Yovondya Cutler
Nashville,TN
Summary
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 11 years of healthcare experience. Proven track record in process development and implementation, enhancing patient care delivery. Expertise in patient education, preventive care, and chronic disease management, resulting in improved health outcomes. Strong clinical skills and commitment to quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Champion Health Care
Lebanon , Tennessee
08.2018 - Current
- Delivered crisis intervention services during acute distress or emergencies.
- Assisted individuals in recognizing early warning signs of relapse to prevent crises.
- Participated in multi-disciplinary meetings to enhance patient care strategies.
- Educated clients on effects of stress and substance abuse on wellbeing.
- Encouraged utilization of positive coping mechanisms like mindfulness and physical activity.
- Documented all patient interactions in electronic medical records per HIPAA guidelines.
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
We Care Too Health & Wellness Clinic
Nashville, TN
08.2017 - Current
- Serve as healthcare provider and office manager for family practice clinic. Manage employee review process and ensure compliance with state/federal regulations. Oversee/manage clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism. Diagnose and treat patients with chronic/acute health problems including MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, and pneumonia. Ensure HIPAA compliance. Develop and produce all office flyer notifications for policy changes, office news, and events. Oversee all practice functions and perform administrative duties.
- Operate in a self-directed, personally accountable manner with astute judgement skills.
- Personally increased regular patient base from 0 to over 145 within 2 years.
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Thin Again, LLC
Nashville, TN
08.2016 - Current
- Serve as lead healthcare provider/office manager for medical weight loss clinic. Manage employee review process and ensure compliance with state/federal regulations. Assess need for, order, and interpret appropriate lab tests. Examine patients and dispense medications as needed. Enforce HIPAA compliance.
- Developed and implemented process which successfully assisted patients to remain in compliance with blood pressure issues.
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner Center for Spine, Joint, Neuromuscular Rehab
Nashville, TN
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Served as provider for pain management patients. Conducted assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with acute/chronic pain. Performed trigger point injections, knee steroid joint injections with and without ultrasound guidance, and ITP pain pump refills. Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team. Ordered, obtained, and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Provided pharmacological/non-pharmacological management/treatment for various disorders and diseases.
- Assisted in practice growth by tending to 20-25 patients, traveling to various locations.
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Southside Medical Center
Nashville, TN
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Served as primary provider for personal injury clinic and treated injury clients. Administered pain management and trigger point injections. Served as lead healthcare provider/office manager. Provided pharmacological/non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Assisted in the increase of patient retention rates through the use of compassionate and informed bedside manner and developing positive patient rapport.
RN MEDICAL REVIEW COORDINATOR
CGS Administrators
Nashville, TN
06.2011 - 05.2016
- Reviewed medical claims for multiple edits to ensure proper payments to supplier and prevent overpayment. Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing. Maintained strict patient confidentiality. Actively maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-9/10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols, and third party requirements regarding billing. Confidently and adeptly handled claim denials/appeals. Reviewed/resolved claim issues captured CLAIMS edits, and the clearinghouse.
- Developed new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Tennessee State University
01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Austin Peay State University
01.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tennessee State University
01.2000
Skills
Clinical skills
- Patient assessment and examination
- Diagnosis and management of conditions
- Medication management and MAT
- Preventive care and screenings
- Individualized treatment plans
- Weight loss counseling strategies
- Chronic disease management
Addiction medicine expertise
- Certified in MAT protocols
- Opioid and alcohol use disorder management
- Motivational interviewing techniques
- Collaborative behavioral health care
Evidence-based weight management
- FDA-approved anti-obesity medications
- Nutritional counseling
Professional Qualifications
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- ANCC Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner FNP-BC
- DEA License, including Schedule II-V prescribing authority
- Buprenorphine/MAT Waiver
- Current state APRN license and prescriptive authority
- BLS certification
Interpersonal & Administrative
- Strong patient education and communication skills
- EMR/EHR proficiency (Tebra, Practice Fusion, Athena etc)
- Preceptorship and clinical teaching experience
- Team-based care coordination
- Culturally competent care delivery
Affiliations
- I serve as a clinical preceptor for both nurse practitioner and physician assistant students, providing hands-on training and mentorship in a real-world clinical setting. I support their professional development by supervising patient care activities, guiding clinical decision-making, and fostering critical thinking skills. Through direct observation and feedback, I help bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical application, ensuring that students gain the competence and confidence needed for successful independent practice.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Champion Health Care
08.2018 - Current
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
We Care Too Health & Wellness Clinic
08.2017 - Current
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner Center for Spine, Joint, Neuromuscular Rehab
01.2017 - 06.2017
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Thin Again, LLC
08.2016 - Current
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Southside Medical Center
05.2016 - 12.2016
RN MEDICAL REVIEW COORDINATOR
CGS Administrators
06.2011 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Nursing
Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Austin Peay State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tennessee State University