Tina Paul

Board certified Adult Nurse Practitioner with expertise in the diagnosis and management of acute, chronic and women's health issues. Strong emphasis in Family/General/Women's,medicine, Disaster Medicine, Occupational Health/Employee Health, Workers Compensation, Infection Control, Immunizations, Case Management and and Administration Medicine.

Reputation as a sel-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
• Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
• Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
• Recommended medications and other treatments such as physical therapy and inhalers for variety of different health conditions.
• Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
• Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
• Delivered high level of care and service to patients through email, video chat and online assessments.
• Expedited referrals to specialists when necessary while maintaining open lines of communication between providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare system while navigating insurance challenges that impacted access to quality care options.
• Conducted comprehensive physical examinations and diagnostic tests to accurately diagnose illnesses, injuries, and other health issues in adult patients.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive care and developing tailored treatment plans for adult patients.
• Provided urgent care services to address acute medical concerns promptly, reducing unnecessary emergency room visits.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and coordinated services for complex medical cases.
• Developed and conducted health education programs for patients, families, and community groups, promoting wellness and disease prevention.
• Optimized clinic efficiency by contributing valuable input during staff meetings that led to improvements in appointment scheduling processes.
• Served as a preceptor for nurse practitioner students, sharing clinical expertise and guiding their professional development while enhancing the learning experience.
• Utilized telehealth technology to provide remote consultations for homebound or rural patients who had limited access to healthcare resources.
• Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care for high-risk patients.
• Maintained current knowledge of industry best practices through continuous professional development and participation in relevant conferences, courses, and workshops.

Successful in managing time, prioritizing time/tasks, and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.

• Applied and removed casts, sutured soft tissue injuries and changed dressings.
• Provided information on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Contributed to positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing expertise, and supporting team-based care approaches.
• Established trust within diverse patient populations by demonstrating cultural competence in communication and healthcare delivery approaches.
• Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
• Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
• 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.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
• Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
• Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
• Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
• Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
• Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
• Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
• Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
• Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
• Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
• Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
• Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
• Provided patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings.
• Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
• Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
• Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
• Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
• Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
• Evaluated chronic and acute patients each shift, took vitals, and attained key case information.
• Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.

Supports federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial authorities following disasters, emergencies, and other functions as authorized by supplementing health and medical systems and response capabilities.

Communication:

• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
• Coordinates plan of care across a multitude of providers, ancillary services and other medical/governmental agencies as needed.
• Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
• Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
• Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
• Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
• Delivered high level of care and service to patients through email, video chat and online assessments.
• Traveled by car (to rural areas of the disaster zone) to visit average of 25 patients each day to perform initial visits and physical examinations.
• Implemented preventive measures through routine screenings, vaccinations, and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
• Managed chronic conditions effectively using evidence-based practice guidelines to optimize medication regimens and lifestyle modifications.
• Monitored patient progress closely through follow-up and refer to stable community care providers, adjusting treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal results.
• Enhanced patient safety by implementing and adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
• Used government based Electronic Medical Record foe all clinical documentation of records (triage, medical treatments, transfer of care and discharge disposition).