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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Venessann McLendon DNP APRN, FNP-BC

Dolton,IL.

Summary

Advance Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and the healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 23 years of clinical expertise. Experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

Doctors On Site
Barrington, IL
11.2019 - Current
  • 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.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.

Nurse Practitioner

HRDI
Chicago, IL
06.2018 - Current
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Supported patients in maintaining prescribed regimen of care.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.

Nurse Practitioner

Advance Health
Chicago, IL
07.2018 - 01.2019
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Performed Health Risk Assessments
  • Performed patient physicals and assessments in the patient homes.
  • Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Digestive Health Partners
Joliet, IL
04.2018 - 05.2018
  • Ordered screening tests and advised patients on preventive care treatments to promote their ongoing health of patients.
  • Assisted in the development of care plans, taking in-depth patient interviews, and integrating test results to reach the most accurate diagnosis.
  • Discussed preventive measures to improve health and avert further medical issues.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support the health and comfort of patients.

Registered Nurse

Chicago Ridge Nursing And Rehabilitation
Chicago Ridge, IL
08.2017 - 04.2018
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • MDS 3.0 coordinator
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.

RN Staff Nurse

Glenwood Health Care
Glenwood, IL
12.2016 - 11.2017
  • Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
  • Patient Care
  • Strong Assessment Skills
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient-Centered Focus
  • Drug Therapy Management
  • Quality Patient Care
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients

Registered Nurse Supervisor

The Parc at Joliet
Joliet, IL.
02.2014 - 07.2016
  • JCAHO and IDPH survey experience.
  • Ensured nursing staff is providing quality and appropriate resident/patient care that meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards.
  • Ensured good customer service on the unit/facility, supervisory/ management skills Assisted in conversion of electronic medical records (Matrix).
  • Responsible for patient education, family teaching, psycho-social support, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to prepare patients for reintegration into the community.
  • Assist with maintaining adequate staffing and scheduling.
  • Responsible for QA logs, infection control, IV log, oxygen, Foleys, gastrostomy tubes, anticoagulant therapy logs, and dialysis.
  • Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
  • Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.

Case Manger

Health Solutions at Home, Inc
Evergreen Park, IL.
06.2013 - 10.2014
  • Ensuring home safety by providing skilled nursing care.
  • Proficient in Oasis, SOC, ROC, Recerts, and SCIC/FU.
  • Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Followed infection control procedures.

Medicare Nurse Manager /MDS 3.0 Coordinator

International Nursing & Rehab
Chicago, IL.
11.2010 - 02.2014
  • MDS 3.0 assessment, PPS assessments, Medicare billing, care plan coordinator, tracking and updating certifications, Medicare tracking logs, and transmissions.
  • Coordinated rehab meetings with Administrator, Physiatrist, Social Service, Therapy Manager & Wound Care Nurse Assisted in conversion of electronic medical records (ECS).
  • Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

Education

Doctoral - Nursing Practice

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
08.2022

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practioner

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL
08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
02.2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, IL
12.2012

License Practical Nurse Certificate - Nursing

Dawson Technical Institute
10.1998

Skills

  • Acute care expertise
  • Psychiatry and mental health
  • Medication Management
  • Healthcare management
  • Patient education
  • Lab result evaluation
  • Diagnostic Screenings
  • Disease Management
  • Excellent Oral Communication
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Clinic work
  • Preventive Care
  • CPT/ICD-10 billing and coding
  • Health Risk Assessments

Certification

ANCC

MAT Training

CS Licensure

DEA

DEA-X

Nurse Empowerment Program Certification

MDS 3.0 Assessment/Planning

Restorative Certification (Pathways)

Affiliations

  • ANA- Illinois
  • APNA - Illinois
  • Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society of Nursing

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner

Doctors On Site
11.2019 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

Advance Health
07.2018 - 01.2019

Nurse Practitioner

HRDI
06.2018 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner

Digestive Health Partners
04.2018 - 05.2018

Registered Nurse

Chicago Ridge Nursing And Rehabilitation
08.2017 - 04.2018

RN Staff Nurse

Glenwood Health Care
12.2016 - 11.2017

Registered Nurse Supervisor

The Parc at Joliet
02.2014 - 07.2016

Case Manger

Health Solutions at Home, Inc
06.2013 - 10.2014

Medicare Nurse Manager /MDS 3.0 Coordinator

International Nursing & Rehab
11.2010 - 02.2014

Doctoral - Nursing Practice

Chamberlain University

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practioner

Olivet Nazarene University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate of Science - Nursing

South Suburban College of Cook County

License Practical Nurse Certificate - Nursing

Dawson Technical Institute

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