Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Resume Samples

A Geriatric Nurse Practitioner works in a variety of settings including nursing homes, private practices, hospitals, and healthcare units to provide medical care to elderly patients. The core duty of these specialized healthcare nurses includes diagnosing and treating illnesses and managing chronic medical conditions among elderly patients. Other associated duties are listed on the Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Resume as – conducting a physical examination under the supervision of a medical professional, ordering diagnostic tests as required, providing patient education, and developing treatment plans.

To ensure success in this field, the applicant will need the help of the following skills – the ability to work both collaboratively and in an independent environment, a solid knowledge of common geriatric health issues, compassionate nature, and critical thinking skills. The education necessary for a GNP includes – a bachelor’s degree in nursing, along with a Master’s degree in Geriatrics. A certification in a job-related domain is highly valuable.

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Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Resume

Objective : As a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, responsible for providing comprehensive preventative and wellness care, as well as the spectrum of acute, episodic, chronic, and end-of-life care to Veterans.

Skills : Communicational Skills, Patient Care,

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  1. Participated in and used research, development, and implementation of health policy, leadership, education, case management, and consultation.
  2. Provided patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention, and wellness, based on the patient's goals.
  3. Provided assessment and management of acute and chronic health problems for residents of skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and home-bound patients. 
  4. Collaborated with primary care physicians, patients’ families, facilities’ staff, community agencies, and KVH staff are fundamental aspects of this position.
  5. Visited patients at facility sites for routine examinations, intakes, and updates.
  6. Diagnosed and treated problems within the scope of practice and expertise. Assessed nursing/functional needs of patients in addition to medical diagnosis.
  7. Responded to voice mail routinely Monday through Friday for SNF and ALF concerns, AM and PM.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
Bachelor's degree in Nursing


Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Resume

Headline : As a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, responsible for Identifying gaps in care, interpreting diagnostic tests and reports, referring appropriately, Identifying risk factors and helping mitigate barriers to accessing care and reducing risk, and Developing interventions to assist members in attaining established goals of care.

Skills : Manage Chronic Illnesses and knowledge Of Geriatric Pharmacology.

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  1. Communicated with SNFs and ALF staff for routine concerns in the communication book weekly.
  2. Responded to family questions and concerns related to patient care in coordination with the physician.
  3. Recorded visits and turned in billing logs weekly.
  4. Promoted discharge planning for patients, when appropriate.
  5. Managed medications in collaboration with PCP
    Perform mental status examinations, if patients are able to participate.
  6. Promoted GNP Project both within facilities and the community.
  7. Obtained and reviewed the medical history, conducted physical and psychosocial assessments, analyzed and diagnosed conditions, and developed an appropriate plan of care.
Years of Experience
Experience
5-7 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing


Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Resume

Summary : As a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, responsible for Successfully completing both didactic and clinical content, Providing initial and ongoing face-to-face and/or telemedicine assessments to individuals referred to the transition center, and providing input to the Regional Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Regional Lead Nurse, and other team members, Documenting client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures.

Skills : Attention To Detail and record-keeping.

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  1. Evaluated members’ progress in completion of goals of care and re-assess and assisted in care management with members.
  2. Served as a key resource on complex and/or critical issues.
  3. Solved complex problems and developed innovative solutions.
  4. Established and maintained communication and a trusting relationship with the member, family/authorized representative primary caregiver, and specialists.
  5. Discussed medical options/interventions with members/families to promote understanding and assist them in making informed decisions.
  6. Clarified member's cultural values that may impact health management/decisions.
  7. Identified prognosis/trajectory of chronic disease that may impact future member health decisions and conducted advanced care planning discussions.
Years of Experience
Experience
7-10 Years
Experience Level
Level
Management
Education
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Resume

Summary : As a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, responsible for Providing direct clinical services to clients on an individual, group, and family basis in the office and in community settings to teach behavioral symptom-management techniques to alleviate and manage symptoms not reduced by medication and to promote personal growth and development by assisting clients to adapt to and cope with internal and external stresses.

Skills : Record-keeping and medication Management.

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  1. Participated in staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings.
  2. Provided symptom education to enable clients to identify their mental illness symptoms.
  3. Provided individual and group treatment within the crisis stabilization unit in a model that is non-confrontational, considers interactions of mental illness and substance abuse, and has client-determined goals.
  4. Provided nutrition education, along with meal planning, grocery shopping, and food preparation information.
  5. Assisted and supported clients to have and effectively use a personal primary care physician, dentist, and other medical specialists as required.
  6. Provided clinical services and developed and implemented plan of care in conjunction with collaborating physicians.
  7. Obtained patient medical history and performed physical examinations and preventative health measures within prescribed guidelines.
Years of Experience
Experience
10+ Years
Experience Level
Level
Senior
Education
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Resume

Objective : As a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner collaborated with physicians, nursing staff, and/or other care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care, and to prepare a comprehensive patient care plan. Referred to appropriate physicians for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of an NP's scope of practice.

Skills : Medical, Nursing, Patient Care.

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  1. Provided continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
  2. Obtained consultations and/or referrals as appropriate.
  3. Ensured all follow-up appointments were completed on a timely basis.
  4. Responded to patient inquiries, answered questions, and referred questions to physicians as appropriate.
  5. Documented all patient care services in the electronic medical record.
  6. Provided health education counseling to patients and families as appropriate; and supported programs for patients and their families.
  7. Answered questions about condition and treatment plan.
Years of Experience
Experience
0-2 Years
Experience Level
Level
Fresher
Education
Education
BSN

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Resume

Objective : As a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, responsible for Respecting and protecting the patient's rights to confidentiality and privacy and disclosing information only for professional purposes that are in the patient's best interests with full consideration of their legal rights, Displaying a positive attitude when interacting with physicians office staff, physicians and fellow employees of the office.

Skills : Nursing, Interpersonal Skills, Patient care, Administrative Skills.

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  1. Participated in and supported performance improvement and risk management activities.
  2. Completed required continuous training and education, including practice-specific requirements. Demonstrated professional work behavior and complied with organizational policies and procedures and federal and state requirements.
  3. Took the lead role or participated in providing medication administration and medical services.
  4. Initiated necessary laboratory and diagnostic tests. Interprets laboratory and test results.
  5. Established and maintained patient educational materials.
  6. Worked closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.
  7. Diagnosed and treated acute, episodic, or chronic illnesses.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
BSN

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Resume

Objective : As a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, responsible for Providing under the direction of the team prescriber and in collaboration with other nurses on the team, developing, revising, maintaining, and supervising team psychopharmacologic and medical treatment and medication policies and procedures including transcribing, administering, evaluating, and recording psychotropic medications prescribed by the team prescriber; evaluate and chart psychotropic medication effectiveness, complications, and side effects.

Skills : Team Work, Medication, Nursing.

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  1. Provided ongoing assessment of client's symptoms and response to treatment. Made appropriate changes in treatment plans as necessary to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions were provided in response to changes in mental status or behavior that put clients at risk.
  2. Prescribed all necessary medications and treatments.
  3. Performed comprehensive physical examinations of patients.
  4. Developed and implemented patient management policies and procedures.
  5. Facilitated referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities.
  6. Communicated with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care.
  7. Established a collaborative primary care practice.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
BSN

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Resume

Objective : As a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, responsible for arranging for required lab work according to protocol, directing the team prescriber and in collaboration with other registered nurses on the team, organizing and managing a system of getting medication to individuals and integrating medication administration into individual treatment plans, collaborating with other registered nurses on the team, manage pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.

Skills : Team Work, Nursing, and Treatment Plan.

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Description :

  1. Informed patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications.
  2. Provided education and training to residents, caregivers, and staff in relevant topics.
  3. Collaborated with physicians/specialists and other multi-disciplinary team members to manage episodic and chronic medical needs of the patients and oversee patients’ overall health.
  4. Promoted good health practices.
  5. Documented each patient encounter in a timely manner using the appropriate electronic medical record system
  6. Advanced professional knowledge and conduct research.
  7. Ordered necessary studies, and professional consultations.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
BSN

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Resume

Headline : As a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, responsible for Determining the need for non-urgent and urgent visits in the patient's home or virtually to avoid unnecessary ED visits and hospital admissions, Providing a positive patient experience including quality of care recommended and tone/messaging with which care is delivered, Coordinating with other physicians across the continuum of care, including PCP, hospitalist, and SNF providers to smooth transitions and prevent readmissions.

Skills : Quality Care, Medical, and Patient Care, Nursing.

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  1. Provided direct patient care services to include prescribing medications and other therapies as needed.
  2. Provided patient physical examinations, diagnosis, and course of treatment as allowable by certification and state Standards of Practice.
  3. Provided chronic care management and education to patients when needed.
  4. Provided services as a consultant for all health program operations involving, disease state management, adverse health trends, and safety concerns.
  5. Assisted with arranging for appropriate diagnostic testing.
  6. Assisted in treatment decisions with other members of the clinical team, including disease management and wellness coaches.
  7. Triaged, diagnosed, and treated patients at home or via our virtual care platform.
Years of Experience
Experience
5-7 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
BSN

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Resume

Objective : As an Assistant Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, responsible for Assisting the Service Line Director and Clinic Site Director in the ongoing assessment of client services and will report any need for improvement in those areas, Working with the team in ongoing clinic development and implementation, Consulting with colleagues, supervising Physicians, specialists, and other health professionals as appropriate.

Skills : Planning, Clinical Skills, Healthcare.

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Description :

  1. Collected specimens for and carried out commonly performed blood, urine, and stool analyses and cultures.
    Interprets health information and establishes diagnoses consistent with the accumulated data.
  2. Formulated treatment plan, ensuring timely provision of necessary health care services.
  3. Ordered necessary medications and other therapeutic equipment and supplies within the scope of practice.
  4. Educated and informed patients regarding the nature of the illness and the progress of evaluation and treatment.
  5. Educated patients regarding health promotion and disease prevention.
  6. Analyzed accumulated health information and collected additional observational, interview, historical, physical examination, and diagnostic data, modifying treatment as appropriate.
  7. Demonstrated attention to detail, following specific procedures and ensuring accuracy in documentation and data.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Fresher
Education
Education
BSN