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Provide comprehensive health care services to diverse patient populations while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.Develop, implement and evaluate treatment plans based on evidence-based practice.Serve as preceptor for new nurse practitioner students in clinical setting.Educate patients and families regarding health promotion, disease prevention, lifestyle modifications, therapeutic regimens and self-care management strategies.Utilize advanced assessment skills to diagnosis acute and chronic medical conditions.Order laboratory and diagnostic testing to facilitate and confirm diagnosis.Perform minor surgeries procedures such as suturing lacerations, removal of foreign bodies from skin or mucous membranes.Safe prescribing based on symptoms and conditions.Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.Document and submit acquired patient data into EMR, transmitting information for billing purposes.

Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient’s conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high-quality care.Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician’s orders and hospital policy.Managed airway using intubation, cricothyrotomy, laryngeal mask airway, and other techniques as needed.Participated in code blue situations providing advanced life support interventions as needed.Terror certified training.Recognize and respond quickly to changes in vital signs or symptoms of illness or injury.Utilized advanced cardiac life support certification for management of cardiac emergences.Maintained accurate documentation EMR.Provide emotional support for families dealing with difficult situations or diagnosis.