Experience

CVS Minute Clinic

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Family Nurse Practitioner

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  Providing acute, chronic and wellness care in the local community. Providing acute, chronic and wellness care in the local community.



Hampton Regional Medical Center in affiliation with MUSC

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Hospitalist

  • Aug 2019 - Jan 2021

  Working in close collaboration with Doctors and Nurses to provide the best possible patient outcomes for acute, chronically ill patients, rehabilitation and hospice patients. Admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge of patients in the emergency department and after admission to the hospital unit. Hospitalist coverage is extended to medical surgical, intensive care, observation and emergency departments. Knowledge of the most up to date treatments, pharmacology and assessment procedures is used to provide the highest level of patient care. Hampton Regional Medical Center is partnered with MUSC to offer the highest quality care to rural areas through TeleMedicine. In addition to the 7 bed Emergency Department, the hospital has 20 medical surgical beds and 4 ICU beds (on a typical day, the hospital is mostly full, 13-17 patients) that are managed by the Nurse Practitioner with the help of Doctors at MUSC. Each morning the Nurse Practitioner, Hospitalist, calls the on call Doctor at MUSC to discuss the patients admitted to the hospital and to collaboratively develop a plan of care. The Nurse Practitioner, Hospitalist, is then in charge of all of the patient management, including admission, discharge, education, analysis of treatment, documentation, lab and imaging orders, assessment and evaluation of treatment outcomes. Show less



Sumpter Free Health Clinic

• St. Stephen, SC

• Family Nurse Practitioner

  • Mar 2017 - Mar 2020

  Starting as a student and now continuing to provide care as a Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner at the Sumpter Free Health Clinic has been a wonderful and rewarding experience that has allowed me to build upon many skills. + Diagnosing acute and chronic disease processes and implementing the most appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment plans + Intensive experience in the long term treatment and management of diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, anemia, osteoarthritis, depression, anxiety, thyroid disorders, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, heart failure, chronic kidney disease and chronic pain + Interpretation of lab results, blood work, diagnostic screenings, MRI's, CT's, Xrays and ECG's + Providing breast exams and pap smears at the monthly Well Woman's Clinic + Knowledge of healthcare costs, low income options and working with partners in the community to ensure the best possible patient outcomes + Diabetic wound care and wound care for acute disease + Identifying, diagnosing and treating common dermatological disorders + A greater understanding of mental health disorders, treatments and community options for the mentally ill patients + Identification and treatment of common sexually transmitted disease, disease epidemiology and community treatment and reporting + Recognizing and identifying signs and symptoms of abuse, seeking appropriate safety resources + Documentation of medical records without the use of electronic charting Show less



Coastal Fertility Specialists

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Nurse Practitioner

  • Dec 2017 - Aug 2019

  Working closely with Reproductive Endocrinologists in Mt. Pleasant to independently manage the North Charleston location of Coastal Fertility Specialists. As the sole Nurse Practitioner and clinical provider of this location responsibilities included, new patient consultations and health history intake for men and women currently experiencing infertility. Ordering lab work, assessing lab values to diagnose cases of infertility, monitoring responses to hormonal and medication treatments through transvaginal and abdominal ultrasound, frequent blood draws and semen analysis. Clinical services provided: blood draws, transvaginal ultrasound (ultrasounds provided for natural cycle, IVF, egg donation and first trimester pregnancy), health physicals for egg donors, PAP smears, breast exams, STD testing and management, genetic testing and education, patient teaching for self-injections and medication management, first trimester pregnancy patient teaching and diagnosis and treatment of first trimester pregnancy complications. Show less



Roper St. Francis Healthcare

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit - Telemetry

  • May 2015 - Jun 2017

  Assessing and managing care of post-surgical heart and vascular/arterial graft patients. Analyzing and treating heart arrhythmias, providing emergent and non-emergent treatments and medications. Working closely with providers and other nurses to recognize and treat trends in patient health to provide for optimal health outcomes with an emphasis on patient education to promote fewer exacerbations in the future. + Post surgical wound care + Medication administration and education + Care of chest tubes, central lines, feeding tubes, PEG tubes, tracheostomy sites + Interpretation and treatment of irregular heart rhythms + IV start, care, maintenance and drug administration + Working with Nurses and Physicians to design treatment plans to provide the best possible patient outcomes Show less



CVS MinuteClinic

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Nurse Practitioner Student

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  As a Nurse Practitioner Student at the Minute Clinic I improved upon my physical assessment, differential diagnosis and treatment plan implementation skill set. + Experience in Epic Health Systems electronic charting + Time management with high volumes of patients + An understanding of patient population and needs in the retail health setting + Importance of antibiotic guidelines for treatment of acute infections + Identifying common dermatological disorders + Wellness physicals for sports, employment and Department of Transportation + Recognizing the need for elevation of patient care and identifying proper referals + Educating towards and administering vaccines according to proper schedule + Providing patient education regarding treatments, disease processes, medications, side effects and disease prevention. Show less



Trident Hospital, North Charleston, SC

• North Charleston, SC

• Emergency Room Registered Nurse

  • Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

  Providing emergent assessment and treatment of all patient issues across the lifespan. IV placement, blood draws, emergency resuscitation, wound care, patient advocacy, medication administration and patient health teaching. Teamwork was vital in patient treatment. Providing emergent assessment and treatment of all patient issues across the lifespan. IV placement, blood draws, emergency resuscitation, wound care, patient advocacy, medication administration and patient health teaching. Teamwork was vital in patient treatment.



Banner Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Nov 2012 - Jan 2014

  Assessing and managing care of acute and chronic illnesses with a focus on chronic heart failure in a heart failure accredited institution. Acute care responsibilities included identifying and monitoring EKG rhythms and determining appropriate actions, being a patient advocate, administering medications, managing intravenous medications, wound care, monitoring and managing diabetes care, central line care and discontinuation, care and use of PEG tubes, nasogastric tubes, collection and monitoring of blood work and lab values, adjusting BiPaps, administering urgent breathing treatments, tracheotomy care, and emergency deep suctioning of lungs Heart failure education included multi system education regarding pulmonary treatments and physiology, renal physiology and dialysis, medication management, diet and health promotion. Occasionally floating to the emergency department when staffing was appropriate. Show less

• • Jun 2012 - Nov 2012

  As a nurse intern in the Emergency Department of Banner Thunderbird Medical Center I was able to build nursing skills such as IV starts, catheter insertion, blood draws, wound care, time management, patient triage and team collaboration.