Patience Tieri
Lowell,Indiana
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of Diabetes and Thyroid management over the past 4 years. Over 24 years of experience in nursing.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner
NorthShore Health Centers
01.2020 - Current
- Management of Type 1 and 2 Diabetes, including insulin pump therapy
- General endocrine management
- 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.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
Family Nurse Practitioner
NorthShore Health Centers
03.2017 - 01.2020
- 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.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
Critical Care Registered Nurse Surgical ICU
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITAL
11.2015 - 03.2017
- Working in a high paced environment with surgical ICU patients
- Caring for surgical transplant patients, Thoracic post-operative cases
- Charge nurse to 12 bed unit, managing admissions and transfers of patients and staff
- Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs
- Document patients' treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, or plan revisions.
Neuro-Surgical Assistant Manager
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITAL
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Provide assistance with staff scheduling and daily management of the Neuro ICU
- Rounding on patient satisfaction.
Critical Care Nurse Educator
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITAL
11.2012 - 11.2014
- Responsible for education of new ICU nurses and continued education for all ICU RN's
- Assisted with training of over 7000 employees for the opening of a new hospital.
Critical Care Registered Nurse Cardiac Surgery ICU
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
07.2007 - 11.2012
- Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines
- Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions
- Assess patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
- Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs
- Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families
- Care for Cardiac surgery patients, post open heart, VAD placement and CVVH care.
Critical Care Registered Nurse Trauma Neuro/Surgical
CHRIST MEDICAL CENTER
12.2001 - 06.2007
- Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data
- Participate in professional organizations and continuing education to improve practice knowledge and skills
- 20 bed Surgical-Neuro Trauma ICU.
Education
Endocrinology Specialty -
Duke University
Durham, NC01.2021
Masters Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL06.2016
Bachelor Science in Nursing -
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN05.1997
Skills
- Board Certified Advanced Diabetes Management
- Certified OmniPod pump trainer
- Diabetes and Nutrition Treatments
Certification
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 2017- current
Board Certified Advanced Diabetes Management 2022
Certified OmniPod pump trainer
Timeline
Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner
NorthShore Health Centers
01.2020 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
NorthShore Health Centers
03.2017 - 01.2020
Critical Care Registered Nurse Surgical ICU
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITAL
11.2015 - 03.2017
Neuro-Surgical Assistant Manager
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITAL
11.2014 - 12.2015
Critical Care Nurse Educator
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITAL
11.2012 - 11.2014
Critical Care Registered Nurse Cardiac Surgery ICU
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
07.2007 - 11.2012
Critical Care Registered Nurse Trauma Neuro/Surgical
CHRIST MEDICAL CENTER
12.2001 - 06.2007
Endocrinology Specialty -
Duke University
Masters Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor Science in Nursing -
Valparaiso University
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