Vanessa L. Phelps
Cantonment,FL
Summary
Highly qualified board certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
TeamHealth/HCA Florida West
04.2024 - Current
- Full Time 7on/7off, 84 hours/week
- 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.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Internal Medical Associates/EAMC
02.2022 - 04.2024
- Full Time 7on/7off, 84 hours/week
- 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.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Nurse Practitioner
All Medical/QTC
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Full Time, 40 hours/week
- Perform head to toe physical exams on Veterans for disability.
- Interpret diagnostic testing such as PFTs, EKGs, X-rays, MRIs, lab work, and pap smears.
- Perform pap smears and DRE.
- Independent medical opinions are provided when requested.
- Documentation turned in within 48 hours of Veteran being evaluated.
- Evaluate 6-8 patients daily on average depending on case sizes
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment
Nurse Practitioner
Your Home Advantage
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Part time, 10-20 hours/week
- Provided anticipatory guidance to patients concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer and other diseases.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through therapeutic measures, including prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Traveled by car to visit average of 6-8 patients each day to perform physical examinations.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
Nurse Practitioner
Northwest Florida Physicians Group
12.2016 - 10.2020
- Full Time, 40 hours/week
- Elicited elaborate medical histories by asking patients in-depth questions.
- Assessed and diagnosed patients with variety of medical issues.
- Used Writepad to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.
- Ordered appropriate and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Prescribed medications and treatments for patients and maintained accurate records.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Interpreted X-rays and discussed with patients and family members.
Registered Nurse
Davita Inc.
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Full Time, 40 hours/week plus on call time
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Performed apheresis, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and continued renal replacement therapy (CRRT) to critically ill patients.
- Handled patients in intensive care units on hemodialysis, including patients with kidney failure and diabetic complications.
- Evaluated patients each shift, took vitals and attained key case information.
Registered Nurse
East Alabama Medical Center
01.2009 - 07.2016
- Full Time, 36 hours/week
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV/IM administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with acute/chronic disease, medical/surgical procedures, wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts using CERNA with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 4 patients daily.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse
HNH Immunizations
08.2013 - 02.2016
- Per Diem, hours would vary
- Conferred with pharmacists to discuss plans for vaccines in children.
- Administered Flu vaccines to children in school.
- Conducted mandated health screenings for Flu vaccine candidates.
- Conducted mandated health screenings in 3-4 schools each day.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Nursing
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05.2021
Master of Science - Nursing
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL08.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL12.2008
Skills
- Women's Health Exams
- Acute Care Expertise
- Patient Care and Education
- Lab/Diagnostic testing result interpretation
- Effective written and verbal communication
- HIPAA Compliance
- Acute/Chronic disease diagnosis and management
- Hypertension/Diabetes diagnosis and treatment
- Electronic Medical Records
- Preventative care
- Medication prescribing
- Relationship and rapport building
- Treatment plan development
- Immunizations
- Well childhood exams
- Trigger point, arthrocentesis, and stem cell injections
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certified by American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certified by American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- NPI- 1518402387
- Licensed APRN/RN in Florida- APRN 9436017
- Licensed CRNP/RN in Alabama- 1-120351
- Licensed RN in Georgia- RN256174
- Basic Life Support of Healthcare Providers
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Additional Information
References upon request
Timeline
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
TeamHealth/HCA Florida West
04.2024 - Current
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Internal Medical Associates/EAMC
02.2022 - 04.2024
Nurse Practitioner
All Medical/QTC
07.2021 - 03.2022
Nurse Practitioner
Your Home Advantage
11.2020 - 07.2021
Nurse Practitioner
Northwest Florida Physicians Group
12.2016 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse
Davita Inc.
03.2016 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
HNH Immunizations
08.2013 - 02.2016
Registered Nurse
East Alabama Medical Center
01.2009 - 07.2016
Graduate Certificate - Nursing
Auburn University
Master of Science - Nursing
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Union State Community College
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