Caring Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with specialties in Women's Health Care, Family Planning & Coordination with Holistic Treatments.
Talented at performing patient consultations, administering appropriate medication and treatment and maintaining patient records.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be flexible.
Attentive and versed in conducting in-depth clinical and health assessments and providing consultation for female concerns. Over 20 years of experience providing quality care focused on disease prevention and health promotion.
Compassionate nurse offering comprehensive patient care in various environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Skills
Family support
Charting
Wellness strategies
Protocol compliance
Caring patient education
Adult health management
Women's health exams
Administering medication
Family planning counselor
Preventative care
Effective written and verbal communication
Education
Mary Manse CollegeToledo OH, Expected in Associate of Science:Pre NursingGPA:Status
MCOT School of NursingToledo, OH, Expected in Bachelor of Science:NursingGPA:Status
University of ColoradoDenver, CO, Expected in Master of Science:Women's Health Care Nurse PractitionerGPA:Status
Work History
Yale-New Haven HealthAPRN
New Haven, CT, 11/200309/2020
Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations, asking appropriate medical questions & completing forensic exam.
Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
Recorded patient medical history, applicable test and exam results, vitals and conclusions into medical records.
Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
Adhered to all hospital procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety.
Yale-New Haven HealthRN Caseworker
New London, CT, 05/201106/2012
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals as needed.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for patients.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Led successful 5-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Helped maintain quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Updated patient with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Utilized in house EMR to record patient history, medications, diagnoses, prognosis, treatments, referrals, client-provider-caregiver interactions
Davis Medical GroupAPRN
City, STATE, 05/200010/2003
Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
Coordinated in person and follow up patient care for over 35 patients daily.
Recommended treatments such as physical therapy and OTC's for variety of different health conditions, & did follow up on those recommendations.
Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients.
Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through therapeutic measures, including prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
Explained medications and side effects to patients, (and family members and caregivers as needed), and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions, including immediate and ongoing conditions.
Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Adhered to all procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety.
Planned ParenthoodAPRN Women's Health
City, STATE, 198505/2000
Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
Recommended medications and other treatments variety of different health conditions.
Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on various diseases.
Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through therapeutic measures, including prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
Coordinated in person and follow up patient care for over 30 patients daily.
Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Adhered to all hospital procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety.
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