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FATINA MCNEIL-PITTS

N. Las Vegas,NV

Summary

APRN seeks to use earned skills and knowledge to assist your organization in a nursing role. 28 years combined experience as an RN and LPN in high energy hospitals with a focus on Med/Surg, Hospice, NICU, Telemetry, Mother/Baby and Psychiatric patient support. Proven to ably handle any medical emergency or situation, with the requisite skill set to perform under pressure. Excellent interpersonal skills, and a dedicated worker with a sense of purpose.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Educator- Faculty

Galen College
08.2024 - Current
  • Served as a subject matter expert in clinical practice areas, offering specialized instruction to enhance skill sets among nursing students.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for the development and implementation of evidence-based practice initiatives.
  • Reduced knowledge gaps by creating customized educational plans that address students specific needs.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Hillcare Health
06.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating cultural competence in providing empathetic care.
  • Promoted adherence to treatment plans through consistent follow-ups and adjustments to medications as necessary, improving overall patient wellbeing.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by establishing a warm therapeutic environment that fostered open communication and trust.
  • Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, coping strategies, and community resources for support.

Nurse Educator- Faculty

Las Vegas College
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Established a supportive learning environment by providing guidance and a structured learning experience.
  • Served as a subject matter expert in clinical practice areas, offering specialized instruction to enhance skill sets among students.
  • Created learning materials such as PowerPoints, learning activities, and Canvas modules.
  • Assisted with curriculum, syllabus and learning objectives.

Case manager/Vent Nurse

Nurse Core
07.2017 - 01.2021
  • Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.

NICU RN

Sunrise Hospital
11.2019 - 07.2020
  • Maintained detailed documentation of all aspects of patient care using electronic medical records systems for accurate record-keeping and communication among team members.
  • Provided education and support to parents and families during challenging times, promoting understanding of complex medical conditions and procedures.
  • Utilized advanced assessment skills to recognize early signs of clinical deterioration in neonates, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns promptly.

IPU (Inpatient Unit) RN

Nathan Adelson Hospice
02.2019 - 04.2020
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Visiting Nurse

Interim Healthcare
04.2016 - 07.2017

Hospice Nurse

AAA Nursing
07.2013 - 07.2017

Agency Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services
07.2010 - 07.2013

Psychiatric Nurse

Quality Care Options
07.2008 - 07.2010

Mother/ Baby Visiting Nurse

10.2003 - 07.2010

MED/SURG Jail Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services
07.2005 - 07.2007

IV Team Nurse

New York Presbyterian Hospital
07.1999 - 10.2000

Float Team Nurse

Jamaica Hospital
07.1997 - 07.1999

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice -

PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL
West Lafayette, IN
2025

Post- Master’s Cert- PMHNP -

PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL
West Lafayette, IN
2023

Master of Science in Nursing Education -

WGU of NEVADA
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
2022

Bachelor of Science: Nursing -

WGU of NEVADA
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
2019

Associates of Science: Nursing -

NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE ST
GEORGE, UTAH
2018

LPN Diploma -

HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY SCHOOL OF NURSING
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
1996

Skills

  • Excellent Communication
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Decision Making
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability

Teaching strategies

Clinical expertise

Clinical education

Ethical Practice

Certification

  • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) – (NLN) National League for Nursing
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) – (ANCC) American Nurses Credentialing Center
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certified by American Heart Association
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by American Heart Association
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certified by American Heart Association
  • AWHONN - Intermediate and Advanced fetal monitoring
  • IV Therapy

Additional

APRN / Registered Nurse: Nevada State Board of Nursing, License #813926, ANA, NNA, NLN, HPNA

Timeline

Nurse Educator- Faculty

Galen College
08.2024 - Current

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Hillcare Health
06.2024 - Current

Nurse Educator- Faculty

Las Vegas College
09.2022 - 05.2024

NICU RN

Sunrise Hospital
11.2019 - 07.2020

IPU (Inpatient Unit) RN

Nathan Adelson Hospice
02.2019 - 04.2020

Case manager/Vent Nurse

Nurse Core
07.2017 - 01.2021

Visiting Nurse

Interim Healthcare
04.2016 - 07.2017

Hospice Nurse

AAA Nursing
07.2013 - 07.2017

Agency Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services
07.2010 - 07.2013

Psychiatric Nurse

Quality Care Options
07.2008 - 07.2010

MED/SURG Jail Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services
07.2005 - 07.2007

Mother/ Baby Visiting Nurse

10.2003 - 07.2010

IV Team Nurse

New York Presbyterian Hospital
07.1999 - 10.2000

Float Team Nurse

Jamaica Hospital
07.1997 - 07.1999

Doctor of Nursing Practice -

PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL

Post- Master’s Cert- PMHNP -

PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL

Master of Science in Nursing Education -

WGU of NEVADA

Bachelor of Science: Nursing -

WGU of NEVADA

Associates of Science: Nursing -

NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE ST

LPN Diploma -

HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY SCHOOL OF NURSING

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