Lisa Ruggiero
RN,DNP, Adult Geriactric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner-BC
Melrose,MA
Summary
Qualified Nurse Practitioner with 5 years of experience in primary care, urgent care, telehealth and psychiatry. Skilled in patient education and individualized case management for various types of health conditions. Exceptional project management skills, communication and self-directed task completion talents. To seek and maintain part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Prescriber
Cerebral
Boston, MA
07.2022 - Current
- Provides telehealth consultation for anxiety, depression, insomnia, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and alcohol use disorder.
Nurse Practitoner
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
Somerville, MA
11.2018 - 11.2022
- Internal Medicine, Urgent Care, and Telecommunications
- Internal Medicine office treating patients ages 15-100+
- Provides care to 15-20 patients per day including full physical exams, Medicare physicals, chronic disease management, and acute visits
- Provides assessment, diagnostic and medical management of chronic diseases including diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia and mental health
- Medication prescribing including controlled substances
- Experience with Epic for EMR charting
- Experience with telephone triage
- Experience with telehealth visits
- Adheres to HIPAA policies & confidentiality for all patient encounters.
Registered Nurse
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
Somerville, MA
06.2013 - 11.2018
- Primary and Urgent Care
- Utilizes the nursing process in performance of assigned duties: assessing, diagnosing,
- Triages incoming advice calls according to approved Epic RN telephone triage protocols
- Competent in routine and travel immunization schedules
- Competent in IV insertion and administration
- Participates in the ongoing management of patients with chronic diseases as designated by, and in consultation with MD/APC
- Serves as a liaison between home care nurse/case manager/nursing home staff and clinicians
- Participated in Weekly Review of Discharges for high risk patients who are at risk for hospitalization and worked with a team to prevent and coordinate care for these specific patients
- Participated in research studies reviewing diagnostic error in ambulatory urgent care
- Participated in Elder Care Roster Reviews
- Partipated in Medication Education and Safe Administration Committee.
Registered Nurse
Marian Manor Skilled Nursing Facility
Boston, MA
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Performed as a team member to assist elderly population to maintain an optimal level of functioning
- Assessed client needs, planned care, implemented interventions and evaluated client outcomes
- Performed as the role of charge nurse when needed and coordinated and completed admissions and discharges to the facility
- Performed all routes of medication administration, administered treatments, performed dressing changes, tube and catheter insertion, and provided enteral tube feedings
- Provided direction and supervision to CNA's and LPN's, delegated duties effectively, and completed staff performance evaluations.
Education
Post Masters PMHNP Certification -
Regis College
01.2022 - Current
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
Northeastern University Northeastern University
9 2018 - 5 2021
Master of Science - Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Northeastern Univeristy
Boston, MA 09.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts
Boston, MA 9 2014 - 5 2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bunker Hill Community College
Boston, MA 9 2011 - 5 2013
Skills
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
PPE Compliance
Multitasking Abilities
Training and Development
Teamwork and Collaboration
Good Telephone Etiquette
MS Office
Self-Motivated
Interpersonal Communication
Teambuilding
Planning and Coordination
Dependable and Responsible
Problem-Solving
First Aid/CPR
Psychiatry and mental health
Patient education
Treatment plan development
Diabetes and nutrition treatments
Flexible and Adaptable
Additional Information
- Awards , Key Contribution Award 2014 and 2015 Ovation Award 2016
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Prescriber
Cerebral
07.2022 - Current
Post Masters PMHNP Certification -
Regis College
01.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitoner
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
11.2018 - 11.2022
Master of Science - Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Northeastern Univeristy
09.2016 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
06.2013 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse
Marian Manor Skilled Nursing Facility
06.2013 - 06.2014
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
Northeastern University Northeastern University
9 2018 - 5 2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts
9 2014 - 5 2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bunker Hill Community College
9 2011 - 5 2013