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.
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.
