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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Timeline

CARINA LEITE

CareNow Urgent Care
FREDERICKSBRG,VA
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience

Talented and qualified Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with strong academic training in Primary and Urgent Care for the last 7 years. Practical experience in disease prevention for acute and chronic care management, clinical diagnosis, and health promotion. Ability to remain calm and professional during times of critical need while providing expertise in team communication, leadership, staff mentoring, program support, and physical collaboration.

Healthcare professional with strong foundation in family medicine, well-versed in delivering patient-centered care across diverse populations. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving consistently positive patient outcomes. Adept at adapting to evolving healthcare needs, with skills in diagnostic testing and patient education.

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

4 Years 1 Month
CareNow Urgent Care | 06.2022 - Current
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs
  • Treat occupational medicine and workers’ compensation patients in both settings
  • Examines and treats all patients within established guidelines and scope of practice. For the Medical Aid Unit in particular, this includes seeing pediatric patients as well as adults.
  • Provides initial wound care including suturing of uncomplicated wounds, and application of splinting materials for sprains and fractures as indicated.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices, improving service delivery within urgent care settings.
  • Mentored junior staff in clinical procedures and best practices to foster professional development.
  • Evaluated over 40 patients each shift, took vitals, and attained key case information.

Family Nurse Practitioner

8 Months
BetterMed Urgent Care | 10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs
  • Treat occupational medicine and workers’ compensation patients in both settings
  • Examines and treats all patients within established guidelines and scope of practice. For the Medical Aid Unit in particular, this includes seeing pediatric patients as well as adults.
  • Provides initial wound care including suturing of uncomplicated wounds, and application of splinting materials for sprains and fractures as indicated.
  • Educated patients on health management and lifestyle changes to enhance well-being.
  • Evaluated over 35 patients each shift, and attained key case information to provide the best care plan

Family Nurse Practitioner

1 Year 10 Months
Primary and Urgent Care, LLC | 12.2019 - 10.2021
  • Analyze and interpret patients’ histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnosis information to develop appropriate plans of care.
  • Prescribe medication, therapy, and device regimes.
  • Provide education regarding chronic conditions, disease prevention, and health promotion.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and develop treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
  • Evaluated over 40 patients each shift, took vitals, and attained key case information.

Education

Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University | Chicago | 08-2019

GPA: 3.93

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Kaplan University | Florida | 12-2015

GPA: 4.0

Skills

Sutures
joint injections
casting
Botox
fillers
biostimulator
Laboratory testing
Treatment plan development
Interpreting laboratory results
Excellent oral communication

Affiliations

  • American Nurses Association March 2014
  • American Nurses Credentialing Center October 2019
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society August 2011

Certification

  • FNP-BC - Family Nurse Practitioner – VA # 2019057461 Exp. October 2029
  • FNP-C - Family Nurse Practitioner – VA # 1787294 Exp. October 2029
  • APRN – VA - License # 0024178469 Exp. July 2028
  • DEA – ML5634731 Exp. March 2029
  • RN - Registered Nurse – VA (License # 0001249580) Exp. July 2028
  • BLS - Basic Life Support – American Safety & Health Institute Exp. February 2028
  • DOT - Medical Certification Exp. February 2033

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner

CareNow Urgent Care
06.2022 - CurrentRead More

Family Nurse Practitioner

BetterMed Urgent Care
10.2021 - 06.2022Read More

Family Nurse Practitioner

Primary and Urgent Care, LLC
12.2019 - 10.2021Read More

Chamberlain University

Family Nurse Practitioner
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Kaplan University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nursing
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CARINA LEITE