Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
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Florence Jacklin

Saugus,MA

Summary

Knowledgeable Adult-Gero Nurse Practitioner with 9 years of direct patient care experience with a robust background in adult healthcare, currently working in Occupational Medicine. Proficient in clinical assessments, diagnosis, and a proven ability to manage complex patient cases, and implement effective treatment plans. Demonstrated skills in patient education and health promotion to improve outcomes and foster holistic care. Adaptable to the changing needs of the organization and reliable under pressure. Recognized for empathy, communication and leadership abilities.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Boston Medical Center Hospital
Boston, MA
09.2023 - Current
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations of 3-7 employees an 3-13 onboarding exams of incoming employees, document 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.
  • 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.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
  • Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.
  • Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Assessed and diagnosed patients, determining appropriate treatment plans in a timely manner.
  • Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired results.
  • Mentored nursing staff to enhance their clinical knowledge, skills, and confidence in practice.
  • Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
  • Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
  • Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
  • Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
  • Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
  • Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.

Nurse Practitioner

New England Baptist Hospital
05.2017 - 09.2023
  • Comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of orthopedic medical conditions for 30+ patients weekly with comprehensive, accurate, and episodic physical assessments of prospective surgical patients.
  • Order, conduct, analyze, and interpret, diagnostic lab tests, and health data, gathered during comprehensive assessments and examination. Evidence-based practice guided by clinical experience, observations, and intuition.
  • Communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and surgeon as appropriate.
  • Recognized as an excellent care provider, patient advocate, with a demonstrated ability to motivate and lead team members, using open lines of communication in the provision of top-quality patient care.
  • Experience in mentoring and providing assistance as a resource to other experienced NP's in PASU.
  • Current member of hospital's Patient Experience Steering Committee, participate in team meetings, and conferences to determine policy and enhance delivery.
  • Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
  • Provided comprehensive healthcare services for diverse populations, addressing acute and chronic conditions.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive patient care plans, optimizing patient recovery times.

Registered Nurse

Brigham And Women's Hospital-Interventional Radiology
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Closely monitored 5-7 patients in the safe delivery of conscious sedation. Responsible for patient and family teaching, alleviating anxiety regarding routine IR line placement procedures. Intense communication with Radiologist and radiology tech, critical thinking, correlation of VS with EKG tracings, and decision making related to emergency situations.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse, ICU, Telemetry, Medical Surgical

New England Baptist Hospital
Boston, MA
06.2004 - 05.2017
  • Closely monitored acute conditions of 1-2 patients related to surgical orthopedic and/or medical patient with multiple co-morbidities and medical conditions.
  • Responsible for recognizing life threatening arrhythmias, abnormal lab values, and conducting medical treatments. (TEE, Dobutamine stress testing, cardioversion, pacer placement). Collaborate with multiple disciplines throughout the organization for integrated POC through discharge. Served on facility Code Team, charge nurse responsibilities on a rotating basis.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Nurse practitioner

MyPhysician Associates
10.2016 - 05.2017
  • Provided direct primary medical care, consultation, and referrals to a diverse multigenerational existing panel of patients, with acute and chronic problems in a private practice. Analyzed, diagnosed, treated, and prescribed accordingly to individuals with persistent and delicate illnesses (MI, arrhythmias, HTN, asthma, COPD, diabetes, PNA, triage, surgical clearances). Provided education and counseling regarding the prevention of illness and disease, managed patient concerns around the clock. Collaborated with clinical support to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards. Participated, developed, and implemented performance and/or quality improvement initiates, to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
  • Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
  • Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
  • Developed strong relationships with local specialists to facilitate seamless referral processes when advanced care was required for patients'' wellbeing.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
  • Conducted research to stay current on best practices in the field of nurse practitioner medicine.
  • Optimized inventory management for medical supplies, reducing waste and ensuring availability of necessary equipment.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
  • Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
  • Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
  • Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.

Team Leader

My Physician's Healthcare
Woburn, Massachusetts
03.2007 - 01.2009

Provided coordination of care to patient s in their homes recently discharged from the hospital, to ensure necessary support for the patients health and well-being with a staff of 5-7 RN's and LPN's

Donor Specialist

Haemonetics Corporation
Braintree, Massachusetts
04.1997 - 04.2004

Apheresis specialist

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Regis College
Wellesley, Massachusetts
05.2016

Associates degree - undefined

Laboure college
Boston, Massachusetts
05.2004

Bachelor's of Science - undefined

Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
05.1986

Skills

  • Member AANP, certification AG07116201, RN MA#285825, DEA, PI, Mass Controlled Substance, ACLS, BLS, ONC Microsoft Office, Sorian /Cerner, EPIC, E Clinical, Meditech, Enterprise Health
  • Patient education
  • Health promotion
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Preventive care
  • Lab result evaluation
  • Advanced physical examination
  • Direct patient care
  • Telehealth proficiency
  • Sound judgment
  • Healthcare management
  • Records review
  • Precepting
  • Home healthcare
  • Vaccination administration
  • HIPAA guidelines
  • Experienced preceptor
  • Clinical decision making
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient advocacy
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Medication prescribing
  • Diagnostic test interpretation

Affiliations

  • Northeast Association of Occupational Health Nurses (NEAOH)N)

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Boston Medical Center Hospital
09.2023 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

New England Baptist Hospital
05.2017 - 09.2023

Registered Nurse

Brigham And Women's Hospital-Interventional Radiology
01.2017 - 01.2018

Nurse practitioner

MyPhysician Associates
10.2016 - 05.2017

Team Leader

My Physician's Healthcare
03.2007 - 01.2009

Registered Nurse, ICU, Telemetry, Medical Surgical

New England Baptist Hospital
06.2004 - 05.2017

Donor Specialist

Haemonetics Corporation
04.1997 - 04.2004

Associates degree - undefined

Laboure college

Bachelor's of Science - undefined

Boston University

Master of Science - Nursing

Regis College
Florence Jacklin