Zipporah Brown
8658 Bristlecone, San Antonio,TX
Summary
Broad -certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in Family Medicine. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Cross Country Healthcare
San Antonio, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Provided comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including physical examinations, health assessments, and immunizations.
- Managed referrals to specialists when necessary and followed up with results from referrals.
- Provided counseling and support for patients dealing with mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety.
- Participated in quality assurance activities such as chart reviews and performance improvement initiatives.
- Managed a patient-care ratio of 23 patients per day.
- Management of a patient panel size of over 1,500.
- Worked primary with Veteran's and Tricare dependents at Lackland Airforce base
Adjunct Professor (20 Hours- Part-time)
Galen College
San Antonio, TX
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Implemented different teaching styles to meet needs of diverse student population.
- Fostered classroom environment conducive to learning and building character.
- Prepared, administered and graded exams and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Assisted students in achieving completion of learning objectives.
- Presented courses to undergraduate students and created lesson plans, tests and assignments to ascertain how well students retained class material.
- Tutored and coached students to help achieve personal and academic goals.
- Coordinated development of effective education programs through successful collaboration with colleagues and administrators.
Family Nurse Practitioner ( +40hours Full-time)
Community Health Network
Freeport, TX
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Offered preventive services such as well-child, adult and gynecological examinations.
- Evaluated and treated sexually transmitted diseases.
- Provided women's health services for contraception, reproductive concerns and family planning.
- Instructed and counseled patients to comply with prescribed medical or physical regimens, medications, health maintenance and addiction treatment.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Reviewed patient's medical history and laboratory data for abnormalities and completeness and delivered informed follow-up.
ER Registered Nurse ( +36 Hours Full Time)
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
ER Nurse (traveler +36 Hours Full Time)
UHS
San Antonio, TX
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
ED Registered Nurse (+36 Hours Full Time)
CHI St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Lake Jackson, TX
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
VA CBOC Clinical Nurse (+40 Hours- Full Time)
Crassociates
San Antonio, FL
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Prepared patient rooms for visits by cleaning, sanitizing equipment and stocking supplies.
- Performed nursing assessments and collected patient medical histories to help determine proper diagnosis.
- Prepared charts for clinic patients, gathering hospital records and test results.
- Followed up on diagnostic tests to verify completion and obtain results for treatment planning.
- Triaged patients' issues based on stated symptoms, basic assessments and documented vitals.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX08.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX05.2016
Skills
- Medical records management
- Patient Management
- Medication administration
- Regulatory compliance
- Ventilator care
- Medication and IV administration
- Diabetes management
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- First Aid/CPR, PALS, ACLS
- Wound Management
- Patient Care and Education
- Assess acute, non-acute, and chronic clinical and psychological diagnosis
- Perform new patient intake/screenings to include medical history, physical examination, laboratory, and diagnostic studies
- Implement treatment plans and education for chronic conditions
- Collaborate with physicians regarding patient management
- Develop and/or conduct in-service education programs for other health care professionals
- Provides counseling to patients and their families regarding illness prevention and health maintenance
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification [2021 to present]
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification [2022 to present]
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- AANP Certified in Adult NP
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Cross Country Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
Adjunct Professor (20 Hours- Part-time)
Galen College
04.2023 - 01.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner ( +40hours Full-time)
Community Health Network
08.2022 - 12.2023
ER Registered Nurse ( +36 Hours Full Time)
Vanderbilt Medical Center
05.2022 - 07.2022
ER Nurse (traveler +36 Hours Full Time)
UHS
01.2022 - 04.2022
ED Registered Nurse (+36 Hours Full Time)
CHI St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
10.2020 - 10.2021
VA CBOC Clinical Nurse (+40 Hours- Full Time)
Crassociates
06.2019 - 10.2020
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Austin
Associate of Science - Nursing
Del Mar College
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification [2021 to present]
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification [2022 to present]
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- AANP Certified in Adult NP
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