Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner offering and facilitating top-quality patient care to individuals and families. Skilled in conducting physical examinations, reviewing medical histories and coordinating referrals for specialist care.
Empathetic Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Experienced, board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner licensed in state of Michigan. Adept at diagnosing and treating acutr and chronic issues.
Focused on helping patients manage issues and improve health. Open and caring healthcare team member with advanced understanding of collaboration between patient and provider with a common goal of achieving optimal positive outcome.
Skills
Diagnostic Screenings
HIPAA Compliance
Treatment Planning
Disease Management
Diabetes Diagnosis and Treatment
Hypertension Diagnosis and Treatment
Excellent Oral Communication
Treatment Plan Development
Interpreting Laboratory Results
Lab result evaluation
Laboratory testing
Therapeutic intervention
Electronic Medical Records
Healthcare management
Medication Administration
Preventative care
Disease experience
Diagnostic Testing
Diabetes and nutrition treatments
Women's health exams
Psychiatry and mental health
Compliance reporting expert
Preparing Treatment Plans
Patient Care
Work History
02/2021 to Current
Family Nurse PractitionerYale-New Haven Health – Purchase, NY,
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
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.
Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
Used Software to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.
Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions, including Type and Type conditions.
Evaluated Type patients each shift, took vitals and attained key case information.
Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Completed Number hours of clinical work in Area of expertise.
Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
Applied and removed casts, sutured soft tissue injuries, and changed dressings.
Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.
Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits through Action and Action.
05/2016 to 05/2021
Registered NurseHighmark Inc. – Bemus Point, NY,
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on Number-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to Number patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over Number patients daily.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
Led successful Number-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Administered Type testing and sent results to physician to create focused treatment plans, adjust treatment and Action.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Directed nursing activities for Number departments at Number-bed hospital with Number+ employees, providing guidance to nurses to deliver outstanding care and optimal patient satisfaction.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including Type and Type procedures.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as Number patients each day in high-volume Type setting.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
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.
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Participated in Type policy committee, meeting Timeframe to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing in-patient stay length Number% on average.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Cared for patients in Number-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
08/2016 to 01/2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency DepartmentMid-Columbia Medical Center – Hood River, OR,
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing in-patient stay length Number% on average.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Led successful Number-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
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.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as Number patients each day in high-volume Type setting.
Cared for patients in Number-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Updated patient charts using Software with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Managed Number nurses and nursing activities in Number-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Utilized Type and Type behavioral strategies to promote adherence to care plans, adoption of healthy behaviors and engagement in self-care.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
02/2011 to 11/2015
Pharmacy TechnicianMeijer, Inc. – Delaware, OH,
Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for Number customers daily and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
Processed over Number prescriptions per day in busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
Prepared intravenous solutions, admixtures, respiratory drugs and other solutions using aseptic techniques.
Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
Coordinated with insurance representatives to process claims and calculate correct co-pay information for patients.
Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
Processed incoming drug orders.
Set up and modified patient profiles in System to include current information such as medications and insurance details.
Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
Education
Expected in 05/2011
Bachelors : Psychology Wayne State University - Detroit, MI GPA:
Expected in 05/2015
Bachelor : Nursing Oakland University - Rochester, MI GPA:
Expected in 06/2020
Masters : Clinical Nurse Specialist South University - Savannah, GA GPA:
Certifications
Licensed Nurse Specialist, Michigan - 2020
Certified by, AmericanAcademy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), - 2020
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