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Nadine LaVassar

Charleston,SC

Summary

Dedicated, diligent and efficient family nurse practitioner. Excellent communication skills and ability to develop professional relationships with patients and families. Experienced in diverse areas of care and quickly able to adapt to new environments and specialties.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

APRN Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist

MUSC Neurosurgery
04.2022 - Current
  • Care of adult patients with spinal or brain complications in outpatient setting.
  • Collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing evidence-based care plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Documenting patient progress and care interventions in medical records.
  • Reviewing patient health status and developing individualized care plans.

Nurse Navigator Kidney Stone Center

Roper Hospital
09.2015 - 04.2022


  • Pain/nausea management, IV fluid administration
  • Ordering imaging
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients with kidney stones.
  • Follow up care and patient education.

RN PACU

Roper Hospital
05.2008 - 09.2015
  • Post anesthesia care.
  • Airway and pain management.
  • EKG interpretation, cardiac and respiratory care.
  • Patient/family post-op care and education.

RN Cardiology/Telemetry/CHF

Trident Hospital
05.2004 - 04.2008
  • Direct patient care.
  • Charge nurse.
  • Telemetry interpretation
  • Post-operative care.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
10.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
08.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC
04.2004

Bachelor of Science - Biology

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05.1999

Skills

  • Second language - French
  • Computer skills
  • Imaging interpretation
  • Pain management
  • IV, lab draws

Certification

APRN License No. 25626 Exp. 4/20/2026

AANP Certification No. F11210554 Exp. 11/2026

BLS Certification Exp. 5/2025

Timeline

APRN Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist

MUSC Neurosurgery
04.2022 - Current

Nurse Navigator Kidney Stone Center

Roper Hospital
09.2015 - 04.2022

RN PACU

Roper Hospital
05.2008 - 09.2015

RN Cardiology/Telemetry/CHF

Trident Hospital
05.2004 - 04.2008

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Trident Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Biology

West Virginia University
Nadine LaVassar