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Courtney L. DuBose RN, MSN, CPNP-AC
27 Fenwick Drive
Charleston, South Carolina 29407
courtneyldubose@gmail.com
404-909-6939
Profile
Twelve years of professional experience working as a pediatric nurse and pediatric nurse practitioner within the sub-
specialties of hematology/oncology and cardiothoracic surgery with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta . . . Experience
managing pediatric primary care needs, chronic illnesses, and acute care medical needsin the inpatient and outpatient
environments . . .Highly motivated with proven ability to work autonomously and as key team player. . .Well organized
with excellent time management skills . . . Proven ability to remain calm and effective regardless of the clinical
situation in addition to reducing patient and family stress
Education
Emory University, School ofNursing, December 2008
Master of Science in Nursing; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Program
Completed 780 clinical hours in various pediatric settings ranging from primary care to intensive care
University ofVirginia, School ofNursing,May 2003
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Dean’s List
Professional Experience
Clinical Instructor October 2016-present
Trident Technical College School of Nursing
Adjunct clinical instructor for the novice level nursing course (Fundamentals 104)
Adjunct clinical instructor for the pediatric clinical rotations for Health Promotion for Families I and II
Responsibilities include teaching and direct supervision within the clinical setting, evaluation and grading of
weekly papers, and mentoring of students
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Sickle Cell Team May 2012-April 2016
Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
▪ Coordinated and provided comprehensive care for pediatric sickle cell patients in the inpatient and
outpatient settings
▪ Responsible for the evaluation and coordination of care for 8-10 patients per day in the sickle cell disease
outpatient clinic. Managed both sickle cell disease and generalpediatric primary care concerns, prescription and
monitoring of high risk medications, coordination of care and evaluation for patients undergoing chronic monthly
blood transfusions, and education of patients and families.
▪ In the inpatient setting, responsible for evaluation and coordination of clinical care for all hospitalized sickle cell
patients (6-12 patients per day) on the floor and/or PICU as welladmission of all sickle cell patients from the
emergency department.
▪ Member of the cross-campus transition team that focused on successfultransition of sickle cell patients from
pediatric setting to adult care
▪ Responsible for chart preparation, online data base entry, and coordination of multispecialty sickle cell pulmonary
clinic twice a month
▪ Medical Volunteer with Camp New Hope, an annual camp for children with Sickle cell disease, from 2012-2015
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Cardiothoracic Surgery August 2009-May 2012
Cardiac Step-Down Unit, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
▪ Managed post-operative medical care for the pediatric congenital heart disease population following open
heart surgery, heart transplantation, and/or pacemaker placement
▪ Responsible for evaluation and coordination of care for 4-10 patients per day in conjunction with cardiothoracic
surgeon
▪ Managed an array of common post-operative issues such as arrhythmias, aspiration, electrolyte
imbalances, feeding difficulties, hypertension, infection, pericardial effusions, post-op pain, pulmonary
hypertension, and narcotic withdrawal
▪ Managed patients with central venous catheters, chest tubes, PICC lines, mechanical valves, and
internal/external pacemakers
▪ Performed procedures such as chest tube removal, pacing wire removal, and placement/removal of wound
vac used for wound infections and dehiscence
▪ Managed discharge planning by obtaining medication approval, providing family education, and
arranging home healthcare services and other medical specialty services
▪ Medical Volunteer with Camp Braveheart, an annual camp for children with congenital heart disease,
from 2010-2012
Registered Nurse- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 2003-2009
Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
▪ Provided nursing care to the pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplant population, as well as patients with
sickle cell disease, hemophilia, and other blood disorders in the inpatient setting
▪ Demonstrated competency in the following clinic skills: administration of chemotherapy, blood
products, hematopoietic stem cell transplants, IV access initiation, and central line and port-a-cath care
▪ Frequently selected to serve as preceptor to new graduate nurses
▪ Frequently served as charge nurse
Presentations & Publications
Emory University Acute Care PNP program- presented on Management of Sickle Cell Disease in the
Pediatric Population (June 2015)
Clinical Preceptor to Emory Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Students (2013 & 2015)
Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Service, Annual Sickle Cell Education Day- presented on
Sickle Cell Disease related topics to patients and families (2012-2014)
Author of online article for Scrubs magazine- “Five Reasons to Become a Nurse Practitioner” (2010)
Co-author of “Developing a New Graduate Nurse in a High Acuity Hem/Onc Environment”- a
presentation submitted to the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses Annual Conference
(October 2006)
Licensure & Certifications
Board Certified Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNCB)
Registered Advance Practice Nurse, State of South Carolina (License # 19743)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (American Heart Association)
CPR (American Heart Association)
Professional Affiliations
Lowcountry Advanced Practice Nurses Association
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Sigma Theta Tau International (Honor Society of Nursing)
References available upon request
