Wendy Foust FNP-C
Pikeville,Tennessee
Summary
Nurse practitioner with significant experience as a registered nurse in critical care and emergency medical services. Adept at rapid assessment, advanced life support, and delivering high-quality patient care. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal outcomes, with flexibility to adapt to changing needs. Known for exceptional clinical skills, decision-making under pressure, and compassionate patient interactions. Experienced with providing critical care in high-pressure flight environments, ensuring patient stability and safety. Utilizes advanced life support techniques and thorough patient assessments to manage emergencies effectively. Trained to perform various procedures including endotracheal intubation, surgical cricothyrotomy, and chest tube insertion.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Nurse
Lifeforce Air Medical
11.2020 - Current
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
- Supervised onloading, securing and offloading of patients and liaised between medical and operational aircrews and support personnel to facilitate multidisciplinary care.
- Participated in ongoing quality improvement initiatives to enhance overall effectiveness of air medical service delivery.
- Performed advanced clinical interventions as needed to stabilize patients during transport, improving their chances for recovery upon arrival at receiving facilities.
- Performed wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing aircraft.
Registered Nurse
Centurion Health
05.2020 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Erlanger Health System
01.2014 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
CHI Memorial Hospital
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
Cashier
Save-A-Lot
06.2011 - 09.2017
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Maryville University
St Louis, MO08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN05.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN05.2014
High School Diploma -
Bledsoe County High School
Pikeville, TN05.2011
Skills
- Trauma experience
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Airway Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Critical Care
- Emergency Response
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP
- CFRN - Certified Flight Registered Nurse
- CPEN - Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
- TCRN - Trauma Certified Registered Nurse
Licenses
EMT-B - TN License No. 212253
Registered Nurse - TN License No. 201903
Family Nurse Practitioner - TN License pending
Timeline
Flight Nurse
Lifeforce Air Medical
11.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Centurion Health
05.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
CHI Memorial Hospital
09.2016 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse
Erlanger Health System
01.2014 - Current
Cashier
Save-A-Lot
06.2011 - 09.2017
Master of Science - Nursing
Maryville University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
High School Diploma -
Bledsoe County High School
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