Nurse Practitioner at Great Plains Recovery (2024-08 – Present)
- Provides initial and annual history and physical evaluation, assesses eligibility for treatment, evaluates patients history of dependence on substance abuse
- identify signs and symptoms of substance use disorders and differentiate them from other mental health conditions
- Treatment planning that involves evidence-based interventions, including pharmacological and therapeutic approaches
- implement preventive measures and early interventions, reducing the risk of chronic substance abuse
Nurse Practitioner at SEVA med care (previously Oklahoma Pain and wellness) (2019-04 – Present)
- Provides initial and annual history and physical evaluation, assesses eligibility for treatment, evaluates patients history for chronic pain management
- Orders appropriate interventions such as Facet Injection, Radio frequency Ablations, Selective Nerve Root blocks, Epidural steroidal injections, Stimwave therapy, Neuromodulation devices
- Monitors the treatment plan on a monthly basis under the direction of a supervising physician
- Provides initial and annual history and physical evaluation, assesses eligibility for treatment, evaluates patients history of dependence on opioids
- Consult and collaborates with Medical Director to plan and implement care according to Nurse Practitioner Guidelines
- Experienced Botox injector
Nurse Practitioner at Comprehensive Treatment Center (2016-08 – 2024-08)
- Admit Opioid patients to Medication Assisted Treatment under guidance of medical director
- Annual follow-up with patients to ensure compliance and success in program
- Use of Methadone and Subutex
- Buprenorphine Waiver obtained under guidance of Addiction Medicine Physician
Nurse Practitioner at Wound Centrics (Physician Unity) (2018-11 – 2020-09)
- Provide specific assessments according to protocols and procedures, clinical competence in procedural skills, treatments, and patient/caregiver education related to wound care management
- Act as a patient advocate in delivery and coordination of patient care
- Provide efficient and effective care with the guidance of the physician during clinic sessions
- Attend facilities at which are scheduled, prompt and efficient with minimal absences
- Managing multiple patients at the same time with high energy and organization
- Collaborating with other healthcare providers regarding facilities and patient needs
- Effectively communicating with others, both verbally and written
Bariatric Nurse Practitioner at Utica Park Clinic (2016-04 – 2019-03)
- Conducted initial evaluation of surgical patients
- Management of chronic Diabetes, Hypertension, Thyroid Disease, Sleep Apnea and other comorbid conditions
- Managed pre-surgical and post-surgical patient care
Housewide Float Pool at Hillcrest Medical Center (2005-05 – 2016-04)
- Conducted accurate reporting and followed medical treatment procedures
- Communicated with patients and families to assist them in understanding issues
- Coordinated with physicians and medical staff to provide optimal patient care
- Managed all aspects of direct patient care, to include ICU hemodynamic monitoring, IV Therapy and EKG interpretation with accurate record keeping
- Reported patient conditions directly to physicians
- Conducted bed placement and transfer for all emergency room patients, transfers and direct admits, and arranged for transfer for patients following EMTALA procedures
Charge Nurse at St. John Medical Center (2001-05 – 2005-05)
- Provided post-operative care for adults and geriatric patients with musculoskeletal injuries to include lumbar laminectomies, posterior and anterior discectomies, total knee and hip replacement
- Educated patients and families on disease process, medical and surgical procedures and other aspects of medication and pain management
- Educated patients on proper uses of braces, prosthesis and orthopedic equipment with the focus on safety and pain management techniques
- Precept staff nurses in areas of patient care, policy and procedures with demonstrated leadership skills
