Call MD Nurse
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Legal Nurse Consultant
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www.Call-MD-Nurse.com
West Hills, CA 91307
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About Us
Curriculum Vitae
Patricia Anderson, FNP, LNC, PhD(c)
Family Nurse Practitioner / Legal Nurse Consultant
On Call 24 hours: 
(818) 851-0263
PO Box 4446
West Hills, CA 91307
Email: info@call-md-nurse.com
EXPERIENCE
Sixteen years of ambulatory clinic and hospital nursing working in a wide variety of care settings. Experience servicing vulnerable populations, including Women’s Health plus providing direct care to high risk and communicable patients in Los Angeles County.
LICENSURE
California State Licensure as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse
CERTIFICATIONS
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center
Medicare Provider Transaction Access Number
Federal National Provider Identifier
Federal Drug Enforcement Agency
Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number, CA State
Legal Nurse Consultant
Child Health & Disability Prevention Certified Provider - 2009
BLS – ACLS – Current – 2009
Registered Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Council Jamaica, WI – xxxxx – 2007
California Training & Education Provider, CA State – 2004
PICC Line Insertion & Maintenance – Medical Advancement Center – April 2001
IV & Phlebotomy Certified – Academy 2000 – March 2001
Contract Monitor Certified – 1997 ; HIV Counselor Certified – LA County DHS – 1996
Bilingual Certified – LA County DHS – 1996
Tuberculosis Control Satellite – LA County DHS – 1995
Registered Nurse – CA State
Public Health Nurse Certified – CA State – 1994
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member - American Public Health Association - Student - 2009
Member – International Society for Mental Health Online – 2007
Member – Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Academy – 2005
Member – American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants – 2005
Member – American College of Nurse Practitioners – 2004
Member – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners – 2004
Member – California Association of Nurse Practitioners – 2004
Member – Integrative Clinics International – 2002
Charter Member – Chi Eta Phi - Mu Chi Beta – 1994
EDUCATION
Walden University – Minneapolis MN - 2009 – Present
Doctor of Public Health Epidemiology - in Progress
University of California – Santa Cruz, CA – 2005
Extension Certification Program - Nursing – Legal Nurse Consulting
University of California – Los Angeles, CA - 2004
Master of Science - Nursing – Family Practice Nursing / Neuro psychiatry Sub specialty
University of Southern California – Los Angeles, CA - 1994
Bachelor of Science – Nursing – Community and Public Health Specialty
EMPLOYMENT
Elizabeth Center for Cancer Detection, Los Angeles, CA - May 2009 to Present
Nurse Practitioner – Per Diem
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner in a preventive medicine and cancer screening in a mobile community health setting. Performing pelvic and breast exams for under served and highly vulnerable health districts in the greater Los Angeles county.
Mission City Community Network, North Hills, CA - May 2009 to Present
Nurse Practitioner – Part Time
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner in a family medicine community health setting. Performing health assessments, history taking of chief complaint, managing medications and providing access to local health primary care providers. Select, perform and interpret laboratory data for diagnosis and evaluation. Order or perform screening procedures.
CVS Pharmacy / Minute Clinic – Woodland Hills, CA - February 2008 to Present
Retail Health Clinic - Nurse Practitioner – Part Time
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner in a retail health in store setting. Performing health assessments, history taking of chief complaint, managing medications and providing access to local health primary care providers. Select, perform and interpret laboratory data for diagnosis and evaluation, including common diagnostic tests (Lipid Panel, urinalysis). Order or perform screening procedures.
Valley College of Medical Careers, Canoga Park, CA - October 2008 to Present
Vocational Nursing Instructor – Part Time
Orient to hospital units and provide role modeling for Term I through Term IV LVN students at Skilled Nursing facilities. Assure behavioral standards including professional appearance/conduct and infection control in accordance to JCAHO standards. Facilitate learning by scheduling students to ancillary departments. Develop care plans on systems; supervise medication passing and treatments.
Rite Aid Pharmacy / Lindora Clinic – Los Angeles, CA - September 2007 to February 2008
Retail Health Clinic - Nurse Practitioner – Locum Tenen
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner in a retail health setting. Performed health assessments, history taking of chief complaint, managing medications and providing access to local health primary care providers. Select, perform and interpret laboratory data for diagnosis and evaluation, including common diagnostic tests (Lipid Panel, urinalysis) Order or perform screening procedures. Perform venipunctures. Counseling sessions for moderately to severely obese bariatric medical patients.
LA County DHS – Los Angeles, CA - April 2006 to October 2008
Emergency Medicine Department - Nurse Practitioner – Full Time
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner in the outpatient urgent care setting. Performing assessments, obtain chief complaint, manage medications and provide Urgent Access to Diagnostic Care. Present to attending physician for consultation. Formulate / revise differential diagnosis. Document activities and procedures. Furnish and administer medications; provide referrals.
LA County DHS – Los Angeles, CA - October 2005 to March 2006
Juvenile Court Health Services Clinic Nurse II – Full Time
Providing literature, information and referrals for over 500 juveniles and families at Central Juvenile Hall for current detainees, new admissions and JAWS youths. Assessed detainee needs during rounds to provide care. Consulted with physicians, psychiatrists, dentistry and lab. Performed chart clearance to allocate detainee discharge home, to camps or placement.
American Career College, Los Angeles, CA - October 2004 to March 2006
Vocational Nursing Instructor – Part Time
Orient to hospital units and provide role modeling for Term I through Term IV LVN students at Los Angeles County-USC, San Gabriel, Monterrey Park and Briar Oaks Convalescent. Assure behavioral standards including professional appearance/conduct and infection control in accordance to JCAHO standards. Facilitate learning by scheduling students to ancillary departments with staff nurses. Assign nurses to ER, L&D, Post Partum, Pediatrics, DOU and Medical Surgical units. Develop care plans with students on systems; supervise medication passing and treatments.
Adrien Aiache, MD, Beverly Hills, CA – September 2005 to February 2006
Circulating Operating Room Registered Nurse – Per Diem
Responsible for total nursing care of surgical patients, including assisting anesthesiologist and surgeon, preparing and monitoring sterile environment. Duties also include providing supplies, medication, equipment and instruments needed for procedure and evaluating and monitoring patients during procedure. Respond to emergency situations as needed.
On Assignment Healthcare Staffing, Calabasas CA - December 2004 to July, 2005
Nurse Manager / On Site Coordinator – Full Time
Orient travel nurse groups to State and hospital by providing management support. Reassure / reinforce JCAHO standards including conduct, name verification, infection control Staff travelers to ER, SICU, L&D, Post Partum, Pediatrics, DOU and Medical Surgical & units. Disseminate State health care ratio and JCAHO information to nurses, Root Cause Analysis and Formal Dispute liaison with traveler and hospital administration. Facilitate learning by scheduling CEUs with instructor, transportation & location. Promote nurse retention by en face communication, use of marketing tools and hospitality.
Dynamic Home Health, Sherman Oaks, CA - February 2001 to December 2002
Evaluation Registered Nurse / Case Manager – Part Time
Case manager to clients in San Fernando, Santa Clarita and West Valleys. Performed IV lab draws via PICC line, ports and venipunctures. Performed line flushes for maintenance. Completed intake evaluations, certifications, and discharge summaries using OASIS format. Provided comprehensive patient education for over 500 families. Performed supervisory visits with 50 Licensed Vocational Nurses & Home Health Aides.
Registered Nurse / Legal Nurse Consultant, West Hills, CA - December 2000 to Present
Private Duty Registered Nurse / Legal Nurse Consultant – Per Diem
Personal private nurse for clients requesting confidential electronic group services. Utilize the Nursing Process to implement change actions to promote healthy behavior. Performed SC and IM injections. Provided patient education including earthquake preparedness, cardiovascular lifestyle modification, risk reduction and health maintenance and referrals. Instructed American Heart Association CPR and First Aid courses. Legal collaboration to assist in preparation for trial by locating experts, interviewing potential clients, offering opinion, risk management and document review and case management.
American United Home Health, Studio City, CA - January 1999 to February 2002
Evaluation Registered Nurse / Case Manager – Part Time
Case manager for home bound clients in the San Fernando, Santa Clarita and West Valleys. Completed intake evaluations, certifications, and discharge summaries using OASIS format; Consulted with physicians, discharge planners, and administrators. Perform supervisory visits for 10 Licensed Vocational Nurses & Certified Home Health Aides.
Unity Home Health, Los Angeles, CA - February 1997 to February 2002
Evaluation Registered Nurse / Case Manager – Part Time
Case manager for home bound clients in the greater Los Angeles area. Completed intake evaluations, certifications, and discharge summaries using OASIS format. Consulted with physicians, discharge planners, and administrators. Worked with community advisory boards & auxiliary services. Ordered DME equipment. Team leader for LVNs & Certified Home Health Aides. Perform supervisory visits for 50 Licensed Vocational Nurses & Certified Home Health Aides.
Athletes & Entertainers for Kids, Los Angeles, CA - October 1998 to October 1999
Women’s Health Consultant – Per Diem
Women's Health educator - Neutrogena "Mother & Daughter's Mentor Tea & Luncheon". Provided women's health information for over 100 at-risk teens and teen parents. Abstinence, peer pressure, STDs & preventive health practices included in lecture.
LA County DHS – Los Angeles, CA - December 1994 to June 1997
Public Health Nurse – Full Time
Case manager for LA County South and San Antonio census track districts, providing literature, information and referrals for over 3000 families. Provided disease surveillance and prevention in medically under served populations. SIDS Coordinator & South Area Health Fair Coordinator for the San Antonio District. Served as a preceptor to El Camino College RN students in Public Health clinical rotation.
LA County DHS – Los Angeles, CA - June 1997 to March 1998
Perinatal Health Program BIH Program Coordinator – Full Time
Monitored State program for African American maternal / infant mortality reduction. Participated in program planning by working in development, implementation, evaluation and contract revision. Collaborated with San Diego State University for MIS data evaluation. Confirmed subcontractor compliance with program fiscal demands. Community advisory boards liaison for public / private agencies and Task Force participants. Recruited over 40 clients for program by participating in public outreach efforts. Attended and participated in the CA State Maternal Child Health Conference.
LA County DHS – Los Angeles, CA - March 1998 to December 1998
Perinatal Juvenile Health Program Developer – Full Time
Developed pilot program for case management of 1500 incarcerated female juveniles. Assessed needs in methodology and construction of design. Developed medical record and publicity brochure documents. Consulted with physicians and program developers from State and local counties. Implemented in Central, Los Padrinos & Sylmar Juvenile Halls; Camp Kirby and Camp Scott. Drafted TANF proposals in collaboration with Public Health Nurse supervisors.
LA County DHS – Los Angeles, CA - December 1998 to November 2000
Public Health Nurse – Full Time
Case manager for LA County Pacoima census track districts, providing literature, information and referrals for over 2000 families. Disease surveillance, prevention and education in medically under served populations of San Fernando Valley. Forum Program Committee member. Holiday Toy Drive coordinator, donating gifts for over 1000 needy families.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
* West Oaks Urgent Care Clinic, Winnetka, CA - April 2005 to December 2005
Furnishing Hours with Medical Doctor – Urgent Ambulatory Care / Family Practice
* T.H.E. Clinic, Los Angeles, CA - September 2004 to January 2005
Furnishing Hours with Medical Doctor – Ambulatory Care / Family Practice / Women’s Health
* Sofia Vaisman, MD, Woodland Hills, CA - July 2004 to January 2005
Furnishing Hours with Medical Doctor – Ambulatory Care / Family Practice / Women’s Health
* Leonid Kleynberg, MD, Los Angeles, CA - September 2004 to November 2004
Furnishing Hours with Medical Doctor – Oncology
Kaiser Foundation – Panorama Campus, CA - January 2004 to June 2004
Clinical assignment with Medical Doctor – Internal Medicine
T.H.E. Clinic, Los Angeles, CA - May 2004 to June 2004
Clinical assignment with Nurse Practitioner – Ambulatory Care / Women’s Health
St John’s Well Child Clinic, Los Angeles, CA - April 2004 to May 2004
Clinical assignment with Medical Doctors – Pediatrics
Kaiser Foundation – Sunset Campus, CA - January 2004 to March 2004
Clinical assignment with Nurse Practitioner – Internal Medicine
Advanced Family Care Group – Los Angeles, CA - September 2003 to December 2003
Clinical assignment with Nurse Practitioner – Women’s Health
Union Rescue Mission – Los Angeles, CA - September 2003 to December 2003
Clinical assignment with Nurse Practitioners – Ambulatory Care
Ventura County Medical Center – Ventura, CA - May 2003 to June 2003
Clinical assignment with Medical Doctors – Ambulatory Care
Veteran’s Administration – Plummer Campus, CA - December 2002 to April 2003
Clinical assignment with Nurse Practitioner – Ambulatory Care / Women’s Health
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