My Education
University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN
Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, May 2001 Graduate index: 4.0/4.0
University of Evansville, Evansville, IN
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, May 1997
Biology Minor, May 1997
My Experience
Family Nurse Practitioner/Newburgh Family Physicians, Family Practice February 2004-Present
Family Nurse Practitioner/ Dr. Vivien Tucker, Family Practice
July 2001-January2004
Nurse Practitioner responsibilities include diagnosis and treatment of patients in the primary care setting. I work essentially independently, in consultation with the physician, seeing approximately 14-20 patients per day. Incorporated are prescriptive authority, ordering of appropriate diagnostic testing, collaboration and consultation with various specialists, appropriate billing and coding, and limited on-call services.
Medical Office Registered Nurse /Mission Health January 2000-April 2001
Handled a multitude of office practices including patient
set-up, nursing procedures, physician assistance, and effective
after-hour office management.
Assisted with computer data entry, laboratory management, scheduling, and ICD-9 coding.
RN-Medical-Surgical Unit /St. Mary's Hospital/Welborn Campus
April 1997-August 2000
Performed complete patient nursing care, primarily post- operatively, in collaboration with physicians and other health care
providers.
Provided assessment, communication, documentation, teaching, implementation, and evaluation of all care activities.
Assisted with Charge Nurse duties including assignments, admissions, conflict management, and resource provision.
My Awards
Awards/Honors:
Dean's List
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges 1997
Invitation to Sigma Theta Tau, 1997, 1999
Outstanding Leadership and Service to the Campus Community Recognition Award, 1997
Indiana Public Health Association's Innovative Program Award, 2001
