dnp doctor nurse practitioner resume example with 8+ years of experience
Empathetic Doctoral prepared Certified Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and communication with patients, families and healthcare teams looking for a job in the field of structural cardiology with the practice group University of Minnesota Physicians. Recognized consistently for performance and contributions in advanced practice nursing. I bring over 10 years of successful NP experience in Urgent Care & Emergency Departments along with RN experience in both Emergency and Cardiology.
I am eager to learn new things, and have a passion for quality patient education, mutual decision making, and a strong sense of integrity and ethical care that I give to my patients. I am a very diligent and meticulous professional commended for quickly and accurately learning new skills and new ways to contribute to the medical team.
My experience in leadership & management has positively impacted overall morale and productivity of staff in several previous jobs I have held. I am motivated to learn, grow and excel in a different environments and I am looking for an exciting new change.
I am eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. I have a good understanding of cardiology anatomy, assessment, cardiology management and cardiology procedures, and the growing need for patient education and shared medical decision making to help patients make the best medical choices they can for themselves.
I am interested in advancing my career in a medical environment such as M Health which is known to be a leader in medical treatment, technology, medical advancements, and patient education for new and upcoming medical students, and patients.
As a senior coronary stent research nurse (RN) Clinician for Minneapolis Heart Institute I was known to be a high outstanding performer in research trial patient recruitment and management of trial participants within the institutes successful stent trial department. I have documented proven success in leadership, operational excellence and organizational development.
Minneapolis Heart Institute including the other providers and myself who helped to conduct these very important coronary stent trials were recognized consistently for high performance excellence and for the major contributions we successfully showed to in helping gather data to manufacturers create more effective coronary stents to help help combat the rising coronary artery blockage from cardiovascular disease. My strengths in coronary care, emergency and urgent care medicine and a strong desire to continue to perfect the art of patient education coupled with my doctoral education training I feel makes me an ideal candidate for the position in structural cardiology in your department.
- Acute Urgent & Emergency Care & Cardiology experience
- Passion for preventative cardiology medicine
- Unique ability to educate patients and families in terms they are able to understand
- Skillful EKG Interpretation & Successful IV placement skills
- Excellent suturing ability
- 4 years Cardiac stress RN experience/ TEE/ Patient education
- Strong Patient Advocacy Care Procedures
- Focused on consistent, quality care Patient-focused & compassionate care
- Patient/Family Education and Instruction
- Exemplary Assessment Skills 25 years of previous (RN) Emergency, Coronary Stent Research, Cardiac Stress lab, Coronary CT angiogram.
- Teamwork & Collaboration Patient Care Experience
- Invaluable Lab Result Evaluation
- Mutual Decision Making with patient care
- Cath lab experience
- EPIC Electronic Medical Records extensive experience
- Various Medical Test Interpretation
- Leadership
- Team Lead Experience
- Organization and patient education development
- Marketing strategies
- Public speaking and group lecturing
- Patient Advocacy
- Direct Patient Care
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Integrity
- Hard working
- Quality process improvement
- Scientific researcher
- Teamwork
- Plan of care developer
- Graduated in Top 1% of Class
- Graduated summa cum laude
- Graduated with 3.99 GPA
- Dissertation: 2016 - Doctoral Dissertation Leier, R. "Evaluating Effectiveness of Provider Education in the Management of Upper Management Complaints" -In reducing overprescribing of antibiotics
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society
summa cum laude) Graduated Top 2% of class
- Graduated with 3.98 GPA
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society
Tempe, AZ, 06/2015 - Current
- Completed physical examinations for acute illness & injury for adults/pediatrics through all ages Reviewed medical histories, chief complaints, lab & x-ray results and information gleaned during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses and/or conditions Assessed diagnostic radiology films and in collaboration with radiologist when needed Worked with patients and families using shared medical decision making model which allows them to be part of medical treatment and decision making process which makes for more patient-centered approach to their own healthcare for improved patient outcomes Advocated for patients & families Facilitated ongoing assessments and plan of care for patient and family needs Implemented interdisciplinary team approaches for patients as needed Applied splints for soft tissue orthopedic injuries, sutured lacerations including adult/pediatrics, (including delicate facial wounds) assessed soft tissue injuries, skin infections, abdominal pain, back pain, stabilized chest pain and transfer to Emergency Department, neurological emergencies, incision & drainage and more Exceptional EKG interpretation Served as Lead Nurse Practitioner for Express Care Clinics Developed & newly authored Manual for Treatment Guidelines for providers (NPs/PAs) for use in medical practice for freshly built Allina Express Convenience Care Clinics Discussed preventive measures to improve health (i.e.
- Smoking cessation, BP lowering through diet and exercise, importance of taking regular medications daily) to avert further medical issues within time constraints of Urgent Care Discussed discharge instructions with patients and explained proper use of home medications including side effects and warnings Met with approximately 16-18 patients each day in Urgent Care Clinics with varying levels of acuities.
City, STATE, 11/2014 - 01/2015
- Listened attentively to patient concerns and obtained problem-focused histories, and performed complete and thorough physical examinations Administered emergent & acute care to patients with acute & chronic and conditions Employed mutual decision making processes directly with patients & families regarding their ED care, to create more patient involvement and better patient outcomes Provided exceptional patient care for acute critically ill patients life-threatening illnesses and traumatic injuries Evaluated 8-12 patients each shift, assessed vitals and attained key case information Discussed discharge instructions plans with patients and their families.
- Explained test results and proper use of home medication.
City, STATE, 06/2012 - 04/2014
- Orchestrated sport physical exam schedules for patients vs.
- Previous open visits (non-scheduled) to allow for early am and late pm appointment times which increased clinic's goal for more flexibility for patient exams from 30% to 67% in 6 months by organizing work flow.
- This allowed keeping current patients, and capturing new patients concurrently Distributed individual assignments to team members and monitored progress against patient satisfaction scores and patient volumes; both increased 66% from previous year Redesigned Executive Team Lead & Nurse Practitioner position as dual role with active clinical time participating in seeing patients in addition to managing duties.
- This allowed for more problem-solving, ability to think big picture and reduce process inefficiencies Implemented new marketing strategies (i.e.
- First-aid kits with Target logo and clinicians business cards included for follow up) within clinic which resulted in 67% increase in patient volume Launched flu shot clinics for Target store employees which significantly optimized compliance with flu vaccines which helped to drive healthier staff.
City, STATE, 08/2008 - 08/2009
- Identified appropriate patients based on inclusion and exclusion study guide criteria for coronary stent trials by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories and interviewing patients and families in the pre-operative holding area of the cardiac catheterization laboratory department, never forcing or influencing their decision to participate in clinical trials.
- Equipped patients with tools, education and knowledge needed to make an informed decision for consent to cardiology randomized double blinded stent trials.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of cardiology clinical research trial patients in challenging cardiac catheterization lab environment.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Once randomized to either study stent or normal stent, I participated in the cardiac catheterization lab to help assist in insuring all inclusion and exclusion criteria were met as indicated by study criteria.
- Managed quality coronary stent trials by Boston Scientific programs, including managing on-site evaluations by company, participating in internal audits and company request for data information complying with HIPAA laws.
- Audited and managed side effects and hospitalizations of randomized clinical trial patients for coronary stent trials following from start to prospectively to end of monitoring period of end point study period. charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Organized and managed care of study patients undergoing various randomized cardiology procedures, including drug eluting stents vs. non drug eluting and various other types of cardiology stent trials.
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- Member College of Urgent Care Medicine
- Member Minnesota Nurse Practitioner Association
2005 - City of Shakopee Police Department Recognition Award from the Scott County Police Chief for administering life-saving medical care which saved the life of a critically injured young teenager involved in a severe motor vehicle accident
2008 - Exemplary RN researcher (1st year) who recruited and managed over 180 participants for over 2 years including MD visits, side effects if any of stents, chest pain, medication side effects and compliance, during clinical trial with the Minneapolis Heart Institute on a Double- Blinded Randomized Drug Eluding Coronary Stent Trial vs. non-drug eluded + Plavix under brand name Boston Scientific
2008 - Letter of recommendation from President of Minneapolis Heart Institute
2012 - University of Mary MSN, (summa cum laude), Graduated Top 2% of class
2013 - Target Clinic National Unsung Hero Award presented 1st year as an NP @ Retail Educational Congress Convention
2016 - Rocky Mountain University DNP, (summa cum laude), Graduated Top 1% of class
Member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society (Masters/Doctoral Studies)
2016 - Doctoral Dissertation Leier, R. "Evaluating Effectiveness of Provider Education in the Management of Upper Management Complaints" -In reducing overprescribing of antibiotics
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School Attended
- Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
- University of Mary
- University of Mary
Job Titles Held:
- DNP Doctor Nurse Practitioner
- Emergency Nurse Practitioner
- Executive Team Leader /Family Nurse Practitioner
- Clinical Research Nurse
Degrees
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Master of Science
- Bachelor of Science
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