Board- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 15 years of progressive experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, primary care and mobile urgent care. Recognized for strong clinical judgement, collaborative leadership, and delivering evidence- based care in fast- paced environments. Experienced in leading interdisciplinary teams, mentoring providers, improving clinical quality, and caring or patients across the life span. Skilled in managing acute and chronic conditions, performing office and bedside procedures, and partnering with physicians and healthcare leaders to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
3 Years
Yale New Haven Health System | 08.2023 - Current
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care delivery.
Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to formulate individualized care plans.
Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and guidelines such as anaphylaxis treatment, IV fluid replacement and immunizations.
Educated patients and families on health management, disease prevention, and treatment options.
Precepted APP students.
Performed procedures to aid in treatment plans such as incision and drainage, laceration repair, splinting, foreign body removal and imaging interpretation.
Worked as a collaborative member of the virtual care team seeing patients in New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Lead Advanced Practice Provider
1 Year 10 Months
Dispatch Health | 10.2021 - 08.2023
Worked closely with the Regional Medical Director and Regional Director of Operations to coordinate day- to- day clinical operations within the market.
Chosen to be part of the Peer Review Committee to review charts and provide feedback alongside Regional Medical Directors and Advanced Practiced Providers across the country.
Attended meetings, performed chart reviews, provided feedback, implemented metrics, and assisted in improving efficiencies within the market.
Created and implemented educational didactics in conjunction with Regional Medical Director.
Worked as part of a team with Dispatch Health Medical Technician, delivering high quality, evidence- based care to patients in their homes.
Lead APP for both the Hartford, CT and Springfield, MA markets over both DHMTs and APPs.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
2 Years 5 Months
ProHealth Physicians | 05.2019 - 10.2021
Performed physical exams and assessments of acute and chronic illnesses in urgent care setting seeing 20-30 patients per day.
Formulated diagnoses, prescribed treatments, and counseled patients/ families on plan of care.
Coordinated with local hospitals and EMS to transfer patients to a higher level of care.
Performed procedures including incision and drainage, laceration repair and splinting.
Performed DOT physicals.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
1 Year 5 Months
Childcare Associates | 05.2019 - 10.2020
Performed physical exams, developmental screenings, and provided education to the child and family to promote health and wellness.
Evaluated and treated acute illness when applicable.
Demonstrated support for the overall health of the pediatric patient by creating an educational nutritional program for 75+ patients having a BMI above the 95th percentile.
Worked with families to set healthy goals and provided fun educational videos and discussions around health, exercise and body image.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
2 Years 2 Months
MinuteClinic | 07.2017 - 09.2019
Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to formulate individualized care plans.
Performed Department of Transportation physicals as a Certified Medical Examiner in accordance with FMSCA guidelines.
Ordered and interpreted laboratory testing when appropriate.
Performed point of care testing and provided applicable treatments.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
1 Year 9 Months
Community Health Center | 09.2015 - 06.2017
Completed rigorous Nurse Practitioner Residency training program to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
Involved in the following microsystems committees: Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Project ECHO for pain management, HIV, Hep C and Quality Improvement.
Provided primary care as an FNP to a variety of patients across the lifespan at a Federally Qualified Health Center.
Care for a diverse patient panel of 26 patients per day and manage both acute and chronic medical conditions.
Received specialized training in Orthopedics, Dermatology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Special Populations, Adult and Child Behavioral Health, and Healthcare for the Homeless.
Participated in weekly didactics to continue learning evidence- based medicine.
Registered Nurse
3 Years 10 Months
Inova Hospital System | 07.2011 - 05.2015
Served as valuable member of the System Float Pool in order to facilitate full staffing in different Emergency Department and Critical Care floors within Inova's Health System in four, eight or twelve week contracts.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
1 Year
Washington Hospital Center | 07.2010 - 07.2011
Provided emergency care to patients with complex health problems in level one trauma and transplant center.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
2 Years
Sentara Leigh Hospital | 07.2009 - 07.2011
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
George Mason University | Fairfax, VA | 05-2015
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Graduated with the highest honors from a collaborative program with the nursing component taught through George Mason University and the primary medical component taught through George Washington University Medical School.