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| | Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name , MSN, APRN, A-GNP-CWinston-Salem, NC Street Address PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLE LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLEAdvanced Practice Nurse PractitionerNursing Leadership Healthcare Management Evidence-based Nursing Patient-Centric Focus Physician CollaborationNursing professional with more than 20+ years of experience in hospitals, primary care clinics, rehabilitation centers, and nursing homes. Recently certified as a Nurse Practitioner. Authority for assessment, acute and chronic disease process diagnoses, care plan development, and treatment. Demonstrate leadership in training and developing nursing professionals with a laser focus on improving staff performance and patient care and safety. Skilled in providing empathetic and therapeutic patient care across a diverse population and age range. Exceptional written and verbal skills with proven capacity to build essential relationships. Positioned to be part of a collaborative team providing high-quality patient care.Areas of Expertise
Clinical/Administrative: Reporting/Document Integrity Admissions/DischargeMedical Charting/Coding Interdisciplinary Teamwork Care Plan Development Patient Assessment & Safety Education & AdvocacyInpatient/Outpatient Care Acute & Chronic Disease Management Dialysis Treatment Disease Education & TreatmentWound Care Management HIPAA/Confidentiality Regulatory Compliance Quality AssuranceInterpersonal: Effective Communication Team Leadership & Empowerment Crisis Management Critical Thinking SkillsSound Judgement Problem Resolution Relationship Building ResilienceTechnical: Internet & Digital Technologies MS Office Suite EPIC EMR SystemEDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN), Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Walden University, Minneapolis MN: 2020Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) Winston Salem State University, Winston Salem NCRegistered Nurse (RN) State of North Carolina License #132329Basic Life Support (BLS) American Health AssociationPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEDialysis Staff Nurse - Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Winston-Salem, NC 08/2016 - PresentProvide comprehensive dialysis care for acute and chronically ill patients. Demonstrate professionalism, efficiency, and ability to prioritize and make sound decisions in fast-paced and time-sensitive environments, while providing quality patient care and safety. Selected Contributions:Provide hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy dialysis treatments for acute and chronic renal failure patients.Closely monitor patient status and response to therapy to initiate adjustments to treatment plans.Effectively collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of doctors and nurses to develop and implement care plans and maintain optimal scheduling.Exercise therapeutic communication, providing information and support for patients and their families to support optimal health outcomes.Provide performance-focused direction in precepting new nurses in the operation of the Continuous Renal Replacement Treatment dialysis machine.Serve as Charge Nurse, ensuring the integrity, efficiency, and safety of the dialysis unit.Episodic Care Manager - Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC Winston-Salem, NC 09/2013 - 06/2016Applied focused dedication to the integrity of the medical review process across the healthcare system. Selected Contributions:Assessed and coordinated the delivery of care; reviewed patient records and made determinations regarding discharge.Analyzed clinical data and documented review outcomes.Maintained confidentiality of all protected health information (PHI) and adhered to HIPAA guidelines and health and state regulations.Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse - Health Systems Management Winston-Salem, NC 05/2007 - 09/2013Oversight for education and training for patients administering dialysis self-care in home environments. Selected Contributions:Championed self-care through in-home training; educated patients and families on proper steps and ensured resources to support optimal outcomes.Conducted assessments in clinical setting and informed physicians regarding findings.Reviewed lab work, home activities, and medications and audited charts to maintain accurate and comprehensive records.Provided leadership and direction to interdisciplinary teams in quarterly meetings with physicians.Head Nurse Interim, Case Manager and Staff Nurse - Forsyth Medical Center Winston-Salem, NC 12/2001 - 01/2014Authority for patient care, quality assurance, and continuous improvement. Demonstrated expertise in prioritizing patient care and managing time effectively between patients. Selected Contributions:Patient care, including assessments, care plan development, treatment, and discharge.Collaborated with physicians to assess readiness for transfer/discharge; facilitated safe discharge planning and ensured equipment and rehabilitation to support optimal health outcomes.Advocated for quality of care; led care plan meetings to drive continuous improvement.Prior Experience:Assistant Director of Nursing Brian Center of Statesville, Statesville NCPartnered with Nursing Director to manage care for a rehabilitation center. Assessed needs and created schedules, provided leadership and direction to nursing staff, and advocated for residents health and welfare.MDS Coordinator, Staff Nurse & 2nd Shift Supervisor Pellcare Nursing Home, Winston-Salem, NCOversight for healthcare management, staff training, care plan development and implementation, and reporting and surveys for a 240-resident nursing home.LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AWARDS & AFFILIATIONSVolunteer, Ministry of Health-Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NCMember, Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses AssociationMember, American Association of Nurse PractitionersMember, Sigma Theta Tau, international Phi Nu Honors SocietyRecipient, Health Council Nurse Excellence Award: 2018 |