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
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
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
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
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