Moira Brophy
Pittsfield,MA
Summary
Seasoned Nurse Practitioner with a robust background in trauma and critical care, honed at Berkshire Medical Center and in military settings. Excelled in acute care expertise and mental health counseling, demonstrating leadership by overseeing comprehensive patient care and advancing nursing practices. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through expert clinical skills and compassionate communication.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Hospice Care In The Berkshires
Pittsfield, MA
07.2018 - Current
- Perform face-to-face evaluations for the recertification of hospice services.
- Complete face-to-face documentation for the hospice medical director.
- Help to provide end-of-life care while establishing compassionate relationships with patients and their families.
Nurse Practitioner
Berkshire Medical Center
Pittsfield, MA
10.2017 - Current
- Provided comprehensive physical examinations, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Assessed patient health conditions and developed individualized care plans.
- Initiated referrals to other healthcare specialists as necessary.
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate optimal patient care outcomes.
- Educated patients and families about medical treatments and self-care management techniques.
- Maintained detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health record systems.
- Performed minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing skin lesions.
- Managed acute illnesses such as infections, respiratory disorders, or chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension.
- Coordinated with members of multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated services for complex cases.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Liutenant Colonel
United States Air Force Reserve
Stratton, NY
05.2005 - Current
- Oversees immunization, aeromedical evacuation infection control, education and training, health promotions, and CPR, ACLS, PALS, and TCCC programs, as well as provides supervision of six nurses and fifteen medical technicians.
- Develops policies and procedures for the implementation of each program.
- Key member of the group providing guidance to the base commander on wing issues.
- Deployed as provider to Greenland/Japan
Registered Nurse
Berkshire Medical Center
07.1994 - Current
- ICU 2015 to 2017
- Staff nurse critical care
- Certified in TNCC, PALS, ACLS
- Post Anesthesia Care Unit 2008 to 2015
- Charge Nurse/staff nurse
- Emergency Department 1995-2008
- Charge Nurse/staff nurse, Certified in Emergency Nursing
- Respiratory Care Unit 1994-1995
- Staff nurse
Charge Nurse
Bagram, Afghanistan
Bagram, Afghanistan
09.2011 - 01.2012
- In charge of nursing in the ICU.
- Treated American, Coalition and Afghan patient with traumatic injuries
Charge Nurse
Balad, Iraq
Balad, Iraq
05.2007 - 09.2007
- Charge nurse in largest coalition hospital in IRAQ
- Triaged critically ill patients
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
Program Director
Key Assessment Center/Key Program
10.1989 - 02.1993
- Director of Assessment Center, a ninety day residential treatment program for children referred from the Department of Social Services
- Conducted psychological and educational testing as well as individual/group therapy
- Provided supervision and training for 25 caseworkers and staff
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, Research Methods, Capstone : Palliative Care in the ICU: An APRN Initiative, Clinical rotations in critical care, emergency medicine, neurology, primary care and hospice/palliative care
Elms College
05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Community Nursing, Leadership in Nursing
University of Massachusetts
05.1997
Associate Degree - Nursing
Berkshire Community College
05.1994
Master of Arts - Psychology, Counseling, Psychological Testing, Research Methods
Westfield State College
05.1989
Bachelor of Arts - English
Westfield State College
05.1983
Skills
- Trauma Care
- Critical Care
- Advanced Burn Care
- Nasogastric tube insertion
- Vascular care
- Acute care expertise
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Other
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, CPR
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society
- Completed Air Command and Staff College/United States Air Force
Accomplishments
- Officer of the Year, Barnes Air National Guard Base
- NYS Physical Fitness Ribbon
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Air Force Achievement Medal
- Expeditionary Service Medal
- Iraq Campaign Medal
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal
- Outstanding Unit Medal
- Air Force Longevity Medal
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Hospice Care In The Berkshires
07.2018 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Berkshire Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
Charge Nurse
Bagram, Afghanistan
09.2011 - 01.2012
Charge Nurse
Balad, Iraq
05.2007 - 09.2007
Liutenant Colonel
United States Air Force Reserve
05.2005 - Current
Registered Nurse
Berkshire Medical Center
07.1994 - Current
Program Director
Key Assessment Center/Key Program
10.1989 - 02.1993
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, Research Methods, Capstone : Palliative Care in the ICU: An APRN Initiative, Clinical rotations in critical care, emergency medicine, neurology, primary care and hospice/palliative care
Elms College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Community Nursing, Leadership in Nursing
University of Massachusetts
Associate Degree - Nursing
Berkshire Community College
Master of Arts - Psychology, Counseling, Psychological Testing, Research Methods
Westfield State College
Bachelor of Arts - English
Westfield State College
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