Natalie Wilkinson
Long Beach
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Practitioner skilled in patient education, clinical decision-making, and emergency care. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and tailored treatment plans.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Coast Cardiovascular Associates
Gulfport, MS
04.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient outcomes
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired results.
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
Waveland, MS
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
Gulfport, MS
11.2015 - 05.2023
- Administered complex medication regimens and monitored patient responses in high-acuity settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and identified critical changes in patient status promptly.
- Educated families on care processes, fostering understanding and support during critical situations.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare providers, improving response times in emergency scenarios.
- Assisted with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies under physician supervision when needed.
- Advocated for patient autonomy and rights during decision-making processes, upholding ethical principles in critical care nursing practice.
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, treatment options, and self-care strategies to promote informed decision-making and self-management skills.
- Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, facilitating their transition into professional practice within the critical care setting.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing individualized plans of care tailored to each patient''s unique needs and preferences.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
Registered Nurse
Biloxi Regional Medical Center
Biloxi, MS
11.2009 - 11.2015
- Monitored vital signs and medical equipment, promptly identifying changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, fostering understanding and adherence to complex medical regimens.
Education
Master of Science - AGACNP
Walden University
Minneapolis02-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Mississippi
Long Beach12-2019
High School Diploma -
Gulfport High School
Gulfport05-1999
Skills
- Patient education
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Differential diagnosis
- Patient examination
- Treatment plan development
- Lab result evaluation
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Direct patient care
- Emergency care
- Acute care expertise
- Palliative care
- Geriatric treatment
- American academy of nurse practitioners member
- Emergency response management
- Experienced preceptor
- Patient-centered care
- Clinical decision making
- Critical thinking
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Coast Cardiovascular Associates
04.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
05.2023 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
11.2015 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Biloxi Regional Medical Center
11.2009 - 11.2015
Master of Science - AGACNP
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Mississippi
High School Diploma -
Gulfport High School