Dedicated family trained nurse practitioner with 21 years of clinical experience. Strong hospital based Critical Care and Cardiology background. Flexible, quick leaner, adapts easily to new situations and enjoys a challenge and patient care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Advocate Aurora Health
09.2022 - Current
Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
Nurse Practitioner Surgical Intensive Care
Medical College of Wisconsin
04.2021 - 08.2022
Responsible for the care of high acuity trauma and post surgical patients of multiple specialties.
Over see the care of this population in collaboration with attending physician including vent management, hemodynamic monitoring and infusion titration.
Required to be able to place arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes as needed.
Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests and formulate treatment plans.
Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology
Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2021
Responsible for the provision of advanced practice nursing care to a variety of clients with structural heart disease and it's related comorbidities in an extremely busy Cardiology Practice Setting
Repair/Replacement (TMVR), PFO closure, Alcohol septal ablations, and Watchman Device service in collaboration with the attending cardiologist
Outpatient office evaluations and management of the structural heart pre and post procedure patients.
Nurse Practitioner
Cardiology, Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital
09.2006 - 03.2019
Responsible for the provision of advanced practice nursing to a variety of clients with cardiovascular disease and its related morbidities in a large adult general cardiology practice.
Diagnose and treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic or emergency conditions of the cardiac patient in collaboration with the attending cardiologist in the hospital setting including patient rounds and Cardiology Consultations.
Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests including but not limited to labs, ECG's, X-rays, Stress tests, echocardiograms and develop treatment plans based on those results.
Responsible for office evaluations of the cardiac patient focusing on current cardiac issues and health maintenance, prevention and patient and family education.
Nurse Practitioner
Wisconsin Cardiovascular Group
05.2002 - 09.2006
Practice was purchased and transferred over to Ascension/Columbia St Mary's hospital
The role remained the same.
Nurse Clinician
Wisconsin Cardiovascular Group
01.2000 - 05.2006
Responsible for the care of the cardiac patient in the hospital setting with daily rounds and cardiac consultations in collaboration with the attending cardiologist.
Phone triage, medication refills, and maintenance of medical records.
Care of the cardiac patient in the clinic setting including serving as scribe under supervising physician.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Columbia Hospital
01.1997 - 01.2000
Critical care, hemodynamic monitoring, ventilatory and pressor support
Advanced assessment skills and critical thinking.
Nurse Extern
University Hospital & Clinic
01.1997 - 05.1997
Served as a staff nurse for the post surgical patient.
Education
Master's Master of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
2002
Bachelor's - Nursing
Edgewood College
Madison, WI
1997
Skills
ACLS Certified
BLS Certified
ATLS Certified
FCCS and Board Certified
Critical Care Experience
EMR Systems Cerner/Epic
Certification
Board Certified Family NUrse Practitioner - ANCC
Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Advocate Aurora Health
09.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner Surgical Intensive Care
Medical College of Wisconsin
04.2021 - 08.2022
Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology
Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2021
Nurse Practitioner
Cardiology, Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital
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