH 01.2015 - 05.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ashland Community College
Ashland, KY 08.2004 - 04.2006
Associate of Arts - Medical Office Management
Ohio University Southern Campus
Ironton, OH 08.1993 - 01.1996
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
Critical care
Medical evaluation
Patient and family advocacy
Preventive health
High level of autonomy
Managing deadlines
Professional bedside manner
Family Education
Team Building
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Lab result evaluation
Clinic work
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
King's Daughters Medical Specialties
02.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Kentucky Christian University
08.2019 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse Supervisor
King's Daughters Medical Center
12.2016 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
01.2015 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse Clinical Manager
King's Daughters Medical Center
08.2013 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse, ICU
King's Daughters Medical Center
04.2006 - 08.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ashland Community College
08.2004 - 04.2006
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Western Kentucky University
05.2001 -
Medical Transcriptionist
King's Daughters Medical Center
08.1997 - 04.2006
Associate of Arts - Medical Office Management
Ohio University Southern Campus
08.1993 - 01.1996
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