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
Las Vegas, NV
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
Las Vegas, NV
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
Las Vegas, NV
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
Las Vegas, NV
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
Las Vegas, NV
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
Las Vegas, NV
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
Stratford, CT
04.2016 - 07.2017
Hospice Nurse
AAA Nursing
Stratford, CT
07.2013 - 07.2017
Agency Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
Greensboro, NC
07.2010 - 07.2013
Psychiatric Nurse
Quality Care Options
Warrington, PA
07.2008 - 07.2010
Mother/ Baby Visiting Nurse
Philadelphia, PA
10.2003 - 07.2010
MED/SURG Jail Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
Philadelphia, PA
07.2005 - 07.2007
IV Team Nurse
New York Presbyterian Hospital
New York, NY
07.1999 - 10.2000
Float Team Nurse
Jamaica Hospital
Queens, NY
07.1997 - 07.1999
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL
West Lafayette, IN2025
Post- Master’s Cert- PMHNP -
PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL
West Lafayette, IN2023
Master of Science in Nursing Education -
WGU of NEVADA
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA2022
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
WGU of NEVADA
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA2019
Associates of Science: Nursing -
NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE ST
GEORGE, UTAH2018
LPN Diploma -
HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY SCHOOL OF NURSING
NEW YORK, NEW YORK1996
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