Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice - Cedar Grove Medical Associates - Smyrna, TN
(2026-05 - 2026-08)
Provided comprehensive primary care including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Managed chronic diseases including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, thyroid disorders, obesity, and other common primary care conditions.
- Performed annual physical examinations, Medicare Annual Wellness Visits, preventive health screenings, and women's wellness examinations.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory studies and diagnostic imaging to support diagnosis, monitor chronic disease, and guide treatment decisions.
- Ordered cardiac diagnostic testing and ambulatory cardiac monitoring when clinically indicated and reviewed findings to determine appropriate follow-up.
- Initiated, adjusted, and monitored medications based on clinical findings, diagnostic results, treatment response, and evidence-based recommendations.
- Developed differential diagnoses and individualized treatment and follow-up plans for acute complaints and ongoing medical conditions.
- Coordinated specialty referrals and consulted with specialists regarding complex conditions, abnormal diagnostic findings, and recommendations for ongoing management.
- Provided preventive care, risk-factor counseling, medication education, and patient education regarding diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation, including assessments, diagnostic reasoning, treatment plans, and follow-up recommendations.
Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care - Fast Pace Health - Woodbury, TN
(2025-11 - 2026-04)
Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated a broad range of acute illnesses and injuries across the lifespan in a high-volume outpatient urgent care setting.
- Independently performed focused histories and physical examinations, developed differential diagnoses, and implemented evidence-based treatment plans.
- Ordered and interpreted appropriate diagnostic testing to guide clinical decision-making and determine need for escalation of care.
- Performed office procedures including laceration repair/suturing and incision and drainage.
- Identified patients requiring higher levels of care and facilitated appropriate emergency department evaluation or specialty follow-up.
- Provided clear patient education regarding diagnoses, medications, supportive care, return precautions, and follow-up.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to maintain efficient patient flow while prioritizing patient safety and quality of care.
- Recognized for strong patient communication and positive patient experiences, including multiple mentions in public patient reviews.
RN OASIS & Coding Specialist - Amedisys Home Health/Hospice
(2019 - 2022)
- Reviewed clinical documentation, OASIS assessments, coding, and plans of care for compliance with CMS and PDGM requirements.
- Audited clinical records for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate documentation of patient acuity and care needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve documentation quality and regulatory compliance.
RN Quality Assurance / Coding Specialist - Contract - Keystone Home Health
(2021 - 2021)
- Conducted OASIS, coding, and plan-of-care reviews; verified clinical documentation and face-to-face requirements for regulatory compliance.
RN Quality Manager - Doctor's Choice Home Health / AccentCare
(2013 - 2018)
- Led clinical chart audits, ICD-10 coding and plan-of-care review; educated clinical staff on documentation and regulatory requirements.
RN Case Manager - Doctor's Choice Home Health
(2010 - 2013)
- Managed medically complex patients and coordinated individualized plans of care with physicians, clinicians, patients, and families.
- Monitored patient status and coordinated changes in treatment plans as clinically indicated.
Staff RN - Cardiopulmonary / Cardiac Units - Halifax Medical Center & Florida Hospital
(2008 - 2012)
- Provided care to cardiopulmonary, post-cardiac surgery, and post-procedural patients, including cardiac assessment and continuous monitoring.
- Managed chest tubes, post-procedural recovery, and changes in clinical status requiring intervention or escalation of care.
