Paradise C. Hutton
Summary
Transitioning into practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner, I aim to provide holistic, evidence-based care across the lifespan while promoting health equity and culturally competent care through patient education, advocacy, and preventive strategies. I am dedicated to advancing my clinical expertise in family practice, pediatrics, and women’s health while contributing to quality improvement initiatives in primary care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Op/Post-Op Nurse
USPI- United Surgical Partners International
09.2023 - Current
- Provide pre-op assessments, patient education, and post-anesthesia recovery care in a fast-paced ambulatory surgical center.
- Monitor patients receiving moderate sedation and ensure safe recovery through discharge.
- Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical staff to optimize patient outcomes.
Nurse Practitioner Student
NorthShore Health Centers
12.2024 - 10.2025
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments and developed differential diagnoses for patients across the lifespan.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions using evidence-based guidelines.
- Performed well-child checks, immunizations, and developmental screenings in pediatrics.
- Provided preventive and reproductive health care, including contraceptive counseling and prenatal/postpartum support in women’s health.
- Collaborated with preceptors and interdisciplinary team members to deliver safe, patient-centered care.
Surgical Nurse
Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Assisted physicians during in-office and operating room procedures, including interventional pain management and vascular care.
- Acted as circulator nurse documenting surgical procedures and supporting interdisciplinary needs.
- Implemented nursing care plans for post-procedural patients under moderate sedation.
Travel Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Practiced in a Level 1 trauma, teaching, Magnet-recognized hospital setting, floating across multiple medical-surgical units.
- Delivered post-surgical and rehabilitative care, supporting patient recovery and independence.
Registered Nurse
St. Mary Medical Center
09.2018 - 12.2021
- Delivered direct care to a 31-bed mixed-acuity unit of oncology, med-surg, and telemetry patients.
- Functioned as Charge Nurse, managing teams of 6 RNs and 3 CNAs per shift.
- Administered chemotherapy, IV therapies, and critical medications, monitoring therapeutic and adverse effects.
Education
Nursing
Purdue University Global
Lafayette, IN10-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN10-2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05-2013
Skills
- Advanced diagnostic reasoning & evidence-based treatment planning
- Safe prescribing practices & pharmacologic management (in training)
- Patient & family education, cultural competence, motivational interviewing
- Electronic Medical Record (Epic, Cerner, NextGen Health) proficiency
- Team leadership, collaboration, and care coordination
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Indiana (Active, Oct 2018–Present)
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Illinois (Active, Dec 2021–Present)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association, Expires June 2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association, Expires June 2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)- American Heart Association, Expires June 2026
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner Student
NorthShore Health Centers
12.2024 - 10.2025
Pre-Op/Post-Op Nurse
USPI- United Surgical Partners International
09.2023 - Current
Surgical Nurse
Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care
10.2022 - 03.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
12.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
St. Mary Medical Center
09.2018 - 12.2021
Nursing
Purdue University Global
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valparaiso University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Indiana University, Bloomington
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