Stephanie R.

Experience

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  Genesee County Health Department

  May 2001 - Jun 2005

  Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

  Provided the clinical services for the Family Planning, STD, and Breast and Cervical Cancer Control programs. Provided health maintenance care and promotion, diagnosing and treating acute/chronic health problems according to my women’s health focus specialty, and ordering, performing and interpreting diagnostic studies independently.Served as an active role in policy and protocol development and writing, purchasing, implementing program goals and objectives, participated in development/maintenance of quality care standards and coordinate inservice education of staff. Show less

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  Allure Medical

  Jun 2005 - Apr 2021

  Nurse Practitioner

  • Returned to Allure Medical to provide vascular care during South Carolina expansions.• Consultation and performance of highly skilled vein procedures, including microfoam, ultrasound guided sclerotherapy treatment, endovenous laser ablations, and radiofrequency ablations.• Trained physicians, surgeons and mid-level providers and staff on procedures in both established and new or acquired practices.• Instrumental in helping to develop and increase production to foster growth in multiple locations.Gained new experience in consultation and explanation of cosmetic procedures such as Botox, Xeomin, fillers, skin resurfacing and fat reduction. Also gained experience in the skills of performing injectables & dental blocks Show less

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  Allure Medical Spa

  Jun 2005 - Dec 2016

  Nurse Practitioner

  Assumed responsibilities for a bioidentical hormone replacement program for men and women for over 10 years.Perform detailed history & exam to diagnose and treat patients with bioidentical hormones as well as some traditional medicines for related health issues including adrenal imbalance, thyroid imbalance, PMS and dysmetabolic syndrome and offer lifestyle guidance and endocrine support. Order and interpret laboratory work to develop individualized menopausal management while maintaining knowledge in traditional hormone replacement, bioidentical hormones, compounding pharmacies, natural therapies and information on breast cancer, bone and cardiac health. Routine gynecological care to HRT patients including pap smears, birth control, sexual health and peri-menopausal issues. Implemented departmental protocols, procedures and processes for efficiency and to acquire complete evaluations based on patient labs, lifestyle and personal health issues. Maintained patient records, continuous training and management of support staff on adherence to standards of care and protocols. Designed plans for laboratory collection, documentation and medical charting accuracy and completeness.Treatment of specific male hormone replacement therapy, andropause and erectile dysfunction. This includes treatments with testosterone, HCG and HGH.Expertise in the use of topical hormones, oral, sublingual, injectable and pellet insertion and management for men and women.Specialized training to provide vascular care at the Vein Center at Allure Medical Spa. Consultation with explanation of a vein treatment plan at time of diagnostic ultrasounds for new patients, Vein procedures including microfoam ultrasound guided sclerotherapy treatment, endovenous laser ablations, radiofrequency ablations and microphlebectomy. This involved full treatment and managing treatment complications of therapies, DVT, side effects and response. Show less

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  Epoch Health-Anthem

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

  Responsible for growing and developing a robust BHRT program, including testosterone replacement therapy as well as other treatment modalities. I also train new nurses and APRN’s in BHRT protocols, treatments and patient assessments. I have more than twice the number of years of experience and routinely called upon by our Medical Director and CEO to help guide the practice in the areas of treatment protocols and expansion of the program.