In this role, I deliver prompt, comprehensive, and quality medical care for a wide range of patients at a busy clinic within retail pharmacy. I execute problem-focused history and physical (H&P) exams, interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests, formulate treatment plans in collaboration with the physician, and prescribe appropriate medications. I also collaborate with the clinic, pharmacy, and retail staff to ensure operations are consistent with established policies and procedures.Selected Achievements:• Treated an average of 3 patients per hour with less than 20-minute waits, accurately managing clinic flow to ensure all patients received comprehensive and compassionate care.• Consistently achieved NPS score of 100 and 10/10 stars ratings from patients regarding care on after visit surveys.• Collaborated with physician to uphold policies and procedures focused on optimizing patient flow and profitability of clinic.• Maintained supply inventory and ordering process to ensure proper stock to manage all types of injury and disease.• Served as preceptor for both new employees and students, ensure transfer of knowledge to help others thrive in healthcare.

For this position, I provided patient care through the application of sound nursing practice, procedures, and practices across numerous healthcare departments. I performed accurate and complete assessments and documented each patient's history and condition utilizing appropriate protocols per the department. Additionally, I prioritized problems based on patient needs and established a plan of care in collaboration with the health care team.Selected Achievements:• Cared for four patients at a time during per shift, floated throughout hospital to work in every specialty, including cardiac, neurology, oncology, burn, med/surg, telemetry, orthopedics, renal, and emergency medicine.• Obtained Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) certification prior to graduating with FNP while working full-time.• Collaborated with physical therapist and occupational therapists to quickly and efficiently mobilize patients, decreasing patient complications from lack of mobility by at least 50%.• Assisted in implementing a fall bundle to decrease and prevent patient falls throughout the hospital• Partnered with care team to improve pain control for patients with chronic pain, utilizing personal research on ketamine for severe pain to improve pain for patient with colon cancer.• Served as certified "Power of the Preceptor" student preceptor through University.• Developed skills to care for patients across every specialty including central line management, chest tube management, and wound care.

In this unit, I delivered comprehensive care to neurology, and ENT specific patients requiring treatment of all medical and surgical conditions, including chronic and minor injuries or illnesses. I coordinated direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care between units within the health system. Also, I consistently evaluated the nursing plan of care to ensure safe and competent delivery of services provided.Selected Achievements:• Regularly established and implemented nursing actions, improving accuracy, safety, and population appropriateness of care plan for patients at each stage.• Personalized each patient care plan to increase patient outcomes and satisfaction.• Trained and educated other nurses on care for neurological and ENT patients, including tracheostomy care, extensive wound care, and careful close attention to detail.• Monitored epileptic patients and identified various types of seizures, collaborating across departments to change plans of care resulting in decreased patient seizures.

At Cass Regional Medical Center, I evaluated and triaged patient conditions and required level of care based on presenting problem, physical condition, and verbal assessment per patient and/or family. I identified problems and determined appropriate nursing interventions and corrective actions. I also recognized abnormal lab results and radiologic data of significance to better inform attending physicians of current patient status.Selected Achievements:• Treated an average of 15-25 patients per day, utilizing communication skills to identify patient learning needs, and implement measures to ensure both patient and family members were properly informed of treatment process, including medications and procedures.• Managed up to level 3 trauma patients in rural Emergency department with few resources, increasing positive patient outcomes with critical thinking and communication with ER physician and patients.

As an ER Technician, I aided the nursing staff and physicians in the preparation and treatment of patients and performed various basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision. I monitored patients and reported changes in their condition to the nursing staff. I also maintained clean and orderly rooms and medical equipment and assisted with patient transportation and education.Selected Achievements:• Successful in learning various procedures and processes in ED medicine, including splinting, EKG, and assistance with conscious sedation.

Here, I assisted residents with daily routines and functions of living, including, bathing, dressing, moving and turning, transportation, and personal engagement to ensure needs were being met. I reported changes in resident behavior and condition to the nurse supervisor and recorded all observations in the patient's chart in an accurate and timely manner.Selected Achievements:• Cared for an average of 20-30 residents per shift, ensuring proper monitoring and care in each department including dementia care, rehab, long term care, and assisted living.• Distributed medications to two wards of residents which varied from 20-40 residents on a typical shift

At Lee's Summit, I assisted the nursing personnel in the provision of patient care by providing and documenting activities of daily living, personal hygiene, and grooming. I provided a clean, healthy, and safe environment through basic infection control procedures, and nutrition and fluid intake. I recognized emergencies and responded appropriately in collaboration with the nursing supervisor and colleagues.