Advanced Clinical Consultants have been in business since March 2005. Our mission is to provide a housecall to every senior or disabled person in the City of New Orleans who is not able to visit their regular primary care physician (PCP).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you still keep your doctor?
Yes, we will only make a housecall when the patient is unable to get to their regular PCP or to a clinic that day. After the housecall is made, we will fax or mail the H&P to the regular PCP with an explanation of our findings. The patient remains in control. Call us when you need us. If more visits are needed, we can set up a regular home visitation schedule.
Can a NP be a PCP?
Yes, Mrs. Lawson-Baker is a Medicare and Medicaid provider. In many cases, the New Orleans doctor's have retired or moved out of the area and the client is looking for a regular PCP. We at Advanced Clinical Consultants are glad to fill that role as your regular PCP.
Scharmaine Lawson-Baker, DNPs, FNP-BC
Curriculum Vitae
Professional Summary:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- Highly skilled board certified family nurse practitioner with over eighteen years practical experience in hospital,
home health, and primary care environments.
- Established in cardiac and acutely ill patients support including assessment, counseling, education regarding
medications and treatment, lab work, documentation with care plan for diagnosis, and administration of treatment
procedures.
- Computer skilled, managing heavy daily patient volume including telephone triage, appointment scheduling, and
patient referral. Proficient in all documentation/record maintenance/paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient
confidentiality.
CREDENTIALS:
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
American Nurse Credentialing Center National Certification
MILITARY:
Lieutenant-Family Nurse Practitioner, United States Navy Nurse Corps
Belle Chase, Louisiana.
EDUCATION:
Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) enrolled candidate
Chatham University
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
Master's in Nursing (MSN) 2001
Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee
Baccalaureate in Nursing (BSN) 1989
Dillard University
New Orleans, Louisiana
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
1992-1997 John Hopkins "Read After Work" Program
2001-2001 Outreach Medical Mission, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
2001-2002 Outreach Medical Mission, La Romana, Dominican Republic.
AFFILIATIONS:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioner's
American Academy of Home Care Physician's
American Nurse Association
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Nursing Sorority
Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioner's
American College of Clinicians
Chi Eta Phi Nursing Sorority
American College of Nurse Practitioner’s
American College of Gerontological Nurse Practitioner’s
AWARDS:
Outstanding Research Award (2001) Tennessee State University
Entrepreneur of The Year- Honorable Mention ADVANCE for NP Magazine 2007
2007 Housecall Clinician of The Year from American Academy of Home Care Physician's
PRESENTATION:
HIMSS 08' EHR Adoption: Tales from the Frontline-Does an EMR Belong in My Practice? Speaker
Orlando, Florida (2008)
HIMSS 07' Advocacy & Public Policy Networking Breakfast. Speaker
New Orleans, Louisiana (2007)
Congressional Briefing: HIT and Health Disparities. Speaker
Washington, D.C. (2007)
The Lived Experience of Domestic Violence in the African-American Woman: A Qualitative Approach, Western Social
Science Association. Speaker
Reno, Nevada (2001)
