Experienced Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a background in diverse healthcare settings. Skilled in building rapport with patients and families, delivering evidence-based care, and creating personalized treatment plans to enhance patient health outcomes. Committed to patient education and fostering sustainable wellness practices to prevent illness and minimize pain.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
General Physician PC
Springville, NY
07.2023 - 09.2024
Company Overview: Primary Care
Educated patients on preventative healthcare measures encompassing nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle modification.
Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning decisions
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, such as X-rays, EKGs, and laboratory tests, to diagnose health issues.
Prescribed medications and adjusted treatments to optimize patient outcomes.
Educated patients on disease prevention, health maintenance, and managing chronic conditions.
Contributed to patient care by partnering with physicians for diagnosis and treatment of illnesses.
Coordinated specialist referrals and ensured follow-up on results.
Actively engaged in interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
06.2017 - 06.2023
Company Overview: Acute Care
Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for patients assigned to me.
Delivered tailored care to patients by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and assisted with medical procedures.
Reacted swiftly and adeptly to emergency scenarios, employing composed techniques and technical competence to deliver superior care, backing and life-sustaining actions.
Provided patient counseling on medication side effects and lifestyle changes to enhance health outcomes.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intra-muscular routes while observing patient responses.
Organized and executed discharge planning initiatives, facilitating scheduling of post-treatment appointments or necessary referrals.
Educated patients about appropriate self-care methods after hospital discharge.
Trained and mentored newly hired RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Father Baker Manor
Orchard Park, NY
11.2015 - 05.2017
Company Overview: Sub-Acute & Long-Term Care
Delivered basic patient care by measuring height, weight, recording intake/output & taking vital signs.
Managed activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation.
Implemented regular bed rotation schedule to prevent bedsores in bedridden patients.
Facilitated patient transport to treatment units by means of wheelchair or stretcher.
Promptly answering call lights and addressing patients' needs.
Consistently communicated relevant changes in patient status to medical staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Seneca Health Care Center
West Seneca, NY
07.2015 - 11.2015
Company Overview: Long-Term Care
Delivered basic patient care by measuring height, weight, recording intake/output & taking vital signs.
Managed activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation.
Implemented regular bed rotation schedule to prevent bedsores in bedridden patients.
Facilitated patient transport to treatment units by means of wheelchair or stretcher.
Promptly answering call lights and addressing patients' needs.
Consistently communicated relevant changes in patient status to medical staff.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner in Family Health
D' Youville University
Buffalo, NY
12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Medaille University
Buffalo, NY
05.2014
Skills
Health Promotion
Patient Education
Preventative Care
Physical Examinations
Evidence-Based Practice
Diagnostic Testing
Laboratory Testing and Result Interpretation
Chronic Disease Management
Palliative and Pain Management
Medication Prescribing
Health plan creation
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Physician support
Certification
NIHSS - National Institute of Health Stroke Certification, 12/01/24
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Infection Control and Barrier Precautions, 05/01/23
Opioid Prescriber Training Program, 05/01/23
End of Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) Curriculum, 04/01/23
An Individual’s Right to Access and Obtain Their Health Information Under HIPPA, 11/01/18
Mandated Reporter Training: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment, 11/01/18
Telemetry Certification, 06/01/17
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
General Physician PC
07.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
06.2017 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Father Baker Manor
11.2015 - 05.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Seneca Health Care Center
07.2015 - 11.2015
NIHSS - National Institute of Health Stroke Certification, 12/01/24
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Infection Control and Barrier Precautions, 05/01/23
Opioid Prescriber Training Program, 05/01/23
End of Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) Curriculum, 04/01/23
An Individual’s Right to Access and Obtain Their Health Information Under HIPPA, 11/01/18
Mandated Reporter Training: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment, 11/01/18
Telemetry Certification, 06/01/17
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner in Family Health
D' Youville University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University At Buffalo
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Medaille University
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