Dedicated and flexible Family Nurse Practitioner eager to address individual and family health issues with compassion and evidence-based care. Competent to care for acute and chronic illnesses across the life span in the outpatient setting. Strong nursing foundation in the areas of emergency, medical-surgical, hospice, corrections, school nursing. Experience in nursing administration, acute psychiatric care, and OB/GYN office nursing.Core competencies:• 29 years diversified nursing experience with adults and children • Passionate about patient education • Strong independent work skills• Clear & concise written and verbal communication. • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills • Excellent interpersonal communication• Focus on health and wellness • Proficient use of EHR • Attention to detailStrengthFinder Top five Strengths: Discipline, Intellection, Responsibility, Deliberative, BeliefNurse practitioners (NPs) are a type of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who undergo specialized education and clinical training that allows them to provide advanced care and perform tasks that registered nurses (RNs) are not licensed to do. Nurse practitioners are often specialized in a certain field, such as pediatrics, gerontology, women's health, or mental health. NPs can examine patients, diagnose illnesses, prescribe medication, and treat illnesses, much like physicians do. Their specific responsibilities depend on their specialization and the state in which they practice. NPs may or may not be required to work under the supervision of a physician, depending on the state they work in.There are different paths to becoming a nurse practitioner. Most aspiring nurse practitioners earn an undergraduate degree in nursing from an accredited program and become an RN first. Then, after getting some experience as an RN, aspiring nurse practitioners must earn a graduate degree, such as a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Nurse practitioners must also be licensed in the state they practice in and pass a national certification exam.
