Kelsey Dobbs
Nurse Practitioner
Huntington,WV
Summary
Highly qualified and board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 2 years of experience conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits. Compassionate about individuals who may struggle with addiction, substance abuse or mental health. Able to provide these patients a comprehensive, individually tailored treatment program consisting of medications and behavioral therapy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Huntington Hospitalist Group
10.2022 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
- Provided Medication-Assisted Treatment and managed care for patients with Opioid Use Disorder.
- Used AdvancedMD to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cabell Huntington Hospital
06.2014 - Current
- Provided care to acute COVID 19 patients.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Holistic Inc.
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Provided Medicated-Assisted Treatment and managed care for patients with Opioid Use Disorder.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Reviewed test results and information gleaned during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or conditions.
- Discussed preventive measures to improve health and avert further medical issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Marshall University
Huntington, WV05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Marshall University
Huntington, WV05.2014
Skills
- Health and Wellness Education
- Physical Assessment
- Preventive Care
- Mental Health Treatment
- Addiction and Substance Abuse Treatment
- Primary Care
- Chronic Disorders
- Individualized Care Plans
Certification
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
- valid from June 28, 2021 to June 27, 2026
Licensure
- West Virginia Multistate RN
- West Virginia APRN-CNP
- Texas APRN-CPN in process at this time.
Additional Information
DATA waiver for treatment of up to 275 patients
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Huntington Hospitalist Group
10.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Holistic Inc.
06.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cabell Huntington Hospital
06.2014 - Current
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Marshall University
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Marshall University
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
- valid from June 28, 2021 to June 27, 2026
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