Family Nurse Practitioner at Ballad Health Neurology (2019-08 – Present)
- Perform comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions
- Coordinate with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions
- Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients
- Utilize telehealth technology effectively, increasing convenience for patients while maintaining high-quality care standards
Adjunct Nursing Instructor at King University (2017-08 – 2019-08)
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements
- Maintained student attendance records and grades
Family Nurse Practitioner at Healthstat (2017-04 – 2019-08)
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients' unique needs
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly
- Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications
Family Nurse Practitioner at Hawkins County Health Department (2017-04 – 2018-07)
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
- Provided preventive gynecological examinations, as well as prescribing and placement of contraceptive implants
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females
Full-time Nursing Instructor at King University (2016-08 – 2017-08)
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to devise effective teaching strategies, resulting in increased student satisfaction
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in nursing education and ensuring high-quality instruction
- Coordinated clinical rotations for students, ensuring they gained valuable hands-on experience in various nursing specialties
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate students on pharmacology
Family Nurse Practitioner at Bristol Regional Medical Ctr. (2014-06 – 2016-07)
- Evaluated pre-operative patients including past and present histories to determine risk for surgical procedure and if further evaluation with specialist was necessary
RN & Assoc. Clinical Leader at Bristol Regional Medical Ctr. (2001-07 – 2014-06)
Registered Nurse, Charge at Fresenius Dialysis (1999-11 – 2001-06)
Registered Nurse at Johnston Memorial Hosp. (1999-05 – 1999-11)
Registered Nurse at Smyth County Comm. Hosp. (1998-07 – 1999-05)
