Charmaine Danvers
Summary
Highly qualified board certified Family Nurse Practitioner Level 2 with over 20 years of experience; specializing in Emergency Care. Focused on providing quality care and maintained direct line with patients and the healthcare team. Over the course of 20 years, I have acquired experience in diverse fields including Step Down ICU (PCU), Cardiology, Neurology (as a stroke team member), Stress testing, medical detox, medical psychology, and a solid background in Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Care. I have also been certified as a forensic examiner for the Kings County area for over 7 years.
My diverse roles also include serving as a clinical professor, where I have had the privilege of precepting Advance nursing students and PA Students. I hold certifications in ACLS, BCLS, PALS, Dr. Stroke, and SAART. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detox Psych
Woodhull Medical Center
07.2011 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive psychiatric care.
- Reduced hospital readmissions with effective discharge planning and patient education.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans for patients.
- Enhanced the quality of care by implementing evidence-based practices and staying current on industry trends.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and admitted substance abuser and assessed medial stability necessary for detoxification.
- Performed histories and physicals and prescribed controlled medication for detoxification for the first 24 hours.
Nurse Practitioner- Medicine
Woodhull Hospital
07.2001 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Responsible for coordinating and providing care to the adult patient with acute or chronic illnesses.
- Evaluate, diagnose and treat medical conditions.
- Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.
- Prescribe pharmacologic and non pharmacologic treatments for medical conditions
- Make appropriate referrals to other specialties while ensuring continuity of care.
- Perform GYN evaluation/ examinations with appropriate treatment according to DOH/CDC guidelines.
- As part of my Emergency room responsibilities, I am also certified as a Sexual assault examiner for the Kings County regions (Woodhull, Kings County Hospital and Coney Island).
- I am also responsible for coordinating sexual assault victims care through providing forensic examinations, GYN exams, providing treatments, and prophylaxis, collaborating with the Special Victims Unit, making referrals and follow up care for my victims while at the same time maintaining safety and confidentiality for my patients.
- In addition to my ER experience, I have also worked as an adjunct professor providing preceptorship to the NPs and Pa students- Assisting them in attaining clinical/ practical experiences, ensuring adequate exposure in the medical setting while making recommendations to their clinical professors for improvements.
Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner
Interfaith Medical Center
10.2011 - 10.2014
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently triaging and prioritizing emergency cases.
- Reduced wait times for patients with effective communication between staff members and efficient patient assessments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients in the emergency room.
- Provided high-quality nursing care, including administering medications, wound management, and monitoring vital signs.
- Coordinated care for the adult patient with an emergent medical condition while maintaining safety ad confidentiality in the Acute Care setting.
- Provided the highest level of healthcare with compassion, dignity, and cultural sensitivity.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated (prescribing) emergent medical/ Gynecological conditions.
- Collaborated with the many discipline to ensure quality and continuity of care.
- Diagnosed, treated, and made referrals to the community as well as outside facilities.
- Determined and documented appropriate CPT coding for billing purposes.
Nurse Practitioner
Atlantic Urgent Care
05.2012 - 08.2013
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Provided comprehensive healthcare services for diverse populations, addressing acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided care to the family with urgent medical conditions.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated those including pharmacologic and non pharmacologic managements.
- Additionally, made referrals to the community as well as outside facilities.
Neurology Consultant
Woodhull Medical Center
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized treatment plans for neurological disorders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for complex neurological cases.
- Streamlined clinic operations by introducing efficient appointment scheduling practices, reducing wait times and improving patient satisfaction.
- Contributed to cutting-edge research in neurology, publishing findings in reputable journals and presenting at conferences.
- Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and making recommendations for treatment while collaborating with In-House Neurologist.
- Integrated with the stroke team ( Dr. Stroke), assessed patients with new onset of stroke symptoms for antiplatelets and referred to critical patients (Cerebral Hemorrhage) to Neurosurgery.
Cardiology
Woodhull Medical Center
07.2011 - 07.2013
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and regularly monitoring progress.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates for heart failure patients through close follow-up care and effective communication with primary care physicians.
- Enhanced the cardiology department''s reputation by conducting research and presenting findings at national conferences.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans, optimizing patient care and satisfaction.
- Consultant responsible for assessing diagnosing while collaborating with the cardiologist.
- Responsible for assessing patients in cardiac clinic ordering and interpreting EKGs, Transthoracic echo, refer for Stress testing, cardiac monitoring, cardiac cath and ICD/ Pacemaker placements.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nursing Practitioner
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY09.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY09.1998
Associates of Liberal Science - Nursing
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY09.1996
Skills
- Incision and Drainage of Uncomplicated Abscess
Effective Communicator between families and the entire healthcare team - Medication and IV Administration
- Knowledgeable of HIPPA Standards
- Patient Management
- Foreign Body Removal
- Minor Suturing
Certification
National Provider Identifier
DEA License
ACLS Certified
PALS Certified
BLS Certified
American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certified
Timeline
Neurology Consultant
Woodhull Medical Center
07.2012 - 07.2013
Nurse Practitioner
Atlantic Urgent Care
05.2012 - 08.2013
Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner
Interfaith Medical Center
10.2011 - 10.2014
Detox Psych
Woodhull Medical Center
07.2011 - Current
Cardiology
Woodhull Medical Center
07.2011 - 07.2013
Nurse Practitioner- Medicine
Woodhull Hospital
07.2001 - Current
Master of Science - Family Nursing Practitioner
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Associates of Liberal Science - Nursing
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
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