ABOUT
My guiding values are these truths:
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Seek deeper understanding and knowledge in all situations.
Every task or interaction deserves a 100% effort.
You are what you do when no one is looking, have integrity.
God’s joy is bestowed through service to others without expectation of return.
Life is precious, take nothing for granted.
Humility generates real kindness.
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SKILLS & EXPERTISE
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Passionate motivator and nurse leader with strong ethics and sound judgement.
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Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish rapport and build trust with clients and families while delivering compassionate care.
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Resourceful, discrete and can work collaboratively in a team environment while optimizing outcomes and performance.
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Lifelong learner with an intense desire to continually improve personally and professionally.
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Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead change initiatives.
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Advanced quantitative and analytical skills with superb written communication and technological abilities.
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Excellent at adapting to changing priorities and working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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Unflappable in stressful, critical and difficult situations.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Aug 2023 - Present
FNP Family Practice
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Goshen Medical (FQHC)
158 Memorial Ct
Jacksonville, NC 28540
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Primary Care Management:
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Clinical Assessment: Proficient in conducting thorough physical exams, taking patient histories, and performing diagnostic tests to evaluate patient health.
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Patient Management: Ability to develop and implement individualized care plans, manage chronic conditions, and provide preventive care.
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Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively educate patients, collaborate with healthcare teams, and document care accurately.
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Critical Thinking: Capacity to analyze complex information, make informed decisions, and solve problems in various clinical situations.
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Cultural Competency: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds and values to provide patient-centered care.
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Pharmacology Knowledge: Familiarity with prescribing medications, understanding drug interactions, and monitoring patient responses to therapies.
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Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Skills in educating patients on lifestyle changes, preventive screenings, and immunizations to promote overall health.
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Technology Proficiency: Competence in using electronic health records (EHR) and telehealth technologies for patient management and communication.
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Leadership and Collaboration: Working effectively within multidisciplinary teams, lead health initiatives, and advocate for patient needs.
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Emotional Intelligence: Employing empathy and compassion to build strong patient relationships and provide support during challenging health issues.
2016 - present
RN Clinical Decision and Observation
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CarolinaEast Medical Center
2000 Neuse Blvd
New Bern, NC
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Cardiac Observation and Intermediate Care: Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse for patients requiring close monitoring and increased patient education. We provide care post cardiac procedure including angioplasty, ablation, pacemaker insertion, TAVR, and more.
2009 - 2016
Emergency Department Charge Nurse and Team Leader
Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune
100 Brewster Blvd
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
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Charge nurse responsible for patient flow and throughput, patient care coordination and staff coordination, communication with the ED providers and nursing leadership. Top nursing resource on shift and role requires several years of experience in addition to critical-thinking and leadership skills.
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Process improvement within the department for triage and bedside care; personally restructured protocols for triage in the Emergency Dept. with approval of Medical Director.
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Training staff in electronic medical record as Super-User.
2006 - 2009
Emergency Department Contract Staff Nurse
Trinity Healthcare Staffing Group
1834 Sally Hill Farms Blvd
PO Box 5955
Florence, SC 29501
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Assignments:
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Carteret General Hospital, Morehead City, NC
May 2006 – Mar 2007 & Aug 2008 – Jul 2009
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Bertie Memorial Hospital, Windsor, NC
Feb 2008 – Jun 2009
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Onslow Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, NC
April 2007 – Oct 2007
2005 - 2006
RN Emergency Department
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CarolinaEast Medical Center
2000 Neuse Blvd
New Bern, NC
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EDUCATION
May 2023
Carson-Newman University
1646 Russell Ave, Jefferson City, TN 37760
Master's Degree in Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner Program
May 2019
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
323 Eagle Blvd, Goodwell, OK 73939
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
December 2004
Meridian Community College
910 Hwy 19 N, Meridian, MS 39307
Associate's Degree in Nursing
HONORS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
2016 - Present: Community outreach projects and volunteer including Health Lecturing, Vaccine Mobile Clinics, Smoking Cessation, Veteran Outreach and Free Screenings
2018 - Present: Unit Based Council with special roles in providing staff education and morale improvement
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2023 Honors 4.0 GPA, Carson-Newman University, MSN
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2017 Lean Sigma Six Green Belt Certification
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2014 Civilian Nurse Lead for Triage Process Improvement Project
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2004 Phi Theta Kappa, Meridian Community College, ADN
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1993-2002 Mississippi Army National Guard, Combat Support Hospital
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