Natalie Volbracht
Thunder Bay,ON
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Practitioner with specialization in efficiently completing tasks and maintaining high productivity levels. Skilled in patient assessment, developing care plans, and medication management. Possess critical thinking abilities necessary to navigate complex healthcare environments. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient care and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic
Thunder Bay, Ontario
03.2024 - Current
- Walk -In clinic
- Assessment and Diagnosis: conduct thorough patient assessments, including taking medical histories and performing physical examinations, to identify and diagnose various conditions.
- Treatment and Management: implement treatment plans, which may involve prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests (like X-rays or lab work), and providing non-pharmacological treatments.
- Patient Education and Counseling: educating patients about their conditions, treatment options, and preventative care measures, as well as providing counseling and support.
- Referral and Coordination of Care: They facilitate referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care.
Nurse Practitioner
Harbourview Family Health Team
Thunder Bay, ON
09.2015 - Current
- Provide patient-centered, evidence-based care for acute and chronic conditions.
- Perform comprehensive health assessments, diagnose conditions, and develop treatment plans.
- Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma with a focus on lifestyle modifications and medication management.
- Conduct annual wellness visits, vaccinations, and health screenings.
- Educate patients on disease prevention, medication adherence, and self-care strategies.
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and healthcare teams to coordinate optimal patient care.
Education
Masters of Public Health, Nurse Practitioner
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, None05-2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, None05-2003
Skills
- Primary care and preventive health services
- Chronic disease management (eg, diabetes, hypertension)
- Patient and family education
- Diagnostic reasoning and treatment planning
- Electronic health record (EHR) proficiency (Accuro, Oscar)
- Minor procedures (eg, suturing, wound care)
- Joint injections
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Certification
- Certified Primary Health Nurse Practitioner (PHC NP [CNO]
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic
03.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Harbourview Family Health Team
09.2015 - Current
Masters of Public Health, Nurse Practitioner
Lakehead University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Lakehead University
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