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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, Tn
01.2019

RN to BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Armstrong State University
Savannah, Ga
01.2015

Associate Degree - Nursing

Coastal Georgia Community College
Brunswick, Ga
01.2008

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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