Nicole Barbarotta
North Branford
Summary
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with specialty in Family Practice. Expertise in performing patient consultations and examinations, administration of appropriate medications, treatment, and maintaining patient records. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
SupportiveCare
09.2024 - Current
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing a warm therapeutic environment that fostered open communication and trust.
- Managed patient caseloads efficiently, prioritizing time-sensitive needs and ensuring consistent quality of care.
- Analyzed explanations for psychiatric illnesses by screening clients for physical illnesses, neurological trauma, developmental issues and genetic factors.
- Promoted adherence to treatment plans through consistent follow-ups and adjustments to medications as necessary, improving overall patient wellbeing.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough psychiatric assessments and developing personalized treatment plans.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Landmark Health
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
Family Nurse Practitioner
United Health Group, Optum
05.2019 - 08.2022
- 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.
Family Nurse Practitioner
ProHealth Partners
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
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 Practitioner
Chamberlain College of Nursing
09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Hartford
05.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing
05.2000
Skills
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Physical Examinations
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Operational Standards
- Health Care Evaluation
- Specialist Referrals
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Patient-Centered Care
- Diagnosis formulation
- Behavioral health
- Treatment plan development
- Patient education
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
Education
Bridgeport, CT,West Hartford, CT,Chicago, IL
Contact
North Branford, CT 06471
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
SupportiveCare
09.2024 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Landmark Health
09.2022 - 09.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner
United Health Group, Optum
05.2019 - 08.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner
ProHealth Partners
05.2018 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
05.1998 - 09.2018
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
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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