Kelsie Cherisse Fagaragan
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with experience in Family Medicine and highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Self-directed professional with problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Forte Family Practice
Las Vegas, NV
08.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient health conditions and developed individualized care plans.
- Provided comprehensive physical examinations, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications to improve their overall health.
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate optimal patient care outcomes.
- Developed strategies for disease prevention and health promotion in the community setting.
- Educated patients and families about medical treatments and self-care management techniques.
- Conducted follow-up visits to monitor treatment progress and ensure effectiveness of interventions.
- Maintained detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health record systems.
- Managed acute illnesses such as infections, respiratory disorders, or chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension.
- Advised patients on proper nutrition, exercise regimens, stress management techniques.
- Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
- Coordinated with members of multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated services for complex cases.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
06.2017 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
Registered Nurse
Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
09.2015 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse
Complex Care Hospital at Tenaya
Las Vegas, NV
05.2014 - 09.2015
Registered Nurse
Aloha Nursing and Rehab Center
Kaneohe, HI
06.2013 - 01.2014
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL04-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI12-2012
Skills
- Preventive Care
- Patient-centered care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Lab result evaluation
- Prescribing medications
- Geriatric Care
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Health Promotion
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Forte Family Practice
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
06.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center
09.2015 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse
Complex Care Hospital at Tenaya
05.2014 - 09.2015
Registered Nurse
Aloha Nursing and Rehab Center
06.2013 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University
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