Family Medicine Post Op
Resume:
SKILLS
I have experience in family medicine as well as neurosurgery. I have been in nursing since 2009 and I have served in the military as a medic.
EXPERIENCE
FNP-C, RNFA LA Spine Institute Sept 1, 2022 to present
Assisting neurosurgeon with surgeries involving the spine: cervical- fusions, decompressions and foraminomities; lumbar- fusions, decompressions, MLD’s and foraminomities.
During surgery: Prepping the Pt ready for surgery holding instruments, retraction and closure of patients (suturing)
Running clinic with the surgeon or often, alone. Pre and Post Op visits, pain crisis, post injections, follow up’s, workman’s comp. Patient average seen in a day 10-20, not including walk-in’s, pain crisis and hospital rounds.
Took part in care and management of patients involved in research studies.
Taking call; after hours and the weekend, done once every 4-6 weeks for a week at a time.
Administering trigger point injections; neck, back, hips, knees and shoulders.
Rounding at the hospital checking on post op patients and dealing with problems/issues.
Making referrals when appropriate.
Reading and recognizing basic imaging “problems”; MRI’s for spinal stenosis, etc; CT’s for bone spurs, pars defects, spondylolisthesis, etc.
EHR used: Epic, CPSI, Sectra
FNP-C LA Family Med April 2021 to August 2022
Patient centered care based on EBP
Skilled at taking in depth history and performing quality physical exams.
Managed diabetes, thyroid, blood pressure, etc
Performed basic neurologic exams
Punch biopsies, skin tag removal for removal of nevi to diagnose and treat any possible dermatologic conditions.
Ordered and reviewed ordered tests: labs, EKG’s, radiologic studies.
Consult higher levels of care when needed and appropriate.
Did regular patient follow ups to allow for surveillance of any problems or changes to provide consistency in care.
Patient advocacy and education.
EHR used: Azalea
EDUCATION
FNP Graduated 12/2020 Graceland University
3.5 GPA
120 hours in Peds rotations
120 hours in Adult med
240 hours in Family med
BSN May 2009 Grambllng State University
References available upon request
Before finding work as an FNP, I did work as an RN:
12/2020 to 4/2021 COVID Strike Team LSU Medical Center
July 2020 to October 2020 Telehealth/COVID tracker RN Ocshners
June 2014 to June 2020 Telemetry RN, was University Health but bought out by Ochsners
Military Service:
US Airforce 2003-2008 Trained at Sheppard and Scott AFB: Certified Med Tech. Honorable discharge
US Army 2001-2002 Was stationed at Ft Leonardwood, MI. Was injured in training and received medical discharge
OBJECTIVE
To gain experience and expand my knowledge as an FNP, to provide the best care I can to all patients and their families
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VOLUNTEER WORK
I volunteered in receiving area of Scott AFB hospital where we cared for wounded soldiers returning from Iraq.
Also did time for “Airman Against Drunk Driving”
Doyline FD while in nursing school
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