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VASHONIA KELLY

Carrollton,TX

Summary

An efficient, well organized, responsible and professional with three years experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner and 21 years experience in total in nursing who provides consistent quality care throughout various patient populations. Seasoned Family Nurse Practitioner who is successful in the diagnosis and treatment of medical of various medical concerns. A proven track record of consistently displaying great communication skills, adaptability to new surroundings by surpassing standards and continuously searching for ways to maximize professional knowledge while increasing productivity.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

All Star Healthcare
Dallas, TX, Dallas
11.2021 - Current
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Performs patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Works in direct collaboration with other physicians and referred patients accordingly to best support health care needs.
  • Examines wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.
  • Prescribes medications for patients in conjunction with other treatments according to specific personal medical conditions.
  • Assess and treat STDs in both males and females.
  • Coordinates referrals for specialty services and additional care.
  • Educate and guide patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
  • Uses EPIC to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.

Family Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Care

Dispatch Health
Richardson , Texas
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Treats common to complex injuries and illnesses through comprehensive health assessments, including diagnosis, treatment, and outcome management, for patients of all ages.
  • Innovative model allows to provide definitive care in home, including point of care laboratory studies, minor procedures, splinting, wound care, suturing, IV fluid and medication administration.
  • Works as with DHMT (Medical Technician). Medic drives company vehicle to patients’ homes
  • Perform comprehensive health assessment and diagnose and treat complex illnesses
  • Provide therapeutic interventions, such as splinting, suturing, wound care, and minor procedures
  • Use critical thinking skills and follow evidence-based standards of practice
  • Analyze test data to diagnose, treat and arrange appropriate follow ups for patients to ensure continuity of care
  • Educate patients and families on how to treat their acute illness and manage their health and well-being
  • Effectively navigate difficult conversations related to end-of-life issues and goals of care
  • Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
  • Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies
  • Used Athena to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients
  • Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications
  • Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices
  • Administered basic wound care and insertion of Foley catheters
  • Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems
  • Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures
  • Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies
  • Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions
  • Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids

Family Nurse Practitioner

MD Family/ MD Kids Pediatrics
Dallas, TX
03.2018 - 11.2021
  • Perform basic physical assessments of pediatric patients from newborn to adolescent.
  • Assess, evaluate and treat acute/ chronic medical conditions or exacerbations and minor injuries.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic labs, X-rays and EKGs.
  • Provide patients and parents counseling on various disease processes related to treatment and expected outcomes.
  • Created comprehensive medical histories to facility continuity of care.
  • Communicated with family members and guardians about children's health.
  • Analyzed childhood growth patterns and infant and children progress.
  • Met with families to manage and treat childhood acute illnesses.
  • Treated pediatric patients with minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems and growth and development concerns.
  • Evaluated infants and children's growth and development against average childhood patterns.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
  • Managed over 30 patients daily in pediatric clinic

Acute Care Director(RN)-Post Surgical Unit

Star Medical Center
Plano, TX
02.2013 - 03.2018
  • Director responsible for 7-bed surgical unit and 1 Bed ER.
  • Coordinated and transitioned ER patients and inpatients among unit while effectively implanting of goals, policies and procedures.
  • Negotiated/ slashed payroll benefits administration costs by negotiating pricing and fees while ensuring continuation and enhancement of services Initiated and implemented Lean Program which identifies and alters areas for process improvement.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and staffing agencies.
  • Developed and implemented hospital education and Employee health programs.
  • Performed hospital orientation and education of approximately 115 staff members (clinical and non-clinical.
  • Director over total of 80 nurses and paramedics.
  • Composed decisions on unit in areas of human resources and financial management.
  • Ensure comprehensive care is provided to patients whose undergone various elective surgeries such spinal, cervical, orthopedic, gynecological, breast flaps, plastics, and bariatrics surgeries.
  • Provides comprehensive care to patients whose undergone various elective surgeries such spinal, cervical, orthopedic, gynecological, breast flaps, plastics, and bariatrics surgeries.
  • Collaborated with orthopedics treatment team, including physical and occupational therapists, case managers and physicians during treatment, examination and testing.
  • Instructed patient and family on proper use and care of bandages, braces, splints and prostheses and verified patient and family readiness before discharge.
  • Collaborated with doctors and case managers to ensure patient care and safety.
  • Supervised all inpatient staff, approximate 42 nurses and 10 PCTs and Paramedics Scheduler for both Inpatient and ER unit.
  • Adjusts schedule and ensuring staffing is appropriately.
  • Assist in care of all patents who present to Emergency Department for care.
  • Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
  • Supervised ancillary staff of 52 on-call nurses, including scheduling shifts, delegating assignments and monitoring quality of care.

Education

Family Nurse Practitioner - Nursing

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
02.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05.2014

Skills

  • Acute care expertise
  • Healthcare management
  • Diabetes and nutrition treatments
  • Orthopedic experience

Accomplishments

Nurse Practitioner Preceptor

  • Supervised approximately 6-10 Family Nurse Practitioner students during their clinical rotation in pediatrics.
  • Assisted students in translating theoretical learning to clinical practice.
  • Bridged the gap between theory and actual practice
  • Oriented students to practice setting, organizational and institutional policies and key personnel
  • Assisted students in planning clinical assignments based on course objectives and student-articulated learning needs
  • Provided supervision of student on a one-to-one clinical basis until such time as student and preceptor deem direct supervision is no longer necessary
  • Provided weekly feedback to students
  • Reviews and co-signs all student documentation in clinical records
  • Submitted Student Evaluation Forms of the practice experience to Clinical Faculty Advisor, as requested
  • Served as a role model to nursing students
  • Maintains an open line of communication with the student's advisor

Interests

AWARDS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT , Awards, Star Awards 2013- 2017 Metro Crest Food Pantry 2013- 2016 Health Fair/Cater Blood Drive 2015-2017 Lean Project 2017

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner

All Star Healthcare
11.2021 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Care

Dispatch Health
09.2021 - 04.2022

Family Nurse Practitioner

MD Family/ MD Kids Pediatrics
03.2018 - 11.2021

Acute Care Director(RN)-Post Surgical Unit

Star Medical Center
02.2013 - 03.2018

Family Nurse Practitioner - Nursing

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington
VASHONIA KELLY