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Summary
Highly qualified board-certified adult-gerontology nurse practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and their families. Acts as a patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes. Over 15 years nursing experience with a background in cardiac electrophysiology , surgical intensive care and procedural nursing
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult- gerontology nurse practitioner
Unitedhealth Group Inc.
Austin, TX
12.2016 - Current
- acute and routine assessments of a geriatric population with multiple chronic illness
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and ordered rehabilitative services
- Served as lead health care provider for a complex geriatric nursing home population
Nurse Practitioner Student
Unitedhealth Group Inc.
Washington, DC
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Completed 672 hours of clinical internal medicine in a primary care medical office.
- Performed acute minor care and physical exams including pap smears, bimanual exams, rectal exams, occupational health exams and general wellness exams for males, females, geriatric patients and adolescents over twelve years of age
- Examined between 12 and 16 patients per day
- Coordinated and instructed medical assistants as required
- Diagnosed and managed chronic illness including but not limited to hypertension, diabetes, hypothyroidism, anxiety, peripheral vascular disease, chronic pain, obesity, hyperlipidemia and emphysema
- Provided diagnosis and treatment for acute conditions including: acute bronchitis, community acquired pneumonia, asthma, skin rashes, cellulitis with and without MRSA, vertigo, conjunctivitis, STDs, sprains and strains of muscles and ligaments and more
- Incised and drained uncomplicated simple cellulitis, suture removals, EKG interpretations and ear canal irrigations
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on a primary health care team
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives
Nurse Practitioner Student
Journey Care
Skokie/Evanston, IL
07.2015 - 07.2015
- 100 hours of clinical time
- Managed newly diagnosed type1 diabetic adolescent patients
- Diagnosed and treated acute episodes of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia
- Provided education to recently diagnosed type 1 diabetic patients
Registered Nurse
Journey Care
Waukegan, IL
09.2008 - Current
- Cardiac Electrophysiology Registered Nurse
- Assist in diagnostic and interventional invasive electrophysiology procedures
- Operate and manage diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic equipment
- Monitor, record, and interpret electrophysiological data
- Responsible for all aspects of patient care including patient transfer, procedure preparation, hemodynamic monitoring, neurological checks, and post-procedure recovery
Registered Nurse
Journey Care
Barrington, IL
05.2007 - 01.2008
- Registered Nurse Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- Monitored and treated acutely ill patients with hemodynamic and/or neurological compromise
- Facilitated and coordinated patient care as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Assisted physicians in bedside procedures such as inserting central venous catheters, arterial lines, performing joint aspirations and more
- Managed patients requiring chronic renal replacement therapy
- Provided education to patients and families
Registered Nurse
Crozier Keystone Health System
City, STATE
11.2002 - 05.2007
- Registered Nurse Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- Monitored and treated acutely ill patients with hemodynamic and/or neurological compromise
- Facilitated and coordinated patient care as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Assisted physicians in bedside procedures such as inserting central venous catheters, arterial lines, performing joint aspirations and more
- Managed patients requiring chronic renal replacement therapy
- Provided education to patients and families
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Neumann University
Spring 2016
Bachelors of Nursing Science - undefined
University of Delaware
Spring 2001
Skills
- Self-directed professional
- Reliable
- Organized
- Effective communicator
Dedicated
Flexible
Adaptable
Enjoys a challenge
Accomplishments
- Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2002 to present
- ANCC Certified Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Adult- gerontology nurse practitioner
Unitedhealth Group Inc.
12.2016 - Current
Nurse Practitioner Student
Journey Care
07.2015 - 07.2015
Nurse Practitioner Student
Unitedhealth Group Inc.
06.2015 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse
Journey Care
09.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse
Journey Care
05.2007 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse
Crozier Keystone Health System
11.2002 - 05.2007
Master of Science - Nursing
Neumann University
Bachelors of Nursing Science - undefined
University of Delaware
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