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FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Professional Summary
Hardworking medical professional able to conduct physical examinations, order and interpret labs and prescribe appropriate treatments or medications to treat chronic and acute conditions. Knowledgeable about educating patients on treatments and disease prevention.Empathetic and focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team.
Skills
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Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner09/2018 to Current
Yale-New Haven Health, Mcgowan Corners , RI
Yale-New Haven Health, Mcgowan Corners , RI
- Provided medical services and care to patients of all age groups with chronic and acute conditions.
- Performed patient physicals, compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to ensure health and comfort of all patients.
- Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications, performed incision and drainage, wound packing, toe nail removals and cryotherapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart disease.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients and family members.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Performed vaginal examination, pap smears and prostate exams as part of health screening.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
- Precepted newly hired NPs and PAs.
Registered Nurse05/2015 to 10/2018
Journey Care, Downers Grove , IL
Journey Care, Downers Grove , IL
- Stepdown Unit
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Close monitoring, frequent assessment and management of medical and surgical patients including post‐CABG, PCA, vascular and general surgeries, patients with dysrhythmias, pulmonary and other medical problems.
- Perform sheath removals, chest tube, ventilator and
tracheostomy management and wound dressings - Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse10/2011 to 06/2014
Journey Care, Hyde Park , IL
Journey Care, Hyde Park , IL
- Cardiac ICU (10/2011 ‐ 6/2014)
- Managed nursing care of patients from admission to discharge.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted in intubation, temporary pacemaker insertion, pericardiocentesis, defibrillations and cardioversions.
- Administered drugs while frequently monitoring the patients.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Education
Master of Science : Family Practice Nurse Practitioner, 2018
California State University - Long Beach - City, State
Master of Science : Medical Surgical Nursing, 2013
Government College of Nursing - City
Bachelor of Science : Nursing, 2010
Baby Memorial College of Nursing - City
Certifications
- BLS, December 2020
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, December 2020
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (License Number: 95009912), August 2018
- Registered Nurse (License Number: 95048874), November 2014
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School Attended
- California State University - Long Beach
- Government College of Nursing
- Baby Memorial College of Nursing
Job Titles Held:
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse
Degrees
- Master of Science : Family Practice Nurse Practitioner , 2018
Master of Science : Medical Surgical Nursing , 2013
Bachelor of Science : Nursing , 2010
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