Meri Ferrari
Lorain,Ohio
Summary
Meticulous and task-oriented healthcare professional with a comprehensive background in delivering exceptional health services. Demonstrated ability to provide quality care and maintain accurate patient medical records while prioritizing patient satisfaction. Skilled in managing caseloads and providing guidance to staff members to ensure the effective delivery of nursing services. Known for building credibility with physicians, patients, and colleagues through excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in EPIC, PointClickCare, Allscripts, and Sorian clinical electronic documentation system. Successfully provided competent telehealth care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Care-driven individual with warm personality comfortable visiting patients at the skilled nursing facility to provide dedicated care. Multitasking Adult Nurse Practitioner providing patient counseling, education and assistance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Post Acute Care Partners- Altea Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Recommended medications and other treatments such as physical therapy and inhalers for variety of different health conditions.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare system while navigating insurance challenges that impacted access to quality care options.
- Monitored patient progress closely through regular follow-ups, adjusting treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal results.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry best practices through continuous professional development and participation in relevant conferences, courses, and workshops.
- Traveled by car to visit average of 12 patients each day to perform initial visits and physical examinations.
Adult Nurse Practitioner
US Acute Care Solutions
07.2022 - 01.2024
- 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.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Recommended medications and other treatments such as physical therapy and inhalers for variety of different health conditions.
- Monitored patient progress closely through regular follow-ups, adjusting treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal results.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry best practices through continuous professional development and participation in relevant conferences, courses, and workshops.
- Traveled by car to visit average of 16 patients each day to perform initial visits and physical examinations.
House Nursing Supervisor
Select Specialty Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Function as day shift supervisor for licensed and unlicensed personnel, while coordinating daily operations
- Promote accurate documentation through assessment, implementation, evaluation, and up-gradation of nursing care plan
- Manage plan of treatment by interdisciplinary coordination with specialty physicians
- Guide nursing staff by remaining concerned, helpful, and durable medical resources in complex and acute questions
- Reduce specialist need by managing primary health care and case management of 60-bed critical recovery illness hospital
- Improve quality of care by handling EPIC electronic healthcare record documentation
- Achieved recognition of medical select way employee through effective leadership, advocacy, and staff support
- Managed in-services of updated current-based practices through creating, executing, and spearheading
- Ensured prevention of unanticipated clinical complications by steering rapid response teams.
Nurse Practitioner
Alteon Health
07.2021 - 07.2022
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Clinical Charge Nurse Supervisor
Life Care Center of Elyria
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Monitored and organized 99-bed in long-term care facility with close collaboration of skilled nursing unit
- Provided rehabilitation and medical services to patients while cooperating with APRN and Physicians
- Ensured teamwork by directing and controlling licensed and unlicensed staff
- Delivered best health care facility by efficiently operating Point Click Care electronic documentation system
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by assuring efficient quality health
- Attained 5-star skilled nursing facility by supporting other nurses.
Clinical Unit Manager
Kingston of Vermilion
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Guaranteed high-quality care by ensuring clinical case management of long-term and skilled patients
- Improved patient safety and satisfaction through communicating with interdisciplinary teams along with daily rounding with CNP and weekly infectious disease specialty
- Received commendations from patients, associative family members, and staff through effective management of staffing and patient care procedures
- Establish rapid response system and protocols, allowing effective documentation
- Maximized patient outcomes and minimized re-hospitalization by delivering compassionate care
- Lead stroke rehab program efficiently, while securing a certificate.
- Mentored new hires during orientation periods for seamless integration into the team while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
Resource Pool Staff Nurse
University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Managed overall hospital operations by excellent use of all scripts and Sorian Clinical electronic documentation system
- Played key role in contributing to quality metrics and patient satisfaction scores
- Act as central repository member rapid response/code and stroke teams
- Benefited advanced practice of nursing throughout organization by supporting staffing needs in float pool position for MICU, SICU, Emergency, Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic, Neurology, and Cardiovascular units.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Medical-Surgical Staff Nurse
Firelands Regional Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Administered end-to-end activities involved in primary care, including case management, medication, and treatment administration for over 20-bed unit across hospital system
- Engaged in orientation process, while assisting to streamline preceptors and keeping new grad with 1 person
- Streamlined database of all medical records by leveraging Sorian Clinicals and Meditech electronic documentation system.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing -
Ohio University
Athens, OH12.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Ohio University
Athens, OH05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bryant And Stratton College
Parma08.2010
Associate of Arts -
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, Ohio12.2008
Associate of Science -
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, Ohio12.2008
Skills
- Patient History Evaluation
- Training & Supervising
- Initial Patient Screenings
- Treatment Variations
- Adult health management
- Patient Education
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Advanced physical examination
- Medical Histories
- Physician support
- Laboratory Testing
- Prescription Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- HIPAA Guidelines
Certification
- BLS | Basic Life Support
- ACLS | Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- RN | Registered Nurse
- APRN | Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- NPI | National Provider Identification Number
Affiliations
- AANP, 2020-01-01, Present
- ANA, 2019-01-01, Present
- OAANP, 2019-01-01, Present
Timeline
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Post Acute Care Partners- Altea Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
Adult Nurse Practitioner
US Acute Care Solutions
07.2022 - 01.2024
Nurse Practitioner
Alteon Health
07.2021 - 07.2022
House Nursing Supervisor
Select Specialty Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2022
Clinical Charge Nurse Supervisor
Life Care Center of Elyria
01.2016 - 01.2019
Clinical Unit Manager
Kingston of Vermilion
01.2014 - 01.2016
Resource Pool Staff Nurse
University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
Medical-Surgical Staff Nurse
Firelands Regional Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2013
Master of Science in Nursing -
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Ohio University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bryant And Stratton College
Associate of Arts -
Lorain County Community College
Associate of Science -
Lorain County Community College
- BLS | Basic Life Support
- ACLS | Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- RN | Registered Nurse
- APRN | Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- NPI | National Provider Identification Number
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