Claudette Nelson
Summary
Possesses exceptional verbal communication skills and is committed to providing the highest quality of healthcare service through compassionate and friendly attitude.
Healthcare professional with strong track record in adult patient care and clinical excellence. Known for effectively managing patient care plans and contributing to improved patient outcomes through collaborative team efforts. Valued for flexibility, reliability, and patient-centered approach with comprehensive assessment and diagnostic skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Westchester Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
07.2023 - Current
- Performs and documents a complete H&P appropriate to the patient's level.
- Formulates differential diagnoses and evaluates new problems.
- Addresses care of patient's acute and chronic medical problems, including the development of problem-specific assessment and plan.
- Writes appropriate orders, including diet, diagnostic testing, and evaluations an consultations
- Follows up on diagnostic tests
- Assesses patients' nutritional, behavioral health, and preventive service needs.
- Ensures regular visits and all acute visit are performed appropriately.
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Westchester County Health Care Corp
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Ordering, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays.
- Diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, infections and injuries.
- Prescribing medications and other treatments.
- Managing patients' overall care
Registered Nurse (RN)
Northwell Health
07.2011 - 01.2022
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Administer medication and education
- Admissions and discharges
- Wound care team member (assessment and treatment)
Home Care Nurse
Dominican Sisters Home Health
11.2003 - 07.2011
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs.
- Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
- Observe nurses and visit patients to ensure proper nursing care.
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Wound care assessment and treatment.
Education
Certification in Nurse Practitioner -
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ02.2023
Doctor Of Nursing Practice - DNP
CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
Minneapolis, MN08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
Addison, IL06.2015
Associate's degree - Nursing
BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bronx, NY05.2003
Skills
- Primary care
- Hospital experience
- Nursing
- Patient care
- Laboratory experience
- Vital signs
- Geriatrics
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Adult health management
- Patient education
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Advanced physical examination
- Immunization administration
- Electronic medical records
- Diagnostic screenings
- Lab result evaluation
- Health promotion
Certification
- RN License
- Certified Nurse Practitioner
- DEA Certification
- BLS Certification
- APRN
Wound Care Certification
- BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
- AANP-C
Timeline
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Westchester Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
07.2023 - Current
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Westchester County Health Care Corp
02.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse (RN)
Northwell Health
07.2011 - 01.2022
Home Care Nurse
Dominican Sisters Home Health
11.2003 - 07.2011
Doctor Of Nursing Practice - DNP
CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
Associate's degree - Nursing
BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Certification in Nurse Practitioner -
Fairleigh Dickinson University
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