Summary of Qualifications
I have been a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in Obesity Management since May 2022. Also, I am a Registered Nurse with 13 years experience. I currently work at Meridian Weight Management Center and as needed in Wellborn/Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Anderson Regional Medical Center. I also have experience in the Geriatric/Psychiatric specialty area. My variety of experiences in different areas of nursing has prepared me to provide primary care and other focused area specialties to all ages and demographics of patients.
Education
August 2007 to December 2008, East Central Community College, Decatur, Mississippi
January 2009 to December 2010, Meridian Community College, Meridian, Mississippi, Associate of Applied Science
June 2019 to May 2022, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, Master of Science in Nursing
Clinical Rotations
Spring 2021
Obstetrics/Gynecologic: Rush Medical Clinic-Philadelphia, Mississippi
January 2021-April 2021
90 clinical hours completed with Sherene Broome, Certified Nurse Midwife caring for young women, women of childbearing age, pregnant women, perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.
15-20 patients seen daily
Breast Exams, Pelvic Exam with lab collections, Pap Smears
Summer 2021
Pediatrics: Choctaw Health Center-Choctaw, Mississippi
June 2021-July 2021
135 clinical hours completed with Karen Miller, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner caring for children ranging from newborn to age of 18.
10-15 patients seen daily
Sports Physical Exams
Fall 2021
Primary Care: Philadelphia Health Center-Philadelphia, Mississippi
September 2021-November 2021
180 clinical hours completed with Amber Riley, Family Nurse Practitioner caring for patients from young adults to senior citizens with Depression, Hyperlipidemia, Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension as the primary diagnoses.
15-20 patients seen daily
Spring 2022
Primary Care: Rush Medical Clinic-Philadelphia, Mississippi
January 2022
225 clinical hours with Betsy Mann, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner, caring for patients from young adults to senior citizens with many acute bacterial/viral illnesses, Hyperlipidemia, Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension as the primary diagnoses.
15-20 patients seen daily
Work History
May 2021 to Present- Meridian Weight Management Center-Philadelphia
Family Nurse Practitioner
January 2011 to Present- Anderson Regional Medical Center Meridian, Mississippi
Charge/Registered Nurse- Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
August 2021 to July 2022- Neshoba General Hospital Philadelphia, Mississippi
PRN Registered Nurse- Geriatric/Psychiatric-Senior Life Unit
Certifications
Mississippi Board of Nursing -Registered Nurse
Jan 2010
Neonatal Resuscitation program
April 2011 to present
Basic life Support
August 2007 to present
Advanced Care Life Support
May 2022 to present
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners-Family Nurse Practitioner
June 2022
Awards and Honors
Summa Cum Laude honors graduate-the University of Mississippi Medical Center
Sigma Theta Tau 2020 inductee
Recognized in Hospital Quarterly newsletter for patient satisfaction
Activities
Active member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
May 2022 to Present
Active member of National Association of Neonatal Nurses
January 2015 to Present
Active member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
January 2021 to Present
Active member of Philadelphia First Methodist Church
December 2014 to Present
References available upon request.