Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with 32 years of experience, strong foundation in primary care, post acute and palliative care.
Extensive experience in diagnosing, treating, and managing various acute and chronic medical conditions, delivering patient centered care across the lifespan. Proficient in basic office procedures including uncomplicated orthopedic, gynecologic and dermatologic procedures. Eager to seek new opportunities with commitment to continuous learning and growth.
-Conducted palliative care consults in both facilities and patient's homes with emphasis on patient advocacy, symptom management and goals of care discussions to enhance comfort and quality of life.
-Provided a bridge to hospice transition when appropriate and desired.
-Provided medical services in post acute skilled nursing facilities and long term care.
-Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
-Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
-Provided primary care to clients across the lifespan in a rural family practice for a panel of nearly 2000 patients.
-Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients' unique needs.
-Implemented evidence-based practices to improve clinical efficiency and quality of care delivered.
-Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
-Operated a primary care clinic for the Burns Paiute Reservation one day a week to provide easier access to health care delivery.
-Conducted routine physical exams, well child physicals/immunizations and provided acute and chronic disease management.
-Educated patients and families on disease management, preventive care, and wellness strategies.
-Delivered comprehensive family health assessments to identify patient needs and develop tailored care plans.
-Educated families on chronic disease management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols and healthy lifestyle choices.
-Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, ensuring continuity and efficiency in service delivery.
Oregon RN #91006725 Exp 5/13/26
Oregon APRN-NP #91006725N1 Exp 5/13/26
DEA #MF0003361 Exp 9/30/26
CPR/AED Exp 1/22/27