Nicole Barbarotta
North Branford,CT
Summary
Caring Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with specialty in Family Practice. Talented at performing patient consultations, administering appropriate medication and treatment and maintaining patient records. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to be flexible. Kind with extensive knowledge of medical terminology, immunization administration and lab results interpretation. Expertise in Family Practice. Caring and personable professional possessing excellent communication, recordkeeping and time management capabilities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
United Health Group, Optum
Minnetonka, MN
05.2019 - Current
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients .
- Performed acute visits, initial visits and physical examinations.
- Develop and implement treatment plans.
- Provide guidance to nursing personal towards treatment plans and care issues.
- Document treatment plans in medical record.
- Collaborate with physicians for guidance as needed.
- Coordinate patient care.
- Provided care to caseload of over 100 patients.
- Provided care for critically ill patients with traumatic injuries and life-threatening illnesses at bedside or transferring to acute care facility.
- Provided guidance, education, support to patients and families to facilitate with goals of care, end of life care and all treatment options
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Provided and managed end of life care with respect, morals and values to patients and families to facilitate dignity and positive transitions for end of life.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
ProHealth Partners
Monroe, CT
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients.
- Collaborate with physician and documents physician guidance as needed
- Rapidly formulate differential diagnosis from assessments conducted with clinical setting.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Provide guidance to nursing personal towards treatment plans and care issues.
Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
New Haven, CT
05.1998 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Pracitioner
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT05.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing
Bridgeport, CT05.2000
Skills
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Physical Examinations
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Operational Standards
- Health Care Evaluation
- Specialist Referrals
- Infection Control Procedures
- Disease Prevention Education
- Test Results Interpretation
- Patient Records Maintenance
- Support Staff Supervision
- Hospice Education
- Medical History Review
- Geriatric Treatment
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Patient-Centered Care
Accomplishments
Recipient of Seton Excellence Award and New Haven County Nightingale Award
Certification
- American Heart Association, CPR
- Advanced Cardiac Life SUpport-ACLS
- Performance Award
- Relationship Award
- Integrity Award
- Compassion Award
- Member of Palliative Care Team
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
United Health Group, Optum
05.2019 - Current
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
ProHealth Partners
05.2018 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
05.1998 - 09.2018
Master of Science - Family Nurse Pracitioner
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Hartford
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing
- American Heart Association, CPR
- Advanced Cardiac Life SUpport-ACLS
- Performance Award
- Relationship Award
- Integrity Award
- Compassion Award
- Member of Palliative Care Team
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