Patricia Dingman
Family Nurse Practitioner
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over a year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner specializing in the care of the aging and elderly population, as well as primary care of children and adults. Over 16 years of experience as a Registered Nurse specializing in cardiac and heart failure care. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Eager to excel as a Nurse Practitioner with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered healthcare.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Eventus Wholehealth
Fort Wayne, Indiana
08.2021 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed physical examination, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and documented observations and results in patient chart.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Served as lead health care provider for employee health clinic with over 1,000 employees and their families.
- Performed pre-participation sports physicals per IHSAA guidelines.
Registered Nurse
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Wayne, Indiana
02.2005 - 08.2021
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Served as Unit Supervisor for 36-bed Cardiac Telemetry Unit for four years.
- Served as Heart Failure Resource Nurse providing one-to-one heart failure education in inpatient setting.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other progressive conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, INBachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, INAssociate of Science - Nursing
University Of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, INSkills
- Strong clinical judgement
- Disease Prevention Education
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Infection Control Procedures
- Committed to compliance reporting
- Strong medical ethic
- Strong communication skills
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner - 2021
- Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana - 2005 to present
BLS - Basic Life Support Certification - 2005 to present
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - 2005 to present
Affiliations
- American Association of Heart Failure Nurses
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Coalition of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Indiana
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Eventus Wholehealth
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Lutheran Hospital
02.2005 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne
Associate of Science - Nursing
University Of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne
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