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Monika Checa

Spirit Lake,ID

Summary

Committed, board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner licensed in Idaho and Washington state. As a registered nurse, I have experience in the emergency department, neurology, radiology, cardiology, PACU, and medical surgical units. I am self-motivated, compassionate, and dependable, with the desire to provide excellent medical care in high-pressure situations. I am a team player, dependable, with extensive healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills, and sound clinical judgment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

VA Clinic
Sandpoint, ID
08.2023 - 12.2025
  • Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
  • Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
  • Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions.
  • Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
  • Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Medical Resource Group
Westlake, OH
04/20/23 - 08.2023
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

RN Staff Nurse

Kootenai Health Emergency Dept.
CDA, ID
11.2020 - 08.2023
  • Provided direct patient care with multiple medical issues.
  • Perform comprehensive age specific assessment.
  • Closely monitor patients to identify signs of arrhythmias and other life threatening complications.
  • Administer multiple types of medications.
  • Evaluate the patient's overall condition and respond to treatment through personal observation and assessment in addition to the analysis of data.
  • Collaborate with physicians and other health care team members to discuss patient's conditions and medical needs.
  • Able to be flexible with my assignments to suit the needs for the department.
  • Performed various job-related duties, Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Provide wound care, EKG, wound care, foley cath insertion, NG tube insertion, start IV’s, obtain lab work and blood cultures.
  • Provided direct patient care with multiple medical issues.

RN Staff Nurse

Northwest Specialty Hospital
Post Falls, ID
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Performed nursing rounds to complete scheduled tasks and interact with patients.
  • Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.

RN HEART UNIT

Shasta Regional Medical Group
Redding, CA
07/25/17 - 11/20/18
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.

RN Nuclear Medcine

Prime Health care Services
Ontario, CA
07/25/17 - 11/20/18
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.

RN Staff Nurse

Dignity Health, ST. Elizabeth's Hospital
Red Bluff, CA
11/19/17 - 08/19/20
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Performed nursing rounds to complete scheduled tasks and interact with patients.
  • Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.

Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology

Providence Holy Family Hospital
Spokane, WA
12.2024 - Current
  • Supervised patient management for both urgent and long-term illnesses.
  • Conducted thorough physical assessments.
  • Evaluated patient health to create personalized care plans.
  • Worked with physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Formulated treatment plans based on diagnostic findings.
  • Allocated medications customized to individual health conditions and standards.
  • Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitoner

United States University
San Diego, CA
02.2022

Skills

  • Lab result evaluation
  • Wound Care
  • Performing EKGs
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Patient Assessments
  • Removing Sutures
  • EPIC EMR/Cerner EMR
  • Critical Thinking

Certifications

 ANCC Certification.DEA, ACLS, PALS, BLS , TNCC, ENPC, ESI , NICHE and NIH Stroke Certified. 

Languages

  • Bilingual in Spanish

    • Additional Information

    • FNP License Idaho License # 74424
    • FNP License Washington License # ARNP.AP.61400324
    • Registered Nursing ID License # 47753
    • Registered Nursing Washington License #60464305

    Timeline

    Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology

    Providence Holy Family Hospital
    12.2024 - Current

    Nurse Practitioner

    VA Clinic
    08.2023 - 12.2025

    RN Staff Nurse

    Kootenai Health Emergency Dept.
    11.2020 - 08.2023

    RN Staff Nurse

    Northwest Specialty Hospital
    08.2020 - 11.2020

    Family Nurse Practitioner

    Medical Resource Group
    04/20/23 - 08.2023

    RN HEART UNIT

    Shasta Regional Medical Group
    07/25/17 - 11/20/18

    RN Nuclear Medcine

    Prime Health care Services
    07/25/17 - 11/20/18

    RN Staff Nurse

    Dignity Health, ST. Elizabeth's Hospital
    11/19/17 - 08/19/20

    Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitoner

    United States University

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