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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name , FNP-BCPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLE LinkedIn Atlanta, GAPROFESSIONAL SUMMARYDedicated and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner with two decades of comprehensive experience delivering exceptional primary care services to diverse patient populations. Proficient in assessing, diagnosing, and treating acute and chronic illnesses across the lifespan. Skilled in developing and implementing evidence-based treatment plans while emphasizing preventative care and patient education. Proven ability to establish rapport with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote holistic wellness. Committed to staying abreast of current healthcare trends and advancing clinical expertise through continuous learning and professional development. Seeking to leverage expertise in dynamic healthcare setting to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.SKILLSLearning & Development,Learner EngagementVirtual Learning Platforms Curriculum Design & DevelopmentTraining FacilitationNursing EducationPatient AssessmentWeight Loss ManagementPatient AdvocateDiagnoses & TreatmentSenior LivingCase ManagementUtilization ReviewNurse ConsultantMedical TerminologyAppeals/Medical OpinionClinical ResearchMental Health ResearcherPsychopharmacologyAdvanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic ReasoningBehavioral HealthPopulation Health ManagerTelehealthLMS Canvas, BlackboardEMR/EHREPICMembers & AffiliationsNational Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)Golden Key Honor SocietyGeorgia Adult Day AssociationNational Adult Day AssociationAmerican Academy of Nurse PractitionersGraduate Research Assistant to Project Breast HealthPHI KAPPA PHIGNA Nurse Practitioner CouncilSigma Theta TauGeorgia Nurses AssociationGeorge Association for Nursing EducationBlack Nurses Faculty AssociationAwardsRegents Opportunity ScholarshipKaiser Permanente Foundation ScholarshipInduction: Golden Key Honor SocietyInduction: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of NursingPublicationsPublication: Journal of Black Nurses Association Caregiver Burdens of Family Members with Alzheimers disease July 2021 32(1)WORK EXPERIENCEFAMILY NURSE PRACTIONER VA DISABILITY MEDICAL CLAIMS EXAMINER 2023 - 2023Review and assess medical evidence provided by veterans to determine the presence and severity of disabilities.Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations, including physical assessments and medical history reviews, to ascertain the impact of disabilities on daily functioning and occupational capacity.Interpret complex medical records, diagnostic tests, and treatment plans to establish the relationship between medical conditions and claimed disabilities.Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals, to gather additional information and insights regarding claimants medical conditions.Utilize standardized rating criteria and guidelines established by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to assign disability ratings and benefits.Interview claimants to gather information about their medical history, symptoms, and functional limitations, ensuring a thorough understanding of their healthcare needs.Prepare detailed reports summarizing medical findings, assessment outcomes, and recommendations for disability compensation.Communicate effectively with veterans, their representatives, and VA personnel to provide updates on claim status, address inquiries, and clarify medical information.Stay informed about changes in VA regulations, policies, and procedures related to disability claims processing and incorporate updates into daily practice.Maintain accurate documentation of claim review activities, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER-INTERNAL MEDICINECenter for Health & Well-being Health Services 2020 - 2023Steer eClinicalWorks Health technology integration to bridge the gap between healthcare providers and diagnostic laboratories by advancing the accessibility of clinical services to support earlier diagnoses, appropriate interventions, and targeted treatments for patients.Leverage educational programs and learning experiences to educate patients on aftercare procedures and recovery expectations, increasing patients awareness of post-operative care.Manage virtual appointments between patients and healthcare providers by validating the accuracy of patient insurance and resolving eligibility issues, increasing the volume of buildup and patient complaints.Verify and process patients' medical records requests within the EMR to reduce information discrepancies in medical journals and improve patient and provider engagement.Administer patient-focused care and guidance via Telehealth to assess and triage symptoms to influence patients and families to make better health decisions and protect vulnerable populations.ASSISTANT PROFESSOR NURSING (Virtual)Brenau University 2017 - PresentFacilitate continuous quality improvement of the nursing syllabus by fostering planning efforts to address program needs and trends within the profession.Served as a resource for faculty development activities by coordinating and reviewing preceptors performance to fill the knowledge gaps, accelerating student progress and development.Drive achievement of academic proficiency for all nursing students to close the achievement gap by serving as a mentor, academic advisor, and advocate for 17-22 students.Deliver course designs and online activities per the division of learning standards by utilizing technology and innovative approaches to enhance teaching and learning.Cultivate and maintain professional partnerships to meet the academic needs of the institution by engaging in departmental, college, and university meetings, committees, and events.Foster students academic performance and progress towards graduation by reviewing progress reports and planning interventions appropriately in liaison with the course director, meeting student satisfaction.Drive program outcomes initiatives to recruit and retain talented students by executing the colleges philosophy, curriculum, and course objectives through classroom, online, and simulation.Offer excellent learners services, resources, and training by networking and cultivating rapport relationships with selected agencies to ensure the availability of practicum sites for student experiences.Reduce dropout rates by delivering instruction and facilitating student learning through activities, promoting social, physical, and intellectual growth in the subject matter.Afford excellent instruction in clinical and theoretical areas of nursing by tutoring and evaluating learners academic progression in meeting requirements for the program of study and program outcomes.Initiate engaging content to meet learning objectives by analyzing school data to identify equity gaps in academics among diverse students, improving student retention, success, and completion.Provide academic, career, and personal counseling for prospective, new, and continuing students to assess and address emotional issues by offering mentorship to students, driving individual academic success.Generate clear goals and action plans to aid students in achieving goals by informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.Foster high student passing by identifying and establishing appropriate content and choosing teaching methodology and materials to empower students' success in 3 classrooms.Strengthen student services by soliciting additional funding and resources via grants and scholarships for students in programs.Review and admit new to the Master of Science in Nursing ProgramMaintain high-quality courses by utilizing LMS Canvas to assemble content and learning activities, exceeding faculty expectations and increasing students experience.DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONSSARAH Adult Day Services 2002 - 2023Launched and provided oversight for 35+ adult care facilities to meet the individual interests and capabilities of the resident population, increasing resident occupancy levels.Spearheaded all nursing care for 35+ senior living by affording strategic direction, policies, and overall business operations, promoting the residents opportunities for engaging in everyday life.Created individualized comprehensive activity care plans for each resident by establishing and maintaining necessary attendance and care plan records, exceeding residents' expectations.Increased program awareness by conducting community outreach and education programs to ensure quality resident programming, exceeding occupancy, and revenue targets.Navigated accreditation and inspection processes by formulating and overseeing the implementation of all policies and procedures, particularly Medicaid/Medicare policy and regulations.Coached, developed, and motivated employees across all functional areas while providing regular performance feedback to achieve community needs while adhering to budgetary requirements.Pioneered and implemented long-term and short-term planning objectives by implementing adult care and assisted living activities in compliance with the federal Home and Community-Based Settings requirements.Delivered the highest quality program by offering services M-F, meals, various activities, and medication management, leading to residents reaching the highest level of independence.Provided leadership oversight over 8 CNAs and LPN staff by delegating duties and implementing efficient processes to achieve program goals and objectives while maintaining an environment that effectively and constructively handled conflict resolution.Advocated daily on behalf of all residents by establishing contracts with veteran administration and Medicaid to offer additional resources and programs, fostering a continuum of care.Maintained effective and efficient charts and record keeping through case management and utilization reviews while working with other healthcare disciplines to sustain and support the continuity of care to meet the community's healthcare needs.EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONSPh.D. Nursing (Nurse Educator Track)Hampton University, Hampton, VAMaster of Science with License as Family Nurse PractitionerGeorgia State University, Atlanta, GABachelor of Science in NursingBrenau University, Gainesville, GAeNLC - GeorgiaANCC Family Nurse Practitioner - CertifiedBLS Instructor American Heart AssociationCommitteesIRB CommitteeGraduate Nursing CommitteeNursing Leadership TeamAdmissions and Progression Committee Undergraduate and GraduateDNP Committee2019 2021 Committee Member/Mentor, Doctoral Capstone for Elizabeth Conoley student in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program Brenau University, Ivester College School of Nursing (Defended Capstone Project Topic: Use of Standardized Patients for Interdisciplinary Clinical Education at a Liberal Arts University)2019 2021 Committee Member/Mentor, Doctoral Capstone for Noushin Vastani student in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program Brenau University, Ivester College School of Nursing (Defended Capstone Project Topic: Professional Quality of Life: Assessment of the impact of the global pandemic COVID-19- on Nurse Practitioners in Georgia)CCNE Committee/FNP & DNPADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCECASE MANAGER/UTILIZATION REVIEW (Parttime)Habersham Medical Center 2020 - 2023INSTRUCTORNursing Department, Georgia Perimeter College of Nursing 2013 - 2015CLINICAL & SKILLS LAB INSTRUCTORGeorgia Perimeter College-, Department of Nursing 2005 2009FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER,Wilcox State Prison 2017GUEST LECTURERBehavior Health/Mental Health - Brenau University 2017- PresentGUEST LECTURERHigh Acuity Nursing Brenau University 2017 - PresentGUEST LECTURERBioethics in Advance Practice Nursing Brenau Univ. DNP Nursing Students 2020-PresentFAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONERAPI Medical- Internal Medicine -PRN 2010 - 2020 |
