DEIRDRE M CLARK
Hartford Healthcare HVI
Canterbury,CT
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Nurse Practitioner
3 Years 1 Month- Delivered high-quality patient care through comprehensive assessment and monitoring of cardiac patients.
- Utilized advanced cardiac monitoring systems to track patient progress and respond to critical changes effectively.
- Provided primary, secondary, and tertiary care, working independently and alongside cardiologists.
- Developed personalized care plans by conducting comprehensive assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive a comprehensive medication sample program to facilitate treatment for patients facing newly diagnosed atrial arrhythmia.
- Facilitated ongoing education for clinical support staff to enhance adherence to best practices.
Nurse Practitioner, Pre-Admission Testing Center
5 Years 4 Months- Conducted comprehensive history and physical exams for pre-operative risk stratification of adult surgical patients, ensuring thorough assessment of patient health status.
- Order and interpret laboratory studies, diagnostic imaging studies, ECGs based on established system pre-operative guidelines.
- Collaborate with surgeon, PCP, and specialists to ensure chronic health is optimized.
- Educated patients on surgical procedures, including pre-operative medication management and NPO guidelines, enhancing patient understanding and compliance.
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
5 Years 3 Months- Delivered preventive and primary care to patients in LTC setting, collaborating with PCP, Medical Director, nursing staff, and other health care team members to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments for geriatric patients, identifying individual care needs.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and optimize resources.
- Provide education to staff, patients and families about chronic disease management, disease process and trajectories.
- Created individualized plans of care focused on maximizing patients' dignity and quality of life, ensuring tailored support for each patient.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Masters in Science in Nursing - Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science in Nursing
Affiliations
Member: American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Member: American College of Cardiology
Certification
- Registered Nurse Practitioner CT Dept of Public Health License#: 7460 Exp June 2027
- Registered Nurse CT Department of Public Health License#: 105773 Exp June 2027
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner-BC Cert# 2017018579 Exp August 2027
- BLS ongoing
Timeline
Cardiac Nurse Practitioner
Hartford Healthcare HVI
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
Nurse Practitioner, Pre-Admission Testing Center
The William W. Backus Hospital
03.2018 - 07.2023Read More
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Optum Clinical Services
12.2012 - 03.2018Read More
Community College of RI
Associate of Science in Nursing
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Penn State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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MGH Institute of Health Professions
Masters in Science in Nursing from Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
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Frontier Nursing University
Doctor of Nursing Practice
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