Rachel Laxson APRN, FNP-C, ENP-C
Madison
Summary
Healthcare professional with over 15 years of experience in Emergency Medicine, Interventional Radiology, and Pediatric Sedation. Including 5 years in the emergency department as a dual certified Family and Emergency Nurse Practitioner. In a high-volume urban referral and primary burn center for the state of Mississippi. Additionally, have expertise in stakeholder engagement, clinical education, and strategic communication across multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to build and maintain strong provider relationships and collaborate cross-functionally to support organizational goals and optimal patient outcome with evidence-based medical practice.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DUAL CERTIFIED FAMILY AND EMERGENCY NURSE PRACTITIONER
MISSISSIPPI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
07.2021 - Current
- Independently evaluate, diagnose, and manage a diverse patient population in a high-volume emergency department.
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, nursing leadership, and hospital administration to optimize patient outcomes.
- Translate complex disease processes to students and patients to better understand medical management.
- Completed Advanced clinical emergency bootcamp, developed a robust clinical knowledge across multiple therapeutic areas including cardiovascular, infectious disease, respiratory, endocrine, neurological, orthopedic and women’s health.
- Applying clinical expertise in assessment, ordering diagnostics and interpreting diagnostics.
- Additionally, growing knowledge in pharmacologic components while working with multidisciplinary teams to use the most up to date evidence-based medicine in the emergency and critical care environment.
REGISTERED NURSE
RIVER REGION VICKSBURG, MS AND MADISON RIVER OAKS, MADISON MS
05.2011 - 05.2021
- Delivered emergency care to complex acuity patients, charge nurse, and nurse educator position held at Madison River Oaks.
- MISSISSIPPI, CHS.
REGISTERED NURSE
CHILDRENS OF ALABAMA
BIRMINGHAM
03.2019 - 2021
- Executed pediatric sedation protocols in MRI department for optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of pediatric complex histories prior to sedation administration.
- Evaluated complex disease processes in pediatric patients requiring MRI procedures for effective treatment planning.
REGISTERED NURSE
BROOKWOOD EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
BIRMINGHAM
- Administered emergency care to complex acuity patients in stand-alone emergency department, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
- Educated patients on discharge processes and medication management, empowering them for successful recovery at home.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE NURSING - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of AL
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Nursing
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS05-2016
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Kinesiology
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05-2007
Skills
- Emergency care
- Critical care management
- Diagnostic interpretation
- Evidence-based medicine
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Advanced clinical assessment
- Strategic planning
- Organizational skills
- Workflow optimization
- Stakeholder engagement
- Multitasking capacity
- Operational efficiency
Certification
- Family and Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Mississippi
- Registered Nurse, Mississippi
Contributions, Leadership, Certifications
- Obtained dual certification through AANP, in Emergency Medicine
- ENP-C
- FNP-C
- ATLS- advanced trauma life support
- ACLS- advanced cardiac life support
- PALS- Pediatric advanced life support
- BLS- Basic life support
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Emergency Nurses Association
- Sigma Theta Tau
- Mississippi Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Liaison for Mississippi Baptist SCP providers on patient experience institute initiative
- Senior preceptor
- Active Participant in quality improvement initiatives
- Recognized for optimal collaborative leadership and provider engagement, fostering a team perspective
Timeline
DUAL CERTIFIED FAMILY AND EMERGENCY NURSE PRACTITIONER
MISSISSIPPI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
07.2021 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
CHILDRENS OF ALABAMA
03.2019 - 2021
REGISTERED NURSE
RIVER REGION VICKSBURG, MS AND MADISON RIVER OAKS, MADISON MS
05.2011 - 05.2021
REGISTERED NURSE
BROOKWOOD EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
MASTER OF SCIENCE NURSING - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of AL
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Nursing
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Kinesiology
Mississippi State University