A nurse with 25 years experience delivering high quality care in primary, inpatient, acute, psychiatric, forensic, palliative, and geriatric settings, treating many ages, cultures, and backgrounds. Over the past 8 years in my CNP role, I have combined my clinical expertise with my new skills including diagnosing and treating health conditions with an emphasis on disease prevention and health management, adding my unique perspective and personal touch. My background as registered nurse involves skilled professional hospital inpatient care with years in areas such as: geriatrics, critical care, pediatrics, emergency, ICUtelemetry, and acute care including trauma. A nurse preceptor engaged in providing nursing leadership and training in various roles including helping future NPs. A forensic resource nurse appointed to develop education, training, policies and procedures in forensic nursing. A former SANE-A with specialized training including forensic care, medico-legal issues, photo documentation, crisis intervention, sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse and non-fatal strangulation. Currently this CNP is a highly motivated advanced practice nurse employed as the head practitioner at a nursing and rehab center which offers skilled nursing, behavioral health, rehab, and Alzheimer care. In addition to this position, this NP also works at a family medical office providing primary healthcare to citizens in my community while pursuing educationaltraining opportunities
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