Jennifer Komada
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly motivated Family Nurse Practitioner with 8 years of experience providing acute , primary and preventative care in a fast paced urgent care setting . Adept at managing acute illnesses and injuries, performing minor procedures and prioritizing patient flow. Proven ability to independently assess, diagnose and manage a range of acute and chronic conditions across the life span for a diverse patient population. Dedicated to delivering high quality patient centered care with an emphasis on communication and education.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Midwest Express Urgent Care
08.2017 - Current
- Performed comprehensive and focused physical assessments and exams on patients of all ages
- Performed school, sports, employment and DOT physicals
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic and preventative tests and screenings
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment
- Facilitate patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers
- Developed relationships with local healthcare providers to facilitate seamless coordination of referrals for specialized services
- Utilized telehealth technology effectively, increasing convenience for patients while maintaining high quality care
- Stepped in to triage and performed point of care testing, phlebotomy, injections, administered medications and answering phones when clinic is short staffed to help improve efficiency and wait times
- Performed STD testing via rapid and send out testing, breast exams, pap smears, pelvic exams, prenatal care up to 3 months , IUD and Nexplanon removal
- Educated on safe sex practices, family planning and contraceptive options.
- Performed wound care and managed minor fractures and injuries
- EKG interpreting, presurgical clearance and weight loss management
- IV insertion and fluid administration
- Performed minor procedures including ear irrigation, foreign body removal, skin tag and wart removal,. abscess and paronychia drainage, nail trephination, ingrown toe nail removal, laceration repair using suturing , staples, dermabond and steri strips.
- Communicated and worked with collaborative physician on complex cases
- Mentored and trained new nurse practitioners and physician assistants
- Served as a preceptor for nurse practitioner students during their clinical rotations
- Completed on holds, in depth chart audits, billing trailers , prior authorizations, FMLA and short term disability paperwork, and facilitated clinic meetings
- Acted as a clinical resource for providers and medical assistants
Registered Nurse: Adult Pain Management Clinic
Loyola University Medical Center
, I
09.2014 - 09.2017
- Rooming patients and performing vitals
- Setting up and assisting with sterile procedures including steroid injections, radio frequency and spinal cord stimulator implants
- IV start and administering fluids and conscious sedation
- Managed and monitor patients during procedures and when recovering from procedures
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment
- Completed prior authorizations
- Reviewed discharge instructions, and follow-up care with patients and family
- Scheduling procedures
- ILPMP monitoring and medication refills
- Training new staff
- Heavy phone triage
Registered Nurse: Medical Surgical and Telemetry
The Nurse Source Agency
07.2014 - 01.2017
- Floated to multiple hospitals around Chicago/Suburban areas
- Provides care to the adult and geriatric population
- Served as a preceptor to students nurses on their clinical rotation
Registered Nurse: GI Lab & Infusion Clinic
AMG Beverly Center
04.2012 - 04.2014
- Performed intake , monitoring , recovery and discharge duties on patients having EGD and colonoscopies
- IV insertion, administered conscious sedation and infusions
- Setting up and assisting with procedures
- Scheduling, patient education ,coordinating and assisting with fecal transplant procedures
- Teaching weekly colonoscopy preparation class
Registered Nurse: Clinical Decision Unit
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center
11.2010 - 04.2012
- Assessment and care of adult and geriatric patients
- IV insertion, administering IV and oral medication , subcutaneous injections, infusions, and blood products
- Wound Care, foley catheter insertion, phlebotomy, drawing blood from ports and picc lines
- Recovery and monitoring of patients after procedures
- Patient and family education
- Served on Unit Council
- Patient Transport
Registered Nurse: Medical Surgical Oncology
Adventist LaGrange Memorial Hospital
07.2006 - 11.2010
- Assessment and care of adult and geriatric patients
- IV insertion, administering IV and oral medications, subcutaneous injections, infusions and blood products
- Administering gastric tube feedings and medications after verifying placement via auscultation
- Wound and ostomy care,
- PCA pump set up and monitoring
- Foley catheter and nasogastric tube insertion
- Draining pleural fluid from PleurX catheter
- Phlebotomy and drawing blood from and accessing PICC lines and ports
- Giving intramuscular injections and PPD intradermal placement
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations
- Training and mentorship of new graduate nursing staff
- Performing charge nurse duties
- Super user for Cerner EMR
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL12-2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL05-2004
Certification
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, ANCC -Expiration 1/2027
DOT Certified Medical Examiner, FMCSA -Expiration 12/2028
Advanced Care Life Support, AHA -Expiration 1/2026
Basic Life Support , AHA -Expiration 1/2026
Licensure
State of Illinois Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse #209.016056-Expiration: 5/31/2026
State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse #041.342879-Expiration: 5/31/2026
DEA Controlled Substance License #MK4780753-Expiration : 12/31/2026
SKILLS
Proficient in Experity, Docutap, Cerner, EPIC Allscripts and McKesson Electronic Medical Charting Systems
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Midwest Express Urgent Care
08.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse: Adult Pain Management Clinic
Loyola University Medical Center
09.2014 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse: Medical Surgical and Telemetry
The Nurse Source Agency
07.2014 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse: GI Lab & Infusion Clinic
AMG Beverly Center
04.2012 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse: Clinical Decision Unit
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center
11.2010 - 04.2012
Registered Nurse: Medical Surgical Oncology
Adventist LaGrange Memorial Hospital
07.2006 - 11.2010
Master of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Moraine Valley Community College
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