Desmond Atem
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Compassionate Doctoral-prepared Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 7 years of comprehensive healthcare experience in providing acute and primary care services to diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing histories and test results. Adept at critical thinking, diagnostics and medical interventions. An experienced clinician grounded by evidence-based practice. A dynamic servant leader seeking an opportunity to serve while providing outstanding cost-effective patient-centered care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Department Of Veterans Affairs
05.2023 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans. Performed minor procedures and wound care.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent conditions such as Type-2 diabetes, Hypertension, and other complications.
- Facilitated patient referrals/consults to specialists and other healthcare providers.
Nurse Practitioner
Signify Health
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Performed medication reconciliations, physical exams and home health risk evaluations
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
Registered Nurse
Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province, Inc.
02.2020 - 04.2023
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Conduct assessments and perform treatment interventions, including medication administration, catheter insertion, admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking vital signs, identifying irregular readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Clinic Nurse
Indiana Health Centers
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Assessed health status of patients by eliciting health histories, reconciled immunization/medication records.
- Provide patient education, and complete prior authorization requests while advocating for patients
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Evaluated and assessed phone calls from facilities, physician offices, hospitals and patients to handle urgent issues and prioritize care.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
COVID-19 Unit RN
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.
- Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures and treatments.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Elkhart General Hospital
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses. Respond to codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Student Nurse Extern
Oaklawn Psychiatric Hospital
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Participated in admission assessments, discharge teaching, crisis intervention, and therapeutic group activities.
- Administered Psychiatric medications under the supervision of the Psych RN or Nurse Practitioner
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Saint Mary’s College
Notre Dame, IN08.2022
No Degree - National Security Innovation Course
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University
South Bend, IN05.2018
Skills
- Diagnosing Conditions
- Insurance Practices
- Medication Administration
- Preventive Care Expert
- Patient Examination
- Sound Judgment
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Report Preparation
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Precepting
- Care Plan Development
- Presentations
- Time Management
- Handout Creation
- Project Leadership
- Medical Transcription
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Medical Records Management
- EMR / EHR
- Client Interactions
- Office Administration
- Medical Terminology
- Microsoft Office
- Windows
Awards Scholarships
- Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses, 2022
- Newman Civic Engagement Fellow Award, 2016
- Indiana Rural Health Association Fellowship Award
- IU Honors Program Scholar and Dean’s List, 2014-2018
- IU Foundation Selected Scholar
- Johnson & Johnson Scholar
Leadership Roles
- Chair Awards Committee at Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Chapter, 2022
- Co-Chair Global Health Committee, Indiana League for Nursing, 2017-2018
- Delivered presentations about the Zika virus to community schools, 2017
Certifications Licenses Registrations
- Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) – American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Compact Nurse Practitioner (CNP) – Colorado Board of Nursing
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) – Washington State
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – Indiana
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
- Indiana & Michigan RN License, Multi-State Compact License
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) & Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Clinical Experiences
- Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning, 30hrs
- Population-based Mental Health Care Across the Lifespan, 60hrs
- Primary Care and Health Promotion for Adults and Older Adults, 120hrs
- Primary Care and Health Promotion for Reproductive Health, 120hrs
- Primary Care and Health Promotion of Children and Adolescents, 120hrs
- Clinical Residency in Primary Care of Individuals and Family, 240hrs
References
Available upon request.
Soccer
Enjoy playing soccer as a striker. A fan of Liverpool Football Club.
Certification
- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- Registered Nurse by the Indiana Board of Nursing
Languages
French
Limited Working
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
International Honor Society for Nursing (Sigma Theta Tau)
Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses of Indiana (CAPNI)
Accomplishments
- Lead IUSB Health Fair at the South Bend Kroc Center, 2015/2017
- Volunteered at American Red Cross Pillowcase Project, 2017
- Co-Chair Global Health Committee, Indiana League for Nursing, 2017-2018
- Delivered presentations about the Zika virus to community schools, 2017
- Collaborated with team in the development of Covid-19 Protocols.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Department Of Veterans Affairs
05.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Signify Health
01.2023 - 01.2024
COVID-19 Unit RN
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province, Inc.
02.2020 - 04.2023
Clinic Nurse
Indiana Health Centers
01.2019 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Elkhart General Hospital
06.2018 - 01.2019
Student Nurse Extern
Oaklawn Psychiatric Hospital
12.2016 - 01.2018
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Saint Mary’s College
No Degree - National Security Innovation Course
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University
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