Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Affiliations
Certification
Activities and Honors
Timeline
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NORMA CADET

Clayton,DE

Summary

Enthusiastic Family nurse practitioner eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 18 years of Nursing experience with an advanced understanding of acute and chronic kidney disease. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with Neurological and Chronic Kidney disorders. Focused on helping patients manage acute and chronic disorders and improve health. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to acute care patient populations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

We Care Nephrology
11.2022 - Current
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.

Registered Nurse

AHS Staffings
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • 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
  • Provided direct patient care
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Managed quality care for patients with end-stage renal disease.

Registered Nurse

BAYHEALTH
07.2007 - 02.2022
  • Worked in med-surg stroke unit for 8 1/2 years
  • Currently working as Registered nurse in Dialysis unit for 5 1/2 years
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.

Registered Nurse

CARE ONE
03.2006 - 07.2007
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions per shift.
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.

Education

Master of Science - Family Practice

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
01.2013

Skills

  • Electronic charting
  • Wound cleaning/care expertise
  • Staff performance evaluations
  • Intravenous therapy management
  • Immunization skills
  • Preventative health
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Foley catheter insertion
  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Fluent in Haitian creole and French
  • Removing stitches and staples

Additional Information

  • Patient Education - Educated patients about medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.
  • Living Assistance - Served meals, assisted with feeding ambulating and turning and positioning in bed.
  • OSHA Compliance - Properly disposed of daily biohazard waste in compliance with federal and local regulations.
  • Patient Care - Ensured quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment and referral for a broad range of patients.
  • Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses.
  • Family Support - Educated families about procedures, treatment regimens, prevention and care.
  • Collaboration - Collaborated with physicians (PCP, Nephrologists and other specialties) to plan and implement patient care.
  • Over 500 hours of clinical practice for four Semesters during my Nurse Practitioner rotations which include Family Practice, Pediatrics and OBGYN.

Affiliations

American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP)

Certification

  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) in DE-01/21/2026
  • Registered Nurse in DE
  • BLS/ACLS

Activities and Honors

· Delta Epsilon Rho Honor Society

· Volunteer Chaplaincy

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

We Care Nephrology
11.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

AHS Staffings
04.2022 - 07.2022

Registered Nurse

BAYHEALTH
07.2007 - 02.2022

Registered Nurse

CARE ONE
03.2006 - 07.2007

Master of Science - Family Practice

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Wilmington University
NORMA CADET