Lana Bliner CRNP MSN FNP-C CNN-NP
Belle Vernon,Pennsylvania
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Nurse Practitioner UPP Renal Division
UPMC
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care and management of kidney disease.
- Evaluates patient progress against treatment goals regularly, adjusting interventions accordingly to promote optimal outcomes.
Nurse Practitioner (Part Time)
Prime Care Medical Group Internal Medicine Practic
10.2009 - Current
- Performs comprehensive physical examinations and documents patients histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Provides episodic and chronic care, screening, and education to patients using best practices and evidence based care.
Lead Advanced Practice Provider
PINE (Partner's In Nephrology And Endocrinology)
12.2019 - 12.2023
- Rounded in the acute setting on patients with chronic kidney disease as well as patients acute kidney injury.
- Treated patients in the out patient setting in the office which included managing ongoing chronic conditions and assessing, evaluating and treating new conditions.
- Involved in interviewing and hiring new APP's to the practice
- Responsible for education and mentoring APP's as well as managing
- Lead onboarding programs and further education of all new APP's
- Developed education program for medical assistants in the office new to nephrology
CRNP
Pennsylvania Kidney Care
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Rounded on patients with End Stage Renal disease in the hemodialysis clinics and CKD patients in the office setting which includes
- Managed ongoing chronic conditions as well as assessing, evaluating and treating new conditions.
- Lead ESCO nurse practitioners.
- Managed the staff for the ESCO initiative which included instruction on the program, coding, documenting and providing support to the team when needed.
CRNP
PINE (Partners In Nephrology And Endocrinology
06.2010 - 10.2017
- Rounded on patients with End Stage Renal disease in the hemodialysis clinics which includes managing ongoing chronic conditions as well as assessing, evaluating and treating new conditions
CRNP
Walgreens Healthcare Clinic
05.2012 - 12.2016
- Provided episodic and chronic care, screening, and education to patients using best practices and evidence based care.
Nursing Lab Assistant
University Of Pittsburgh
05.2008 - 05.2009
- Mentored new Nursing Lab Assistants, sharing expertise to enhance overall team performance and productivity.
- Promoted a positive work environment through active listening skills, constructive feedback, and open communication among colleagues in the nursing lab setting.
Education
Masters in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA08.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA08.1998
Certification
- Pennsylvania CRNP Family Health SP010486
- Pennsylvania Registered Nurse RN 521504L
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification F0809270
- Certified Nephrology Nurse Practitioner
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider
Publications
2009- Manuscript publication, “Watchful Waiting A Viable Approach to Acute OtitisMedia”.nurse-practitioners.advanceweb.com/.../October-Volume-17-Number-10.aspx
Professional Organizations
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- National Kidney Foundation
Timeline
Senior Nurse Practitioner UPP Renal Division
UPMC
12.2023 - Current
Lead Advanced Practice Provider
PINE (Partner's In Nephrology And Endocrinology)
12.2019 - 12.2023
CRNP
Pennsylvania Kidney Care
10.2017 - 12.2019
CRNP
Walgreens Healthcare Clinic
05.2012 - 12.2016
CRNP
PINE (Partners In Nephrology And Endocrinology
06.2010 - 10.2017
Nurse Practitioner (Part Time)
Prime Care Medical Group Internal Medicine Practic
10.2009 - Current
Nursing Lab Assistant
University Of Pittsburgh
05.2008 - 05.2009
Masters in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County