Dynamic Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of outpatient experience at Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Disorders Medicine, PA. Expert in diagnostic interpretation and collaborative practice, enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective communication. Proven ability to manage chronic respiratory and sleep related conditions. Known for adaptability and delivering patient centered care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Disorders, PA
03.2018 - Current
Conducted detailed respiratory assessments
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing specific to respiratory related conditions, such as, Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Testing, Chest X-Rays, Chest CT imaging, etc.
Assisted in ongoing management of chronic respiratory conditions, such as asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis, etc.
Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for lung nodule/mass evaluation, such as ordering and interpreting results of Navigational/Ebus Bronchscopy and CT guided needle biopsy evaluation.
Assisted in diagnostic testing and treatment of sleep related disorders, such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy, Insomnia, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and various other Parasomnias.
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
HCA West Florida Hospital
01.2016 - 03.2018
Managed complex caseloads and coordinated care for patients with multiple comorbidities, ensuring appropriate resources were allocated for their needs.
Served as a preceptor for nursing students, effectively teaching critical thinking skills and fostering an environment of continuous learning.
Improved patient outcomes by promptly identifying changes in condition, initiating appropriate interventions, and communicating effectively with physicians.
Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and participating in unit-based quality improvement initiatives.
Registered Nurse
West Florida's Rehabilitation Institute
10.2013 - 01.2016
Assess patient plans and evaluate needs
Carry out physicians orders
Administer medications, change dressings, manage wounds
Primary coordinator for interdisciplinary patient care
Documents patients conditions as monitored
Patient and family education
Patient Care Assistant
University of South Alabama's Medical Center
08.2011 - 12.2012
Collected and documented vital signs
Recorded input and output
Performed glucose checks
Assisted in maintaining good patient hygiene
Performed any tasks (within scope of practice) at nurse's request
Research Assistant
University of South Alabama's College of Nursing
01.2012 - 08.2012
Assisted in compilation of bibliographic sources for literature review in article
Performed thorough searches of scientific articles relevant to topic of research
Organized compiled sources utilized in article
Assisted in editing Homeless: Alike and very Different prior to being sent for peer review by Public Health Nursing Journal
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