Highly qualified and board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Nutrition Support
Cleveland Clinic
08.2020 - Current
Provides education for home administration of parenteral and enteral nutrition to patients prior to discharge from the hospital.
Collaborates with providers in ICU, ER, OR, and nursing units for safe placement of enteral feeding tubes.
Autonomously responsible for placing enteral feeding tubes in all departments at Cleveland Clinic's main campus and 7 satellite hospitals; requiring a high degree of time management, organization, and communication skills.
Assisted in the development of manuals of operation (MOO), at-home patient instructions, and staff training materials.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
07.2018 - 08.2020
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Colorectal Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
10.2015 - 07.2018
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Marion Technical College
Marion, OH
06.2007
Skills
Patient and Family Advocacy
Disease Management Programs
Enteral Feeding Tube Insertion
Diet and Nutrition
Digestive System
Certification
500hrs family practice clinical experience
125hrs express care clinical experience
Corepak placement certification, Cleveland Clinic with Avanos Medical
ACLS - expires June 2024
BLS - expires June 2024
Affiliations
ASPEN - American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Nutrition Support
Cleveland Clinic
08.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
07.2018 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse, Colorectal Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
10.2015 - 07.2018
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner