Compassionate Adult Nurse Practitioner skilled in delivering high-quality patient care with efficiency and productivity. Specialize in comprehensive patient assessment, evidence-based treatment plan development, and chronic disease management. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability to meet diverse patient needs and ensure optimal outcomes.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Signify Health
Dallas, TX
04.2024 - Current
Provided in-home visits for members of Medicare Advantage plans.
Performed physical and mental health assessments.
Review of health history, diagnoses, lab studies, diagnostic tests, E.R. Visits, hospitalizations, and medications.
Performed diagnostic tests on site such as PAD and spirometry.
Educate and recommend to Medical Advantage Plan members for improved health maintenance to maximize wellness and prevention of acute illness or disease progression
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Complete Care Health Network
Wildwood, NJ
11.2021 - Current
Conducted follow up calls or visits with patients to monitor progress towards health goals.
Ordered laboratory tests or imaging studies as needed for diagnostic purposes.
Provided comprehensive primary care to adult patients, including physical examinations, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.
Educated patients on preventive health measures such as diet, exercise, immunizations, and environmental safety factors.
Documented all patient visits in electronic medical records system with accuracy and timeliness.
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Matrix Medical Network
Scottsdale, AZ
11.2020 - 04.2024
Performed home visits and assessed physical and mental health for members of Medicare Advantage Plans.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish accurate diagnoses.
Performed routine health screenings and physical examinations.
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Clare Medical of New Jersey
Mount Holly, NJ
09.2019 - 09.2020
Provided primary care services to homebound and vulnerable populations.
Performed physical assessments, managed chronic illnesses.
Managed acute changes in conditions, acute illnesses, and diagnoses.
Ordered medications, treatments, lab and diagnostic studies, and immunizations.
Ordered referrals for PT, OT, ST, and DME as needed.
Obtained prior authorizations for necessary medications.
Ordered referrals to medical specialists, as needed.
Developed and implemented a plan of care, including nutritional and nonpharmacological interventions.
Educated patient and family on disease prevention, disease management, and interventions to maximize wellness.
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Atlantic Gastroenterology Associates
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
03.2019 - 08.2019
Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
Provided patient education and preliminary exams for assessment of gastrointestinal disorders.
Prepared patients for endoscopies, colonoscopies, and diagnostic studies.
Made follow up appointments to assess effectiveness of interventions put in place to resolve or control symptoms
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Optum, UnitedHealth Group
Basking Ridge, NJ
06.2018 - 02.2019
Provided primary care in a long-term care facility with collaboration of a primary care physician and a medical director.
Assessed and ordered laboratory and diagnostic studies.
Developed a plan of care for United Health Group residents with acute and chronic illnesses.
Communicated with residents, families, nursing staff, and physicians regarding residents' status, i.e. change in condition, health maintenance and management of multiple chronic conditions
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Cape Regional Medical Center, Cape May Court
Cape May Court House, NJ
03.2014 - 04.2018
Provided primary care to patients 13 years of age and older.
Conducted follow up calls or visits with patients to monitor progress towards health goals.
Ordered laboratory tests or imaging studies as needed for diagnostic purposes.
Provided comprehensive primary care to adult patients, including physical examinations, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.
Reviewed test results and communicated findings to patients in a timely fashion.
Participated in continuing education activities to stay abreast of new developments in the field of nursing practice.
Educated patients on preventive health measures such as diet, exercise, immunizations, and environmental safety factors.
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Phoenix House Call Associates of South Jersey
Mt. Laurel, NJ
05.2013 - 08.2017
Primary care visits to the elderly and adults who are homebound due to mental or physical illness.
Responsibilities included: scheduling home visits to assess and treat chronic illness, coordinating care with ancillary services when needed, communicating and educating patients and family members regarding health maintenance, consulting with collaborative physician as needed, documenting patient visits, diagnoses, plan of care, and providing billing for services rendered.
Registered Nurse
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
08.1980 - 09.2012
1980-2007: worked for St. Francis Country House (one of the Catholic Health Care facilities.
Worked as a nursing assistant, charge nurse, nursing supervisor, Assistant DON, and Director of Nursing.
As the Director of Nursing, I was responsible for direct resident care, assessments of residents, administering and ordering medications, recapped physician orders, provided skin/wound care, respiratory treatments, assessed and treated pain, reassessed pain control and interventions, monitored resident conditions/change in conditions, and notified the appropriate nursing staff, physician, and family. Called in laboratory results to attending physicians.
2007-2012: Assistant Director of Clinical Operations for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Educated and advised clinical staff in six long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and personal care facilities in following policies and procedures to provide quality of care and remain in compliance with state and federal regulations.
I was a member of the transformational model team to initiate electronic documentation and computer-based pharmacy.
Developed and participated in quality improvement and quality assurance endeavors for the organization.
Performed comprehensive chart reviews to assess compliance with documentation, quality of care delivered, adherence to procedures, and review for liability issues related to resident injury or accidents.
Education
Master of Science - Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
01-2011
Master of Science - Health Care Administration
Bellvue University
Nebraska
03-2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Neumann University
Aston Mills, PA
05-1996
Skills
Patient Education
Exemplary communication
Acute and chronic health issues
Prescription Refills
Chronic Disease Management
Geriatric Care
Electronic Medical Records
Effective written and verbal communication
Prescription Management
Certification
University Of Pennsylvania, Mental Health and Aging course
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
CPR, AED
Licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Florida
Affiliations
Swimming
Traveling
Snowmobiling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Signify Health
04.2024 - Current
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Complete Care Health Network
11.2021 - Current
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Matrix Medical Network
11.2020 - 04.2024
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Clare Medical of New Jersey
09.2019 - 09.2020
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Atlantic Gastroenterology Associates
03.2019 - 08.2019
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Optum, UnitedHealth Group
06.2018 - 02.2019
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Cape Regional Medical Center, Cape May Court
03.2014 - 04.2018
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Phoenix House Call Associates of South Jersey
05.2013 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
08.1980 - 09.2012
Master of Science - Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Wilmington University
Master of Science - Health Care Administration
Bellvue University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Neumann University
University Of Pennsylvania, Mental Health and Aging course
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
CPR, AED
Licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Florida
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