Azra Dhanji, APRN, FNP-C
Sanford,USA
Summary
Patient focused and methodical Family Nurse Practitioner with a desire and commitment to combine strong interpersonal skills with clinical knowledge to provide exceptional care to diverse patient populations in the primary care setting. Proven ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment while collaborating with patients, family members, and the multidisciplinary team to optimize therapy and patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Multicare Physicians
11.2023 - Current
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
- Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
Family Nurse Practitioner
American Muslim Community Clinic
11.2023 - Current
- Provide high quality primary care services to the uninsured and indigent population in Central Florida.
- Independently assess, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic conditions in accordance with evidence-based guidelines.
- Perform comprehensive physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe medications.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, preventive health strategies, and lifestyle modifications.
- Participate in various community health and wellness events including back to school health initiatives.
Registered Nurse-Medical PCU
Orlando Regional Medical Center
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Participated in critical thinking and clinical decision making while caring for patients with complex disease processes.
- Decisively and confidently made judgements on patient conditions based on vital signs, patient presentation, initial assessments and performed appropriate interventions including activated the rapid response team when necessary.
- Applied expertise in data analysis by monitoring laboratory results, blood work, urinalysis, and performed sterile procedures including catheterization, IV starts and dressing changes.
- Educated the patient and family on the disease process, patient care needs and safety.
- Leveraged compassion in facilitating pain management and completing prescribed treatments and reassessed effectiveness of therapy.
- Merged empathy and strong interpersonal skills by ensuring both physical and emotional needs of patients and families were maintained.
- Effectively assimilated, interpreted and reported changing patient data to ensure optimum care.
- Demonstrated exemplary documentation skills by accurately maintaining nurses’ notes and promoting sufficient communication among the multidisciplinary team.
- Administered IV fluids and medications including antibiotics, packed RBC’s, TPN, and narcotics while carefully monitoring for side effects or any adverse reactions.
- Ensured follow through of interdisciplinary referrals (speech evaluations, physical therapy, respiratory therapy etc.)
- Coordinated with healthcare team members with discharge planning needs for the patient.
Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT)
CVS Pharmacy
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted health care providers and patients by greeting them in person and by phone; answered questions and requests; referred inquiries to the pharmacist.
- Maintained pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; anticipated needed medications and supplies; placed and expedited orders; verified receipt; removed outdated drugs.
- Maintained a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Organized medications for pharmacists to dispense by reading medication orders and prescriptions; preparing labels; calculating quantities; assembling intravenous solutions and other pharmaceutical therapies.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Post University | American Sentinel College of Nursing And Health Sciences
Waterbury, CT09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida | College of Nursing
Orlando, FL12.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Seminole State College
Altamonte Springs, FL05.2018
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
University of Central Florida | College of Health Professions and Sciences
Orlando, FL08.2015
Skills
- ECG interpretation
- Pap smears
- STD/STI testing
- Vaginitis testing
Clinical Rotations
- Advanced Practice Nursing Integration Rotation, Multicare Physicians, Dr. Anam Tawwab, 135, 2023-07-01 to 2023-09-01
- Women’s Health Rotation, Dr. Shakeela Tawwab MD PA, Dr. Shakeela Tawwab, 70, 2023-02-01 to 2023-03-01
- Pediatrics Rotation, Powers Pediatrics, Dr. Najmus Ansari, 70, 2023-01-01 to 2023-02-01
- Advanced Practice Nursing 2 Rotation, Multicare Physicians, Dr. Anam Tawwab, 135, 2022-09-01 to 2022-11-01
- Advanced Practice Nursing 1 Rotation, Family Medicine Solutions, Dr. Sultan Rahaman, 135, 2022-05-01 to 2022-07-01
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) | Florida State Board of Nursing | Oct 2023- Present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) | American Heart Association | Nov 2018 – Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association | Aug 2018 – Present
- Registered Nurse (RN) | Florida State Board of Nursing | Jul 2018 – Present
- Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) | Florida State Board of Pharmacy | Oct 2017 – Jan 2022
Electronic Health Records
- Athena
- Sunrise
- Cerner
- Allscripts
- Simplify
Awards
- Inducted member of the Golden Key International Honor Society, Post University, 2022-03-01
- Inducted member of the National Society of Leadership and Success, UCF, 2017-08-01
- Inducted member of the National Honor Society for Collegiate Scholars, UCF, 2012-05-01
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Multicare Physicians
11.2023 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
American Muslim Community Clinic
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse-Medical PCU
Orlando Regional Medical Center
08.2018 - 06.2019
Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT)
CVS Pharmacy
10.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida | College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Seminole State College
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
University of Central Florida | College of Health Professions and Sciences
Master of Science - Nursing
Post University | American Sentinel College of Nursing And Health Sciences
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