Paul Lascuna
Saint Johns,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Professor well-versed in Graduate and Undergraduate teaching methods and Nursing. Known for providing great support to both professors and students with approachable demeanor and excellent attention to detail. Dedicated to classroom and long-term student success.
Qualified Nurse Practitioner with 12 years of experience in a leadership nursing role. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Lead Faculty for Emergency Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Programs
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum revision, evaluation of course syllabi and lesson plans for Graduate Nursing curriculum.
- Stood in for professors and teachers in absences, lecturing or providing course material on Nurse Practitioner based on lesson plans.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Graded over 40 assignments per week and entered into Blackboard Learn electronic platform.
Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care
FastMed
Jacksonville, FL
06.2021 - Current
- 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 patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed minor surgical procedures: suturing, incision and drainage, nail trephination, immobilization of fractures, and flourescein staining.
- Triage appropriately to deliver quality care for all ages.
- Saved company over 10k yearly by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.
Nurse Practitioner Renal Transplant
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, FL
09.2021 - 12.2022
- 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.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Discussed proposed surgical procedures, risk and potential complications with supervising physician and patient to obtain proper patient informed consent.
- Used EPIC to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
- Transplanted over 238 patients per year.
Assistant Professor
Georgia Southern University
Savannah, GA
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Contributed to campus activities to promote positive university image.
- Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Helped struggling students providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Lead Faculty for Advanced Pathophysiology and Advanced Health Assessment.
- Graded over 18 assignments per week and entered grades into D2L Learning electronic platform.
- Stood in for professors and teachers in absences, lecturing or providing course material on emergency and critical care based on lesson plans
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Southland MD
Thomasville, GA
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Sole provider in rural critical access hospitals throughout rural Georgia.
- Performed emergency procedures in rural emergency departments: intubation, chest tube insertion, dislocation reduction, nail trephination, management of ventilated patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Supervised 2 RNs, 2 LVNs, and non-clinical staff
Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care
Southcoast Health System
Savannah, GA
02.2019 - 02.2021
- 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 patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- 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.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for pediatric patients.
- Applied and removed casts, sutured soft tissue injuries, and changed dressings.
- Handled 5-10 calls per day to address follow up and laboratory findings.
Assistant Professor
South University
Savanna, GA
01.2015 - 07.2019
- Program Director for MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Program.
- Oversee 126 FNP Students within College of Public Health and School of Nursing.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Helped struggling students while providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Performed research to serve as basis for academic writing for publication.
- Handled classroom administration for professors.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
Trauma Nurse Practitioner
Memorial Health University Hospital
Savannah, GA
03.2017 - 03.2018
- 1 of 5 Advanced Practice Providers on Trauma Surgical Critical Care Team providing care for critically ill and trauma patients at Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Managed critically ill patients in all intensive care units within Level 1 Trauma Center.
- 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.
- 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.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Discussed proposed surgical procedures, risk and potential complications with supervising physician and patient to obtain proper patient informed consent.
Family Nurse Practitioner
United States Army
Fort Stewart, GA
10.2016 - 10.2017
- 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 patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Worked in women's health services providing counseling on reproductive issues and assisting with family planning needs.
- Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.
- Evaluated 18-25 patients each work day.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Womack Army Medical Center
Fort Bragg, NC
03.2013 - 04.2015
- 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 patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Worked in women's health services providing counseling on reproductive issues and assisting with family planning needs.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Served as lead health care provider for Family Residency-patient family clinic.
- Used AHLTA and CHCS software to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.
- Served as lead healthcare provider and empaneled to 3000 patients within assigned primary care clinic.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL08.2014
Master of Science - Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Troy University
Troy, AL05.2006
Master of Arts - Theology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08.2022
Skills
- Academic research
- Student research guidance
- Classroom management
- Curriculum Development
- Lecturing
- Clinic work
- Acute care expertise
- Emergency, Critical Care and Trauma experience
- Electronic Medical Records
- Laboratory testing
- Diagnostic screenings
Accomplishments
- Distinguished Alumni Award for Clinical Excellence, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 2014.
- United States Army Bovard Award, Western Regional Command 2013.
- Everyday Hero Mention, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 2011.
- Professor of the Quarter, Anamarc College 2008.
Certification
- Board Certified, Family Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Board Certified, Emergency Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support-Provider (BLS)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Jacksonville University
01.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner Renal Transplant
Mayo Clinic
09.2021 - 12.2022
Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care
FastMed
06.2021 - Current
Assistant Professor
Georgia Southern University
08.2020 - 07.2021
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Southland MD
02.2019 - 02.2021
Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care
Southcoast Health System
02.2019 - 02.2021
Trauma Nurse Practitioner
Memorial Health University Hospital
03.2017 - 03.2018
Family Nurse Practitioner
United States Army
10.2016 - 10.2017
Assistant Professor
South University
01.2015 - 07.2019
Family Nurse Practitioner
Womack Army Medical Center
03.2013 - 04.2015
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
The University of Alabama
Master of Science - Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Troy University
Master of Arts - Theology
Liberty University
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