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Jessica Skutnik

New Hartford

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional prepared for advanced patient care roles. Proven ability to deliver high-quality medical services with strong focus on patient outcomes. Skilled in diagnostic procedures, treatment plans, and patient education. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and reliable performance in dynamic healthcare environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

Kidney and Hypertension Consultants, LLC
06.2010 - Current
  • Prescribe and dispense medication in accordance with State licensure.
  • Collect, order, and interpret lab work and diagnostic studies under agreed upon protocols.
  • Order therapies such as occupational, speech, and physical therapy, and psychological counseling.
  • Obtain comprehensive health histories and perform complete physical examinations, develop differential diagnoses, develop and implement plans of care, evaluate and document client's response to plan of care.
  • Provide client and/or family education.
  • Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
  • Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Utilized telehealth technology effectively, increasing convenience for patients while maintaining high-quality care standards.

Clinical Instructor/Nursing

Utica College
01.2016 - 12.2023
  • Coordinated with clinicians at the clinical site to develop student/patient assignments.
  • Updated course materials regularly to reflect current best practices within nursing education and healthcare delivery systems.
  • Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
  • Instruct students on how to perform nursing duties at the clinical site and answer their questions.
  • Evaluation of the students' clinical performance and documentation.
  • Coordinate with classroom instructor on student evaluation and progress at clinical site.
  • Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
  • Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
  • Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
07.2009 - 09.2012
  • Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term rehabilitation and pain management needs.
  • Effectively identifies, evaluates, and addresses proactive strategies for the rehabilitation and pain management population in the practice while administering quality patient care.
  • Maintains legible, accurate, and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with state and other regulatory standards.
  • Analyzes new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or 'hands-on training' and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

SUNY IT Utica/Rome
Utica, NY
08.2007

Associates Degree - Nursing

St. Elizabeth's College of Nursing
Utica, NY
05.2003

Skills

  • Chronic disease management
  • Patient education
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Preventive healthcare
  • Telehealth services

Affiliations

  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • New York State Nurse Practitioner Association
  • The National Kidney Foundation Member

Certification

  • National Certificate AANP
  • Licensed New York State Registered Nurse - License No. 550112-1
  • Licensed New York State Nurse Practitioner in Family Health - License No. 335549
  • DEA Registration Certificate. 3503047
  • Hospital Privileges granted at Mohawk Valley Health System.

Timeline

Clinical Instructor/Nursing

Utica College
01.2016 - 12.2023

Family Nurse Practitioner

Kidney and Hypertension Consultants, LLC
06.2010 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
07.2009 - 09.2012

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

SUNY IT Utica/Rome

Associates Degree - Nursing

St. Elizabeth's College of Nursing

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