Irina M. Popa, FNP-BC
Tampa,FL
Summary
Board Certified Autonomous Nurse Practitioner with 8 years of experience and over 20 years in healthcare in US and abroad recognized for a detail-oriented approach to patient care. Expertise in managing acute and chronic conditions, alongside wellness promotion, ensures high-quality patient outcomes. Demonstrates superior problem-solving and communication skills, effectively prioritizing tasks to enhance care delivery. Committed to continuous learning and adapting to evolving healthcare demands.
Objective: Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Access Health Care Physicians LLC
New Port Richey, FL
06.2017 - Current
- Provide direct care to a diverse patient population, with a wide range of clinical conditions.
- Facilitated patient care within managed care, ensuring guideline adherence, and cost-effective treatments.
- Diagnose and treat various acute and chronic illnesses, and injuries.
- Develop and implement treatment plans, teach lifestyle changes, and prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
- Order and interpret labs and diagnostic tests such as EKGs, spirometry and imaging.
- Perform IV therapy, wound care, debridement, joint aspiration, Supartz and cortisone joint injections, trigger finger, trigger point injections, I&D, and sutures removal.
- Provide preventive care, including physicals, vaccinations, and well-woman exams (PAP, HPV, STI testing, and breast exams).
- Cover the Walk-In Clinic as needed, on call.
- Oversee and train nursing students.
- Provide patient education (diet, lifestyle, menopausal health, mental health, self-breast examination, STI prevention, etc.).
- Promote a holistic wellness philosophy through encouraging self-care, disease prevention, health maintenance, and treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool/Agency
Health Trust Parralon
St Petersburg, Fl
11.2016 - 03.2020
- Worked in various units (tele, med surg, ER hold, ortho, PACU, pre-op, trauma, ICU, rehab).
- Assessed plans, evaluated patient care needs, and carried out physician orders.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, topical, and intramuscular.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures, Foley catheter insertion, NG tube insertion, airway management, and monitored chest tubes.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions, safe medication use, and disease management.
RN Staff
Florida Hospital
Wesley Chapel, Fl
12.2012 - 09.2016
- Worked in Med Surg-Tele Unit
- Provided individualized direct patient care and high level customer service experience to patients and families
- Involved in Code and Rapid Response team
- Participated in problem identification, critical thinking, diagnosis, plan of care, implementation and overall evaluation of patients
- Trained new nurses, taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Nominated Level 4 Clinical Ladder employee for achievements
RN Traveler
Blake Medical Center
Bradenton, Fl
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Worked in Med Surg-Tele, PACU, Ortho Units
- Cared for 7-8 patients at one time, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
- Administered medications, vaccines, monitored and educated patients in regards to their plan of care and chronic conditions
RN Traveler
Memorial Regional Hospital
Hollywood, Fl
08.2012 - 11.2012
- Worked Med-Surg, Tele and Rehab Units
- Managed variety of patients : multiple trauma, brain injuries, stroke, surgical patients with knee and hip replacement, laminectomy, etc
- Participated in team conferences where each patient plan of care is discussed and established with physician, primary RN, charge nurse, pharmacist, occupational therapist, speech and physical therapist
RN Staff Nurse
Oakhill Regional Hospital
Brooksville, Fl
12.2009 - 08.2012
- Worked in Med Surg-Tele Unit
- Participated in problem identification, critical thinking, diagnosis, plan of care and patient's education at discharge
- Manage PICC lines, central lines, Foley cath, NGs, epidural, PCA pumps, wound vacs and JP drains
Registered Nurse
Emergency County Hospital
Bacau, Romania, Romania
12.2002 - 03.2006
- Worked in Med-Surg , Pre-op and Post Op Units
- Provided high level direct patient care and maintained quality care and comfort for patients
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
Education
Master - FNP-BC
South University
Tampa, Fl09.2016
Registered Nurse, Bachelor Degree - RN
South University
Tampa, Fl07.2015
Florida Board Certified RN As of - Registered Nurse
Board of Nursing
Florida06.2009
Registered Nurse, Associate Degree - Registered Nurse
Hera College of General Nursing
Romania, Bacau, Romania08.2002
Skills
- Managed care experience
- Direct, patient-centered care
- Chronic and acute disease management
- Clinical decision making
- Advanced physical examination
- Differential diagnosis and diagnostic reasoning
- Diagnostic Testing and Interpretation
- Treatment and care plan development
- Medical chart management
- Health and wellness promotion, and education
- Procedures: I&D, IVs, cryotherapy, joint aspiration, trigger points, suture and skin tag removal, cortisone, and Supratz joint injections, etc
- Impeccable documentation
- Precepting
- Fluent in English and Romanian, and conversational in Spanish
Accomplishments
- Level 4 Clinical Ladder Award: Achieved for demonstrating advanced clinical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to quality patient care.
- Excellence in Chart Documentation: Recognized annually for maintaining meticulous and accurate medical records, ensuring HIDIS compliance and promoting seamless care coordination.
Affiliations
- Medical Mission Trips
- Volunteering in community health programs
- Percepting new healthcare professionals
Languages
English
Full Professional
Romanian
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Access Health Care Physicians LLC
06.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool/Agency
Health Trust Parralon
11.2016 - 03.2020
RN Traveler
Blake Medical Center
01.2013 - 03.2013
RN Staff
Florida Hospital
12.2012 - 09.2016
RN Traveler
Memorial Regional Hospital
08.2012 - 11.2012
RN Staff Nurse
Oakhill Regional Hospital
12.2009 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse
Emergency County Hospital
12.2002 - 03.2006
- BLS
Master - FNP-BC
South University
Registered Nurse, Bachelor Degree - RN
South University
Florida Board Certified RN As of - Registered Nurse
Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse, Associate Degree - Registered Nurse
Hera College of General Nursing
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