Maria Lastovka
Dickson,TN
Summary
Dynamic Family Nurse Practitioner with 12 years at Dickson Medical Associates, excelling in chronic disease management and patient education. Proven ability to develop personalized treatment plans and enhance health outcomes through interprofessional collaboration. Committed to preventive healthcare and quality improvement, fostering patient engagement and adherence to treatment protocols.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Dickson Medical Associates
04.2013 - 06.2025
- Primary Pediatric care for 12 years At Dickson Medical Associates Children’s Clinic
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine health needs and develop care plans.
- Provided education on disease prevention and health management to patients and families.
- Administered vaccinations and performed routine health screenings in clinical settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure coordinated patient care and follow-up.
- Documented patient histories, vital signs, and treatment responses accurately in electronic health records.
- Engaged in continuous professional development through workshops and clinical training sessions.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students, fostering their clinical skills development in primary care settings.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Dickson County Health Department
09.2011 - 04.2013
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine healthcare needs and develop treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies and improve health outcomes.
- Administered vaccinations and provided preventive care education to patients of various age groups.
- Assisted in managing chronic diseases through patient education, medication management, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Horizon Medical Center
02.2006 - 09.2011
- Labor patients, recover patients after delivery, postpartum care
- Newborn care after delivery and newborn nursery care
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Documented patient assessments, treatments, and progress in electronic health records for accuracy and compliance.
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital
07.2005 - 02.2006
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine healthcare needs and develop treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies and improve health outcomes.
- Administered vaccinations and provided preventive care education to patients of various age groups.
- Assisted in managing chronic diseases through patient education, medication management, and follow-up care.
Education
Dickson County High School
Dickson, TNMaster’s in Science of Nursing
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05.2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN05.2005
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Patient education
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Preventive healthcare
- Preventive care
- Preparing treatment plans
- Diagnostic testing
- Quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Physical assessments
- HIPAA guidelines
- Health promotion
- Care coordination
- Treatment Planning
- Diagnostic screenings
- Lab result evaluation
- Medical histories
- Laboratory testing
- Written communication
- Telehealth services
- Patient communication
- Women's health
- Healthcare management
- Pediatric care
- Family planning
- Family education
Certification
RN state of TN -Multistate -150228 expires 2/2026
APRN state of TN - 15909
Applied and in process to obtain Florida APRN license
Dea licensed and NPI number 1265729925
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Dickson Medical Associates
04.2013 - 06.2025
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Dickson County Health Department
09.2011 - 04.2013
Registered Nurse
Horizon Medical Center
02.2006 - 09.2011
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital
07.2005 - 02.2006
Dickson County High School
Master’s in Science of Nursing
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Austin Peay State University
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