Vivian Howard

Board-certified Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of nursing experience providing evidence-based, patient-centered care in outpatient, correctional, psychiatric, and reproductive health settings. Experienced in comprehensive patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, preventive care, and patient education. A collaborative healthcare professional dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care, promoting positive patient outcomes, and building strong therapeutic relationships with diverse patient populations.

Nurse Practitioner - Planned Parenthood - Nashville - Nashville, Tennessee

(2025-01)

• Perform comprehensive women's health assessments, physical exams, and preventive screenings.
• Diagnose and manage reproductive and sexual health conditions, including STI evaluation and contraceptive care.
• Counsel patients on contraception, fertility, sexual health, and wellness.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Provide high-volume, patient-centered care for 30–35 patients daily while meeting productivity and quality standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, participate in on-call coverage, and maintain compliance with clinical guidelines and accreditation standards.

Registered Nurse - Wellpath

(2016-01 - 2025-01)

• Provided comprehensive nursing care to incarcerated patients, including assessments, medication administration, chronic disease management, and emergency response.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment plans and ensure continuity of care.
• Maintained accurate documentation and compliance with correctional healthcare policies, safety protocols, and regulatory standards.
• Delivered patient education, mental health support, and crisis intervention while promoting quality, safety, and compassionate care in a secure environment.

Registered Nurse - Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital

(2017-01 - 2018-01)

• Performed psychiatric assessments in the emergency assessment department.
• Partnered with mental health specialists to implement individualized treatment plans.
• Anticipated patient care needs across the continuum for seamless care delivery.

Master of Science - Nursing: Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner - Frontier Nursing University (2023-08 - 2025-05)

Master of Science - Nursing: Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner - Tennessee State University (2014-08 - 2016-05)