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Lakeland, Florida Street Address PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLENurse PractitionerHighly trained nurse practitioner with extensive experience providing prompt, attentive patient care in home and hospice care settings.AREAS OF EXPERTISEPatient Care Plan DevelopmentDiagnostic TestsHospital Admission & DischargeHospice / End-of-Life CarePatient AssessmentsPreventative CarePatient Education & CounselingCase ManagementMedication AdministrationEDUCATION & CERTIFICATESRegistered Nurse License Florida (Valid through 2022)Advanced Practical Registered Nurse American Nurses Credentialing Center, Silver Spring, MD (2018)Master of Science in Nursing Kaplan University, Davenport, IA (2015)Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of South Florida, Tampa, FL (2012)Associate of Science in Nursing Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, FL (2006)Licensed Practical Nurse Traviss Technical College, Lakeland, Florida (2004)PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine, Lakeland, FL 2020 to PRESENTAdvanced practice nurse seeing patients in the free clinic setting. Patients are the working poor. Assessed patients healthcare needs, ordered labs, followed up with lab appointments, managed chronic diseases. Referred patients to community partners for further testing if needed.ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE VITAS Healthcare, Lakeland, FL 2018 to 2021Performed face to face visits for Medicare assessments. Assessed patients for symptoms management needs. Attended goals of care meeting with patients and families to discuss end of life disease processes versus comfort care, discussed advance directives with patients and families. Worked along other interdisciplinary team members.CASE MANAGER/REGISTERED NURSE VITAS Healthcare, Lakeland, FL 2017 to 2018Advanced from initial position as Admission Nurse to role as Case Manager, supervising average of 20 patients. Enroll patients in appropriate hospice services. Provide medical and emotional support through end-of-life care.Excel as patient advocate, anticipating needs and addressing concerns through compassionate and respectful medical care.REGISTERED ADMISSION NURSE Good Shepherd Hospice, Lakeland, FL 2014 to 2017Assessed patient medical needs and health status for admission as well as requesting necessary medical equipment. Developed care plans for patients alongside hospice and community physicians, accompanying nurse practitioners to discuss plans directly with patients when possible. Ordered medications and hospice kits from pharmacy. Delivered reports to medical teams regarding admissions and developing needs.Met with patients and families to review Resource Manual, answering questions, and explaining procedures.Leveraged nursing expertise to train new hires in admissions department.REGISTERED NURSE Cornerstone Hospice, Winter Haven, FL 2013 to 2014Served in clinician role, assessing patient health history and status to determine admission to palliative care unit. Communicated available services to patients and family members. Completed medical supply orders and organized medication delivery for discharged patients.Coordinated with clinic and community doctors across Polk County hospitals to develop personal care plans for each patient.REGISTERED ADMISSION NURSE Good Shepherd Hospice, Lakeland, FL 2008 to 2013Assessed patient medical needs and health status for admission as well as requesting necessary medical equipment. Developed care plans for patients alongside hospice and community physicians, accompanying nurse practitioners to discuss plans directly with patients when possible. Ordered medications and hospice kits from pharmacy. Delivered reports to medical teams regarding admissions and developing needs.Met with patients and families to review Resource Manual, answering questions, and explaining procedures.Leveraged nursing expertise to train new hires in admissions department.REGISTERED NURSE Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, FL 2006 to 2008Provided direct patient care in fast-paced 24-hour observation unit, delivering diagnoses for common issues such as chest and abdominal pain. Prepared patients for range of procedures and surgeries, conducting labs when ordered by medical doctor. Supported patient admission and discharge procedures.Communicated with social services to coordinate additional support for patients following discharge from hospital.LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, FL 2004 to 2006Reported to registered nurse, administering medications, and performing bandage changes for injuries. Supported patients in surgery preparation. Assisted registered nurse with admission and discharge processes.Provided prompt and compassionate care for each patient, easing concerns about procedures, and responding to healthcare questions.Additional experience as Monitor Technician for Cardiac Patients at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. |
