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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name , np, msn, aprn, fnp-bcYuma, AZ PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLEBoard-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Occupational MedicineCAREER SUMMARYBoard-certified family nurse practitioner licensed in Texas, Arizona, and California, coupled with 7 years of experience providing direct patient care across multiple care continuums. Equally strong in overseeing workflows associated with workmans compensation injuries and pre-employment physicals. Actively pursue new developments in clinical practices and treatment methods by maintaining DEA, BLS, ACLS, and DOT medical examiner credentialing and certifications. Work jointly within the medical team to develop patient-specific treatment plans and set measurable goals to ensure treatment plans are moving the patient toward improved health and return to work status. Perform medical procedures, exams, suturing, and prescribe medically appropriate pharmaceuticals. Leverage technical capabilities to maintain expertise using multiple electronic medical record (EMR) software. Recognized by peers as being the best mid-level occupational medicine provider in Texas. Bilingual: English & SpanishEDUCATIONMaster of Science; Nursing 2018 - Simmons University; Boston, MABachelor of Science; Nursing 2014 - Texas A&M; Corpus Christi, TXBachelor of Science; Kinesiology 1997 - Texas A&M; Corpus Christi, TXCORE SKILLS AND TRAININGPatient Triage & Health Maintenance Education Occupational Medicine Diagnostic & Treatment PlanningCase Management Hospice Care X-Ray Interpretation Pain Management Cross-Functional TeamworkMedical Terminology Infection Control Disease Prevention HIPAA X-Ray Interpretation CPT/ICD CodingUrgent Care Pre-Employment Exams In-Home Visits Medication Administration EMR Software/Super UserOSHA Compliance Cost/Benefit Analysis Scheduling Occupational Therapy Wound Care & StabilizationPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEGEORGIA MEDICAL STAFFING; Atlanta Georgia, GA Novermber2022- PresentNurse PractitionerPerform pre-employment physicals along with annual and surveillance physicals. Address and treat work related injuries and return to work status. Address various safety issues related to work locations. These tasks are performed at various locations across the state of Texas.TEXAS INDUSTRIAL MEDICAL; Corpus Christi, TX August 2022-September 2023Nurse PractitionerOversee office policies and procedures related to the diagnostic, treatment planning, and coordination of occupational health services for company clients. Uphold professional standards to communicate, evaluate, and treat patients to facilitate return to work status. Perform pre-employment physicals and competently address work-related injuries to recommend diagnostic/treatment interventions focusing on safety, cost, adherence, and efficacy of the clients occupational health program.Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, including lab results and x-rays associated with the patients medical history, symptomology, and exam findings to develop an appropriate plan of care.Manage up to 8 injuries per day and up to 2 after-hour calls per night by determining the level of injury severity to make recordable and non-recordable decisions without compromising patient care.Conduct advanced EKG interpretation, suturing, ocular trauma, audiogram, and physical fitness tests.BIO FAMILY CLINIC; Yuma, AZ 2020-2021Nurse PractitionerCollaborated with interdisciplinary teams and consulted with primary physicians to evaluate, plan, and implement services for a broad range of general and acute geriatric challenges. Assessed individuals for medical assistance, discussed clinical histories, and made referrals to authorize medically necessary services. Administered medication and documented any observations, adverse reactions, and treatments in the patients electronic health record. Preserved positive engagements with patients and families to assist them in understanding the nature of their disease, home medical requirements, and the need for ongoing medical intervention. Completed patient paperwork, forms, narratives, and reports following clinic protocols to maintain accurate recording of patient interactions.Developed treatment plans by assisting patients in setting goals linked to the identified medical need.Monitored patient progress toward intended goals and periodically reassessed changes in the patient's condition to coordinate other services as needed.Actively participated in all process improvement, shared leadership, and staff retention by reviewing caseloads and providing feedback to the team.Performed wound care, IV starts, IV Hydration, IV ABX, suturing of lacerations, skin tag removals, punch/shave biopsies, and pain management injections.SUMO STAFFING & BARTON ASSOCIATES; Multiple Locations 2019-2020Nurse PractitionerProvided primary, preventative, and other health care services to diverse patients in multiple urgent care clinics across Texas. Examined, diagnosed, and treated patients with subtle and acute illnesses and injuries or exacerbations of chronic disease based on patient observations and tests. Determined priority order of patient walk-ins based on initial observations and coordinated transportation of critical patients to area hospitals for immediate care. Performed technical functions frequently encountered in urgent care facilities, including phlebotomy, IV insertions, IV medication, occupational medicine, injury follow-up, and return to work clearances.Conducted pre-employment physicals, removed eye debris, and pain management care.Provided support to achieve optimum collaboration with patients, outside services, clinical staff, and other attending physicians.AMERICAN HOSPICE MEDICAL; Corpus Christi, TX 2019-2020Nurse PractitionerCompleted the hospice face-to-face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based on coverage determinations. Submitted clinical information to the hospice medical director for interpretation for eligibility for hospice recertification. Made recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care.Reviewed clinical information and coordinated consultations with the hospice team and other practitioners.ACCESS QUALITY THERAPY SERVICES; Corpus Christi, TX 2018-2020Registered NurseCoordinated and provided quality skilled nursing services in home settings to patients requiring medical support, IV therapy, wound care, disease management, and medication administration to achieve the highest degree of recovery, comfort, and independence. Implemented care plans, nursing interventions, and patient/family education necessary to ensure appropriate patient improvement and stabilization within the home. Evaluated patient responses to care and modified plans based on physician orders and patient health improvement.Maintained current and accurate electronic and hand-written patient notes to enable the integration of information used by the healthcare team.Identified the need for external patient care services and made appropriate referrals to outside agencies.AVEANNA HOME HEALTH; Corpus Christi, TX 2016-2020Registered Nurse/Clinical Nurse SupervisorProvided skilled nursing care to pediatric and adult patients in their home environment. Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams, patients, families, and referring agencies. Identified the patients healthcare needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, and other clinical evaluations.Monitored patients on ventilators and continuous feeds to report on the patients stability and made recommendations for improvement.BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER; Dallas, TX 2015-2016Registered Nurse/Colorectal/UrologyProvided bedside nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with acute health conditions related to colorectal and urology disease. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and consulted with primary providers to evaluate, plan, and implement services for a broad range of critical medical concerns.Enforced infection prevention, patient/staff safety guidelines, and adherence to best nursing practices as a part of a continuous improvement effort.CRMC HOSPITAL; Aransas Pass, TX 2014-2015Emergency Room NurseExecuted direct patient care while providing inter-facility transport, critical care, and triage in a high-volume emergency department. Worked collaboratively with the medical team and attending physicians while delegating emergent tasks to paramedics and medical technicians. Provided expedient patient assessments and engaged critical resources to determine the patients acuity.Communicated with physicians regarding patient status, symptomology, and results of tests and labs.Observed patient responses and behaviors to record any adverse conditions or possible drug reactions.Entered into thoughtful conversations to educate patients, caregivers, and families on described diagnoses, physicians orders, and treatment options.TEACHING & COACHING EXPERIENCEMINERAL WELLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, Mineral Wells, TX 2009-20109TH Grade English Teacher, Assistant Football Coach, and Assistant Basketball CoachDALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; Dallas, TX 2003-20097th-12th Grade English Teacher, North Dallas High School Assistant Football & Basketball CoachARLINGTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; Arlington, TX 2002-20037th Grade Reading Teacher, Assistant 7th and 8th Grade Football & Basketball CoachFORT WORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; Fort Worth, TX 2000-20027th Grade English Teacher, Assistant 8th Grade Football & Soccer CoachMEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONSAmerican College of Occupational & Environmental MedicineSigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honors SocietyAmerican Nurses AssociationAmerican Association of Nurse PractitionersTexas High School Coaches AssociationTexas Nurses Association |
