Denise Carter
Flatwoods
Summary
Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with expertise in managing complex cases among geriatric patients. Skilled in conducting thorough health assessments and utilizing holistic approaches to chronic disease management, driving patient advocacy, and enhancing care quality. Engages effectively with interdisciplinary teams to implement innovative strategies that improve health outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Exceptional Care Services
12.2024 - Current
- Delivered high-level care to over 90 patients in inpatient setting.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments for more than 20 patients daily, ensuring accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans.
- Developed and executed patient management plans, enhancing continuity of care for diverse patient populations.
- Participated in weekly meetings with medical professionals to discuss and implement best practices in patient care.
- Maintained 85% accuracy in CPT and diagnosis coding, supporting effective billing and patient record management.
- Generated quarterly net collections exceeding $50,000.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Eventus
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Applied evidence-based, holistic care approaches in family practice settings to enhance patient outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments to diagnose conditions and determine appropriate interventions for patients.
- Managed complex cases with multiple comorbidities, employing critical thinking and expert consultations to optimize patient care.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Kings Daughters Hospital
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed complex health issues among geriatric patients, ensuring tailored care solutions that addressed individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to implement holistic approaches for chronic disease management, enhancing quality of care.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments, prescribed treatments, and managed acute illnesses to improve patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Heart and Vascular Surgical Unit
Kings Daughters Hospital
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Reviewed post-operative orders while continuously assessing patients' vital signs to ensure timely interventions.
- Monitored patient conditions by interpreting EKG readings and tracking telemetry irregularities.
- Set up PCA and fluid administration, contributing to optimal recovery outcomes.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating families on CABG and aortic valve replacement procedures.
- Provided ongoing education to patients regarding post-operative care and expectations.
- Updated team members on changes in patient stability or acuity promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient safety and quality of care.
- Facilitated communication between surgical teams and patients during pre-operative processes to enhance understanding and compliance.
Registered Nurse, Home Health
Wise Medical Staffing
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify condition changes and promptly notified physicians to facilitate timely care.
- Utilized critical thinking to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity and individual needs, improving patient outcomes.
- Administered medications safely, monitored side effects, and initiated timely interventions to ensure patient safety.
Education
MASTER'S OF SCIENCE - NURSING
MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY
MOREHEAD, KENTUCKY12-2019
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY
MOREHEAD, KENTUCKY05-2017
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
ASHLAND COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
ASHLAND, KENTUCKY05-2012
Skills
- Physical assessment
- Clinical decision making
- Geriatric care
- Chronic care management
- Preventive Healthcare
- CPT coding
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical judgment
- Leadership skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Active listener
- Emotional intelligence
- Patient advocacy
Personal Information
Title: APRN, MSN, FNP-C
Certifications And Licensures
- Ohio Registered Nurse, #450362, 10/31/27
- Ohio APRN, #0037209, 10/31/27
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Exceptional Care Services
12.2024 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Eventus
05.2024 - 10.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner
Kings Daughters Hospital
03.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse, Heart and Vascular Surgical Unit
Kings Daughters Hospital
02.2019 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Home Health
Wise Medical Staffing
07.2018 - 01.2019
MASTER'S OF SCIENCE - NURSING
MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
ASHLAND COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE