Yvonne Ayuk
Grand Prairie
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for advanced patient care roles. Proven ability to deliver high-quality medical services with strong focus on patient outcomes. Skilled in diagnostic procedures, treatment plans, and patient education. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and reliable performance in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
HarmonyCares Medical Group-Primary Care Setting
11.2025 - Current
- Administered primary care services in home environments, ensuring quality care for an average of 12 patients from various backgrounds each day.
- Directed management of chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, COPD, CHF, CKD and asthma, ensuring adherence to evidence-based protocols.
- Engaged with physicians and specialists to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
- Orchestrated telehealth visit rollout, significantly increasing patient access and promoting compliance with follow-up care requirements.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for patients focused on disease prevention, adherence to medication regimens, and lifestyle improvement.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Beulah Clinic, Inperson/Telehealth Setting Addiction Medicine/Substance Abuse
06.2022 - 10.2025
- Managed 20 to 25 patients per day.
- Implemented treatment sessions for clients, incorporating MAT to enhance rehabilitation outcomes for individuals struggling with opioid dependency.
- Achieved improved client health outcomes through comprehensive assessments. Diagnosed conditions effectively and prescribed targeted medications and therapies. Enhanced client care through strategic treatment interventions.
- Provided Sublocade injections to support patients in overcoming opioid dependency.
- Clarified contraindications and hypersensitivity concerns for clients using buprenorphine-naloxone to ensure safe medication practices.
- Evaluated patient responses to buprenorphine-naloxone treatment, adjusting dosages as necessary to optimize outcomes.
- Facilitated ongoing maintenance treatment for clients with opioid dependence to ensure sustained clinical stability on low to moderate dosages.
- Provided comprehensive guidance to clients regarding opioid withdrawal symptoms and buprenorphine treatment to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Developed and implemented educational materials addressing dangers of combining benzodiazepines with buprenorphine to mitigate health risks.
- Assisted in providing addiction medicine and substance abuse support in both in-person and telehealth settings. Collaborated with healthcare teams to facilitate patient care and treatment plans. Engaged with patients to promote recovery and wellness strategies.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Optum United Healthcare Group
03.2021 - 05.2024
- Conducted in home health risk assessments.
- Collected past medical history, review of symptoms, physical examination, medication review and depression screening.
- Checked vital signs, conduct a1c testing, conduct monofilament testing for diabetes and conduct urine dipstick testing, conduct foot examination for diabetes.
- Conducted the Quanta Flo testing to check for PAD. Communicate with member’s PCP and report gaps in member’s care.
- Conducted health screenings to include breast cancer, colorectal cancer, cervical cancer, eye screening.
- Educated members on disease processes, medications and assure them they adhere to their treatment plans.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Signify Health
02.2020 - 09.2023
- Conducted in-home assessments on members, collect past medical history, review of symptoms, physical examination, medication review and depression screening.
- Checked vital signs, conduct a1c testing, conduct monofilament testing for diabetes and conduct urine dipstick testing, conduct foot examination for diabetes.
- Conducted the Quanta Flo testing to check for PAD.
- Communicated with member’s PCP and report gaps in member’s care.
- Conducted health screenings to include breast cancer, colorectal cancer, cervical cancer, eye screening.
- Educated members on disease processes, medications and assure them they adhere to their treatment plans.
Charge Nurse Opioid/Substance Abuse Nurse Rapid Diagnostic Unit
UT Southwestern Medical Center
12.2014 - 04.2020
- Delivered direct patient care to over 30 patients per day.
- Assessed patients in a drug rehabilitation facility.
- Administered medications and provide direct patient care.
- Facilitated patient recovery.
- Provided patient and family teaching, documentation.
- Evaluated staffing requirements, floor assignments, and organize unit activities.
- Addressed patient complaints and grievances.
Charge Nurse Solid Organ Transplant Unit
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System
04.2003 - 11.2014
- Provided bedside care for post-operative and medically complex patients in a 30-bed unit.
- Assisted inpatient admissions, care planning, and discharge instructions.
- Recognized for excellence in patient care and teamwork with multiple DAISY nominations.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05-2025
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Scuola Professionale per Infermieri
Ferrara, Italy06-1995
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Patient education
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Preventive healthcare
- Assessment & diagnosis of substance use disorders (SUDs) (DSM-5 criteria)
- Managing withdrawal syndromes (alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines)
- Prescribing and monitoring medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
- Managing co-morbid conditions
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) – Member
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing – Member
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) – AANP Certified
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Texas
- DEA License – Active, Texas
- BLS, ACLS Certified – American Heart Association
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
HarmonyCares Medical Group-Primary Care Setting
11.2025 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Beulah Clinic, Inperson/Telehealth Setting Addiction Medicine/Substance Abuse
06.2022 - 10.2025
Family Nurse Practitioner
Optum United Healthcare Group
03.2021 - 05.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner
Signify Health
02.2020 - 09.2023
Charge Nurse Opioid/Substance Abuse Nurse Rapid Diagnostic Unit
UT Southwestern Medical Center
12.2014 - 04.2020
Charge Nurse Solid Organ Transplant Unit
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System
04.2003 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Scuola Professionale per Infermieri
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
Capella University
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University