Elizabeth Bartolomeo

• Developed and delivered innovative curriculum for graduate pre-licensure (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) programs
• Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and staff members.
• Integrated real-world examples into lessons, making course content more relevant and engaging for students.
• Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
• Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
• Conducted rigorous assessments of student performance to drive continuous improvement in teaching methods.

• Designed and taught graduate courses in Women's Health, Pharmacology, Advanced Pharmacology, Community Health, Advanced Pathophysiology and Health Assessment Lab.
• Provided hands-on instruction and supervision in clinical settings, fostering a safe and effective learning environment ensuring alignment with academic standards and healthcare regulations.
• Developed curriculum and instructional materials that enhance student engagement and learning and to reflect current best practices in nursing and healthcare.
• Utilized diverse teaching methodologies to cater to different learning styles and needs.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

● Served as Program Lead Nurse Practitioner, overseeing and mentoring a multidisciplinary team of Nurse Practitioners, with a strong focus on clinical leadership, policy development, advocacy, and driving quality improvement initiatives.

● Led education and training programs for NPs, promoting professional growth, evidence-based practice, and clinical excellence.

● Delivered telemedicine as well as in-home primary and geriatric care throughout San Diego County, specializing in comprehensive wellness assessments, medication and provider reviews, health screenings, and biometric testing.

● Provided advanced palliative care services, visiting patients in their homes to conduct thorough assessments, offer medical and psychosocial support, and coordinate multidisciplinary care for seriously ill patients and their families.

● Facilitated comprehensive end-of-life care discussions with patients and families, including advance care planning and completion of advanced directives.

● Recognized expert in Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding, ensuring optimal clinical documentation and accurate risk adjustment.

• Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
• Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
• Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
• Mentored junior staff, fostering clinical skills development and professional growth.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to promote safe and effective patient care within the organization.
• Developed mentorship program for new nurse practitioners, enhancing team competencies and improving retention rates.
• Perform minor procedures such as cryotherapy, I&D, suturing, biopsies, foreign body removal, nail avulsions, fluorescein eye stain, IUD insertion/removal

• Provided comprehensive nursing care to acutely ill patients on medical telemetry and trauma units, utilizing advanced cardiac monitoring and rapid assessment skills. Expertly interpreted telemetry data, identified arrhythmias, and responded promptly to cardiac and medical emergencies. Proficient in patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, and post‐surgical management for trauma and complex medical conditions. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans and ensure safe, high‐quality patient outcomes.

• Managed Technical Service representatives in the duty of investigating technical and performance aspects to a full line of lateral flow immunoassays.

• Supervised 20+ laboratory associates accountable for utilizing genomics-based technologies in early detection of colorectal cancer (now the product is commercially known as Cologuard).