Carolyn Bond
Lebanon
Summary
Accomplished Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in patient care coordination and diagnosis formulation. Proven track record in reducing hospital readmission rates and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations while delivering compassionate care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Progressive Care Medical Group
Syosset
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Maintains detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health record systems.
- Reviews lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
- Performs physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Manages patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Conduct follow-up visits to monitor treatment progress and ensure effectiveness of interventions.
- Provides guidance during end-of-life decisions for terminally ill patients and their families.
- Ensures compliance with healthcare laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
- Reduces hospital readmission rates by assessing and monitoring patients.
- Actively participates in helping facilities follow CMS and JCAHO guidelines.
Nurse Practitioner/Clinic Manager
The Little Clinic
Lebanon
12.2014 - 12.2023
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Administered immunizations and performed minor procedures within scope of practice.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to new nurse practitioners in clinical settings.
- Managed electronic health records to maintain accurate patient information.
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications to improve their overall health.
- Performed routine health screenings and physical examinations.
- Offered telehealth consultations to improve access to care for remote patients.
- Oversaw daily clinic operations and staff management for patient care.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered medical supplies as needed.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements related to health insurance plans, HIPAA regulations.
- Oversaw recruitment of new personnel for the clinic, conducting interviews and making hiring decisions.
- Implemented measures to reduce costs while maintaining high levels of quality care provided by the facility.
- Reviewed reports on operational performance metrics to measure efficiency levels.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment in compliance with health and safety standards.
Nurse Practitioner
Wellness Solutions
Nashville
05.2009 - 12.2014
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
- Managed acute and emergency situations by providing timely and effective interventions.
- Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures and tumors.
- Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
Education
Masters Degree in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05-2006
Skills
- EHR management
- diagnosis formulation
- treatment planning
- medication prescribing
- patient assessment
- care coordination
- compliance adherence
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- American academy of nurse practitioners member
- Records review
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Progressive Care Medical Group
12.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner/Clinic Manager
The Little Clinic
12.2014 - 12.2023
Nurse Practitioner
Wellness Solutions
05.2009 - 12.2014
Masters Degree in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner
Tennessee State University