Aija Pertee, MSN, RN, FNP
Education:
- 08/2013 - 08/2015 - East Tennessee State University
- Masters of Science in Nursing with family practice concentration.
- 08/2010 - 05/2012 - Lees McRae College
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Summa cum Laude.
- 01/2008 - 05/2010 - AB Tech Community College Asheville, NC
- Completed Associate Degree Nursing program.
Employment:
- 01/2018 - Present - Nurse Practitioner Mountain Kidney and Hypertension Associates
- Managing patients undergoing dialysis.
- Managing and coordinating emergencies during dialysis.
- Managing chronic kidney disease and resistant hypertension.
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic labs and radiology.
- Medication management.
- Coordination of care between Nephrologists, Specialists and primary care.
- 12/2015 - 12/2017 - Nurse Practitioner Mission Community Primary Care Highlands
- Performing physical examinations and determining diagnosis.
- Managing acute and chronic illness in a rural setting.
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic labs and radiology.
- Communication with specialists.
- Medication management.
- Coordination of care between providers.
- 10/2012 - 11/2015 - Emergency Room Registered Nurse Highlands-Cashiers Hospital
- Performing all duties required for secretarial to consulting physician.
- Obtaining and documenting details past medical histories.
- Providing education on disease processes and maintenance to patients.
- Bandage and split application.
- Coordination with Emergency Medical Services for best treatment of patient.
- Coordination of access to daily services for patients.
- Resource person for floor nursing staff.
- 08/2010 - 04/2015 - Emergency Room Registered Nurse Haywood Regional Medical Center
- Daily use of computerized charting.
- Provide assistance and monitoring for reduction and setting of fractures.
- Obtaining and documenting detailed past medical histories.
- Providing education on disease process and maintenance to patients.
- Medication management and titration.
- Collaborative care with specialty practices.
- 09/2009 - 08/2010 - Emergency Room Technician CNA Haywood Regional Medical Center.
Awards:
06/2017 - Top Nurse Award- Selection by International Nurses Association for recognition of Top Nurse, recognizing successes at leadership, networking and collaboration.
05/2012 - Summa cum Laude- Lees McRae College.
08/2010 - 05/2012 - Dean’s List- Recognition for all semesters of BSN degree.
08/2010 - 11/2015 - Patient care recognition- Verbal and written patient care recognitions by patients, family members, co-workers and management.
Volunteer:
2004 - Present - Yancey County Humane Society - Assisting with cats and dogs waiting for adoption.
2016 - 2017 - Cashiers Highlands Humane Society - Assisting with cats and dogs waiting for adoption.
2016 - One Path Outreach - Medical mission trip to rural Tibet, lead nurse practitioner, coordination of medications, management of nursing staff.
2002 - 2012 - Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center - Assisting physically and mentally challenged persons with equine therapy.