Dedra McElroy

Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in telehealth, chronic disease management, and acute triage. Deliver virtual assessments and care coordination for 25+ patients weekly using E-house Calls, Epic, and Athenahealth. Committed to reducing health disparities through digital solutions and patient education.

Family Nurse Practitioner - Optum Health

(2024-07)

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments via telehealth and in-home platforms (E-house Calls), documenting vitals, medical history, and medications for approximately 25 patients weekly.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to coordinate care plans and ensure timely follow-up through telehealth and phone encounters.
• Perform clinical data entry with strict adherence to HIPAA confidentiality and documentation standards; monitor real-time patient health updates and escalations as needed.

Family Nurse Practitioner - Southeast Pediatrics

(2025-07)

• Perform telephonic and virtual assessments, determine urgent vs. non-urgent needs, and provide evidence-based guidance.
• Direct patients to appropriate levels of care; deliver health education to patients and families remotely.
• Document all telehealth interactions thoroughly and maintain complete medical records.

Family Nurse Practitioner Student - Covington Health Care

(2022-08 - 2023-08)

• Managed electronic health records (Athenahealth) for >15 patient cases daily, optimizing workflow and documentation accuracy.
• Streamlined medication distribution and reconciliations across shifts.
• Collaborated with care teams to ensure thorough follow-ups and resource referrals; provided patient-centered counseling and education.

Registered Nurse Supervisor - West Side Terrace

(2019-07 - 2022-02)

• Led telehealth program development and operation; organized patient education sessions delivered digitally.
• Supervised nursing staff, ensuring quality documentation and appropriate workflow within telemedicine platforms.
• Oversaw medication management systems to improve safety and efficiency.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse - Piedmont Columbus Regional

(2018-01 - 2019-05)

• Utilized EPIC for clinical documentation and workflow management; conducted telemedicine and tele-triage to prioritize care.
• Provided patient education and coordinated post-discharge follow-ups; contributed to mental health services via secure video platforms.

Master of science - Family Nurse Practitioner - SOUTH UNIVERSITY (2023-08)

Bachelor of science - TROY UNIVERSITY (2019-05)

Associate of science - nursing - George C Wallace Community College (2016-05)