Hi, I’m
Valerie Baron
Oak Park,IL
Summary
Hardworking Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Advocate Health Care
Family Nurse Practitioner
05.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with acute minor medical needs in urgent care setting
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
Planned Parenthood Of Illinois
Family Nurse Practitioner
09.2004 - Current
Job overview
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Provided preventive care such as adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Provided Colposcopy and LEEP services
Walgreens
Family Nurse Practitioner
05.2012 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
University Of Chicago Medical Center
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
07.2001 - 08.2004
Job overview
- Family/Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. Provision of comprehensive women's healthcare in a diverse internal medicine setting with a focus on management of common issues from
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Education
Rush UniversityChicago, IL
Doctor of Nursing Practice from Advanced Practice Nursing
01.1996
Rush UniversityChicago, IL
Bachelor of Science from Nursing Practice
05.1993
University of Illinois At Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism
05.1989
Skills
- Urgent Care
- Primary Care
- Electronic Medical Record
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Reproductive Health
- Prescribe Medication
- Patient-Centered Care
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Colposcopy/LEEP
- Aesthetics injector
- Physical Assessment
- Health Promotion
- Excellent Oral Communication
- STD Counseling
Affiliations
Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing (ISAPN)
International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)
Certification
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner by the
American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Availability
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Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Advocate Health Care
05.2016 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Walgreens
05.2012 - 05.2016
Family Nurse Practitioner
Planned Parenthood Of Illinois
09.2004 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
University Of Chicago Medical Center
07.2001 - 08.2004
Rush University
Doctor of Nursing Practice from Advanced Practice Nursing
Rush University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing Practice
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism
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