ANDREA FLATLEY
St. Louis
Summary
Dynamic Adult Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Barnes Jewish Hospital, specializing in oncology care from diagnosis to end-of-life management. Expertise in pharmacology and a strong commitment to patient education and complex case management contribute to optimal health outcomes. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and collaboration skills, consistently enhancing patient care and team efficacy in high-stress environments. Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and communicate effectively, ensuring a compassionate approach to healthcare delivery.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified
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
- 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.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and coordinated services for complex medical cases.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive care and developing tailored treatment plans for adult patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, personalized care and fostering strong relationships with patients.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare system while navigating insurance challenges that impacted access to quality care options.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
Adult Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified
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.
Adult Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified
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 in Nursing Degree -
Goldfarb College of Nursing
08.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Chamberlain College of Nursing
04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, 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
- End-of-life care
- Reliability
- Problem-Solving
- Adult health management
- Patient education
Affiliations
- Served on Magnet Review Board at BJH
- Appointed by management to precepted new Nurse Practitioners
- Served as Peer Mentor to Oncology NPs at BJH
Certification
- Adult Nurse Practitioner, AANP, 2014
- Oncology Certified Nurse, 2014
- Chemotherapy and port-a-cath certified nurse, 2010
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
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
Timeline
Adult Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified
Barnes Jewish Hospital
04.2019 - Current
Adult Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2016 - 04.2019
Adult Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified
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 in Nursing - undefined
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Biomedical Science
Southwest Missouri State University
Masters of Science in Nursing Degree -
Goldfarb College of Nursing