To successfully fill the role of Registered Nurse, sharing my years of experience as a pediatric nurse and as a researcher/program evaluator, translating my attention to detail to perform the duties of the role accurately and precisely while maintaining a patient-centered, collaborative, and participatory approach. Versatile Registered Nurse with over Twenty years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in newborn and pediatic units, as well as outpatient primary care for infants, children, and youth. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Work History
CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER
AHMED CLINIC
Sayre, PA
Provided primary care to include preventative, primary and acute care among newborns, children, and adolescents
Providing patient education along with the creation of educational materials was a particular strength
I maintained my commitment to a competent, respectful, and responsive approach in caring for families, ensuring that the unique needs of each patient were given the appropriate time and consideration in order to ameliorate barriers to equity and decrease disparities, and improve health outcomes
My responsibilities included asking patients and their parents questions about their health and providing medical and supporting alternative solutions for a range of conditions that children and adolescents may experience
I also remained focused upon promoting the health and well-being of children at each developmental stage
I prioritized taking proactive steps to ensure that children progress physically, mentally, and emotionally in the healthiest ways possible
Educating parents and caregivers concerning growth and development, nutrition, breast feeding, well child care, immunizations, and diagnosis and management of acute minor conditions was a particular strength.
Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
REGISTERED NURSE, PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER
ROBERT PACKER HOSPITAL AND GUTHRIE CLINIC
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Provided primary care in a busy outpatient pediatric clinic
Performed nursing rounds in the newborn nursery
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
REGISTERED NURSE
US ARMY NURSE CORP
Captain promotable to Major upon separation from the military
Was a registered nurse responsible for caring for military families and their children ranging in age from newborn to adolescent
Furthermore, provided well-childcare as a nurse practitioner, monitored for the spread of disease, watched for hazards, and raised public awareness for good health
While active duty, I also worked as a newborn nursery nurse, a Charge Nurse in a NICU step-down unit and a Charge Nurse on a pediatric surgical unit where I performed preoperative assessments, cared for patients post-op, educated parents/caregivers on surgical procedures to include post-operative expectations as well as discharge and follow-up instructions
As part of the Army Nurse Corps, I sought to improve the overall health outcomes by advancing prevention and wellness activities among women (active-duty military/spouses), excellent family nutrition, and routine immunizations via relevant and interactive educational strategies.
REGISTERED NURSE
MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSNG
Classroom and clinical instructor for undergraduate-level courses
Lectured on numerous topics including community health nursing, maternal health, pediatric and adolescent primary and acute care, women’s health, and pharmacology
Oversaw students’ lab and clinical work and served as a mentor on academic and career issues.
Education
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification - Newborn And Pediatric Nursing
US Army Nurse Corp
Denver
07-2009
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD) - Program Planning and Evaluation
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS) - Community Health Nursing
STATE UNIVERITY OF NEW YORK
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN) - Nursing
MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATION -
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Skills
Pediatric Nursing
Nursing staff leadership
Care Planning
Culturally-sensitive care
Electronic Health Records Management
Licensed RN
Compassion and Empathy
Neonatal and maternity specialist
Patient education and counseling
Neonatal nursing
Home visits
Infant CPR certified
Complex Problem-Solving
Continuous Quality Improvement
Patient-Centered Leadership
Staff Supervision, Mentorship, and Training
Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Communication
Time Management
Affiliations And Distinctions
2024- National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
2024- American College of Health Executives
2024- American College of Health Executives in Middle Tennessee
Howard T. McClung Memorial Award for Excellence in Leadership. In recognition of Leadership Excellence in Building Research Partnerships, Expanding Research & Evaluation Divisions, and Mentoring Colleagues & Staff.
Executive Committee Meeting Member at Large, Mental Health America of Middle TN Board of Directors
Centerstone Research Institute’s CEO Award for Excellence
Who’s Who in Professional Women
Black Belt in Taekwondo
Who’s Who in Executives & Businesses
Veteran, United States Army Nurse Corp; United States Army Meritorious Service Metal, Army Commendation Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon
Advanced Open-Water SCUBA Diver
Timeline
CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER
AHMED CLINIC
REGISTERED NURSE, PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER
ROBERT PACKER HOSPITAL AND GUTHRIE CLINIC
REGISTERED NURSE
US ARMY NURSE CORP
REGISTERED NURSE
MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSNG
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification - Newborn And Pediatric Nursing
US Army Nurse Corp
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD) - Program Planning and Evaluation