Virginia Owens
Roseville,CA
Summary
Empathetic Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over two years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills. Compassionate Registered Nurse with thirty 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 Cerner and Epic. Highly qualified and board certified in Adult Geriatric Care driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Roseville Family Health Care
2024.02 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
Nurse Practitioner
Harmony Health Medical Clinic
2023.07 - 2024.01
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
Nurse Practitioner
Pulmonary Medicine Associates
2022.03 - 2023.05
- Wrote/dictate admissions H&Ps (cosigned by supervising physician)
- Initiated laboratory and radiology orders at the direction of the supervising physician
- Transmitted orders for medications and other therapies at the direction of the supervising physician
- Administered medications and/or vaccines by SL, ID, SQ, IM, IV routes, as well as PO, PR, topically, via ET tube and nebulization
- Provided education and counseling, gathering of data for transmittal to supervising physician during physician rounds
- Arranged hospital admission/discharge and post-discharge continuing care under direction of the supervising physician
- Performed daily rounds and progress notes
- Dictated discharge summaries from review of patient’s chart
- Prescribed medications
- Prescribed a controlled substance scheduled as Class II, as defined in Federal Controlled Substance Act, 21 U.S.C
- 801 et seq., but shall not permit refills of prescription
- Prescribed a controlled substance scheduled as Class III and/or IV, as defined in Federal Controlled Substance Act
- Prescribed a controlled substance scheduled as Class V, as defined in Federal Controlled Substance Act
- Performed Insertion of indwelling urinary catheters
- Performed removal of chest tubes, venous and arterial sheaths
- Performed wound dressings, debridement, suture and care of superficial wounds.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Dignity Health Sacramento
2014.09 - 2022.10
- Coordinates care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Designs strategies to resolve nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and propose plans to enhance quality and safety initiatives hospital wide
- Achieves best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction
- Advances nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects
- Monitors and educates nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies
- Participates in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction, and safety
- Counsel patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support
- Functions as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts
- Guides therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Pro Transport 1
2014.06 - 2014.11
- Cared for critically ill patients with high-risk, life-threatening health problems to improve clinical outcomes
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures by operating and monitoring medical equipment
- Educated patients and families on clinical needs and care plans
- Managed all facets of telemetry, including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Critical Care Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Doctors Medical Center
2013.09 - 2014.07
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families during difficult transitions.
- Delivered high-quality direct patient care to diverse populations in the critical care setting including trauma, cardiovascular, neurologic, pulmonary, and surgical cases.
- Managed complex ventilation settings and titrated vasoactive medications in accordance with established protocols and physician orders.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based critical care nursing practices.
Travel Registered Nurse
Ready Tech Go
2013.09 - 2013.11
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, and thoracenteses.
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Pensacola Naval Medical Center
2013.05 - 2013.08
- Stabilized patients determined health needs and provided direct patient care
- Supervised, mentored, and assisted in training Naval Corpsmen who were preparing for overseas deployments
- Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Admissions Registered Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
2011.08 - 2013.04
- Interviewed pre-operative patients to gather data for admission planning, pre-admission screening and teaching
- Gathered entire medical histories and information related to patient's treatment procedure
- Coordinated services with physicians for comprehensive patient care
- Interpreted X-rays, labs, and EKGs to notify physician of abnormal results
- Discussed discharge planning and post-operation requirements with family and patients
- Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data system
- Supported patients' families and caregivers with education, information, and emotional reassurance
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms, and end-stage renal disease
- Initiated, monitored, and managed the Heart Failure Program.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Primary Care
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Troy University
Troy, AL05.2009
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Troy University
Montgomery, AL06.1992
Skills
- Preventive Care
- Patient Education
- Health Promotion
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Advanced physical examination
- Chronic Disease Management
Certification
- Nurse Practitioner License, 95018104 CA, Current
- DEA, MO7111331, Current
- Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Current
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), Current
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Current
- Registered Nurse License, 600374 CA, Current
- ACLS & BLS Certification, Current
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
- California Nurses Association
- California Advanced Practice Nurse Association
Community Service
- San Juan Athletics, Annual Health Screening
- Volunteer, Loaves & Fishes, Sacramento CA
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Roseville Family Health Care
2024.02 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Harmony Health Medical Clinic
2023.07 - 2024.01
Nurse Practitioner
Pulmonary Medicine Associates
2022.03 - 2023.05
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Dignity Health Sacramento
2014.09 - 2022.10
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Pro Transport 1
2014.06 - 2014.11
Critical Care Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Doctors Medical Center
2013.09 - 2014.07
Travel Registered Nurse
Ready Tech Go
2013.09 - 2013.11
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Pensacola Naval Medical Center
2013.05 - 2013.08
Admissions Registered Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
2011.08 - 2013.04
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Primary Care
Walden University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Troy University
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Troy University
- Nurse Practitioner License, 95018104 CA, Current
- DEA, MO7111331, Current
- Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Current
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), Current
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Current
- Registered Nurse License, 600374 CA, Current
- ACLS & BLS Certification, Current
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