ANDREA FLATLEY
St. Louis
Summary
Highly skilled Adult Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Barnes Jewish Hospital, adept in oncology and pharmacology knowledge, showcasing exceptional teamwork and collaboration. Demonstrated success in patient education and complex case management, ensuring optimal outcomes through sound judgment and effective communication. Proven reliability in high-stress environments, enhancing patient care and team efficacy. Seeking to bring strong skill set into molecular diagnostics arena and inspire confidence in customer facing role with goal of improving patient outcomes
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ADULT NURSE PRACTITIONER-BOARD CERTIFIED- GYN/ONC
Barnes Jewish Hospital
04.2019 - Current
- Create new and foster existing relationships to optimize teamwork and communication for patient benefit
- Critically think and creatively problem solve to best meet patient needs
- Effectively manage time while prioritizing responsibilities to optimize productivity
- Maintain composure in highly stressful circumstances while delegating effectively
- Maintain a patient centered approach while serving inpatient GYN/Onc population with acute medical and/or surgical issues requiring hospitalization
- Educate residents and collaborate with PharmD, fellow and Attending MDs to ensure optimal outcome for patients
- Possess extensive knowledge of chemotherapy/XRT & treatment options
- Advocate for patient needs by managing consulting services necessary for positive outcomes
- Managed complex cases involving multiple chronic diseases requiring multi-specialty coordination of care
CENTER FOR PREOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2016 - 04.2019
- Evaluate preoperative patients with complex medical & surgical history prior to all types of operative procedures from cataract extraction to TAVR
- Coordinate with surgeons and anesthesiologists for pre and postoperative management needs
- Manage team of NPs as consulting service for inpatient assessments
- Maintained accurate records of daily production, quality control measures, and safety protocols
CANCER CARE CLINIC
Barnes Jewish Hospital
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Serve BMT and Oncology patients in an outpatient urgent care setting
- Perform thorough H&P, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe various medications to patients with complicated health history
- Manage care of the critically ill patient and determine appropriate placement
- Ensure proper communication be multidisciplinary teams for best patient outcome
- Report to accepting and primary physicians regarding patient status
- Engaged in meaningful conversations with patients to help build trust; listened attentively to concerns raised by patients or their families
REGISTERED NURSE - BMT UNIT
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Serve BMT population in every stage of their disease from diagnosis to end of life
- As a designated Charge RN: coordinate admissions and facilitate transfer based on patient acuity
- Determined learning needs of patients and families to develop appropriate teaching strategies
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately
- Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - BMT UNIT
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Monitored patient vital signs and assisted RNs with medical activities along with ADLs
- Interacted professionally with all departments within the facility
- Exhibited desire to learn and upgrade skills by performing additional department or unit duties
- Utilized computer systems for charting patient data
- Established special connections with patients through empathy and relationship-building techniques
Education
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - NURSING DEGREE
Goldfarb College of Nursing
08.2014
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Chamberlain College of Nursing
04.2010
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY WITH MINOR IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
Southwest Missouri State University
05.2005
Skills
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Patient Education
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Sound Judgment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Oncology
- Reliability
- Physician support
- Problem-Solving
- Active Listening
- Relationship building
Awards
- David A. Gee Meritorious Service award, 2021, awarded to less than 3% for exceptional service measured across all strategic priorities at BJC
- Graduate Literature Review, awarded 2nd place at Goldfarb College of Nursing for a scholarly literature review conducted on mucositis prevention in the oncology patient
Certification
- Adult Nurse Practitioner, AANP, 2014
- Oncology Certified Nurse, 2014
- Chemotherapy and port-a-cath certified nurse, 2010
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Committees And Mentorship
- Served on Magnet Review Board at BJH
- Appointed by management to precept new Nurse Practitioners
- Served as Peer Mentor to Oncology NPs at BJH
Timeline
ADULT NURSE PRACTITIONER-BOARD CERTIFIED- GYN/ONC
Barnes Jewish Hospital
04.2019 - Current
CENTER FOR PREOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2016 - 04.2019
CANCER CARE CLINIC
Barnes Jewish Hospital
09.2014 - 01.2016
REGISTERED NURSE - BMT UNIT
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2014
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - BMT UNIT
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2010
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Chamberlain College of Nursing
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY WITH MINOR IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
Southwest Missouri State University
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - NURSING DEGREE
Goldfarb College of Nursing