Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
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Deidra Michelle Patterson 7624 McVille Road, Albertville, AL 35951 [email protected] Tel: 256-878-9694 Cell #: 256-506-9694
Personal Statement: I am a pleasant, outgoing, highly dedicated, and dependable individual who has a n ambition to succeed in any given environment. Although I have extensive experi ence in Emergency, Critical Care, and Managerial Nursing, I love to learn and am always seeking out challenging situations. I am able to function efficiently as an individual or as a team player. My goal is to secure a position where I can further develop and excel my new career as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; thu s, providing quality patient care in accordance with the health care reform guid elines. By utilizing fundamental nursing skills such as prioritizing, problem so lving, critical thinking, multi-tasking and physical assessment skills, an optim al working atmosphere will be created and viewed as beneficial to all. Work Experience: Registered Nurse, BSN, ED, ICU, & Management (May 1993 - December 24, 2010) Marshall Medical Center South, P.O. Box 758 Boaz, AL 35957 RN License #: 1-070025 Provided nursing care (non-urgent, urgent, and emergent) to all patient populat ions. Stabilization, admission, and/or transfer of critical patients. Hemodynamic monitoring, IV bolus medication, and maintenance IV drips for cardi ac, respiratory, renal, and trauma patients. Relief Charge Nurse: delegated assignments to team members based on their quali fications, employee schedule changes, resolved patient complaints, strong advoca te of patient rights and customer service. Provided detailed education to the patient and family regarding diagnosis, trea tment plan, and home management; thus reducing number of re-admissions to hospit al. New employee orientation. Served as a educational resource for others. Gained k nowledge through experience. Continued education into advanced practice nursing while stressing the importan ce of education to my coworkers. During my 17 yrs. at MMCS, I have also served as night shift House Supervisor f or 5 yrs, ICU Head Nurse for 3 yrs., Station 3 Head Nurse for 2 yrs, and Interim Director of Inpatient Services for 6 months. Management duties performed: scheduled daily workload of 60+ employees, formula ted yearly budget, actively participated in monthly committee meetings, served a s role model for customer service, resolved patient, family, and employee compla ints, reviewed and revised monthly and quarterly QI (Quality Improvement) and QA (Quality Assurance) programs as well as, generated a mound of daily paperwork a nd reports. Clinical Instructor (May 2008 - May 2009) Snead State Community College, College Avenue, Boaz, AL 35957 I was responsible for the clinical education of 10, second year nursing students every Tuesday for a year. Supervised physical assessment skills, medication adm inistration, nursing procedures, overall patient care and computerized charting. Observed the interaction between the student and the patient, staff nurses and
physicians, as well as fellow classmates. Communicated frequently with classroom educators in attempt to correlate clinical experience with classroom lectures; therefore, facilitating an optimal learning environment.
Education: * Masters in Nursing - University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 35801 GPA: 3.5 (Aug, 2008 - December 3, 2010) * BSN - Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL (Aug, 1989 - May, 1992) * Pre-Nursing - Snead State Community College, Boaz, AL 35957 (Aug, 1987 - May, 1989)
Skills: Excellent physical assessment skills. 2. Above average IV skills, knowledge of m edication and IV drip calculations. 3. Proficiency in interpretation of rhythm s trips. 4. Able to interpret 12 lead EKG with minimal assistance. Able to recogni ze Acute MI on EKG and recommend immediate treatment. 5. Team leader of Code Blu e. 6. Very thorough documentation. 7. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to relate to physicians, nurses, office staff, patients and families on different individualized levels. Certifications 1. Healthcare Provided CPR 2. Advanced Cardiac Life Support 3. Pediatric Advanced Life Support exp: 9/2012 exp: 9/2012 exp: 3/2011
Professional Organizations: Professional Organizations: Member: 1. Emergency Nurse's Association (ENA) 2. North Alabama Nurse Practition er Association (NANPA)
Presentations: Presentations: 1. Altered Mental Status 2. Diabetes Mellitus 3. Anticipatory Guidance 4. Proces s of Grief/Loss 5. Negligence, QA, QI, 6. Taught customer service classes to ho spital employees. Research: Research: 1. The Therapeutic Effectiveness of Brand Name Coumadin vs. Generic Warfarin
Achievements: * Customer Service Award 2008 * RN level III * Recognition on patient satisfaction surveys Professional Achievement: 1. Actively lead approximately 200 employees through 3 rigorous, highly successf ul Joint Commission surveys. 2. Served a chief executive nurse on the Skin Care Committee. Responsible for making sure all skin care consults were evaluated and immediate treatment initiated. 3. Performed monthly Quality Assurance of Restra int use, correct application of the device, and appropriate nursing measures pro vided and documented. 4. Assisted with implementation guidelines to encourage a "restraint free" facility. Certain circumstances warrant restraint use for th e safety of the patient and others. For behavior restraints require a face-to-f ace physical exam by physician within 1 hour of the application of the restraint and then every 4 hours thereafter. 5. Quality Assurance and Quality Improveme nt of "Code Blue" response team. New nursing standards put in place which decrea sed the number of "Code Blues" called on the Medical-Surgical areas as well as i mproved overall outcome. 6. Monthly Quality Assurance of Ventilator Acquired Pne umonia. Quality Improvement team developed an evidence-based "Ventilator Bundle" which drastically decreased rate on infection; thus, more successful outcomes w ere resulted. 7. Worked closely with the Bariatric Surgeons to develop an educat ional program to prepare patients prior to Gastric Bypass Surgery. I was respons ible for making rounds daily on all Bariatric Surgery patients, answering questi ons, making dietary suggestions, and providing encouragement. I spear-headed a m onthly support group and yearly fashion show. I served as a role model for the p rogram by actually having Gastric Bypass Surgery in 1993 and lost a total of 160 pounds. Personal Achievement: Survived an F-3 tornado on April 23, 2010. In a matter of minutes, I lost 75% of my house, 100% of my mother's, grandmothers, and father's houses. My spouse and I were unharmed, but my mother, grandmother, and father w ere blown out of their homes and missing among all the rubble. It seemed like ho urs had passed, when the three were finally found by my son and his friends, all with critical injuries. Ambulances could not get to us; therefore, we improvise d. Each of them was rolled over onto a twin size box-spring mattress using full spinal precautions. They were then placed in the back of 4 X 4 trucks and transp orted to the Emergency Room via back roads. After 7 days hospitalization, each w ent to Rehab Therapy for 19 days for exercise and strengthening. Everyone is imp roving and back in their replaced homes. As with everything, there are good and bad days. I am blessed daily with my family's love and presence. Miracles are pe rformed daily! My family and I are living proof!
References: 1. Dr. Dalton Diamond, Hospitalist c/o Marshall Medical Center South P. O. Box 758 Boaz, AL 35957 Work #: 256-593-8310 Cell#: 256-572-4535
2. Dr. Luther Corley III Lung Associates & Asthma Clinic 600 St. Clair Avenue Building #8 Suit #22 Huntsville, AL 35801 Work#: 256-533-6003 3. Brenda Parrish, CRNP c/o Marshall Medical Center South P. O. Box 758 Boaz, AL 35951 Work#: 256-840-3477 Cell#: 256-506-0061
Personal Statement: I am a pleasant, outgoing, highly dedicated, and dependable individual who has a n ambition to succeed in any given environment. Although I have extensive experi ence in Emergency, Critical Care, and Managerial Nursing, I love to learn and am always seeking out challenging situations. I am able to function efficiently as an individual or as a team player. My goal is to secure a position where I can further develop and excel my new career as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; thu s, providing quality patient care in accordance with the health care reform guid elines. By utilizing fundamental nursing skills such as prioritizing, problem so lving, critical thinking, multi-tasking and physical assessment skills, an optim al working atmosphere will be created and viewed as beneficial to all. Work Experience: Registered Nurse, BSN, ED, ICU, & Management (May 1993 - December 24, 2010) Marshall Medical Center South, P.O. Box 758 Boaz, AL 35957 RN License #: 1-070025 Provided nursing care (non-urgent, urgent, and emergent) to all patient populat ions. Stabilization, admission, and/or transfer of critical patients. Hemodynamic monitoring, IV bolus medication, and maintenance IV drips for cardi ac, respiratory, renal, and trauma patients. Relief Charge Nurse: delegated assignments to team members based on their quali fications, employee schedule changes, resolved patient complaints, strong advoca te of patient rights and customer service. Provided detailed education to the patient and family regarding diagnosis, trea tment plan, and home management; thus reducing number of re-admissions to hospit al. New employee orientation. Served as a educational resource for others. Gained k nowledge through experience. Continued education into advanced practice nursing while stressing the importan ce of education to my coworkers. During my 17 yrs. at MMCS, I have also served as night shift House Supervisor f or 5 yrs, ICU Head Nurse for 3 yrs., Station 3 Head Nurse for 2 yrs, and Interim Director of Inpatient Services for 6 months. Management duties performed: scheduled daily workload of 60+ employees, formula ted yearly budget, actively participated in monthly committee meetings, served a s role model for customer service, resolved patient, family, and employee compla ints, reviewed and revised monthly and quarterly QI (Quality Improvement) and QA (Quality Assurance) programs as well as, generated a mound of daily paperwork a nd reports. Clinical Instructor (May 2008 - May 2009) Snead State Community College, College Avenue, Boaz, AL 35957 I was responsible for the clinical education of 10, second year nursing students every Tuesday for a year. Supervised physical assessment skills, medication adm inistration, nursing procedures, overall patient care and computerized charting. Observed the interaction between the student and the patient, staff nurses and
physicians, as well as fellow classmates. Communicated frequently with classroom educators in attempt to correlate clinical experience with classroom lectures; therefore, facilitating an optimal learning environment.
Education: * Masters in Nursing - University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 35801 GPA: 3.5 (Aug, 2008 - December 3, 2010) * BSN - Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL (Aug, 1989 - May, 1992) * Pre-Nursing - Snead State Community College, Boaz, AL 35957 (Aug, 1987 - May, 1989)
Skills: Excellent physical assessment skills. 2. Above average IV skills, knowledge of m edication and IV drip calculations. 3. Proficiency in interpretation of rhythm s trips. 4. Able to interpret 12 lead EKG with minimal assistance. Able to recogni ze Acute MI on EKG and recommend immediate treatment. 5. Team leader of Code Blu e. 6. Very thorough documentation. 7. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to relate to physicians, nurses, office staff, patients and families on different individualized levels. Certifications 1. Healthcare Provided CPR 2. Advanced Cardiac Life Support 3. Pediatric Advanced Life Support exp: 9/2012 exp: 9/2012 exp: 3/2011
Professional Organizations: Professional Organizations: Member: 1. Emergency Nurse's Association (ENA) 2. North Alabama Nurse Practition er Association (NANPA)
Presentations: Presentations: 1. Altered Mental Status 2. Diabetes Mellitus 3. Anticipatory Guidance 4. Proces s of Grief/Loss 5. Negligence, QA, QI, 6. Taught customer service classes to ho spital employees. Research: Research: 1. The Therapeutic Effectiveness of Brand Name Coumadin vs. Generic Warfarin
Achievements: * Customer Service Award 2008 * RN level III * Recognition on patient satisfaction surveys Professional Achievement: 1. Actively lead approximately 200 employees through 3 rigorous, highly successf ul Joint Commission surveys. 2. Served a chief executive nurse on the Skin Care Committee. Responsible for making sure all skin care consults were evaluated and immediate treatment initiated. 3. Performed monthly Quality Assurance of Restra int use, correct application of the device, and appropriate nursing measures pro vided and documented. 4. Assisted with implementation guidelines to encourage a "restraint free" facility. Certain circumstances warrant restraint use for th e safety of the patient and others. For behavior restraints require a face-to-f ace physical exam by physician within 1 hour of the application of the restraint and then every 4 hours thereafter. 5. Quality Assurance and Quality Improveme nt of "Code Blue" response team. New nursing standards put in place which decrea sed the number of "Code Blues" called on the Medical-Surgical areas as well as i mproved overall outcome. 6. Monthly Quality Assurance of Ventilator Acquired Pne umonia. Quality Improvement team developed an evidence-based "Ventilator Bundle" which drastically decreased rate on infection; thus, more successful outcomes w ere resulted. 7. Worked closely with the Bariatric Surgeons to develop an educat ional program to prepare patients prior to Gastric Bypass Surgery. I was respons ible for making rounds daily on all Bariatric Surgery patients, answering questi ons, making dietary suggestions, and providing encouragement. I spear-headed a m onthly support group and yearly fashion show. I served as a role model for the p rogram by actually having Gastric Bypass Surgery in 1993 and lost a total of 160 pounds. Personal Achievement: Survived an F-3 tornado on April 23, 2010. In a matter of minutes, I lost 75% of my house, 100% of my mother's, grandmothers, and father's houses. My spouse and I were unharmed, but my mother, grandmother, and father w ere blown out of their homes and missing among all the rubble. It seemed like ho urs had passed, when the three were finally found by my son and his friends, all with critical injuries. Ambulances could not get to us; therefore, we improvise d. Each of them was rolled over onto a twin size box-spring mattress using full spinal precautions. They were then placed in the back of 4 X 4 trucks and transp orted to the Emergency Room via back roads. After 7 days hospitalization, each w ent to Rehab Therapy for 19 days for exercise and strengthening. Everyone is imp roving and back in their replaced homes. As with everything, there are good and bad days. I am blessed daily with my family's love and presence. Miracles are pe rformed daily! My family and I are living proof!
References: 1. Dr. Dalton Diamond, Hospitalist c/o Marshall Medical Center South P. O. Box 758 Boaz, AL 35957 Work #: 256-593-8310 Cell#: 256-572-4535
2. Dr. Luther Corley III Lung Associates & Asthma Clinic 600 St. Clair Avenue Building #8 Suit #22 Huntsville, AL 35801 Work#: 256-533-6003 3. Brenda Parrish, CRNP c/o Marshall Medical Center South P. O. Box 758 Boaz, AL 35951 Work#: 256-840-3477 Cell#: 256-506-0061
