Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Rowan Diagnostic Clinic and Rowan Regional Medical Center, excelling in preventive care and patient education. Proven track record in chronic disease management, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate communication. Skilled in advanced physical examinations and interprofessional collaboration, leading to reduced readmission rates and improved health outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Rowan Regional Medical Center
05.2007 - Current
Served as a primary contact for patients requiring urgent or emergent care after hours or during weekends, ensuring continuity of care.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
Enhanced patient education on disease management and prevention, leading to noticeable decrease in readmission rates.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
Provide post operative medical management to orthopedic and spine patients after surgical procedures. (2007-present)
Provide after hours call for the patients on the Acute Inpatient Rehab unit. Assess and transfer patients back into acute care as needed. (2010 - present)
Worked as a hospitalist to do admissions, transfers and discharges for > 10 years.
Nurse Practitioner
Rowan Diagnostic Clinic, PA
10.2004 - Current
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.
Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
Provided elderly patients with preventative health measures including vaccinations, screenings, medication adjustments according to age-related needs.
Nurse Practitioner
Carolinas Cancer Care
08.2002 - 07.2004
Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
Rounded and took call at all hospitals in Charlotte for Presbyterian and CMC for Oncology patients who were our patients. (Participated in tumor board, did bone marrow biopsies, gave intrathecal chemotherapy and managed infusion center at office. Did symptom management on patients receiving chemotherapy.