Donna "LaRhesa" Callas
Vernal,UT
Summary
AANP board certified Family Nurse Practitioner, with more than 18 years in nursing and healthcare experience. Seeking a position in an outpatient clinic or hospital setting focused on diagnosing and managing both common and complex medical conditions in patients of all ages. Self-directed professional with excellent problem-solving, communication, and management skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Rocky Mountain Senior Care
Vernal, UT
01.2023 - Current
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Nurse Practitioner
Horizon Family Care, LLC Self Employeed
Vernal, UT
01.2023 - Current
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
- Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Canyon Home Care And Hospice
Vernal, UT
12.2019 - Current
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Director of Clinical Services
Rocky Mountain Home Care and Hospice
Vernal, UT
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Utilized active listening and interpersonal communication skills to build professional relationships with patients, clinical staff, and other stakeholders.
- Interview applicants, and make recommendations for new hires.
- Recruit individuals bringing talent, well-developed skill sets, and a passion for helping others, effectively building an exceptionally gifted team of personnel.
- Provide onboarding and coaching to new hires to help each feel comfortable in their job positions, and prepared to handle various responsibilities.
- Coordinate weekly work schedules for department employees.
- Communicated with patients with compassion, while keeping medical information private.
Registered Nurse
Axis In Home/Total Knee and Hip Rehabilitation
American Fork, UT
01.2016 - 10.2021
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Registered Nurse
Everest Home Health Care
Bountiful, UT
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ashley Valley Family Practice
Vernal, UT
10.2005 - 06.2014
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Trained and supervised nurses aides.
- Insurance prior authorizations for diagnostic procedures and medications.
- Called in medications per physician orders.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Weber State University
Ogden, UT05.2011
Certification As A Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Practice
Uintah Basin Applied Technology College
Roosevelt, UT05.2003
Skills
- Physical assessment
- Preventative health
- Disease management
- Patient education and counseling
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- EMR/EHR
Certification
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board: Family Nurse Practitioner - current
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Controlled Substance - current
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 2003 - current
- PICC Line Care Training - 2003
- IV and phlebotomy Training - 2003
- Certified Nursing Assistant - expired
Affiliations
- Member of Sigma Beta Tau Honor Society, 2014 - present
- Member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), 2020 - present
Experience
Rocky Mountain Senior Care - Nurse Practitioner
Providing care in an assisted living facility and through telehealth for short-stay patients focused on delivering comprehensive patient-centered care to older adults and individuals needing temporary medical support.
Accomplishments
- Taekwondo 1st Dan (Black belt)
- MSN/FNP graduated with Honors
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Rocky Mountain Senior Care
01.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Horizon Family Care, LLC Self Employeed
01.2023 - Current
Director of Clinical Services
Rocky Mountain Home Care and Hospice
08.2022 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse
Canyon Home Care And Hospice
12.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Everest Home Health Care
01.2017 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
Axis In Home/Total Knee and Hip Rehabilitation
01.2016 - 10.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ashley Valley Family Practice
10.2005 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Weber State University
Certification As A Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Practice
Uintah Basin Applied Technology College
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