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0-5 years of experience
Served as a Primary Care Manager for over 900 patients of all ages in a busy Family Practice Clinic. Provided acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for a diverse and challenging population.
- Received the coveted Commander’s Coin for receiving more than eight 100% scores on patient satisfaction surveys
- Chaired the Women’s Health Initiative which focused on preventive health screening and improved awareness among patients and staff and identified barriers to care
- Hand selected as Team Leader for ‘Entry to Care’ as hospital prepared for JCAHO inspection
0-5 years of experience
Provided primary patient care services including physical/gynecological examinations, health assessments, prevention, diagnoses and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses among an adult patient population.
- Treated infectious diseases, STIs and HIV infection among a diverse, urban population in a community health setting and counseled on prevention of STI reinfection.
- Prescribed pharmaceuticals, non-pharmacological interventions and treatment regimens as appropriate for assessed medical conditions.
- Referred patients to medical specialists and coordinated patient care with social workers, case managers and mental health professionals.
- Developed targeted health education and adherence strategies for diabetes, hypertension and HIV medication regimens; educated on disease processes; and linked patients to community resources.
- Lead peer review processes, conducted chart reviews, and championed quality improvement projects for two clinics serving predominantly culturally diverse population.
- Served as a member of the electronic medical records team and assisted in training other staff.
0-5 years of experience
Provided comprehensive home health care to patients and families, including initial assessment/admission process, periodic reassessments and follow up visits under a plan of care
- Managed home visit schedule, documentation, and coordination efficiently and effectively
- Ensured continuity of care for the patient by obtaining all necessary information and equipment prior to visits, contacting physician or other care providers as indicated, and making reports to payer representatives to obtain payment authorization as appropriate
- Maintained working knowledge of community resources; utilized appropriately and assisted in coordination of service to meet needs of individuals and families
- Established effective relationships with patients and families, respecting patient rights and involving patients and families in decision making as possible; promoted optimal independence of patients, as feasible, while meeting their needs
- Documents effectively, accurately, and in compliance with the Medicare and other payers regulations
0-5 years of experience
Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients, 18 months and older, according to established guidelines.
- Conducted physical exams and health screenings that included blood pressure and cholesterol checks as well as TB skin tests. Performed exams and completed paperwork for sports and camp physicals.
- Processed quick-result lab tests for certain diseases such as influenza, strep, and urinary tract infections; obtained specimens for confirmation of test results with outside laboratories.
- Wrote prescriptions; administered vaccinations for seasonal/H1N1 flu and other diseases.
- Counseled and educated patients on topics that included proper use of prescription drugs and OTC medications as well as preventing the spread of disease. Qualified Delegate (Preceptor)
- Documented patient visits using electronic medical records (EMR) system.
- Served as single point of contact from initial consultations through collection of payments.
- Made patient referrals to primary care physicians and urgent care facilities as appropriate.
0-5 years of experience
Performed age-appropriate history and physicals for non-urgent to complex medical primary care patients.
- Interpreted diagnostic tests.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
- Implemented and monitored effectiveness of interventions to support the patient to regain/maintain optimal health.
- Collaborated with medical specialties through appropriate referrals.
- Facilitated patient decision-making through provision of educational tools.
0-5 years of experience
Delivered specialized orthopedic care to special needs children and children with chronic medical conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, and musculoskeletal deformities
- Obtained health histories, performed physical exams, evaluated x-rays and lab tests and collaborated with medical staff in the diagnosis, management and follow-up of children in an outpatient setting
- Functioned as an interdisciplinary team member
- Provided health education to clients and parents
- Participated in in-service educational activities as presenter and participant
- Made referrals as needed
0-5 years of experience
- Functioned as the only onsite medical provider, cared for walk-ins, urgent care visits, acute conditions, and managed chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension
- Documented and successfully applied findings of patient data encompassing assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses and treatment changes
- Collaborated/consulted with supervising physician as dictated by patient needs and assessment findings
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities for documenting, tracking, and conveying information
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students and nurse practitioner students
0-5 years of experience
Performed complete examination of patients, including adults, children, and infants.
- Performed pap smears, DRE, and laboratory screening.
- Assessed and managed acute and chronic conditions and participate in disease registry.
- Perform screening exams and procedures for all patients for health maintenance needs, including immunizations.
- Provided Education for patients and family members in health promotion, disease prevention and birth control methods.
0-5 years of experience
Delivered urgent and primary care to infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric clients. Managed a daily caseload between 60-80 patients according to written protocols or in consultation with physician.
- Worked autonomously to diagnose and treat conditions such as: cough colds, UTI’s, rashes, allergies, headaches and acute injuries. Provided counseling, health promotion, disease prevention and medication refills for primary care patients and families.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, annual screenings and interventions. Provided evaluation and follow up for labs and radiology results. Performed worker compensation evaluations and DOT physicals.
- Performed procedures such as: pap smears, minor sutures, splints, staples, incision & drainage, and toenail removal.
- Provided chart review including: annual screenings at the appropriate age, medications reconciliation and ensured the standard of care was met.
0-5 years of experience
Provided primary care for culturally diverse patients across the lifespan in a medically underserved population
- Collaborated with local health department to manage the site’s pediatric and adult safety net vaccine program
- Promoted evidence-based practices through developing foundational policies and procedures for nursing staff
- Served as a preceptor to nurse practitioner students in family and acute care APRN programs
0-5 years of experience
Administered care to patients 18 months and older in an independent clinic setting. Treatment included pharmaceutical management, immunizations, and comprehensive education for ambulatory acute care concerns.
- Provided care to an average of 20-30 patients per day at the second busiest clinic in San Diego
- One of only 2 NPs in San Diego market to achieve highest tier of productivity bonus structure
- Processed payments and filed insurance claims associated with visits.
- Documented visits through EMR.
- Maintained clinic appearance and cleanliness.
- Fostered collaboration with store pharmacist and manager.
- Precepted 8 FNP students.
- Completed DOT provider certitifcation
0-5 years of experience
- Functioned as sole onsite provider in busy family medicine practice.
- Provided and managed all aspects of patient care including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Designed culturally sensitive, evidence-based treatment plans with attention to patient education, health promotion, disease prevention, safety, efficacy, cost, and patient acceptability.
- Utilized eClinicalWorks to maintain accurate documentation of electronic medical records including visit histories, prescriptions, laboratory results, telephone and/or email communications, referrals, consults, coding, and billing.
- Established and maintained effective relationships with patients and clinic support staff.
- Initiated timely consultation and/or referral when care management exceeded the family nurse practitioner scope of practice.
0-5 years of experience
- Performed independent and confident examinations with appropriate diagnoses according to physical findings and pertinent patient data
- Utilized referral processes in appropriate circumstances; ordered baseline, recommended testing per protocols and evidence based practice guidelines prior to triaging into a specialty area
- Acquired refined awareness and expertise in recognition of complex signs and symptoms
- Provided therapeutic oversight to approximately 25-35 patients per shift; Total hours: 112
0-5 years of experience
Reviewed current symptoms and identified diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management of treatment
- Reviewed patient’s past/family medical history and formulated a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment
- Performed physical examination, medication review, smoking cessation and depression screening
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests.
- Collaborated multidisciplinary care by making appropriate referrals
- Educated and counselled patients, their family members, nursing staff on topics such as disease process, medication, health promotion and compliance.
- Facilitated staff, patients and family members to make decision by providing educational tools
- Facilitated care transition between health care setting
0-5 years of experience
- Performed preventive care, including thorough physical examinations and routine lab testing
- Provided patient care as facility’s independent mid-level provider
- Reviewed nutritional assessments and provides patient guidance in relation to obesity and malnutrition
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated endocrinological disorders such as thyroid disease
- Performed minor procedures such as trigger point injections
0-5 years of experience
Collaborated with physicians for primary and secondary care for pregnant, adolescent, adult, premenopausal and postmenopausal women.
- Assisted physician in office procedures including endometrial biopsies, cryotherapy and colposcopies.
- Independently performed pelvic exams and obtained pap smear samples.
- Treated STI’s, while providing preventative measures to prevent reoccurrence or severity.
- Dispensed oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy.
- Focused on counseling of sexual abstinence, STI prevention, and pregnancy prevention.
- Educated women on how to have a healthy pregnancy, associated physical changes, and warning signs of a complication and early labor.
0-5 years of experience
Served as a family nurse practitioner, caring for patients across the life span (newborn – geriatrics).
- Managed a full client load autonomously and collaborated with lead physicians who were predominately off-site.
- Evaluated/treated patients with episodic (acute) visits, as well as on-going chronic conditions.
- Performed complete physical exams and ordered preventative screening tests per the national recommended guidelines/standard of care.
- Mastered charting with several electronic medical records.
- Ordered/interpreted diagnostic test (lab work and radiology) & provided appropriate follow up care.
- Developed strong relationships with multi-disciplinary health care providers and specialists to ensure patients received continuity of care when further diagnosis and treatment were needed.
- Offered a wide array of clinic hours and provided “on call” service to meet needs of patients and families.
- Displayed sensitivity to patients from various socioeconomic status, ethnicities, cultures, religious affiliation.
- Served as a preceptor/mentor to mastered-degree students for Georgia and Alabama graduate Family and Adult Nurse Practitioner Programs.
- Helped train office staff with billing (ICD-9 coding), ordering supplies, and development of policies and procedures to improve patient safety.
0-5 years of experience
- Provided tailored diabetes care to adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- Evaluated health literacy and incrementally educated patients on all aspects of diabetes management
- Performed comprehensive diabetic foot examinations
- Worked closely with related departments at YNHH, coordinated necessary referrals
0-5 years of experience
Providing full scope primary medical care to homeless mentally ill patients as a stand-alone primary care practitioner in a core service agency.
- Overseeing clinical operations at Pathways to Housing including one medical assistant.
- Managing multiple accounts such as labcorp and the Department of Health (DOH) medication inventory as offered as subsidy for consumers with cost-prohibitive medication regimens.
- Discussing treatment plans with the multidisciplinary teams including, but not limited to social workers, specialist, psychiatrists, medical residents, nurses, and peer health workers.
- Performing basic office procedures including simple suturing, incision and drainages, and wound care to name a few.
- Engaging in outreach in hard to reach homeless population through walking outreach though Downtown’s DC BID and also conducting home visits when individuals are housed.
- Evaluating, creating, and modifying safety policies as a member of the safety committee at Pathways to Housing to ensure a safe space for staff and consumers.
0-5 years of experience
Provide Acute Care services (15 minute appointments, 4 patients/hour) for very complex patients (infants to geriatrics), infectious disease, acute abdomens, women’s health, diabetes, cardiac, etc.
- Managed and operated two school-based clinics on the Tohono O’odham Indian Reservation.
- Responsible for the health and wellness of over 300 students (ages K-8th grade).
- Managed both acute and chronic illnesses along with annual health maintenance, screening and education such as immunizations and sports physicals.
- Active member of the Maternal Child Health Committee, Coordinated School Health Committee, and Circles of Care Communication and Policies planning committees.
- Provided assistance with the Med Staff Peer Review data collection and process.
- Med Staff CME Coordinator.
- Participated in community/tribal outreach across the nation including Tohono O’odham High School Prom coordination, Baboquiravi High School Teen Town Hall Meeting, and Sports Physical Day 2013/2014.
0-5 years of experience
Performed comprehensive assessments including wellness screenings, physical, functional, psychosocial, cultural, and environmental aspects of health and wellness.
- Ordered and interpreted labs and diagnostics as needed
- Hormone replacement therapy, in office procedure using testosterone and estradiol pellets
- Maintained current knowledge base on anti-aging using hormone replacement therapy treatment for thyroid disorders, and vitamin D deficiency
- Attended Anti-Aging Conference, Dec 2013
0-5 years of experience
Opened/managed nurse managed clinics at various school sites
- Provided primary health care for acute/chronic illnesses to students
- Planned and implemented school health programs
- Provided professional guidance to school nurses on clinical issues
0-5 years of experience
Worked with a physician and additional NP to manage acute and chronic medical and behavioral conditions in a busy Family Practice setting.
- Performed annual physicals, well woman and well child exams, sports physicals, pre-op exams, hospital follow up, weight loss counseling, and evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, education and follow up of acute and chronic illness and injury.
- Worked with patients with complicated disease processes requiring strong clinical judgment.
- Provided education regarding disease processes.
- Ordered and interpreted pertinent lab work and diagnostic procedures.
- Utilized EHR and ICD 9 coding.
0-5 years of experience
Provided family care for all ages to 25-35 patients daily
- Educated and counseled patients about disease and plan of care
- Ordered appropriate laboratory, radiological, and other special
- Interpreted in clinic x-ray tests
- Experienced in workers’ compensation
- Treated patients with H. pylori, depression, headache, hypertension
10+ years of experience
Evaluate patients with a history of allergy, asthma, chronic sinusitis and urticaria.
- Evaluation includes detailed history and physical exam including: allergy RAST or intradermal testing, PFT’s and imaging studies when indicated.
- Determine plan of care based on overall assessment.
- Manages the in house allergy department and monitors patients beginning immunotherapy.
- Trained in MEDENT / EMR.
0-5 years of experience
Used electronic medical records (Centricity) to chart, review patient information, refer, and order tests
- Worked as a member of the Patient Medical Home team
- Clinical lead for the Hepatitis C task force and post prison release program
- Active member of the Controlled Substance Committee
- Assisted in the management of both the Urgent Care and the Patient Medical Home Team by conducting routine staff meeting and communicating with both team members and upper management regularly
- Collaborated with in-house mental health specialist, pharmacist, dietician, and diabetic educator
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients of all ages with both chronic and acute medical conditions and coordinate care with specialists
- Worked closely with high-risk populations including post prisoner release patients and those in recovery programs
- Ordered and interpreted point-of-care tests, radiological studies, EKGs, and laboratory tests
0-5 years of experience
- Provided acute episodic and chronic care, screening, vaccinations, & education to patients from 18 months and above using the company’s outline of latest evidence-based guidelines
- Supported and followed the most current evidence-based guidelines of practice in providing quality patient care
- Participated in ongoing Quality Assurance audits to include Peer Review, CP Review, Medication Administration review, and continuing education
0-5 years of experience
Family Nurse Practitioner, Tele-dermatology and Adult Medicine Departments
- Provided primary care services for a diverse and complicated adult patient population
- Independent NP staffed Tele-dermatology clinic consulting with UCSF dermatologists on regular basis through software program, MedWeb
- Developed and instituted a prior authorization system and referral system between Highland Hospital Dermatology Clinic and Tele-derm clinic and referring providers
- Proficient in dermatologic skills such as cryotherapy and scalp injections
- Independently diagnose and treat common dermatology conditions such as tinea infections, psoriasis, dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis and eczema in Telederm setting
- Proficient in NextGen EMR and MedWeb software programs
0-5 years of experience
Provided routine obstetrical and gynecological patient care to a diverse cultural patient population in an outpatient setting.
- Performed 1st trimester sonograms.
- Obtained comprehensive histories, performed physical exams including CBEs.
- Worked collaboratively with physicians, perinatologists and the nursing staff from the OB Clinic and Labor & Delivery departments.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory test results and sonograms.
- Ordered and prescribed medications.
- Functioned in Roles of Preceptor and Clinical Resource
10+ years of experience
Provides primary care for family practice clients presenting with acute and chronic medical conditions. Special interests are diabetes management and cardiac care.
- Practices collaboratively with full drug prescribing rights, seeing an average of 22 patients daily.
- Experience in acute and chronic health concerns with pediatrics, adults, geriatrics, gynecology, STDs and performs several procedures,
- Partners with specialists to ensure comprehensive care for need referral and follow up care.
- Periodically serves as clinical preceptor for Family Nurse Practitioner candidates from East Carolina University and Duke University.
- Uses the electronic health record and e-scribes all patient encounters.
Family Nurse Practitioner Duties and Responsibilities
In order to deliver comprehensive patient care, a Family Nurse Practitioner performs many different tasks. We analyzed job listings for Family Nurse Practitioners in order to identify these core duties and responsibilities.
Collect Patient Information In order to provide care to new patients, the Family Nurse Practitioner must obtain patient records from previous care facilities and physicians and maintain patient files. They often perform initial physical examinations on new patients in order to collect vital physical information and family medical history details.
Perform Examinations The Family Nurse Practitioner performs ongoing patient examinations both routine and irregular. They perform specialized examinations for patients with particular concerns, placing orders for diagnostic tests and then interpreting their results. They then record and assess the results of all other patient examinations.
Diagnose Patients Using their assessment of patient examinations, the Family Nurse Practitioner will diagnose patients. This involves maintaining high levels of medical knowledge and analyzing patient results in the context of a patient’s familial and medical history. They may work in conjunction with physicians and specialized medical professionals in the case of diagnosing more complex health issues.
Recommend Treatment After submitting their diagnosis, the Family Nurse Practitioner develops and implements a recommended plan of treatment. They must communicate the diagnosis and plan of treatment to the patient and their family and sometimes tailor the treatment to special patient beliefs or preferences. The Family Nurse Practitioner can prescribe medication as well as oversee alternative forms of medical treatment.
Maintain Patient Relationship Because Family Nurse Practitioners stay with their patients for a long time, if not a lifetime, they must develop and maintain close relationships with their patients. This includes maintaining updated and accurate patient records, overseeing the regular follow-up with patients, quickly and effectively addressing patient concerns and problems and communicating regularly with both the patient and his or her family. The Family Nurse Practitioner may also see multiple members of one family, so developing and maintaining a relationship not just with the patient but also with his or her entire family is important.
Family Nurse Practitioner Skills
Family Nurse Practitioners are highly professional individuals with great communication and interpersonal skills, allowing them to build ongoing relationships with patients and their families. Highly educated and trained, Family Nurse Practitioners deliver excellent patient care and treatment. In order to successfully manage multiple patients, they must be well-organized and able to priorities many different tasks effectively. Core skills: Based on job listings we looked at, employers want Family Nurse Practitioners with these core skills. If you want to work as a Family Nurse Practitioner, focus on the following.
- Completing an accredited post-graduate Nurse Practitioner educational program
- Having a Master’s degree in nursing
- Obtaining a Registered Nurse license in appropriate state
- Possessing an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in appropriate state
- Having prescriptive privileges in appropriate state
Advanced skills: While most employers did not require the following skills, multiple job listings included them as preferred. Add these to your Family Nurse Practitioner toolbox and broaden your career options.
- Specialized care experience
- Neonatal experience
- Ambulatory experience
- Bilingual abilities
- Additional nurse practitioner certifications
- Electronic medical record experience
Family Nurse Practitioner Resources
We searched the Web to find the best industry resources to help you continue exploring a career as a Family Nurse Practitioner. From thought leaders to industry groups, this list is packed with opportunities to learn, connect and engage. On the Web
Nurse Practitioner Business – A business blog for nurse practitioners
John Hopkins School of Nursing Blog – Great nursing stories and study tips
ADVANCE Perspective – A nursing blog told from multiple perspectives Industry Groups
American Medical Association – Largest association of medical professionals
American Nurses Association – National organization of professional nurses
American Association of Nurse Practitioners – Largest organization for nurse practitioners Family Nurse Practitioner Books
Trail Guide to the Body – A comprehensive guide to locating muscles in the human body
Nurse Practitioner Notes – A pocket guide for nurse practitioners
I Wasn’t Strong Like This Starting Out – True stories of people becoming nurses