NAOMI KIHWAGA
Jersey City,N J
Summary
Looking for a job as a Family Nurse Practitioner to utilize skills and knowledge for the welfare of the company and the community. Highly qualified board certified family nurse practitioner driven to build strong relationship with patients and their families. Act as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes. Fast Listener, highly dependable, excellent attention to detail
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
North Hudson Community Action Corporation
West New York, NJ
02.2014 - Current
- · Increased community health by History taking, physical examination, assessment and treatment of wide variety of illnesses in community
- · Optimize health by Primary preventive care
- · Reduced hospitalizations and emergency room visits by Management of chronic illnesses like diabetes and hypertension to maintain healthy lifestyle
- · Collaboration with providers across all fields ensuring complete care for patients
- Evaluated and and treated 15 - 25 patients per day
- Mentored graduating and aspiring Nurse practitioners
Registered Professional Nurse
Carepoint Health - Christ Hospital, Formally Christ Hospital
Jersey City, NJ
06.2008 - Current
- · Staff Nurse for oncology Med-Surg unit caring for up to 7 patients daily
- · Improved patient outcomes by Performing assessments, working with medical staff to create plan of care for wide variety of conditions
- · Reduce recurrent hospitalizations by Conducting discharge planning, administering medications, and supervising clinical partners
- · Increase patient compliance by Educating patients about medications, surgical procedures, and disease processes
- · Increased performance by Precepting new nurses to unit ensuring patient safety and competence within new nurse
- · Advocated patient’s rights and needs to those caring for patient including physicians and social workers
- · Occasionally run charge nurse increasing satisfaction for patients and their families
- · Provide emotional support for patients and their families with chronic and terminal illness
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey
Newark, NJ05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ01.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ08.2008
Skills
- Diagnostic Interventions
- Standards of Care
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Diagnosis and Treatment
Additional Information
- Awards: , Who's who among Students in American Junior Colleges, Excellence, and Dean's List. Affiliations Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society of the Two Year College, Registered Professional Nurse State of New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs CDS Registered Has Applied for a DEA number on 10/15/2015
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
North Hudson Community Action Corporation
02.2014 - Current
Registered Professional Nurse
Carepoint Health - Christ Hospital, Formally Christ Hospital
06.2008 - Current
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Jersey City University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hudson County Community College