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Nurse Practitioner

Brenda K. Wilhite has over 30 years of experience as a registered nurse and family nurse practitioner. She received her MSN in 1999 and BSN in 1996. She is currently employed as a family nurse practitioner at a clinic in Shelbyville, TN, where she provides primary care to patients of all ages. Previously, she has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including clinics, hospitals, and long-term care facilities. Her experience includes treating acute and chronic medical conditions as well as minor injuries.

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Nurse Practitioner

Brenda K. Wilhite has over 30 years of experience as a registered nurse and family nurse practitioner. She received her MSN in 1999 and BSN in 1996. She is currently employed as a family nurse practitioner at a clinic in Shelbyville, TN, where she provides primary care to patients of all ages. Previously, she has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including clinics, hospitals, and long-term care facilities. Her experience includes treating acute and chronic medical conditions as well as minor injuries.

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Brenda K.

Wilhite
2874 Mt. Lebanon Rd., Lewisburg, TN 37091
931-364-7436 [email protected]
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EDUCATION
University of Alabama in Huntsville, AL
MSN December 1999; Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Alabama Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
BSN December 1996
Union University
Jackson, TN
AAS in Nursing June 1979
Nurse Practitioner Certification
Certified by the American Nurses Credential as a Family Nurse Practitioner
DEA, TN RN/FNP License, BLS.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
July 2007 to Family Nurse Practitioner
Present Dr. Charles Stimpson and Dr. Carole Magnuson, Shelbyville, TN
Employed in family health clinic providing primary care
to all age groups
treating acute diseases and chronic diseases and minor injuries. Scope of pract
ice includes obtaining health histories, diagnosing disease states,ordering labs
, x-rays and other pertinent diagnostic tests.
Feb 2006 to Vanderbilt Community Health Services
June 2007 Sanford Clinic, Lewisburg, TN
Employed as Family Nurse Practitioner in an industrial s
etting provided primary care for employees, retirees, and their families. Trea
ted primary care issues and less complicated cases of hypertension, diabetes, an
d COPD. Also provided on-site occupationalcare and served as Preceptor to Vander
bilt University School of Nursing students in the nurse practitioner program.
Aug 2005 to Family Nurse Practitioner
Feb 2006 Dr. Kenneth Phelps & Associates, Lewisburg, TN
Employed in a high volume setting providing specialized
care and management to patients of all age ranges. Provided clinical assessments
and patient care management for both minor illnesses and chronic illnesses. Pe
rformed history and physical exams, pap smears, and ordered diagnostic procedure
s and ordered appropriate diagnostic tests, developed and implemented appropriat
e treatment plans and provided patient education.

Aug 2001 to Family Nurse Practitioner


Aug 2005 Lewisburg Medical Clinic, Lewisburg, TN
Provided all spectrums of primary care including acute,
chronic and well care. Scope of practice included obtaining histories, performed
physical
exams, ordered and interpreted laboratory and other diagnostic test, prescribed
medications and treatment. Counseled patients concerning medical problems, medic
ation use, expected side effects, expected outcomes of treatment, and other heal
th maintenance matters.
Aug 2003 to Family Nurse Practitioner
Feb 2005 Unionville, TN
Functioned as a independent practitioner in a rural diverse health clinic. Perf
ormed patient histories, physical exams on all ages. Responsible for diagnosing
disease states, monitoring diseases, ordering treatment and follow-up. Respons
ible for health promotion and education regarding diagnosis, diet, medication an
d necessary lifestyle interventions.
Dec 2000 Advanced Practice Nurse
Dec 2001 Maury Regional Clinic
Columbia, TN
Provided diabetic education to patients and families, coumadin teac
hing and assisted with complicated wound care. Provided PICC line,placement, an
d IV insertion. Responsible for assisting cardiologist with stress test. Assis
ted with training, education, and support of staff nurses
on weekend shift.
July 2000 to Family Nurse Practitioner
Dec 2000 Health Essentials Inc. Louisville, KY
Provided primary care coverage for long term nursing hom
e residents in three NHC facilities in Murfreesboro, TN. Responsible for provid
ing care for older adults with complex medical needs. Provided wound care, PICC
line insertion, psychological counseling anddischarge teaching.
March 1991 to Registered Nurse for Maury County Hospital
Jan 2000 Columbia, TN
Employed as staff nurse in CCU, CCU Step-Down, and ICU u
nits.
Feb 1985 to Register Nurse for Bedford County Hospital
March 1991 Shelbyville, TN
Worked as Staff Nurse in CCU, CCU Step-Down and served a
s Relief Supervisor for the hospital.
Jan 1980 to Registered Nurse for Primary Health Clinic
Sept 1982 Metro Health Department, Nashville, TN
Sept 1979 to Registered Nurse for Med/Surg/Orthopedic Units
Jan 1980 Jackson, TN
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Sigma Theta Tau International
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives
National Association of Womenas Health Practitioners

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