Janet Azevedo, RN, MSN, APRN
Nurse Practitioner, Clinical and Faculty Educator
Woolwich,ME
Summary
Nurse Practitioner with 7 years comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. In-depth knowledge of EPIC, CERNER and Meditech EMRs. Experience in management and staff supervision as well as over 10 years of Faculty, Staff and Medical Device Clinical Educator Experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Trial Nurse Practitioner
Hawthorne Effect, Inc
San Francisco, CA
06.2019 - Current
- Assess and collect comprehensive, in-window data from national clinical trial participants with strict adherence to individual trial protocols
- Provide positive, patient-centered experiences in participant’s home or MD/clinic location
- Deliver protocol data to principal investigator via secure VPN portals within 24 hours of each visit
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Maintain current competency and certifications in all Federal clinical trial regulations with strict adherence to HIPAA regulations
- Provide quality patient care to properly comply with safety, health and organizational and clinical trial Federal regulations and federal, state and local rules.
Nursing Department Faculty
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Developed evidence based simulations, lectures and skills modules across curriculum to establish congruency between classroom and simulation/skills lab learning environment
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Managed student remediation process across curriculum by preparing training materials and instructional strategies to track student progress, objectively report skills and conduct competency assessments with documented improved student performance
- Developed evidence based, student centered learning opportunities for classroom and on-line formats across curriculum via synchronous and asynchronous LMS: Blackboard and Brightspace
- Created six week on-line Fundamentals Clinical Curriculum for first semester nursing students unable to attend clinical rotations due to pandemic
- Consistently maintained >95% satisfaction scores from students and faculty peers
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
MaineGeneral Hospital
Augusta, ME
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Medically managed workplace injuries and exposures, fitness for duty, return to work limits initiation and review, suturing, wound care
- Utilized well-honed communication and active listening skills to conduct pre-employment screenings including diagnostics and labs interpretation
- Extensive Case Review and Case Summaries working within State and Federal Compliance Regulations including OSHA, Environmental, ADA, Public Health Law and Occupational Medicine and Disability Law
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins by mentoring and recognizing outstanding NP and PA students and recommending for hire
Vascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner
MaineGeneral Hospital
Augusta, ME
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians, case managers and social workers for specialized care of patients requiring emergent, episodic and chronic vascular surgery services
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care and high-risk management strategies to patients with chronic and acute conditions, including aneurysmal, peripheral arterial, venous and carotid disease, dialysis access needs
- Gathered and interpreted comprehensive medical information, performing medical histories and physical examinations on patients scheduled to receive procedures for a medical, surgical, or diagnostic procedures
- Coordinated perioperative care and optimization
- Chaired committee leading to creation of new service line - Outpatient Vein Clinic- resulting in increased revenue for Department of Surgery
Interventional Radiology Nurse Practitioner
University Of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Performed comprehensive and efficient patient assessment and management of perioperative optimization for venous and arterial IR interventions including: drain placements, embolization, oncologic, hepatobiliary, gyno/urologic, mesenteric, trauma interventions, dialysis access evaluation, replacement and revision care, venous and enteric access
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for pre op and post op acute and chronic conditions requiring IR interventions
- Obtained Procedural and Sedation Informed Consent
- Interviewed patients and reviewed documented histories to determine appropriateness of procedures requested by referring team
Simulation Educator
University Of Maryland School Of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with Medical Center educators and Schools of Medicine and Nursing faculty educators to develop and deliver high and low fidelity simulation and training curricula
- Utilizing theories of adult learning, clinical education and simulation technology, developed, programed and executed training scenarios that met curriculum goals and produced measurable student learning outcomes
- Led Simulation Debriefing and Confederate Courses required for new simulation users
- MOCA training simulation programmer and actor
Clinical Nurse Educator
University Of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
05.2010 - 01.2013
- Collaborated with Medical and Nursing management in planning, implementation and delivery of ongoing educational curricula for 130 RN and ED tech staff in 700 Bed University Teaching Hospital Emergency Department
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to optimize training and ongoing support of ED RN staff through continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Utilizing evidenced-based research, provided educational leadership and served as clinical resource for Medical, Nursing and Pharmacy management to ensure quality patient care outcomes for multi-disciplinary, patient centered care in compliance with national quality and patient safety standards
- Key Achievements:
- New Graduate Emergency Nursing 10 week Residency Curriculum
- Preceptor Workshop – currently required to become RN Preceptor
- Tech to CNA training program – increased number of CNA’s
- Quiet Zone Program in Med Room - decreased medication errors
- Initiated Code Blue Response Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach for ED
Flight Nurse
PHI Air Medical
Baltimore, MD
2007 - 2009
- Performed wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing aircraft.
- Assessed for ,and detected changes in, status of patients and demonstrated proactive approach to solving patient problems during treatment, stabilization and transport.
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Key Achievements: Team member liaison responsible for setting up first helicopter EMS base for national company in Maryland in partnership with UMMC/Shock Trauma. Skills utilized: project management, team building, contract and vendor management, budget oversight, interviewing and hiring new base team members, policy and procedure creation, mentoring
Critical Care Transport Nurse
University Of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Ground and air critical care transport for critically ill and injured patients transferred to UMMC/Shock Trauma for tertiary care
- Following established medical protocols, independently initiated, directed and managed critical patient care while transporting pts to ICUs, trauma receiving unit, cardiac cath lab, high risk OB unit and directly to OR when indicated
- Oriented new RNs and Paramedic Staff to clinical and legal policies and procedures of Critical Care Transport and UMMC and national care standards and regulatory requirements to promote optimal patient outcomes
- Supervised call center and clinical staff as Charge RN
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA 2014 - 2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, RN-BSN
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA 09.2012 - 08.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD 1996 - 1998
Skills
Patient education
Safety processes and procedures
Performance improvement
Staff education and training
Written Communication
Project Management
Effective Multitasking
Employee Evaluation
Daily workflow improvement
Supervision
Teambuilding
Clinical trial support
Preventative care
Treatment planning
Analytical skills
Leadership
Microsoft Office
Collaboration
Patient Advocacy
Pain Management
Verbal and written communication
Detail-oriented
Planning and Coordination
Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Nursing Department Faculty
Southern Maine Community College
08.2019 - 08.2020
Clinical Trial Nurse Practitioner
Hawthorne Effect, Inc
06.2019 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
MaineGeneral Hospital
05.2018 - 08.2019
Vascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner
MaineGeneral Hospital
08.2017 - 05.2018
Interventional Radiology Nurse Practitioner
University Of Maryland Medical Center
05.2016 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Drexel University
2014 - 2016
Simulation Educator
University Of Maryland School Of Medicine
01.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, RN-BSN
Drexel University
09.2012 - 08.2013
Clinical Nurse Educator
University Of Maryland Medical Center
05.2010 - 01.2013
Flight Nurse
PHI Air Medical
2007 - 2009
Critical Care Transport Nurse
University Of Maryland Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harford Community College
1996 - 1998