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Marsha Matthews,DNP,FNP-BC,APRN,MSN,RN

Fishkill

Summary

Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with over 9 years of dedicated nursing service. Seeking to contribute to the exceptional quality of patient care in healthcare facilities. As an FNP and RN, I can thrive in challenging situations while providing optimum patient care in telemetry, ICU, Stepdown ICU, oncology, and pediatrics.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DNP,FNP-BC,

Jacobi Hospital
06.2024 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • performing physical exams, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and educating patients on health promotion and disease prevention
  • teaching patients and families about managing their conditions and promoting wellness.
  • Teach patients and their families about mental health conditions.
  • Performing physical exams and health screenings.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Rest Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
  • Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Provided preventive care such as annual physicals, and gynecological examinations.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Wellpath-Westchester County Jail
02.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Registered Nurse- Jacobi Medical Center

United Staffing Agency
08.2020 - 11.2023
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Montefiore Hospital
01.2016 - 08.2022
  • Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Pace University
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

College of Mount Saint Vincent
05.2014

Doctor of Nurse Practioner - Doctorate

Chamberlain College of Nursing
07-2024

Skills

  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Lab result evaluation
  • Diagnostic screenings
  • Patient education
  • Women's Health Exams
  • Preventive Care
  • Health Promotion
  • Medical Charting
  • Diabetes and Nutrition Treatments
  • Primary Care
  • Lab Result Evaluation
  • Individualized Care Plans
  • Physical Examinations
  • Patient Education
  • Emergency Response
  • Care Planning

Certification

  • Licensed NYS Nurse Practitoner - 2022
  • NYS Registered Professional Nurse (2016)
  • AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • AHA Basic Life Support

Timeline

DNP,FNP-BC,

Jacobi Hospital
06.2024 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner

Wellpath-Westchester County Jail
02.2023 - 01.2024

Family Nurse Practitioner

Rest Medical Center
10.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse- Jacobi Medical Center

United Staffing Agency
08.2020 - 11.2023

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Montefiore Hospital
01.2016 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

College of Mount Saint Vincent

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Pace University

Doctor of Nurse Practioner - Doctorate

Chamberlain College of Nursing

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