Dynamic Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Banner Health, excelling in patient assessments and treatment planning. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and telehealth technology. Committed to health management and education, delivering tailored treatment plans that promote positive outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology
Banner Health
Glendale
07.2024 - Current
Conducted patient assessments to determine medical history and symptoms.
Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for patients.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies.
Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for compliance purposes.
Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
RN Clinical Education Specialist, System Orientation and Required Education
Banner Health
Phoenix
01.2012 - 12.2023
Serve as a systemwide educator supporting regulatory education.
Roles include lead instructor for clinical orientation, annual competency mentor for the greater Arizona region, and joint commission advocate.
Operates as a core member of the Learning Management System clinical education team.
RN Staff Nurse/Team Lead, Outpatient Observation Unit
Banner Good Samaritan Hospital (Banner University Medical Center- Phoenix)
Phoenix
05.2009 - 01.2012
Served as a Staff/ Team Lead nurse for patients in a fast-paced transitional unit.
Assessed 20+ patients daily and developed care plans to promote positive patient outcomes.
Maintained adequate staffing for all shifts by calling in appropriate employees to fill in emergency vacancies.
Served an acute care patient population, including cardiac, medical, and surgical patients.
Directed the work of Certified Nurse Assistants and Patient Care Technicians to ensure optimal performance.
Floated to the unit's outpatient area and assisted patients in outpatient procedures and conscious sedation recovery.
Served as orientation preceptor.
Coordinated admission, transfer, and discharge of patients established by educating patients on post-discharge care.
Promoted autonomy of patients through effective communication and safeguarding their trust for smooth functioning.
Facilitated constant communication between patients, family, and healthcare professionals to keep all parties updated.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing (MSN) | Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL
12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
Associate Degree - Nursing
Northern New Mexico Community College
Espanola, NM
05.2011
Skills
Patient assessments
Geriatric treatment
Treatment planning
Medication prescribing
Telehealth technology
Medical documentation
Patient education
Health management
Effective communication
Lab result evaluation
Records review
Health promotion
Healthcare Experience
RN Clinical Education Specialist, System Orientation and Required Education, Banner Health, 01/01/12, 12/31/23, Phoenix, AZ, Serve as a systemwide educator supporting regulatory education., Roles include lead instructor for clinical orientation, annual competency mentor for the greater Arizona region, and joint commission advocate., Operates as a core member of the Learning Management System clinical education team.
RN Staff Nurse/Team Lead, Outpatient Observation Unit, Banner Good Samaritan Hospital (Banner University Medical Center- Phoenix), 05/01/09, 01/31/12, Phoenix, AZ, Served as a Staff/ Team Lead nurse for patients in a fast-paced transitional unit., Assessed 20+ patients daily and developed care plans to promote positive patient outcomes., Maintained adequate staffing for all shifts by calling in appropriate employees to fill in emergency vacancies., Served an acute care patient population, including cardiac, medical, and surgical patients., Directed the work of Certified Nurse Assistants and Patient Care Technicians to ensure optimal performance., Floated to the unit's outpatient area and assisted patients in outpatient procedures and conscious sedation recovery., Served as orientation preceptor., Coordinated admission, transfer, and discharge of patients established by educating patients on post-discharge care., Promoted autonomy of patients through effective communication and safeguarding their trust for smooth functioning., Facilitated constant communication between patients, family, and healthcare professionals to keep all parties updated.
Associations And Memberships
American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 06/01/23, Present
Credentials
FNP-BC
MSN
RN
Nurse Practitioner Practicum Experience
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Erin McManus-Tomanek (AGNP), Arrowhead Internal Medicine, 09/01/23, 12/31/23, Addison, IL, Delivered comprehensive care, conducted accurate diagnoses, and administered suitable treatments to diverse adult patients., Effectively delegated tasks to medical assistant as required to optimize workflow and enhance efficiency., Administered therapeutic procedures, including lavage and wound dressing, to ensure optimal treatment effectiveness., Maintained accurate patient encounters and conducted analysis using Medtrics., Utilized telehealth technology for patient encounters.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Kayla Kantu (FNP), Desert Valley Pediatrics, 07/01/23, 09/30/23, Buckeye, AZ, Delivered preventive care, diagnosed ailments, and administered tailored treatment to pediatric patients (ages 0-17)., Effectively delegated tasks to medical assistant as required to optimize workflow and enhance efficiency., Assisted with circumcisions and wound dressings to ensure optimal treatment effectiveness., Documented patient encounters via Medtrics for accurate record-keeping and analysis.
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Erin McManus-Tomanek (AGNP), Arrowhead Internal Medicine, 05/01/23, 07/31/23, Glendale, AZ, Delivered comprehensive care, conducted accurate diagnoses, and administered suitable treatments to diverse adult patients., Optimized workflow and enhanced efficiency by effectively delegating tasks to medical assistant., Administered therapeutic procedures, including lavage and wound dressing, to ensure optimal treatment effectiveness., Maintained accurate patient encounters and conducted analysis using MyEvaluations., Utilized telehealth technology to conduct patient encounters effectively.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Naomi Jimenez (FNP), 4C Medical Group/Optum, 03/01/23, 05/31/23, Surprise, AZ, Delivered comprehensive care, conducted accurate diagnoses, and administered suitable treatments to diverse adult patients., Streamlined workflow and improved efficiency by skillfully assigning tasks to medical assistant., Administered therapeutic procedures, including lavage and wound dressing, to ensure optimal treatment effectiveness., Maintained accurate patient encounters and conducted analysis using MyEvaluations., Utilized telehealth technology for patient encounters.
Licensure And Certification
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Arizona, 12/31/29
Family Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center, 12/31/29
Registered Nurse (RN), Arizona, 04/30/29
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 06/30/27
Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association, 06/30/27
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology
Banner Health
07.2024 - Current
RN Clinical Education Specialist, System Orientation and Required Education
Banner Health
01.2012 - 12.2023
RN Staff Nurse/Team Lead, Outpatient Observation Unit
Banner Good Samaritan Hospital (Banner University Medical Center- Phoenix)
05.2009 - 01.2012
Master of Science - Nursing (MSN) | Family Nurse Practitioner