Edwidge LaFortune
Englewood,NJ
Summary
Experienced and motivated Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis and provide exceptional patient care. Demonstrated ability to consistently add value to any healthcare organization.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Complex Care Solutions
03.2017 - Current
- Perform in-home and virtual annual health assessment of high-risk health plan members to capture comprehensive picture of patient's medical conditions, prior and current medical history as well as medication review
- Provide member education on health conditions, medications and emphasize importance of consistent monitoring of health needs
- Identify opportunities for health promotion and illness prevention.
- Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
Nurse Practitioner
New York Presbyterian
08.2015 - Current
- Provide care and treatment for psychiatric patients in the emergency department
- Interview patients to obtain comprehensive age-appropriate health history, perform complete physical examinations using appropriate examination techniques and select appropriate diagnostic tests to gather information necessary to evaluate patient health status
- Analyze data to formulate assessment and establish plans of care and identify specific health promotion/maintenance needs of patients
- Collaborate with health team members and make appropriate referrals.
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Docu and Associates
11.2013 - 01.2016
- Provided care and treatment for multi-ethnic patients in walk-in clinic and home setting in Washington Heights
- Performed health assessments, physicals, GYN exams with pap smear, and focused problem visits, ranging in age from adolescence through elderly
- Provided counseling on health care issues such as: diabetes, cardiovascular disease, sexually transmitted diseases, contraception, and preventive care
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Conferred with collaborating physicians as needed.
- Precepted nurse practitioner students to enhance their clinical knowledge, skills, and confidence in practice.
Clinical Nurse I
New York Presbyterian
09.2011 - 08.2015
- Managed patients conditions based on their physical, physiological, psychological, and cognitive needs
- Created goal-directed care plans to restore, preserve, or improve patients health
- Attended to patient needs through pharmacological interventions, patient education, and emotional support
- Collaborated with members of health care team to help expedite discharge planning while serving as patient advocate
- Documented all aspects of care, including patient needs, problems, capabilities, barriers, and limitations with medical plan of care and response to care
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support to patients.
Private Duty Nurse
Alliance Nursing Staffing of New York
05.2011 - 01.2013
- Performed nursing care in private homes, administered medications, monitored vital signs and side effects of transplant and antibiotic therapies, maintained patency of PICC line, dressing changes and monitored for signs and symptoms of infection, instructed clients with PT, OT and speech exercises
- Educated patients and caregivers in all procedures, equipment and recovery processes
- Documented patients compliance, competence and tolerance to prescribed therapy, interventions and progress.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, resulting in positive feedback from families.
Unit Clerk
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
10.2003 - 09.2011
- Streamlined communication between nurses, doctors, and patients for better treatment outcomes.
- Provided administrative support to both nursing and medical staff as needed, working alongside unit manager and charge nurse to enhance efficiency of unit for clients and visitors satisfaction
- Participated in departmental meetings and contributed valuable input, helping to shape improved policies and procedures within unit.
- Managed supply inventory to ensure adequate resources for smooth operation of medical unit.
- Answered phone calls and messages for [Number]-physician [Type] medical facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing Practice
01.2021
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner - Nursing Practice
09.2013
Associate in Applied Science, Nursing - Nursing Practice
01.2011
Master Public Health, Community Public Health - Public Health Education
09.2010
Bachelor of Arts, Economics - Economics
05.2003
Skills
- Electronic health records (EPIC, Eclipsys)
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Disease Prevention Education
- Time management
- Patient Education
- Telehealth proficiency
- Developmental Disabilities
- Strong will and dedication to care for people, multitask and provide quality healthcare
- Superior customer service
- Fluent in Haitian Creole
- Conversational and reading knowledge of Spanish
Certification
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification
- NYS Licensed Nurse Practitioner in Family Health
- NYS Licensed Registered Nurse
- NYS Infection Control Certificate
- NJS Licensed Registered Nurse
- NJS Licensed Advance Practice Nurse
- BCLS, ACLS, PALS Certified (American Heart Association)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Nurse Practitioner - Complex Care Solutions
03.2017 - Current
Nurse Practitioner - New York Presbyterian
08.2015 - Current
Nurse Practitioner - Dr. Docu and Associates
11.2013 - 01.2016
Clinical Nurse I - New York Presbyterian
09.2011 - 08.2015
Private Duty Nurse - Alliance Nursing Staffing of New York
05.2011 - 01.2013
Unit Clerk - New York-Presbyterian Hospital
10.2003 - 09.2011
Rutgers University - Doctor of Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice
Lehman College - Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Practice
Bronx Community College - Associate in Applied Science, Nursing, Nursing Practice
New York University (NYU) - Master Public Health, Community Public Health, Public Health Education
New York University (NYU) - Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Economics
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