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Scarlett Wade
Leesburg,GA
Summary
Ambitious, competent, and compassionate advanced practice provider and leader dedicated to providing top-quality patient care. Seeking a position as a Nurse Practitioner in a diversified healthcare environment with opportunity for continual professional growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Women’s Care Of Southwest Georgia
Albany, GA
02.2016 - 04.2022
- Perform routine annual gynecological examinations and obtain pap smears
- Treat and manage gynecological and primary care, including HTN, dyslipidemia, UTIs, sinusitis, STIs, skin disorders, and anxiety and depression
- Obtain, order, and interpret laboratory results
- Prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological management while adhering to guidelines and controlled substance regulations
- Diagnose and create treatment plans for patients and consult with physicians if/when needed
- Identify surgical candidates and liaises between patients and physicians
- Focus on reproductive health regarding prevention and treatment of diseases specific to women and focused patient populations
- Provide prenatal counseling and family planning to women and couples
- Contraceptive counseling, surveillance, and management; including insertion of IUDs and Nexplanon devices
- Perform breast health evaluation, counseling, and order screening or diagnostic testing when necessary
- Order screening, diagnostic tests and appropriate treatment for gynecological patients
- Experience with telephone triage for OB and gynecological patients
- Referral to other providers and specialists for further evaluation and treatment if/when needed
- Expertise in sexually transmitted infection prevention, counseling, and treatment
- Provide guidance, information, and treatment options for peri and post-menopausal women
- Perform procedures including abscess I&Ds, cryotherapy, removal of skin lesions, tags, and moles
- Wound care follow-up including staple and suture removal
- Preceptor of students in MSN programs pursing FNP degree
- Provide breastfeeding education and support
- Certified in cosmetic Botox treatments to facial area
- Competent in weight loss and healthy lifestyle education including management of weight loss injections and use of prescription medications
Family Nurse Practitioner
Albany Internal Medicine
Albany, GA
09.2015 - 11.2015
- Performed age-appropriate history and physicals for non-urgent to complex medical primary care patients
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments
- Implemented and monitored effectiveness of interventions to support patients to maintain/regain optimal health
- Collaborated with medical specialties through appropriate referrals
- Documented effectively, accurately, and in compliance with Medicare and other payers’ regulations
- Developed targeted health education and adherence strategies for diabetes, hypertension, and other medication regimens; educated on disease processes and linked patients to appropriate community resources
- Treated infectious diseases of diverse population groups
- Collaborated/consulted with supervising physicians as dictated by patient’s needs and assessment findings
- Performed screening exams and procedures for health maintenance needs, including immunizations
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, GA
06.2009 - 08.2015
- RN Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Level III
- Performed primary and critical care assessments and evaluations of neonatal patients
- Obtained and interpreted laboratory test and values as ordered by providers
- Demonstrated leadership and competency as charge nurse in NICU
- Administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and followed treatment plan for various disorders and illnesses
- Monitored and operated specialized equipment such as ventilators and incubators
- Served as patient advocate for neonates among neonatologist to ensure comprehension of treatment plans for family members and caretakers
- Instructed family members and caretakers on proper discharge care
- Participated in discharge planning with interdisciplinary care team
- Attended high risk and complicated deliveries
- Used CLC to encourage breastfeeding and pumping among mothers while delivering instructional teaching guidelines and educational information for encouragement and reinforcement
- Provided nutritional assessments and specialized feedings according to care plans
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation
- Ensured HIPPA compliance
- Helped develop patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses
- Followed infection control procedures for central lines, standard precautions, sterile procedures, hand hygiene campaigns, and for daily patient care and procedures
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, licenses, CPR, and NRP compliance records
- Started IVs and maintained IVF therapy for peripheral lines and central lines, including: PICCs and umbilical venous and arterial catheters
- Managed cardiac and insulin drips as ordered while adhering to NICU protocols
- Provided patient care for critically ill infants on life support
- Served as preceptor for nursing school grads and newly hired nurses in NICU
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Savannah, GA08.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA05.2009
Skills
- Health Care Evaluation
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Support Staff Supervision
- Ensuring Patients Comfort
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Health Promotion
- Pharmacologic Intervention
- Breast Examinations and Education
- Patient-Centered Care
- Health and Wellness Education
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Women’s Care Of Southwest Georgia
02.2016 - 04.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner
Albany Internal Medicine
09.2015 - 11.2015
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
06.2009 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
References
References are available upon request
References
References are available upon request