Zachary Perkins
Marianna,FL
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 9 years of comprehensive healthcare experience providing acute care, wellness exams, and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnoses. In-depth knowledge of cardiovascular acute and chronic disease states and management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Hearts South, PC - Company Dissolution 3/2024
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Obtained patient history, performed physical exam, ordered and interpreted appropriate tests, made clinical diagnoses, and ordered medications and treatments as necessary. Approximately 75-100 patient encounters weekly.
- Performed comprehensive inpatient cardiology consultations.
- Collaborated with supervising physician to ensure that appropriate, cost-effective care was offered to all patients.
- Mentored nursing staff to enhance their clinical knowledge, skills, and confidence in practice.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
Nurse Practitioner
Southeast Cardiology Clinic, Inc.
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Obtained patient history, performed physical exam, ordered and interpreted appropriate tests, made clinical diagnoses, and ordered medications and treatments as necessary.
- Performed comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiology consultations.
- Performed and interpreted Pacemaker/AICD/Loop Monitor interrogations.
- Collaborated with supervising physician to ensure appropriate, cost-effective care is offered to all patients.
- Mentored nursing staff to enhance their clinical knowledge, skills, and confidence in practice.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
Registered Nurse
Southeast Cardiology Clinic, Inc.
04.2018 - 08.2021
- Assessed patients' conditions and reported abnormalities to the physician in a timely manner.
- Implemented standard protocols for cardiology patients in the hospital.
- Assisted with weekend call with the 10 cardiologists who rounded at Southeast Health.
- Operated in various roles during a code situation without the presence of a doctor.
- Obtained pertinent medical/surgical history on all new cardiology consults.
- Responded to STEMI alerts and facilitate timely and appropriate care of STEMI patients.
- Entered orders into CPOE functioning as a scribe while rounding on cardiology patients in the hospital.
- Responded to outpatient calls during the weekend.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse, Neuro-ICU
Southeast Alabama Medical Center
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Continually assessed patients' conditions and reported abnormalities to the physician/APP in a timely manner.
- Obtained and recorded vital signs effectively and efficiently in the patient's medical record.
- Invasive hemodynamic monitoring (Arterial Lines, Ventriculostomies, El Camino Bolts, etc.).
- Operated in various roles during a code situation with and without the presence of a doctor.
- Managed patients on ventilators.
- Titrated vasoactive drips including the following: Levophed, Cardizem, Diprivan, Nitroglycerin, Amiodarone, Neo-Synephrine, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Isuprel, Nipride, Precedex, Versed, and Labetalol
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Southeast Alabama Medical Center
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Continually assessed patients' conditions and reported abnormalities to the physician/APP in a timely manner.
- Obtained and recorded vital signs effectively and efficiently in the patient's medical record.
- Invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
- Operated in various roles during a code situation with and without the presence of a doctor.
- Managed patients on ventilators.
- Titrated vasoactive drips including the following: Levophed, Cardizem, Diprivan, Nitroglycerin, Amiodarone, Neo-Synephrine, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Isuprel, Nipride, Precedex, Versed, and Labetalol
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Emerald Coast Hospice
08.2017 - 10.2017
- Managed a case load of patients receiving hospice services
- Assessed patient conditions and reported to the Hospice Medical Director.
- Served as on call nurse for hospice patients in 4 surrounding counties on a 7 day on, 7 day off schedule.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse (Travel Assignment - 12 Weeks)
Sutter Davis Hospital
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Continually assessed patients' conditions and reported abnormalities to the physician/APP in a timely manner.
- Obtained and recorded vital signs effectively and efficiently in the patient's medical record.
- Invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
- Operated in various roles during a code situation with and without the presence of a doctor.
- Managed patients on ventilators.
- Titrated vasoactive drips including the following: Levophed, Cardizem, Diprivan, Nitroglycerin, Amiodarone, Neo-Synephrine, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Isuprel, Nipride, Precedex, Versed, and Labetalol
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Southeast Alabama Medical Center
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Continually assessed patients' conditions and reported abnormalities to the physician/APP in a timely manner.
- Obtained and recorded vital signs effectively and efficiently in the patient's medical record.
- Invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
- Operated in various roles during a code situation with and without the presence of a doctor.
- Managed patients on ventilators.
- Titrated vasoactive drips including the following: Levophed, Cardizem, Diprivan, Nitroglycerin, Amiodarone, Neo-Synephrine, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Isuprel, Nipride, Precedex, Versed, and Labetalol
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Southeast Alabama Medical Center
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Continually assessed patients' conditions and reported abnormalities to the physician/APP in a timely manner.
- Obtained and recorded vital signs effectively and efficiently in the patient's medical record.
- Invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
- Operated in various roles during a code situation with and without the presence of a doctor.
- Managed patients on ventilators.
- Titrated vasoactive drips including the following: Levophed, Cardizem, Diprivan, Nitroglycerin, Amiodarone, Neo-Synephrine, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Isuprel, Nipride, Precedex, Versed, and Labetalol
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Administered complex medication regimens safely, adhering to established dosages and schedules to prevent adverse effects or drug interactions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Jackson Hospital
05.2015 - 03.2016
- Continually assessed patients' conditions and report abnormalities to physicians.
- Obtained and recorded vital signs effectively and efficiently.
- Titrated vasoactive drips including the following: Levophed, Cardizem, Diprivan, Nitroglycerin, Amiodarone, Neo-Synephrine, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Labetalol
- Demonstrated a competency for administering medications in a timely and safe manner.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in improved recovery outcomes.
Education
MSN - FNP/AGACNP
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05.2021
BSN -
Chipola College
Marianna, FL05.2018
ADN -
Chipola College
Marianna, FL05.2015
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Marianna High School
Marianna, FL05.2013
Skills
- Healthcare Education
- Specialist Referrals
- Medication Dosage Determination and Prescription
- Electronic Charting
- Medical History Review
- Patient Examination
- Chronic Health Problems
- Preventive Care
- Critical Thinking
- Support Staff Supervision
- Acute care expertise
Accomplishments
Collaborated with a multi-specialty team of healthcare providers to improve/institute interdepartmental policies in an effort to produce structured echocardiogram reports in line with the recommendations of the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) and the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC).
Certification
- FNP-C, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 06/2026, F06210360
- AGACNP-BC, American Nurses Credentialing Center, 06/2026, 2021039217
- CVNP-BC, American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine, 05/2026, N77P50723ZP
- BLS Provider, American Heart Association, 05/2025
- ACLS, American Heart Association, 05/2025
- CCRN (Adult), American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 12/2025
- Nurse Practitioner, Florida, APRN11013519, 04/30/2025
- Nurse Practitioner, Alabama, 1-154160, 12/31/2024
- Registered Nurse, Alabama, 1-154160, 12/31/2024
- Registered Nurse, Florida, RN9408646, 04/30/2025
- Registered Nurse, California, RN95117602, 12/31/2024
References
- Allison Sims (Works Nights), Critical Care Unit, 334-790-2290
- Hollie Crutchfield, Hearts South, PC, 334-793-5672
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Hearts South, PC - Company Dissolution 3/2024
12.2022 - 02.2024
Nurse Practitioner
Southeast Cardiology Clinic, Inc.
08.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Neuro-ICU
Southeast Alabama Medical Center
09.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
Southeast Cardiology Clinic, Inc.
04.2018 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Southeast Alabama Medical Center
10.2017 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse
Emerald Coast Hospice
08.2017 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse (Travel Assignment - 12 Weeks)
Sutter Davis Hospital
03.2017 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Southeast Alabama Medical Center
01.2017 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Southeast Alabama Medical Center
03.2016 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse, ICU
Jackson Hospital
05.2015 - 03.2016
MSN - FNP/AGACNP
University of South Alabama
BSN -
Chipola College
ADN -
Chipola College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Marianna High School
- FNP-C, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 06/2026, F06210360
- AGACNP-BC, American Nurses Credentialing Center, 06/2026, 2021039217
- CVNP-BC, American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine, 05/2026, N77P50723ZP
- BLS Provider, American Heart Association, 05/2025
- ACLS, American Heart Association, 05/2025
- CCRN (Adult), American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 12/2025
- Nurse Practitioner, Florida, APRN11013519, 04/30/2025
- Nurse Practitioner, Alabama, 1-154160, 12/31/2024
- Registered Nurse, Alabama, 1-154160, 12/31/2024
- Registered Nurse, Florida, RN9408646, 04/30/2025
- Registered Nurse, California, RN95117602, 12/31/2024
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