Care-centered Adult Nurse Practitioner proudly offering over six years in diagnosing diseases and performing attentive patient examinations. Well-trained professional known for informing others of wellness programs and disease prevention strategies. Composed and driven with an attitude that is always upbeat. Adult-certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in Hematology, and Oncology. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions.
Skills
Physical Examinations
Diagnostic Tests Ordering
Disease Prevention Education
Attention to Detail
Medication Prescribing
Medication Dosage Determination
Verbal and Written Communication
Standards of Care
Work Planning and Prioritization
HIPAA Guidelines
Epic Systems
Diagnosis and Treatment
Patient Records Maintenance
Care Planning
Patient Education
Decision Making
Hospice Education
Medication Education
Palliative Care
Patient-centered Care
Health Promotion
Experience
10/2015 to Current
APN Hematology OncologyUsmm – Austin, TX,
Examined patients and studied symptoms to diagnose conditions.
Performed examinations on patients and asked thorough questions to best determine medical conditions and illnesses.
Filled prescriptions and scheduled follow-up visits, as appropriate.
Maintained patient records and verified patient privacy and clinical compliance to minimize data breaches.
Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
Prescribed medications to patients to treat and alleviate different illnesses.
Educated patients and families on health and care and counseled on challenging care decisions.
Assessed patients' physical conditions to formulate effective care plans.
Respected patients' dignity with each care action and maintained strict confidentiality.
Obtained and documented complete health and psychosocial histories for palliative care patients.
Coordinated referrals for additional healthcare services and community support.
Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
01/2015 to 10/2015
Palliative Care Nurse PractitionerVeterans Health Administration – Tulare, CA,
Educated patients and families on health and care and counseled on challenging care decisions.
Respected patients' dignity with each care action and maintained strict confidentiality.
Obtained and documented complete health and psychosocial histories for palliative care patients.
Coordinated referrals for additional healthcare services and community support.
Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, heart disease, asthma, and COPD.
01/2011 to 12/2014
Nurse Case ManagerTenet Healthcare Corporation – Williston, ND,
Evaluated nursing notes to confirm completeness and accuracy of descriptions outlining nursing care provided and corresponding patient responses.
Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning, including integrating services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
Collaborated with physicians during medical rounds, updated treatment plans, and provided plan of care to patients and families.
Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
03/1989 to 12/2010
Registered NurseLoyola Medical Center – City, STATE,
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
Education and Training
Expected in 06/2013
Master of Science: Loyola University of Chicago - Chicago, IL GPA:
Expected in 05/1997
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Loyola University of Chicago - Chicago, IL GPA:
Expected in 12/1987
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing Triton College - River Grove, IL GPA:
Expected in 06/1984
High School Diploma: Trinity High School - River Forest, IL, GPA:
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