Wendy Marean
Lake City,SC
Summary
Hardworking Nurse Practitioner with three years of experience conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness. Acts as a nurse mentor for new hire nurse practitioners. Float to multiple Clinics to provide support
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Lowcountry Urgent Care LLC
08.2021 - Current
- Independent healthcare provider who provides comprehensive care to patients with acute or chronic medical conditions in both the pediatric and adult patient population
- Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for acute and chronic health needs.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Attended continuing education seminars and workshops to stay current with best practices.
- Assisted in development of clinical protocols and standards of care. Nurse mentor for new hire NP
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
Advance Practice Nurse Practitioner
The Pain Care Center
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Chronic and Acute pain management
- Evaluate and treat pain patients to support health and wellness approaches
- Manage patients with chronic, acute, neuropathy, spine, migraine headaches, and cancer pain
- Medical care provided with the goal of optimizing drug therapy and improving therapeutic outcomes for patients who are in chronic and acute pain.
- Evaluated, implemented and designed tailored health care plans specific to patient needs and concerns.
Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner
Palliative Care and Hospice
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Worked per diem
- Worked in collaboration with the Medical Directors and Hospice team to provide hospice care services to patients and families in a variety of patient care settings
- Document assessments, evaluations, consultation reports, and progress notes
- Home visits/evaluations, and inpatient evaluations.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner / Annual Well Visits Medicare
Palliative Care and Hospice
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Working per diem
- Performs comprehensive annual wellness visits for Medicare.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
Registered Nurse / Travel Nurse
Covid Unit
06.2015 - 07.2020
- Provide highly skilled care grounded in evidence-based care guidelines and clinical knowledge for Covid, critically ill, and cardiac patients
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse / Travel Nurse / Emergency Department / Cardiac Access
Sunbelt Staffing
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Provide holistic care to cardiac patients, and emergency patients
- Rapidly and accurately assess, plan, implement, and evaluate acute and chronic health conditions using critical thinking and evidence-based nursing interventions
- Demonstrate clinical excellence caring for patients with strokes, cardiac arrest, poisonings/overdoses, allergic reactions, head injuries, traumas, assaults, burns, gastrointestinal, urological, EENT, and mental health conditions
- Collaborate with health professionals and interdisciplinary team members throughout the organization to optimize patient outcomes
- Recognize clinical changes in patient status and implement appropriate interventions with concise communication of assessment and plan of care to a physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit
Highland Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Provide quality care to SDU patients through the implementation of evidence-based nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis, interventions, and ongoing evaluation.
Education
Diploma -
Rochester School of Practical Nursing
Rochester, NY06.1994
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Monroe Community College
New York, NY12.2005
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Aspen University
Denver, COMaster of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner -
State University of New York at Binghamton
Binghamton, NY05.2020
Skills
- Patient Education
- Patient Communication
- Physical Assessments
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Preventive Care
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Clinical Care Standards
- Laboratory Testing
- Physical Examinations
- Preventive Healthcare
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- HIPAA Guidelines
Certification
- APRN
- BLS
- Medication Assisted Treatment
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Lowcountry Urgent Care LLC
08.2021 - Current
Advance Practice Nurse Practitioner
The Pain Care Center
01.2021 - 11.2021
Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner
Palliative Care and Hospice
10.2020 - 01.2021
Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner / Annual Well Visits Medicare
Palliative Care and Hospice
10.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse / Travel Nurse
Covid Unit
06.2015 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse / Travel Nurse / Emergency Department / Cardiac Access
Sunbelt Staffing
01.2006 - 01.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse / Step Down Unit
Highland Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2006
Diploma -
Rochester School of Practical Nursing
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Monroe Community College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Aspen University
Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner -
State University of New York at Binghamton
- APRN
- BLS
- Medication Assisted Treatment
Section name
Self sustaining homestead with chickens, goats, and crops to feed our family and friends
Section name
Self sustaining homestead with chickens, goats, and crops to feed our family and friends
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