Gwendolyn D



Gwendolyn D. ChildressNP-C7018 Epperson Dr.Montgomery, Al 36117Home Phone: 334-412-3798E-mail: gchil7@ Electronic Resume: gwendolynchildress.ObjectiveTo be employed by a company that not only allows me to utilize my skills as a Nurse Practitioner (NP), but also, allows me to grow as a professional. Employment:Nurse Practitioner (Full-time)Extended Arm Physician10/7/2013-presentDiagnosis, treat and help patient manage acute and chronic illnessesConduct physical examinations and interpret medical historyPrescribe age specific physical therapy and rehabilitationPrescribe pharmacological treatments based on state regulation and clinical guidelinesKnowledgeable of how to perform ultrasound guided viscous supplementation injectionsAble to perform incision and drainage, pap smears, urea breath test, etc.Able to interpret various x-rays and laboratory valuesAssist in supervising the conduction of human-subjects research and protecting the rights, safety, and welfare of the subjects enrolled in the research studiesAssist in staff training and educationServe as preceptor to MSN students Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (Part-time)Hospice Advantage(4/2015- present)Educate patients and caregivers on various disease process, medications, safety, hospice philosophy/services, etc. Assess and treat symptoms to promote optimum level of wellness and independencePrescribe medication within the scope of practiceConduct Face to Face visits per Medicare guidelinesServe as advocate for patients and familiesWork closely with Medical Director, agency administrator, and other team members to ensure adequate patient careHospice Case Manager (Part-time)Baptist Hospice(10/2012-10/2013)Montgomery, Al Serve as part-time case manager. Provide psychosocial and physical care to total 6 terminal ill clients in the home setting. Provide clients with palliative care and assisted them in scheduling physician appointments and other diagnostic proceduresEducate patients and caregivers on various disease process, medications, safety, hospice philosophy/servicesProvide wound care to various wound typesEnsure that patients expired with dignity and comfort. Help clients and patient caregiver throughout the grieving processHospice Case Manager (Full-time)Vistacare a Gentiva Health Service Company(1/2012-10/2012)Montgomery, AlServe as case manager. Provide psychosocial and physical care to total 12 terminal ill clients in the home setting. Provide clients with palliative care and assisted them in scheduling physician appointments and other diagnostic proceduresEducate patients and caregivers on various disease process, medications, safety, hospice philosophy/servicesProvide wound care to various wound typesEnsure that patients expired with dignity and comfort. Help clients and patient caregiver throughout the grieving processAdmission Nurse (Full-time)(8/2009-1/2012)Gentiva Health Services Montgomery, ALAdmitted sub-acute ill clients to Home health services using the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) process. Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS), Methotrexate, Infusaport, and Wound vacuum certifiedEnsure that clients receive all needed equipment to manage their disease process within the home. Provide education regarding medication, safety, and various disease processes, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Congestive Heart Failure, Hypertension, etc. Collaborate extensively with physicians and other team members to ensure client receives continuity of care. Administered and provided training of intravenous/intramuscular/subcutaneous medication Serve as preceptor as need for new employees Unit Manager(Full-time) (3/2009-8/2009)Southaven Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center Montgomery, ALServed as Manager of Rehabilitation/Skilled nursing unit. Act as immediate supervisor for a staff of 2 Licensed Practical Nurses and 4 Resident Care Specialists. Work directly with Medical Director, DON and ADON to create a comfortable living for residents. Conducted family and team meeting to ensure residents highest level of care. Educated staff on Alabama state surveying process. Participated in MDS/Care plan meetings. Carried out resident admission and discharges. Assisted in planning residents return to the community by arranging Home Health Care/Hospice, Meals on Wheels, Medicaid Wavier, etc.Registered Nurse- On-Call Nurse (Full-time)(7/2008-3/2009)Alacare Home Health and Hospice Montgomery, AlServe as after hour’s on-call nurse. Triage and respond to call for Home Health and Hospice clients in the Dallas, Montgomery, Macon, Elmore, and Autauga county areas. Provide sub-acute care in the home setting. Care includes managing various stages wound care, palliative care, Intravenous medication administration, and education.Collaborate extensively with physicians and other team members. Admitted Home Health and Hospice clients using the OASIS process, and ICD-9 coding.Registered Nurse (Full-time)(6/2005-7/2008)Southern Care Hospice Montgomery, AlServed as Case Manager. Providing psychosocial and physical care to total 12-25 terminal ill clients in the Montgomery, Elmore, Macon, Lee, and Tallapoosa county area in the home setting. Provide clients with palliative care and assisted clients in scheduling physician appointments and other diagnostic procedures, pre-filling pillboxes, picking-up, and delivering medications to patients.Ensured that patients expired with dignity and comfort. Help clients and patient caregiver throughout the grieving processRegistered Nurse (Per Diem)(1/2007-1/2013)Abundant Life Home and Healthcare LLCMontgomery, ALServe as Case ManagerComplete insurance assessment for various Long-term care insurance companiesProvide injection training to clients (adult and pediatric) for various disease process such as Multiple Sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Growth Hormone deficiencies. Case Manage various workman compensation casesRegistered Nurse-(Per Diem)(4/2005-6/2005)Community HospitalTallassee, AL Provided care to patients on a Medical-Surgical/Pediatric Unit. Perform acute and sub-acute interventions in a professional and competent manner. Educated clients on preventive measures and home discharge care. Served as Charge Nurse. Network extensively with management and patients to provide quality patient care.Registered Nurse (Full-time)(5/2004-8/2005)Alacare Home Health and HospiceMontgomery, ALServed as Case Manager. Providing care for a total of 38 clients in the Montgomery County and surround areas. Assisted clients in scheduling physician appointments and other diagnostic procedures, pre-filling work extensively with management, other staff members and patients to provide quality patient care.Registered Nurse (Full-time)(5/2003-11/2004)Baptist Medical Center East HospitalMontgomery, ALProvided care for over a year on a Medical-Surgical/Pediatric Unit. Also worked as backup nurse for NICU and Postpartum unitsPerform acute and sub-acute interventions in a professional and competent manner. Educated clients on preventive measures and home discharge care. Served as Charge Nurse. Network extensively with management and patients to provide quality patient care.Registered Nurse (Full-time)(5/2002-5/2003)Perry County Nursing HomeMarion ALServed as Manager of a 15 bed Dementia unit. Act as supervisor for a 71 bed facility. Supervised a staff of 3 Licensed Practical Nurses and 10 Certified Nursing Assistants. Work directly with Medical Director, DON and ADON to create a comfortable living environment for residents. Conducted family and team meeting to ensure residents highest level of care. Educated staff on Alabama state surveying process. Participated in MDS/Care plan meetings. Carried out resident admission and discharges. Education:Auburn University Master of Science in NursingAuburn, ALMay 2013Auburn University MontgomeryBachelor of Science in NursingMontgomery, ALMay 2004Wallace Community College SelmaAssociate in Science NursingSelma, ALMay 2002Wallace Community College SelmaLicensed Practical Nurse CertificateSelma, ALMay 1999Certification:American Academy of Nurse PractitionersJuly 3, 2013-July 2, 2018Reference:Alfreda Lewis RN, MSN2000 Bowen DrMontgomery, AL 36116334-244-4609Lee Pettway RN, MSN123 Porter CircleValley Grande, Al 36703(334) 412-4648Nurse EducatorYolanda Howard, MSN1928 Regent RoadPrattville, Al 36066Nurse Practitioner ................
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