Allison Foster

Highly-motivated Family Nurse Practitioner with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Nurse Practitioner at Integris Medical Group (2024-10 – Present)

• Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
• Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
• Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
• Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
• Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
• Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
• Provided elderly patients with preventative health measures including vaccinations, screenings, medication adjustments according to age-related needs.
• Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.

Nurse Practitioner at Xpress Wellness Urgent Care (2019-11 – 2024-10)

• Performs physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
• Builds trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
• Manages patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Utilizes computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Maintains strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Manages pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
• EKG and X-ray interpretations.
• Performs multiple procedures such as laceration repair, wound care, abscess I&D, cyst removal, toenail removal, finger blocks, joint injections, fracture splinting, nail trephination, and foreign body removal of skin and eyes.
• Performs pelvic exams when indicated.
• Education on healthy pregnancy as well as prescribing pregnancy safe medications when indicated.
• STI screening, testing, education, and treatment.

Registered Nurse at ICU – Enid (2015-01 – 2018-12)

• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.

Registered Nurse at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center (2013-06 – 2018-12)

• PCCU, cardiac Cath lab, interventional radiology sedate and circulating nurse

Registered Nurse at Okeene Municipal Hospital (2013-06 – 2018-12)

• ER, Skilled nursing and medical surgical

Doctor of Nursing Practice in Family Practice Nurse Practitioner – Kramer School of Nursing- Oklahoma City University (2019-05)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing – Northwestern Oklahoma State University (2013-05)

High School Diploma – Okeene High School (2009-03)