Marquita Casto
Jane Lew
Summary
Dedicated Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Vandalia Health, specializing in patient-centered care and interprofessional collaboration. Expertise in developing effective treatment plans, performing diagnostic testing, and prescribing medications. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through critical thinking and preventive care strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Vandalia Health
08.2020 - Current
- Conduct patient assessments to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Educate patients on disease prevention and management techniques.
- Implement evidence-based practices to improve clinical outcomes.
- Utilize electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and reporting.
- Advocate for patient needs within healthcare policies and procedures.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Provided comprehensive healthcare services for diverse populations, addressing acute and chronic conditions.
- Developed strong relationships with local specialists to facilitate seamless referral processes when advanced care was required for patients'' wellbeing.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Assessed and diagnosed patients, determining appropriate treatment plans in a timely manner.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired results.
- Advocated for patients to ensure they received necessary resources and support from healthcare providers and insurance companies alike.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Served as a primary contact for patients requiring urgent or emergent care after hours or during weekends, ensuring continuity of care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction with personalized care plans, involving patients in decision-making processes.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and develop treatment plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL02-2020
Skills
- Preventive care
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Differential diagnosis
- Patient examination
- Treatment plan development
- Lab result evaluation
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Diagnostic testing
- Telehealth proficiency
- Administering medication
- Sound judgment
- Records review
- Patient referrals
- HIPAA guidelines
- American academy of nurse practitioners member
- Oncology
- Prescribing medications
- Patient-centered care
- Critical thinking
- Patient assessment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Medication prescribing
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Diagnostic tests ordering
- Electronic charting
- Advanced practice registered nurse
- Drug regimen counseling
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Vandalia Health
08.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University