Ursula White, APRN, FNP-C
Cary,NC
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 5 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of Epic and Cerner software.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Duke University Health System
05.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy
Practice Owner & Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Mideastern Primary Care
04.2020 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Assisted in development of clinical protocols and standards of care.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care
CommWell Health
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted in development of clinical protocols and standards of care to include the clinic's first Telemedicine platform.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Provided patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain
Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatrics
Onslow Pediatrics Associates
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Nursing Care Coordinator
Duke Homecare, Hospice & Infusion
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Offered leadership, support and clinical expertise within care management teams to achieve outcomes.
- Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care.
- Facilitated assessment of individual physiological, psychological, financial, cultural and family situation and coordinated social services to address individual and family needs.
- Coordinated and analyzed sustainable person-centered care plans involving internal and external providers.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for patients.
- Interpreted regulations to identify patient care requirement criteria to be monitored and establish systems to achieve compliance.
- Drove inpatient staff and physician groups to determine goals for level of care to promote length-of-stay management and coordinate post-acute transitions.
- Identified opportunities to optimize communication within inpatient and cross-continuum teams to drive effective patient flow and sustainable care transitions from hospital and home, within community care settings and implement supplemental care and services for high-risk patients.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
Triage Nurse
National Nurse Triage
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
Chief Nursing Officer
Central Carolina Home Healthcare
07.2011 - 05.2016
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies.
Hospice Registered Nurse
Community Homecare And Hospice
01.2011 - 11.2011
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
ICU Staff Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
07.2008 - 08.2011
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Led daily nursing rounds to assess patient progress and address any concerns.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Education
Doctorate in Nursing Practice - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC12.2025
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX12.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC05.2008
Skills
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Ambulation Services
- Preventive Care
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Healthcare Management
- Care Coordination
- Administrative Oversight
- Regulatory Compliance
- Budget Administration
- KPI Management
- Staff Management
- Business Launch
Affiliations
- US Army Veteran
- Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society; Delta Kappa Chapter
- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Certification
- National Board Certification- Family Nurse Practitioner AANPCB
- Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (NC)
- Licensed Registered Nurse (NC)
- Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (VA)
- DEA License
- AHA BLS Certification
- AHA ACLS Certification
- AHA PALS Certification
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Duke University Health System
05.2023 - Current
Practice Owner & Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Mideastern Primary Care
04.2020 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care
CommWell Health
12.2019 - 12.2020
Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatrics
Onslow Pediatrics Associates
04.2019 - 12.2019
Nursing Care Coordinator
Duke Homecare, Hospice & Infusion
03.2017 - 01.2019
Triage Nurse
National Nurse Triage
05.2015 - 01.2019
Chief Nursing Officer
Central Carolina Home Healthcare
07.2011 - 05.2016
Hospice Registered Nurse
Community Homecare And Hospice
01.2011 - 11.2011
ICU Staff Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
07.2008 - 08.2011
Doctorate in Nursing Practice - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Carolina Community College
My Hobbies
- In my free time I enjoy playing the piano as it provides a fulfilling creative outlet, a sense of accomplishment, and a way to unwind and express myself through music
- I also find joy in writing short stories as it allows me to delve into imaginative worlds, and shares my unique perspectives and stories with others
- I engage in interior decorating as a hobby because it lets you transform spaces into visually appealing and harmonious environments. The processor combining colors, textures and furniture allows me to express my aesthetic sense and create a comfortable atmosphere that reflects my personal style.
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