Jennifer Bernache MSN, FNP-BC
Warwick,RI
Summary
Compassionate, highly qualified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of nursing experience, in both primary care and pediatric emergency medicine. Driven to build strong relationships with patients and families, through providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Self-directed and solutions-oriented, committed to increasing the quality and efficacy of patient care. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in given role.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Snow Family Medicine
10.2023 - Current
- Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Provide preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Family Nurse Practitioner - SMART Clinic
Providence Community Health Centers
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Serving as an extension of student's primary care team and working in the Providence schools, support students, school staff and student's families with physicals, managing chronic conditions, injuries and other primary care needs
- Identify and deliver interventions to address the physical, social, emotional and behavioral barriers to classroom success
- Provide Title X care including family planning and contraception counseling
- Work closely with school administration team on projects geared to educating students on healthy lifestyle choices
Family Nurse Practitioner
Generations Family Health Center
11.2017 - 07.2022
- Provided preventive care including well-child visits, adult physicals and gynecological examinations to underserved population in FQHC for up to 25 patients per day
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
- Coordinated treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions based on current guidelines and evidence based research
- Contributed to monthly patient case conferences and staff meetings to educate staff and facilitate good communication
- Participated in quality improvement projects, assisted with developing Covid-19 testing site implementation, created and implemented new policies for improving overall work flow with EHR
Registered Nurse
Hasbro Children's Hospital
06.2010 - 10.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Managed daily scheduling, patient flow from waiting room to discharge and nursing assignments as role of charge nurse
- Thrived in high-volume atmosphere as Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN)
- Super User for Epic roll-out
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RISkills
- Physical Examinations
- Ordering and Interpreting Diagnostic Studies
- Prescribing Medication and Treatment Plans
- Complex Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
- Nursing Consultation
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Time Management and Improving Efficiency
- Telemedicine Appointments
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Education
- Preventive Care
Additional Information
Clinical Preceptor 2021 - Current
- Provide clinical education for Family Nurse Practitioner Students in the primary care setting
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Snow Family Medicine
10.2023 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner - SMART Clinic
Providence Community Health Centers
09.2022 - 07.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner
Generations Family Health Center
11.2017 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Hasbro Children's Hospital
06.2010 - 10.2017
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island
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