Efficient and detail-oriented Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in healthcare. Skillful in ordering and interpreting medical tests, performing routine developmental screenings and diagnosing and treating chronic diseases in children of all ages. Committed to patient advocacy and education.
Skills
Patient-centered care
Physical assessment
Sound clinical judgment
Lab result evaluation
Electronic health record
Adaptable & flexible
BLS
Experience
11/2020 to Current
EpidemiologistApplied Research Associates, Inc. – Littleton, CO,
Investigated COVID-19 clusters and outbreaks among a population of over 20,000 college students to identify source of infection, educating students regarding short and long term control measures.
Identified key findings for each case, including location, severity and clinical findings.
Contributed to educational programs, e.g., "Ask an Epi series" for targeted community groups and families to enhance knowledge of infection control.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver COVID-19 vaccine to the community
05/2020 to 08/2020
COVID-19 Contact TracerAndover Public Schools – Andover, MA,
Followed department's protocol for contacting assigned newly diagnosed COVID-19 case patients and documented all contact attempts and timeframes.
Completed data entry to facilitate case interview and elicited close contacts into designated system immediately after obtaining.
Educated patients about the importance of contact tracing to prevent COVID-19 transmission and keep communities healthy.
Answered calls and interacted with community members to provide information on advocacy services and existing community outreach programs.
07/2019 to 08/2020
Registered NurseRwj Barnabas – West Orange, NJ,
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including angina pectoris, syncope, heart arrhythmias, heart failure, and hypertension.
Managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
04/2019 to 11/2019
Registered NurseRwj Barnabas – South Plainfield, NJ,
Monitored resident health with regular assessments to check on conditions and care efficacy.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, medication administration, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education and Training
Expected in 12/2020
Master of Science: Nursing-Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Florida International University - Miami, FL, GPA:
Completed coursework in advanced health assessment, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and culture and advance nursing practice.
Expected in 12/2019
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Florida International University - Miami, FL, GPA:
Summa Cum Laude
Dean's List Honoree Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Summer 2018, Fall 2018, & Spring 2019
3.82 GPA
Tau Sigma National Honor Society Member
Expected in 12/2013
Master of Public Health: Epidemiology Florida International University - Miami, FL, GPA:
Expected in 06/2008
Doctor of Medicine: Medicine Universite Notre Dame D'Haïti - Port-au-Prince, Haiti, GPA:
PNP program experiences
Nicklaus Children Hospital, Miami, Fl - Management of pediatric patients in the acute care setting
Community Health of South Florida, Tavernier, Fl - Annual check ups, sick visits, preventative care, chronic disease management, immunization
Children’s Lung, Asthma, and Sleep Specialists, Tampa, FL - Allergy & immunology, management of pediatric patients with chronic conditions, e.g., asthma, cystic fibrosis, & ADHD).
East Pompano Pediatrics, Pompano Beach, FL - Primary care services including development assessment, Behavioral health assessments, wellness & annual physicals, sport physicals, preventative care & immunization, sick visits, Diagnostic work, x-rays, blood work and other investigatory services.
Certifications
Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of Florida. License number APRN11011811
PNCB Certified Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Certification # 202119701
Registered Nurse, Multi-state license. License number RNRN9504156, Florida
BLS & ACLS certified through American Heart Association
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