Paula Durbin
Nurse Practitioner
Columbus,OH
Summary
Qualified Nurse Practitioner committed to increasing the quality of patient care. Adept at critical care, diagnosing, evaluating, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examination and testing. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
Work History
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
- Manages preoperative and postoperative patient care in critical care setting, closely monitoring acute conditions.
- 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
Staff Nurse Level III, Ross Heart Hospital, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
06.2020 - 10.2023
- Responsible for management of care of critically ill and hemodynamically unstable preoperative and postoperative cardiac surgery patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices
Infusion Nurse
Zangmeister Cancer Center
08.2019 - Current
- Performs infusion and monitors patient's status throughout entire infusion as well as manages emergency reactions
- Questioned patients to garner information about side effects, mobility and energy levels, documenting information in electronic medical record
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects
Staff Nurse, James Cancer Hospital, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
12.2018 - 06.2020
- Responsible for continuous monitoring and assessment of critically ill patients with complex health conditions.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2018 - 10.2018
- John Peter Smith Health Network - Outpatient oncology infusion
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Educated patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
Staff Nurse
Mount Carmel Health System
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Responsible for care of acutely ill patients in post-operative setting including; clinical decision making., administered, monitored, and documented therapeutic interventions, and coordinated with multidisciplinary team.
Clinical Nurse II
Stanford Healthcare
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Administered Chemotherapy to patient's not roomed on the oncology unit.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention
Travel Registered Nurse
American Mobile
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Stanford Hospital & Clinics - Solid organ transplant, Colorectal surgery
Charge Nurse
Grant Medical Center
11.2010 - 12.2011
- Identified staffing needs and determined assignment for nursing staff and patient support assistants.
Education
Master of Science - Adult-gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH 08.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Columbus, MI 09.2007 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH 09.1999 - 12.2004
Skills
Patient Examination
Diagnosis and Treatment
Patient Education
Treatment Plan Development
Lab Result Evaluation
Precepting
Central Line Insertion
Arterial Line Insertion
Certification
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center
Timeline
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Adult-gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The Ohio State University
08.2020 - 05.2022
Staff Nurse Level III, Ross Heart Hospital, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
06.2020 - 10.2023
Infusion Nurse
Zangmeister Cancer Center
08.2019 - Current
Staff Nurse, James Cancer Hospital, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
12.2018 - 06.2020
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2018 - 10.2018
Staff Nurse
Mount Carmel Health System
09.2016 - 03.2018
Clinical Nurse II
Stanford Healthcare
01.2014 - 05.2016
Travel Registered Nurse
American Mobile
01.2012 - 12.2013
Charge Nurse
Grant Medical Center
11.2010 - 12.2011
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
09.2007 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Ohio State University
09.1999 - 12.2004