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Michele Senbertrand

San Francisco,CA

Summary

NP with 10+ years’ experience in primary care, geriatrics and palliative/end of life care. RN with 25+ years’ experience. ANCC Board certified Adult Nurse Practitioner. California and New York licensed RN and Nurse Practitioner. Three years’ clinical teaching experience. One year research experience.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

By the Bay Health (formerly Hospice by the Bay)
01.2019 - Current
  • Provide home based palliative and hospice care in Marin, Sonoma and San Francisco County.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine health status and develop tailored care plans.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and optimize treatment outcomes.
  • Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and management of patient information.
  • Managed chronic illnesses through regular follow-ups, ensuring continuity of care and patient support.
  • Mentored junior staff on clinical best practices and effective patient communication strategies.
  • 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.
  • Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
  • Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
  • Traveled by car to visit average of [Number] patients each day to perform initial visits and physical examinations.
  • Managed chronic conditions effectively using evidence-based practice guidelines to optimize medication regimens and lifestyle modifications.
  • Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare system while navigating insurance challenges that impacted access to quality care options.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, personalized care and fostering strong relationships with patients.
  • Utilized telehealth technology to provide remote consultations for homebound or rural patients who had limited access to healthcare resources.
  • Served as a preceptor for nurse practitioner students, sharing clinical expertise and guiding their professional development while enhancing the learning experience.
  • Contributed to positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing expertise, and supporting team-based care approaches.

Nurse Practitioner

Team Health
09.2017 - 07.2019
  • Provided primary care in post-acute setting.
  • Conduct comprehensive health assessments to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Nurse Practitioner

Medical Office of Hemant Patel
03.2011 - 09.2011
  • Part-time: Provided primary care for large community-based practice in Harlem.
  • Educated patients on disease management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens and lifestyle modifications.
  • Conducted comprehensive physical examinations and diagnostic tests to accurately diagnose illnesses, injuries, and other health issues in adult patients.

Nurse Case Manager

Private Practice
02.2008 - 07.2017
  • Home based care management for elderly clients with dementia and other chronic illnesses. Provided psychosocial needs assessment and care plan implementation, medical care coordination, health care advocacy, staff/home management, and end of life planning and care.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and care requirements.
  • Coordinated resources and services to ensure seamless patient transitions between settings.

Clinical Instructor

ITEACH
09.2011 - 05.2014
  • Part-time instructor in three-year Macy grant-funded interdisciplinary teaching program with Hunter College and Cornell University Medical College.

Senior Geriatric Care Manager

SeniorBridge
10.2002 - 02.2008
  • Provided home based care management for elderly clients. Supervised, in-serviced and trained home health aides.

Clinical Nurse

St. Vincent’s Hospital Home Care
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Provided skilled nursing services to homebound population for CHHA, completed OASIS paperwork, supervised home health aides.

Research Coordinator

Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center at Rockefeller University
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Reported to Dr. David Ho. Coordinated patient interviews and follow-up, collected and processed specimens, recorded data as per study protocols, monitored patient response to investigational drugs.

Clinical Nurse

Mt. Sinai Hospital
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Staff nurse on spinal cord injury unit. Overflow patients from orthopedic surgery, TBI and transplant unit.

Education

Master of Science - Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY
01.2010

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

SUNY Health Science Center
Brooklyn, NY
01.1997

Skills

    Epic

    Microsoft Office

    Physical assessment

    Palliative Care/Hospice Care

    Dementia Care

    Cardiac Care

Certification

  • NY State Licensed RN, ANP, GNP
  • California Licensed RN, NP
  • ANCC Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner
  • Active DEA Registration
  • California furnishing privileges for Schedule II medication

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

By the Bay Health (formerly Hospice by the Bay)
01.2019 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

Team Health
09.2017 - 07.2019

Clinical Instructor

ITEACH
09.2011 - 05.2014

Nurse Practitioner

Medical Office of Hemant Patel
03.2011 - 09.2011

Nurse Case Manager

Private Practice
02.2008 - 07.2017

Senior Geriatric Care Manager

SeniorBridge
10.2002 - 02.2008

Clinical Nurse

St. Vincent’s Hospital Home Care
01.2000 - 01.2002

Research Coordinator

Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center at Rockefeller University
01.1999 - 01.2000

Clinical Nurse

Mt. Sinai Hospital
01.1997 - 01.1999

Master of Science - Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

CUNY Hunter College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

SUNY Health Science Center