Carol Sanders
Dallas
Summary
Motivated Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience, excelling in chronic disease management and patient education. Proven ability to develop tailored treatment plans and foster interprofessional collaboration, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in diagnostic testing and dedicated to promoting health through preventive care and compassionate support. Provided excellent care to patients and family members with GI conditions for the past 11 years. Well diversified in all areas in healthcare. Provided education with testing and overall outcomes to the patient and family members. Provided treatment plans that would best fit the diagnosis and did careful follow up visits.
Highly qualified and board certified FNP driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Gastrointestinal Associates of Kingsport
10.2015 - 02.2025
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.
- Mentored nursing staff to enhance their clinical knowledge, skills, and confidence in practice.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to promote safe and effective patient care within the organization.
- Advocated for patient rights and privacy, ensuring all team members adhered to strict confidentiality protocols.
Nurse Practitioner
Pain Managment
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired results.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Did injections: trigger point and Joint
Registered Nurse
Johnson City Eye Surgery Center
06.2002 - 09.2013
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Worked in all areas peri- operative, circulating and post- operative for eye surgeries including: getting patients ready for eye surgeries to include, Cataract, Retina, Cornea transplants, Glaucoma
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
East Tennessee State University
Johnson CityBachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science
King College Bristol TN
Skills
- Preventive care
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Differential diagnosis
- Patient examination
- Treatment plan development
- Lab result evaluation
- Advanced physical examination
- Chronic disease management
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Direct patient care
- Diagnostic testing
- Telehealth proficiency
- Administering medication
- Sound judgment
- Records review
- Precepting
- Patient referrals
- Community outreach
- HIPAA guidelines
- Clinical decision making
- Experienced preceptor
- Prescribing medications
- Medical chart management
- Electronic charting
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Gastrointestinal Associates of Kingsport
10.2015 - 02.2025
Nurse Practitioner
Pain Managment
09.2013 - 09.2015
Registered Nurse
Johnson City Eye Surgery Center
06.2002 - 09.2013
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science
King College Bristol TN
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