CARLY GLENDING
Nurse Practitioner
Medina,OH
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Family Nurse Practitioner with 15 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled in diagnostic procedures, physical exam, treatment plans, patient education, prescribing treatments and medications, and analyzing patient histories and preliminary testing. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and reliable performance in dynamic healthcare environments. Proven ability to deliver high-quality medical services with strong focus on patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8045
8045
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner: Express Care
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, OH
03.2024 - Current
- Conduct in-depth patient assessments to diagnose and effectively treat acute and chronic conditions reducing emergency room visits
- Perform routine procedures such as injections, suturing and wound care, managing conditions produced by infection or trauma, assisting in the management of more complex illness and injury
- Educate patients regarding their disease, preventative health maintenance, treatments, lifestyle changes, and related drug and treatment side effects.
- Order and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Independently handle complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
Family Nurse Practitioner: Interventional Radiology
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, OH
06.2019 - 03.2024
- Managed patient populations in outpatient, inpatient, and procedural setting.
- Completed routine procedures such as tunneled central line and Mediport removals, paracentesis, drain removal, suturing, wound care, IV placement/blood draws, and injections.
- Performed thorough medical and physical examinations, ordered radiology imaging, reviewed lab and test results, and managed patient longitudinal care secondary to illness, infection, and injury.
- Provided follow up care and education regarding patient disease plan of care, treatment, intervention, and drain care.
- Lead medical team huddles and procedural time-out to ensure safety among patients, nursing, and all healthcare teams.
- Completed hospital discharge.
Preoperative Liver Transplant Nurse Coordinator
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, OH
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Enhanced workflow efficiency by coordinating patient care during the entire medical and surgical transplant process.
- Prepared and presented patient case to Selection Committee for placement on national waiting list for transplantation.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans that addressed specific patient needs, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Conducted weekly education class to patients and family members regarding transplantation process.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and insurance companies.
Transplant Assistant Manager & Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, OH
12.2010 - 09.2016
- Assumed responsibilities of Nurse Manager in their absence.
- Supervised the daily delivery of pre and post operative patient care on transplant unit.
- Held responsible for patient care information between shifts and coordinated patient admission, discharge, and transfer.
- Provided ongoing clinical evaluations of nurses performance issues, attendance, and corrective actions.
- Participated in interviewing and recruitment projects.
- Prepared Kronos schedule and work assignment for adequate coverage.
- Participated in hospital committees with quality improvement projects on patient advocacy and teamwork.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH06.2010
Bachelor Science - Biology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06.2007
Skills
Trained in sterile procedural fields
Skilled with EPIC medical record system
Adaptability and flexibility
Time management
Care coordination
Wound care
Clinical decision making
Treatment plan development
Diagnostic testing
Urgent Care: acute & chronic disease/injury
Patient education: health promotion, preventive care, treatment
Family care
STD & UTI screening
Uterine Transplant
Uterine Fibroid embolization
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome treatment
Pelvic pain treatment
Gynecological exams
Proficient at health & physical examinations
Trained in sterile procedural fields
Certification
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Leadership Experience
- Head of Radiology Operations Committee
- Presenter at the Digestive Disease Symposium on Intestine Transplantation
- LEAD representative
- Lead the Supercharge participant
- G101 Organ Transplant Specialty Care Unit Shared Governance
- International Transplant Society member
- Epic Super User and Nursing Optimization representative
- Magnet representative
- Skin Care Resource Nurse
Community Outreach
- Greater Cleveland Food Bank Volunteer
- Ronald McDonald and Transplant House volunteer
- Organized unit fundraiser for Adopt a family during the holiday season to provide uplifting care to local families in need
- Transplant Walk team captain and had responsibilities such as organizing and raising funds for charity
- Transplant House Gathering for organ transplants recipients who were temporarily relocated to the Cleveland Ohio area while waitlisted for transplantation
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner: Express Care
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
03.2024 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner: Interventional Radiology
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
06.2019 - 03.2024
Preoperative Liver Transplant Nurse Coordinator
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
09.2016 - 06.2019
Transplant Assistant Manager & Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
12.2010 - 09.2016
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cleveland State University
Bachelor Science - Biology
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The Ohio State University