Edwidge Desgraves MSN, AGNP-C
Baltimore,NY
Summary
Certified Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of nursing experience in managerial, primary care, occupational health, home care, hospital, psychiatry, and ambulatory settings. I am a strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization. My strengths include great management and leadership skills, critical thinking & response, excellent assessment skills, detail oriented, team building, proficient computer knowledge, documentation, record maintenance, ability to function independently and make informed decisions with sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NP, Clinical Site Operations Manager
Mobile Health Medical Services
01.2014 - Current
- Perform dual roles as Clinical Site Operations Manager & Primary care/Occupational Health Provider, provide direct oversight of a team of MD's, NP's, RN's, and Medical Assistants. Manage daily facility operations in a fast paced clinic, responsible for all staffing needs and schedules, delegate tasks to staff members, monitor completion of all duties and provide support to enhance performance, problem resolution, establishing clinic yearly budget, recruiting/hiring/termination of employees, develop and review facility policies and procedures, auditing charts, managing staff accruals, providing quarterly performance evaluations and disciplinary actions as needed, provide effective onboarding and training to new and existing employees.
- Provide services as a health care provider in a primary care and occupational/ employee health setting. Daily functions include examining & treating Adult & Geriatric patients with acute/chronic comorbidities, educating clients on disease & medication management, refill prescriptions, provide annual wellness physicals, vaccinations, DOT and occupational health physicals for employee health clearances, providing sick/urgent/ and follow up visits on daily basis.
RN, After Hour Supervisor
VNSNY Hospice
05.2013 - 02.2016
- Supervise Evening, Nights, and Weekend Nurses
- Assess the physical, emotional, and medical needs of hospice patients and their caregivers through after hours' telephone consult
- Job duties involved triaging after hour hospice calls, instructing families on how to manage patients in crisis, determining emergent need to deploy nurses for home visits, perform admissions into hospice, interacting with other disciplinaries of the medical team, ordering/setting up after hour services of medication and ancillary needs, provide necessary information and follow-up regarding status of visit and obtaining necessary reports
- Monitor/evaluate nurse performance through home visits with field nurses, provide guidance to nurses and ancillary staff, and audit charts as needed.
RN, Charge/Staff Nurse
Kings County Hospital Center
07.2009 - 01.2015
- I offered exceptional service to patients and families in the Adult/Child Psychiatric Emergency room. Performed charge nurse duties of supervising staff, delegated daily assignments, manage all unit activities, keep ADN informed of any changes or occurrences, maintain accuracy of all logs and adult & pediatric code carts.
Contracted Staff/Charge Nurse
RN, White Glove Agency
07.2007 - 07.2015
- Zucker Hillside Hospital – Provided care as a full-time contracted Staff/Charge nurse in a 30-bed adult inpatient psychiatric unit, supervised and delegated assignments to staff, attended daily meetings with nurse manager, psychiatrist and social workers, initiated treatment plans, updated nursing care plans and MAR's, prepared admissions, discharges, and progress notes. Facilitated groups with patients on coping with mental illness and medication adherence. Serve as preceptor to new hires & RN interns and distributed medications as ordered.
- Queens Hospital Center - Worked as a full-time contract nurse throughout various medical units Educated clients on multiple medical disorders and adherence to medications, performed assessments, distributed medications, maintain patient records, update nursing progress reports, admissions and discharged patients as ordered.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Adelphi University
Garden City05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Francis College
Brooklyn, NY08.2012
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Nassau Community College
12.2003
Skills
- Strong Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills
- Ability to work in fast paced environment
- Oversee Workflow Processes
- Complex Problem-Solving ability
- Detail Oriented
- Revenue Generation
- Ensure Operational Efficiency
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Building team relationships
Certification
Certified Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
NYS Professional NP License #309713
Licensed Registered Nurse
NYS Professional RN License #547878
CPR, BLS Certification American Heart Association ACLS Certification American Heart Association
Certified DOT Medical Examiner Certified 2/2022
DEA Certification
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse (ANA), Member, 2010
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), Member, 2020
Alpha Omega Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, International 2020
Languages
Creole
Professional Working
Timeline
NP, Clinical Site Operations Manager
Mobile Health Medical Services
01.2014 - Current
RN, After Hour Supervisor
VNSNY Hospice
05.2013 - 02.2016
RN, Charge/Staff Nurse
Kings County Hospital Center
07.2009 - 01.2015
Contracted Staff/Charge Nurse
RN, White Glove Agency
07.2007 - 07.2015
Master of Science - Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Francis College
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Nassau Community College
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