Allison Jurgaitis
Newark,DE
Summary
To obtain a position as an advanced practice nurse in an outpatient health center providing primary care reproductive health to a diverse young adult patient population.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice NurseSchool Based Health Center
Christiana Care Health System
09.2013 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, performed comprehensive physical examinations, including assessment and diagnosis, determining appropriate treatment plans in a timely manner.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments based on medical assessments while including family participation in plan of care.
- Provided health counseling and education regarding acute and chronic health conditions.
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals including behavioral health therapists, registered dieticians, primary care providers, community health workers, school nurses and social workers to promote optimal patient outcomes.
- Participated in hospital committees focusing on evidence based clinical practice development.
- Clinical preceptor for multiple graduate programs
Advanced Practice Nurse
Famcare Inc.
02.2010 - 08.2013
- Provision of outpatient primary care including reproductive healthcare and education to a primarily underserved Hispanic patient population
- Assessed and diagnosed patients, determining appropriate treatment plans in a timely manner.
- Performed comprehensive physical exams and health screenings
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
Part-time Lecturer
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
04.2006 - 01.2013
- Education of nurse practitioner and midwifery students addressing primary health care and reproductive needs of women through and beyond the reproductive years
- Revision of course content via evidence based research findings to foster critical thinking and clinical decision making skills
- Development and presentation of lecture content utilizing a variety of teaching methods
- Course Director: Healthcare of Women in Primary Care, Associate Course Director: Nurse Practitioner Integration, Associate Course Director: Healthcare of Child Bearing Women, Faculty: Well Woman Gynecology
Clinical Nurse Specialist (level V)
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP)
07.2002 - 04.2006
- Designed, implemented, presented and evaluated multiple educational initiatives
- Responsible for resource management, committee leadership, quality improvement
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care practices and clinical guidelines.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Mentored nursing staff through professional development opportunities, enhancing their skill sets and competencies.
Education
Post-Master's Certificate - Women's Healthcare Nurse Practitioner
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA05.2009
Post-Master's Certificate - Teacher Education Program
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA01.2002
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner Program
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA01.2001
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA01.1996
Skills
- Patient Education
- Microscopy
- Phlebotomy
- Reproductive Health
- Electronic Medical Records
- Critical Thinking
- Culturally Competent Care
- Collaboration
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner ANCC
- Licensed APC
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- CPR certified
Timeline
Advanced Practice NurseSchool Based Health Center
Christiana Care Health System
09.2013 - Current
Advanced Practice Nurse
Famcare Inc.
02.2010 - 08.2013
Part-time Lecturer
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
04.2006 - 01.2013
Clinical Nurse Specialist (level V)
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP)
07.2002 - 04.2006
Post-Master's Certificate - Women's Healthcare Nurse Practitioner
University of Pennsylvania
Post-Master's Certificate - Teacher Education Program
University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner Program
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Thomas Jefferson University