Helen Pirtz
Las Vegas
Summary
Driven and compassionate Nurse Practitioner with 4 years of experience and more than 12 years in acute care as a Registered Nurse. Enthusiastic about aesthetic medicine along with promoting overall health and wellness. Dedicated to improving health outcomes of patients by developing tools for lifestyle modification and mindful living. Committed to shared decision-making and empowering patients through education and meaningful interactions. Consistently recognized for a compassionate bedside manner and high-quality care delivery. Proven ability to manage patient care effectively while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Las Vegas Dermatology
12.2024 - 05.2026
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine dermatological needs.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient evaluations and evidence-based practices.
- Proficient with neuromodulators, Moxi Laser, chemical peels, medical grade skincare, and continuing to learn dermal fillers.
- Educated patients on skin cancer, skin health, treatment options, and preventive measures effectively.
- Conducted skin cancer screenings, leading to early detection and improved prognosis for numerous patients.
- Performed minor surgical procedures (punch and shave biopsies) with precision.
Family Nurse Practitioner
HireHealth Clinic
08.2023 - 02.2026
- Provided occupational medicine services with a focus on keeping people healthy and safe in their work environments.
- Performed pre-participation physicals for employment and sports, drug screens, vaccine titers, PPD interpretation, and diagnostics.
- Educated patients and families on preventative care.
Charge Nurse
MountainView Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Promoted to Charge Nurse in 2023; would oversee unit safety, assisted with scheduling and assignment distribution to nurses and CNAs. Collaborated with other departmental leaders and physicians to optimize clinical and unit operations.
- Assisted staff with patient complications, rapid-responses, and code blue.
- Coordinated nursing staff needs on a shift-by-shift basis with a balance of attention to patient acuity and a sound budgetary mindset.
- Rounded and maintained open communication with all staff.
- Acute Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation
Staff RN
MountainView Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2024
- Worked in a multidisciplinary environment to treat and diagnose acute care patients suffering from stroke and other cardiovascular cases, neurosurgery post-op care, orthopedic treatment, sepsis, and COVID to name a few.
- Well established with patient care and support by assessments, treatment planning, referrals, patient/family education, medication administration, blood transfusions and discharge care instructions.
- Implemented total patient care through a team nursing process and collaboration with physicians.
- Coordinated patient care plans with an interdisciplinary team while facilitating a therapeutic milieu between patients, families, and care team.
- Remained calm during high-stress and rapidly changing situations.
- Precepted new hires and student nurses.
- Acute Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation
Staff RN
North Vista Hospital
01.2021
- Safety promotion and monitoring of patients with psychiatric diagnoses.
- Interpreted patient information, including but not limited to, lab values, vital signs, and patient assessments to make critical decisions about needed actions.
- Counseled patients and families on psychiatric concerns, disease-specific management, including but not limited to, insulin management, wound care, and medication management.
- Psychiatric Unit
Education
Master of Science - Nursing (FNP)
United States University
San Diego, CA01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH01-2009
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education
- Wound care
- Care plan development
- Teamwork and communication
- Moxi Laser therapy
- Acne treatment and chemical peels
- Cosmetic procedures
- Biopsy techniques
- Skin assessment
Accomplishments
GRADUATED WITH DISTINCTION 2022
United States University
DAISY AWARD RECIPIENT 2022
COLLEGE OF NURSING DEAN’S LIST 2005-2009
Youngstown State University
WORLD TRAVELER
Accomplished a goal of visiting all 7 continents in 2023
Certification
- FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER (FNP-C) – 2023 Nevada; AANP, APRN
- REGISTERED NURSE (RN) – 2009 Nevada; RN
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) Expiration: 2026
- AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS (AANP) Member since 2020
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
- PRIMARY CARE (300 HOURS) Soluna Family Medicine; Las Vegas, NV; Nilda Isman, FNP
- PEDIATRICS (100 HOURS) Sahara Medical Institute; Las Vegas, NV; Dr. Marlon Mendoza
- PRIMARY CARE (200 HOURS) Johnson Health Solutions; Las Vegas, NV; Twana Johnson, FNP
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Las Vegas Dermatology
12.2024 - 05.2026
Family Nurse Practitioner
HireHealth Clinic
08.2023 - 02.2026
Charge Nurse
MountainView Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
Staff RN
North Vista Hospital
01.2021
Staff RN
MountainView Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Youngstown State University
Master of Science - Nursing (FNP)
United States University