Desiree Short

Highly motivated and organized family nurse practitioner seeking a position where skills in patient evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment plan development will be utilized effectively for the well-being of patients. Well-rounded healthcare professional with over 10 years of nursing experience in medical/surgical and perioperative units as well as in home health case management. As a nurse practitioner student, completed 710 hours of clinical experience in primary care, urgent care, women's health, and pediatrics.

Capable of providing timely and efficient charting utilizing EMRs, including Epic, Allscripts, Athena, Insync, and CPSI.

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner at TMH PP Panama City Beach (2024-10 – Present)

• Provide comprehensive primary care to patients across the lifespan, including health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease management and acute care.
• Perform physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, develop individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and manage medication therapy in accordance with evidence-based guidelines and state regulations.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment, and lifestyles modifications to improve health.

Advanced Practice Clinical Rotations at Bailey Family Practice, Contini Family Medicine, Express Care with Chipley Medical Group

Primary Care: Bailey Family Practice, Bonifay, FL with Deborah Powell, APRN | 306 Hours. Obstetrics: Bailey Family Practice, Bonifay, FL with Dr. Leisa Bailey, MD | 45 Hours. Pediatrics: Bailey Family Practice, Bonifay, FL with Dr. Khaled Al-Farawi, MD | 90 Hours. Primary Care: Contini Family Medicine, Bonifay, FL with Mary Thompson, APRN | 135 Hours. Urgent Care: Express Care with Chipley Medical Group, Chipley, FL with Christ Davis Wester, APRN | 134 Hours.

• Provided holistic and evidence-based care to diverse populations, from newborn to geriatric patients, managing complex chronic conditions and providing episodic care
• Gathered detailed patient histories and performed comprehensive physical examinations for wellness visits, chronic care management, and acute conditions
• Ordered and reviewed results of diagnostic tests including imaging tests, EKGs, and laboratory results, correlating findings with clinical presentation
• Diagnosed a variety of illnesses, prescribed treatments, and monitored efficacy of treatment for conditions including diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and various infectious processes
• Performed gynecologic exams and PAP smears; STD screenings and treatment; and prenatal care, screening, and education
• Gained proficiency with well child examinations, pediatric chronic illness management, and episodic visits for newborns to 18 years old
• Incorporated health education and preventative services into visits to promote the health and wellness of patients based on age, gender, history, and risk factors

Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical Unit at Doctor's Memorial Hospital (2022-08 – 2024-10)

• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and therapists to provide holistic and evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients
• Ensures that patients were properly educated utilizing an appropriate teaching method concerning their disease, treatment, and options
• Advocates for patient needs to members of the health care team to ensure positive patient outcomes and maintain patient safety
• Utilizes electronic medical records, ensuring detailed and current comprehensive documentation of assessments, care plans, medications, and patient specific education

Registered Nurse – Pre-Op/PACU at Ascension Sacred Heart-Bay (2022-03 – 2022-08)

• Responsible for obtaining health histories, reviewing diagnostic results, and reconciling the medication list to provide the surgical team with appropriate data to determine patient's intraoperative risks and considerations
• Ensured efficient progression of operations by managing pre-op assessment and transport to the operating room
• Provided pain and symptom management through a variety of treatment modalities while delivering personal and compassionate care to surgical patients
• Facilitated consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team

Registered Nurse Case Manager at Kindred at Home (2017-09 – 2022-03)

• Completed initial, comprehensive, and ongoing patient assessments to determine needs and facilitate care
• Participated in regular interdisciplinary team meetings to facilitate the development, review, and revision of the patient's plan of care
• Considered the physical, psychological, and socioeconomic needs of the client, the level of family acceptance, and the ability to meet the patient's needs within the home
• Conducted appropriate supervisory visits for clinical observation of assigned team members' performances
• Provided leadership in nursing as a preceptor to newly hired nurses, ensuring their understanding of policies, procedures, and expectations

Registered Nurse – Pre-Op/PACU at Doctor's Memorial Hospital (2016-09 – 2017-09)

• Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure a smooth transition for patients to and from the operating, coordinating perioperative care plans and addressing any immediate post-surgical concerns
• Provided direct patient care, assessing and monitoring patients' vital signs, surgical sites, and overall condition before and after procedures
• Administered medications, managed pain, and implemented orders, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and adherence to established protocols
• Communicated effectively with patients and their families, providing education on post-operative care, potential complications, and necessary follow-up appointments to support the overall recovery process

Registered Nurse at Graceville Correctional Facility (2016-02 – 2016-07)

• Served as the RN on duty during night shifts at GRCF, overseeing lab draws, insulin administration, dressing changes, charting, triage, and handling medical/psych emergencies
• Collaborated with one to two LPNs, ensuring smooth pharmacy operations and efficient patient care
• Managed administrative tasks including preparing charts for the following day, sorting, and bundling medications for distribution

Licensed Practical Nurse at Medical Services of Northwest Florida (2014-02 – 2014-12)

Licensed Practical Nurse at Bonifay Nursing Rehab Center (2013-04 – 2014-02)

Master of Science in Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – Troy University (2024-05)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing – Gulf Coast State College (2017-06)

Associate of Science in Nursing in Nursing – Gulf Coast State College (2015-12)

Licensed Practical Nursing in Nursing – Washington-Holmes Technical Center (2013-02)