| Candidate Information | | Title | Nurse Practitioner Mental Health | | Target Location | US-GA-Duluth |
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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidatePROFESSIONAL SUMMARYI am an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-FNP-C. Prior to obtaining my certification as an APRN, I have practiced as a registered nurse for over Street Address -years. I have practiced in a multitude of roles and specialty areas such as mental health, case management, home health, telemetry, medical surgical, traumatic brain injury, and developmental disabilities to name a few.EDUCATIONWalden University - Minneapolis, MN August Street Address - CurrentDNP, NursingWalden University - Minneapolis, MN August Street Address - May 2020MSN, APRN-FNPBrenau University - Gainesville, GA August 2002 May 2005BSN, NursingOglethorpe University Atlanta, GA August 1992 May 1995Bachelor of Arts, PsychologyEXPERIENCENURSE PRACTITIONERI have 20-months of hands-on clinical experience while completing requirements for rigorous nurse practitioner program. Rotated in specialties of primary care, adult, pediatrics, womens health, (OB/GYN), geriatrics and Psychiatric setting. Education of patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, disease process, disease management, and lifestyle options. Review patients medical history and information from previous visits to better diagnose them. Evaluated healthcare needs goals for treatment and available resources of each patient. Ordered diagnostic testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients. Create patient reports including detailed information about all aspects of a patients condition and treatment received. Referral to specialties when applicable and Recommend therapy and different treatments to patients and oversee the application of treatment to ensure patients receive the care they need to improve. Prescribed medications including proper frequencies, dosage, and any special instructions under preceptor to treat various conditions. Utilized care plans and behavioral strategies to promote adherence to care plans, adoption of healthy behaviors, and engagement in self-care. Completed physical assessments newborn to geriatric. Conducted complete physical exams female and male. Maintain patient success rating of 97 percent, accurately documented all care in electronic health records. Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT billing codes. All through the guidance and supervision of the assigned preceptors.REGISTERED NURSE/ FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONERViewpoint Health May 2016-PresentProvide and promote mental health education and advice on healthy lifestyle choices and the prevention of mental ill health. Maintain a safe working environment for clients, staff, and visitors. Perform audit, research and analysis tasks associated with good clinical practice. Apply relevant legislation to local practice, i.e., medicines management, patient group directions. Provide an initial health screening of all new arrivals to the Viewpoint Health adult CSU, Adolescents and Autisms units within the timeframes governed by Detention. Be familiar with the security constraints, Rules and Regulations appertaining to secure environments. Participate and contribute to teaching and supporting new or junior staffREGISTERED NURSE/FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONERAdvantage Behavioral Healthcare System April 2020-2021Inform and counsel patients regarding matters pertaining to their mental health. To always work within the bounds of confidentiality, adhering to data protection and maintaining Policy and Guidelines of the Advantage Behavioral Health system. Comprehensive training through A+A. To work predominantly within own area of specialism but to operate as part of a team delivering mental health care services. Provide professional advice and support to mental health professionals and non-clinical staff to ensure the effective health and social care of to all clients in line with current best practice. Promotion of a positive health, safety, and infection control culture to maintain a safe environment for all stakeholdersFamily Wellness Center Home Care Company January 2018-2021Works with office leadership to identify and minimize barriers to providing coordinated care. Provides leadership in the daily operations of an office. Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession. Maintains clinical expertise by providing direct patient care, acting as a charge nurse, and serving as clinical resource. Addresses issues related to Intensity of Service and Severity of Illness to confirm medical necessity for admission and continued stay in conjunction with the centralized Medicare and Medicaid Admission Review Department. Collaborates with the healthcare team including, but not limited to both medical and mental Physicians, Social Worker, Pharmacist, Admission Notification, Medicare Admission Review and Nursing to ensure the progression of an effective treatment plan and smooth clinical transition in care. Provides services for individual patients and on identified patient care areas to facilitate optimal patient outcomesAmedisys -RN April 2007- Nov 2019Visited Patient after discharged from hospital to perform physical examinations, make tentative diagnoses, and treat patients, recommend drugs, medical devices, or other forms of treatment, such as physical therapy. Inhalation therapy or related therapeutic procedures. Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition. Instruct individuals' families and other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention and develop health improvement programs. Direct and coordinate infection control program and perform wound care. Perform Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Hypertension, and all diseases process education.Exceptional Community Services, Inc.-RN June 2017-Oct 2018Maximizing case managing for adult, adolescents, and pediatric patient treatment success by obtaining vital signs, performing physical assessments, gathering detailed health histories, administering medications, and monitoring status to accurately develop individualized plans of care in coordination with physicians, therapists, and families to restore key patient health and implementing total patient care through a primary nursing process. Providing nursing care for Medicare and Medicaid pediatric patients in a home care setting. Educating patients and their families on disease processes, psychiatric and medical-surgical procedures, and other aspects of therapeutic regimens, including medication and pain management techniques. Administered and monitored medications and their effectiveness by multiple administration routes depending upon client situation and medical orders.NorthStar Psychological Services -RN January 2016- Aug 2017Maximizing adult and pediatric patient treatment success by obtaining vital signs, performing physical assessments, gathering detailed health histories, administering medications, and monitoring status in order to accurately develop individualized plans of care in coordination with physicians, therapists, and families to restore key patient health and implementing total patient care through a primary nursing process. Providing nursing care for Medicare and Medicaid pediatric patients in a home care setting. Educating patient and their families on disease processes, psychiatric and medical-surgical procedures, and other aspects of therapeutic regimens, including medication and pain management techniques. Administered and monitored medications and their effectiveness by multiple administration routes depending upon client situation and medical orders.Community Healthcare of Georgia-RN April 2014- June 2015Maximizing adult and pediatric patient treatment success by obtaining vital signs, performing physical assessments, gathering detailed health histories, administering medications, and monitoring status to accurately develop individualized plans of care in coordination with physicians, therapists, and families to restore key patient health and implementing total patient care through a primary nursing process. Providing nursing care for Medicare and Medicaid pediatric patients in home care setting. Educating patients and their families on disease processes, psychiatric and medical-surgical procedures, and other aspects of therapeutic regimens, including medication and pain management techniques. Administered and monitored medications and their effectiveness by multiple administration routes depending upon client situation and medical orders.Uplifting the Community Psychiatric Op Center -RN March 2008- April 2013Client admission and evaluation and assessment through nursing care plan, educating patients on medication compliance, signs effect of medication and how to identify symptoms. Group and individual therapy care plans. Comprehensive observation and prompts symptoms reporting and evaluation of patients diagnosis and symptomsCruse Medical -RN August 2014- Dec 2014Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records. Monitor records and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions. Record patients' medical information and vital signs. Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients and family responses and conditions. Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate diagnostic test to identify and assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity. Assess the needs of individuals, families, and communities, including assessment of individuals home environments to identify potential health or safety problems. Direct and coordinate infection control program.Grace PCH Caring Hand, INC-RN January 2005- July 2013Review the individual service plan, conduct nursing assessments, attend individual service plan meeting, assist the individuals with doctor's appointment, assist in the director in the production of the agency, provide information on the best way to serve the consumer based on the disability. Create activity colander for the consumer, supervise at risk consumers, and conduct functional assessment. Review the policies for the group home; ensure the consumers are integrated into the community. Medication management. Complete monthly nursing assessment, document progress notes and assist the consumers with daily living skills.Georgia Regional Hospital-RN October 2012- Nov 2014Pt admission and evaluation and assessment through nursing care plan, educating patients on medication compliance, signs effect of medication and how to identify symptoms. Group and individual therapy care plans for children and adults. Comprehensive observation and prompts symptoms reporting and evaluation of patient's diagnosis and symptoms.WellStar Hospital-RN May 2005- April 2010Assessed ventilated tracheotomy and chest tubes patients within one hour of arrival and completed he admission data base prior to end of shift reflecting a thorough ongoing assessment of any abnormal finding. Performed ongoing assessment each shift on an assigned patient and frequently as warranted by condition of patient such as suctioning and cleaning the tracheotomy site and acts appropriately on gathered information or observation. Initiated a written nursing plan of care/clinical pathway within 8 hours of admission incorporating patient and family input. Documented in the nurses' notes in timely manner and reflects patient status, care given and patient's response to care.LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONSoState of Georgia-Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner license-activeoAANP FNP certificationoState of Georgia- Registered NurseoBasic Life Support for Healthcare ProvidersoCPIMEMBERSHIPSoAmerican Association of Nurse PractitionersoThe National Society Leaderships and Success |
