Nurse Practitioner

• Sep 2017 - Present

In an outpatient setting, maintains an independent full schedule and serves as primary care provider for adult patients. Examines patients, diagnoses medical issues, refers patients to appropriate outside treatment programs, prescribes medications to treat acute and chronic ailments, and educates patients about preventative care. Extensive experience in virtual visits/telehealth. Proficient in billing appropriately. Certified Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. Active Virginia Nurse Practitioner license, DEA license, NPI, RN license. Show less

Charge Nurse/RN- Acute Pulmonary Unit

• May 2012 - Aug 2017

Provided direct medical/nursing care for critically ill patients on an Acute Pulmonary Unit. Delegated and coordinated patient assignments and management of staffing issues. Created monthly staffing schedule, assisted in completion of staff evaluations, headed numerous committees on floor. Coordinated and oversaw clinical operations as well as acted as a physician and peer resource. Collected, organized, interpreted, and communicated clinical information on an ongoing basis to assure high quality care to patients. Show less

Nurse Manager

• May 2005 - May 2012

Managed approximately 50 FTE’s. Acted as New Hire Support Coordinator for all new staff. Provided educational presentations. Participated in interviewing, hiring, and termination of staff as needed. Completed weekly payroll. Maintained unit budgets, finance, and productivity. Developed policies and implemented new procedures. Acted as Charge Nurse and bedside nurse as needed.

Registered Nurse- Medical/Surgical Telemetry, Renal-Endocrine Services

• Jun 2002 - May 2005