Christa Hosey
Hattiesburg
Summary
Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong desire to expand knowledge and skills. Committed to educating patients on unique disease processes and promoting health maintenance and overall well-being. Seeking a position for continued growth and the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals in need of healthcare guidance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Hattiesburg Clinic- Immediate Care
09.2022 - Current
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing acute and chronic conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed sports physicals
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans
Family Nurse Practitioner
Fast Pace Health-FNP
05.2020 - 09.2022
- Work as the sole provider in clinic while working closely with collaborator at times
- Providing evidence based urgent care to patients on a walk in basis and stabilization and referral to local Emergency Department if the patient requires more emergent care
- Fluent in care of Flu, COVID, suturing, URI symptoms, Strep as well as providing primary care services
- DOT certified
Family Nurse Practitioner
Flower Hospital Pediatric Service
10.2019 - 05.2020
- FNP providing inpatient care to newborns and pediatric patients while admitted to the hospital
- Took call several nights a week, addressing any concerns that arose overnight
- Worked closely with collaborating provider in order to provide the most appropriate care to our patients, worked with subspecialties, when needed to arrange outpatient follow up
Registered Nurse
Flowers Hospital- Pediatrics
10.2016 - 04.2019
- Registered Nurse in pediatric/ medical-surgical department
- Provided care for the patient, with stabilization and transfer to higher level of care if needed
- Charge nurse of 12-bed unit
- Coordinated with ancillary departments for the specialized care and treatment of the pediatric patient
Registered Nurse
Memorial Health- Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hosp.
08.2011 - 09.2016
- Registered Nurse in Children’s Hospital
- Charge nurse for 20 bed pediatric unit, directed 4-7 nurses, secretaries and PCT’s
- Coordinated care and staffing with other units throughout the Children’s Hospital
- Performed education for staff in seizures, precautions and treatments
Clinical Instructor
Armstrong University
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Taught BSN students during their clinical rotation in pediatrics, giving them the benefit of experiences in a 60 bed NICU, a Pediatric ER, Medical Pediatrics, Hematology and Oncology and PICU
Registered Nurse
Flowers Hospital- Pediatrics
10.2008 - 07.2011
- Registered Nurse in pediatric/ medical-surgical department
- Provided care for the patient, with stabilization and transfer to higher level of care if needed
- Charge nurse of 14-bed unit
- Coordinated with ancillary departments for the specialized care and treatment of the pediatric patient
Education
MSN - FNP
South College
Nashville, Tn01.2019
RN to BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Armstrong State University
Savannah, Ga01.2015
Associate Degree - Nursing
Coastal Georgia Community College
Brunswick, Ga01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine
University of Southern Mississippi
01.1996
Skills
- BCLS
- PALS
- ACLS
- DOT Certified
- Venipuncture
- IV insertion and management
- Coordination closely with physicians
- Coordination with ancillary departments
- Pediatric diabetes education
- Patient education
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Diagnostic testing
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Hattiesburg Clinic- Immediate Care
09.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Fast Pace Health-FNP
05.2020 - 09.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner
Flower Hospital Pediatric Service
10.2019 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse
Flowers Hospital- Pediatrics
10.2016 - 04.2019
Clinical Instructor
Armstrong University
01.2015 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse
Memorial Health- Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hosp.
08.2011 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse
Flowers Hospital- Pediatrics
10.2008 - 07.2011
RN to BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Armstrong State University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Coastal Georgia Community College
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine
University of Southern Mississippi
MSN - FNP
South College
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