Daniel Lawler
Parma Heights,OH
Summary
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of clinical experience in healthcare. Dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to diverse patient populations. Skilled in conducting thorough examinations, diagnosing acute and chronic conditions, and creating tailored treatment strategies. Passionate about enhancing health outcomes through patient-centered approaches. Strong in collaboration, communication, and critical thinking for optimal patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Medcare Group
Cleveland, OH
03.2023 - Current
- Provide medically sound counseling and educate patients on disease prevention, medication management, treatment plans, and lifestyle modifications for preventing and treating chronic conditions and supporting long-term health.
- Provide general and specialized medical care, referrals, consultation, and treatment for patients of all ages.
- Collaborate with primary care and specialist physicians to co-manage high-risk patients and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
- Perform minor surgical procedures and interventions, including suturing, incision and drainage, wound care, and bracing.
- Administer joint and trigger point injections.
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions, including prescription medications and lifestyle changes.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests, reports, and examination findings to accurately diagnose patient conditions.
- Monitor and evaluate patient outcomes and implement treatment modifications as needed.
- Supervise and assist medical and non-medical personnel in providing the best patient care.
- Review patient charts to accurately understand health history and current treatment protocols for enhanced care.
- Evaluate walk in patients with urgent care needs and refer to higher level of care when necessary.
- Serve as preceptor to new nurse practitioner students.
- Demonstrate a commitment to quality care and patient advocacy.
Registered Nurse (RN)
IntelyCare
Quincy, MA
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Providing patient admission/ discharge instructions.
- Patient teaching and education.
- Applying the nursing model of care, to promote patient outcomes.
- Working closely with the interdisciplinary team, to provide quality patient care.
- Initiating IV therapy, while noting positive and negative effects of treatment.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Avenue at Strongsville
Strongsville, OH
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Providing patient admission/ discharge instructions.
- Patient teaching and education.
- Applying the nursing model of care, to promote patient outcomes.
- Working closely with the interdisciplinary team, to provide quality patient care.
- Initiating IV therapy, while noting positive and negative effects of treatment.
- Supervising RN, LPN, and STNA duties.
- Addressing and solving patient issues effectively and respectfully.
- Interacting and communicating with patients of varying ages and ethnic backgrounds, giving quality medical care and treatment.
- Training new staff on quality control and regulatory procedures.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown Unit
Southwest Healthcare System
Middleburg Heights, OH
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Managing and implement patient care for cardiovascular needs such as angina, rapid atrial fibrillation, and myocardial infarction.
- Providing post operative care for the following: Cardiac Cath, Cardiac Ablation, TAVR, Carotid Endarterectomy, Pacemaker placement, GI post-surgical.
- Calculating drug dosage, titrating medication doses, administering continuous medication infusions, and monitoring patients for effects of medication.
- Providing telemetry monitoring by reading and analyzing different rhythms, and implementing interventions when warranted.
- Providing respiratory monitoring and management in patients utilizing high flow nasal cannulas and noninvasive ventilators.
- Recognizing the signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary and respiratory emergencies and knowing how to start standard interventions to stabilize the patient.
- Inserting catheters, changing dressings, and inserting intravenous lines.
- Providing nursing care by completing physical assessments, educating patients, administering medications, and monitoring patient health status and recovery.
- Preparing equipment and assisting physicians during procedures and examinations.
- Providing emotional support to acutely ill patients and their families.
- Collaborating with physicians and all other healthcare providers, to enhance the delivery of care and improve patient outcomes.
- Admitting and discharging patients in a timely manner, focusing on relevant diagnoses and core measures.
- Attending in services and staff meetings, while fulfilling continuing education requirements.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Altenheim Skilled Nursing Facility
Strongsville, OH
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Providing patient admission/ discharge instructions.
- Patient teaching and education.
- Applying the nursing model of care, to promote patient outcomes.
- Working closely with the interdisciplinary team, to provide quality patient care.
- Initiating IV therapy, while noting positive and negative effects of treatment.
- Addressing and solving patient issues effectively and respectfully.
- Interacting and communicating with patients of varying ages and ethnic backgrounds, giving quality medical care and treatment.
Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor
The Pavilion Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
North Royalton, OH
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Providing patient admission/ discharge instructions.
- Patient teaching and education.
- Applying the nursing model of care, to promote patient outcomes.
- Working closely with the interdisciplinary team, to provide quality patient care.
- Initiating IV therapy, while noting positive and negative effects of treatment.
- Supervising RN, LPN, and STNA duties.
- Addressing and solving patient issues effectively and respectfully.
- Interacting and communicating with patients of varying ages and ethnic backgrounds, giving quality medical care and treatment.
- Training new staff on quality control and regulatory procedures.
State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
The Pavilion Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
North Royalton, OH
06.2010 - 07.2017
- Obtained weights and vital signs.
- Measured and record patient intake and output.
- Assisted patients with transferring, using mechanical devices.
- Assisted patients with ADLs, including bathing, meals, dressing, and grooming.
- Preserved patient dignity, while carrying out duties, such as bedpan changes, diapering, and emptying drainage bags.
- Provided nursing care, in accordance with patient care plan.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH05.2017
Skills
- Problem Resolution and critical thinking
- Time Management and organizational skills
- Patient and family education (health promotion and disease prevention)
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Advanced clinical judgement and decision making
- Medical billing and documentation
- Diagnostic test interpretation (lab/imaging studies)
- Advanced level of physical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment
- Acute and chronic disease management
- Application of current evidence-based research to clinical practice
- Primary care
- Identifying primary and differential diagnoses
- High level of autonomy
Certification
- APRN.CNP.0033493 (expiration date: 10/31/25)
- RN.441732 (expiration date: 10/31/25)
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC):
Certification # 2022152635
FNP-BC (expiration date: 02/28)
- DEA Certification (expiration date: 03/26)
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED)
Section name
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Medcare Group
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
Avenue at Strongsville
08.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse (RN)
IntelyCare
11.2021 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown Unit
Southwest Healthcare System
01.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse (RN)
Altenheim Skilled Nursing Facility
07.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor
The Pavilion Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
07.2017 - 07.2020
State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
The Pavilion Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
06.2010 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Akron Main Campus
Master of Science - Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University Global