Summary of Qualifications Compassionate healthcare professional with more than 16 years of experience in clinical practice and 12 years experience in the healthcare delivery system. Patient and staff-focused NP with an ability to drive productivity and quality patient care standards. Proactive leader with exceptional work ethic and people skills. * Credentialed as Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (FL). Previously held: FL, GA and TX Nursing Licenses Certified Professional Coder/AAPC and BCLS, ACLS and PALS Instructor Certifications. * Comprehensive background in primary medicine, in-patient management, pre-/post-discharge criteria for medical/nursing care, home health planning and treatment, client education, medical record documentation, staff development, patient relations, quality assurance/auditing, risk management and medical billing/coding. * Expertise in medical record documentation and review. Experienced expert witness. * Skilled in inpatient and outpatient pediatrics, family practice, internal medicine, and urgent care. * Creative, patient-centered practitioner with in-depth physical assessment, differential diagnosis, medical treatment and wellness management/disease management skills. Energetic, loyal and self-motivated team player/coach with proven integrity. Proactive leader and conceptual thinker with a superior work ethic. * Knowledgeable and experienced in disease management/prevention, medical record documentation, national health policy, government regulations, anti-fraud risk management, compliance, public speaking and negotiation. * Exceptional oral/written communication, clinical, business/office management, patient and staff education, presentation, organizational, assessment and leadership skills. * Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet, Office, Windows, WordPerfect, Freelance Graphics, database and other applications. Recipient of many professional honors and awards. Jacksonville Spine Center - jacksonville fl 11/15 -Current

Highlights:

• Urgent Care
• Coding
• Management
• Assessments
• Billing
• Consulting
• Documentation
• Risk Management
• Nurse Practitioner