Keonte' Fisher
Norfolk
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Practitioner with background in acute care, chronic disease management, and preventative health services. Strengths include critical thinking, effective communication with patients and healthcare teams, along with high-quality patient-centered care. Made significant impact in previous roles by implementing innovative practices for better patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Carelon
Norfolk
09.2017 - Current
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Advocated for patients to ensure their needs and preferences were addressed.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Initiated referrals to other healthcare specialists as necessary.
- Prescribed medication and treatment regimens to manage acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Managed acute illnesses such as infections, respiratory disorders, or chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Provided guidance during end-of-life decisions for terminally ill patients and their families.
Nurse Practitioner
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk
07.2013 - 09.2017
- Practiced geriatric-focused internal medicine, providing medical care and evaluations to long-term care, and skilled rehab residents.
- Diagnosed and treated acute illnesses while managing multiple chronic comorbidities.
- Developed plans for rehab (when applicable), as well as discharges.
- Assisted patients and residents in understanding their illnesses, identifying goals of care, and developing plans to achieve these goals, particularly as they approached the end of life.
- In the outpatient clinic setting, I evaluated and treated community-dwelling patients with dementia. Severity ranged from mild cognitive impairment to end-stage dementia, and includes those with behavioral disturbances.
- Focused on non-pharmacological strategies to treat neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia, but employing pharmacological treatment when needed.
- Educated families on dementia and non-confrontational strategies to help them care for their loved ones, while maintaining patient dignity.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12-2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA08-2011
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Sentara School of Health Professions
Chesapeake, VA05-2006
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Chronic disease management
- Medication management
- Triage skills
- Electronic health records
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- End-of-life care
- Geriatric care
- Communication skills
- Advocacy skills
- Goal setting
- Telemedicine appointments
- Diagnosis and treatment
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner -Board Certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center -since February 2013
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Carelon
09.2017 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Eastern Virginia Medical School
07.2013 - 09.2017
Master of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Sentara School of Health Professions