Deborah A. McDaniel
Charlotte
Summary
Compassionate, empathetic, focused Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with experience providing acute care and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories, pathology and preliminary test results to build diagnosis and treatment plan. In-depth knowledge of CPSI, Epic and Cerner. Experienced as a Hospice case manager RN and admission nurse.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
VIA Health Partners
08.2023 - Current
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, treatment options, advance directives, and end-of-life care planning.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients and their families through empathetic listening, clear communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Facilitated goals of care discussions with patients and their families, ensuring that the patient''s wishes were honored in decision-making processes.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult transitions in illness trajectories.
- Managed complex pain symptoms through medication adjustments, non-pharmacological interventions, and referral to appropriate specialists when necessary.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' physical symptoms, psychosocial issues, spiritual concerns, and family dynamics to inform tailored treatment plans.
Nurse Practitioner
Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Established and served as lead health care provider for School based clinic serving preK-12 and staff.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with patient acute disease process and healthcare needs.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Cross Country Nurses
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Responsible for providing care and treatment of acutely ill patients with life-threatening conditions who require complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions, and continuous nursing vigilance
Registered Nurse, ICU
Aya Healthcare
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Responsible for providing care and treatment of acutely ill patients including COVID-19, who require complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions, and continuous
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed titration of vaso active medications, paralytics, sedation, management of central lines and arterial line access.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Atrium Health-Cardiothoracic ICU
02.2016 - 12.2020
- Performed high quality care to patients post-operatively from cardio-thoracic surgery.
- Collaborated with mid-level health care professionals and intensivists to provide optimum care and recovery.
- Proficient in EKG monitoring, SWAN-Ganz monitoring, Arterial line monitoring, LVAD, RVAD, CRRT, wound vacs, and chest tube care.
- Patient population includes those patients receiving heart transplants, ventricular assist devices and total artificial hearts in addition to standard cardio thoracic surgical interventions.
Registered Nurse-Clinical Case Manager
Hospice Palliative Care Charlotte Region
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Coordinates end of life plan of care by working with interdisciplinary team to anticipate and meet patient needs.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during end of life to enhance comfort and ease pain
- Managed case load of patients in home and facility settings.
- Served on admission team as RN
Nurse Practitioner
Via Health Partners Hospice and Palliative Care
08.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Assessed and diagnosed patients, determining appropriate treatment plans in a timely manner.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with local specialists to facilitate seamless referral processes when advanced care was required for patients'' wellbeing.
- Advocated for patients to ensure they received necessary resources and support from healthcare providers and insurance companies alike.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Education
Master of Science Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Anderson University
Anderson, SC12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cabarrus College of Health Science
Concord, NC12.2015
Skills
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners-Family Nurse Practitioner
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Association)
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
- Pediatric Advance Life Support (American Heart Association)
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
VIA Health Partners
08.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Via Health Partners Hospice and Palliative Care
08.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital
08.2021 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, ICU
Cross Country Nurses
05.2021 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, ICU
Aya Healthcare
01.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse-Clinical Case Manager
Hospice Palliative Care Charlotte Region
02.2019 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse, ICU
Atrium Health-Cardiothoracic ICU
02.2016 - 12.2020
Master of Science Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Anderson University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Carolina University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cabarrus College of Health Science
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