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Yolanda Conners

Memphis,TENNESSEE

Summary

Hardworking Nurse Practitioner with seven 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.

Highly trained Psychiatric Staff Nurse offering well-developed interpersonal, acute care treatment and relationship building skills. Promoting pleasant personality and skills helping patients stay calm and communicative.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner

Journey 2 Health
06.2020 - Current
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
  • Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Conduct Veteran compensation and pension evaluations.
  • Coordinated and conducted Numerous individual, group and family counseling sessions to identify potential solutions to decrease emotional turmoil
  • Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat numerous patients with memory difficulties and dementia

Nurse Practitioner

Serenity Recovery Centers
06.2017 - 10.2022
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • 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.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
  • Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
  • Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
  • Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
  • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
  • Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
  • Supported patients in maintaining prescribed regimen of care.
  • Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations.
  • Formulated lists of current and past medical conditions.
  • Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.

Family Nurse Practitioner

United Healthcare Group
07.2019 - 04.2021
  • 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.
  • Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
  • Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
  • Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
  • Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
  • Used EHR to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
  • Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.

Registered Nurse

Regional One
06.2014 - 06.2017
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Oversaw and managed number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
  • Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
  • Performed lab tests and communicated results.
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
  • Ensured proper care for victims of domestic violence who presented to urgent care clinic.
  • Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
  • Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.
  • Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
  • Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.
  • Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise in STDs, HIV and family planning.
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.


Registered Nurse

Methodist University
11.2009 - 06.2017
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Chronic patient and acute care in the Emergency department, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for numerous patients per shift.
  • Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise in STDs, HIV and family planning.
  • Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed.
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
  • Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
  • Performed lab tests and communicated results.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.

Paramedic

Yalobusha General Hospital
04.2012 - 05.2014
  • Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
  • Promoted team effort when working with dispatch center, external public safety agencies and health care providers.
  • Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
  • Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
  • Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
  • Performed cardiac pacing and needle thoracotomy with great care and expertise.
  • Administered infusion, medications and intubation.
  • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
  • Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
  • Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals and special education assessments in [number] schools with [number] students. Ensured external follow-up where required.
  • Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for [number] patients per shift.
  • Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.
  • Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise in STDs, HIV and family planning.
  • Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
  • Specialized in the nursing care of patients with chemical dependency.
  • Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
  • Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission.
  • Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
  • Initiated hospital-wide study to identify areas for process improvement.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.

Paramedic

Hernando Fire Department
05.2008 - 06.2012
                • Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
              • Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
            • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
          • Administered infusion, medications and intubation.
        • Performed cardiac pacing and needle thoracotomy with great care and expertise.
      • Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
    • Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
  • Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatry

The University of Tennessee - Memphis
Memphis, TN
05.2019

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Union University
Jackson, TN
12.2016

Bachelor of Science - nursing

Excelsior College
Albany, 12208, NY
05.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

Excelsior School Of Nursing
New Albany, NY
05.2013

Associate of Science - Paramedic

Southwest Community College
Memphis, TN
05.2009

Skills

  • Health and wellness expertise
  • Strong medical ethic
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Computerized charting specialist
  • Enthusiastic caregiver
  • Flow sheet charting
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Body mechanics knowledge
  • PACU and ER experience
  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Clinical Quality Improvement
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Operational Procedures
  • Mental Health Care
  • Crisis Situations
  • Patient Consultations
  • Administrative Support
  • Multidisciplinary Treatment Planning

Timeline

Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner

Journey 2 Health
06.2020 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner

United Healthcare Group
07.2019 - 04.2021

Nurse Practitioner

Serenity Recovery Centers
06.2017 - 10.2022

Registered Nurse

Regional One
06.2014 - 06.2017

Paramedic

Yalobusha General Hospital
04.2012 - 05.2014

Registered Nurse

Methodist University
11.2009 - 06.2017

Paramedic

Hernando Fire Department
05.2008 - 06.2012

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatry

The University of Tennessee - Memphis

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Union University

Bachelor of Science - nursing

Excelsior College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Excelsior School Of Nursing

Associate of Science - Paramedic

Southwest Community College

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