Elizabeth Giaquinto
Avon
Summary
Dedicated nurse-practitioner with extensive experience in preventive care, patient education, and treatment plan development. Proven ability to manage complex cases and enhance patient outcomes through interprofessional collaboration.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse-practitioner
Upma Dhingra, MD
Euclid, OH
07.1998 - 03.2026
- Administered comprehensive patient assessments to develop personalized care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize treatment protocols and enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease management and preventive health measures, promoting long-term wellness.
- Managed chronic conditions through evidence-based practices, ensuring adherence to best medical guidelines.
- Supervised junior staff in clinical procedures, fostering professional growth and enhancing team competency.
- Led interdisciplinary meetings to coordinate care strategies, addressing complex patient needs effectively.
- 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.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Provided elderly patients with preventative health measures including vaccinations, screenings, medication adjustments according to age-related needs.
- Served as a primary contact for patients requiring urgent or emergent care after hours or during weekends, ensuring continuity of care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Ursine College
Pepper Pike, Ohio05-2005
Skills
- Preventive care
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Patient examination
- Differential diagnosis
- Treatment plan development
- Lab result evaluation
- Care plan development
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Diagnostic testing
- Records review
- Treatment Planning
- Addiction treatment
- Geriatric treatment
- Psychiatric care
- Prescribing medications
- Diagnostic tests ordering
Timeline
Nurse-practitioner
Upma Dhingra, MD
07.1998 - 03.2026
Master of Science - Nursing
Ursine College