Perpetual Aseme

Clinical Experience

Student Nurse Practitioner – TTUHSC School of Nursing (June 2023 - July 2024)
Primary Care and Wellness Clinic of Arlington, MEDI Care Clinics Hasslet, Pressley Pediatrics in Midlothian, Medico MD Arlington, Premier OB/GYN

• Clinical Hours Completed: 850 hoursGeriatric: 226 hours (22%)
  Adult: 487 hours (50%)
  Pediatric: 279 hours (28%)
  OB/GYN Special Population: 75 hours, with over 170 patients seen
  Not Specified: 83 hours
• Delivery Methods: In-Person: 1,017 patients
  Telehealth: 31 patients
• Functioned independently and under the guidance of preceptors to assess, evaluate, and diagnose patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Collaborated with the Clinical Preceptor to formulate differential diagnoses and select appropriate treatment plans and medication regimens.
• Provided comprehensive care to a diverse patient population across all age groups, including individuals of various races, cultures, and genders.
• Conducted thorough physical exams and managed acute health issues (e.g., sore throat, back pain, nausea, colds).
• Delivered women’s health services at Premier OB/GYN, including the management of gestational diabetes and hypothyroidism during pregnancy.
• Led a process improvement project that enhanced lab results reporting at the Primary Care and Wellness Clinic of Arlington, contributing to increased efficiency in patient care.
• Utilized telemedicine technology to provide remote consultations, increasing access to healthcare services for rural patients.
• Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized care plans.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring timely interventions and treatment plans.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and empathetic care to diverse populations.

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients' conditions via phone
• Evaluate symptoms and determine the level of care needed
• Guide managing symptoms such as pain, nausea, breathing difficulties, and anxiety
• Offer advice on medication administration and adjustment
• Coordinate with hospice care teams to ensure timely visits and interventions
• Communicate patient needs and changes in condition to the hospice care team
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families
• Guide families on what to expect as the disease progresses and how to care for their loved ones
• Maintain accurate and timely records of all patient interactions and interventions
• Ensure all documentation meets regulatory and organizational standards
• Triage emergency calls and provide immediate guidance or arrange for urgent visits
• Assess situations to determine if hospitalization is required
• Educate patients and families about the hospice philosophy and services
• Provide training to new triage nurses or team members as needed
• Adhere to all hospice policies and procedures
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other hospice care team members
• Manage and allocate resources effectively to ensure patient needs are met
• Performe additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
• Develope strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathetic communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.

• Company Overview: Hospice care provider
• Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Taught family members/caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes
• Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift
• Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families, and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

• Provided interdisciplinary patient-centered care that focused on whole-person care
• Devised innovative solutions and provided appropriate referrals for patients based on their needs
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected them to optimal providers and care
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations
• Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures
• Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries, and medications
• Maintained detailed documentation of patient encounters, supporting accurate billing practices and data-driven decision making.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

• Coordinated and supervised all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical personnel in patients' homes
• Provided help in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient and family/caregiver care
• Developed, implemented, and evaluated orientation programs for new organization personnel
• Responsible for orientation of new clinical personnel
• Plans and implements in-service and continuing education programs to meet organization clinical personnel's education and training needs
• Assured compliance with all local, state, and federal laws regarding licensure and certification of organization personnel and maintained compliance with Home Care standards

• Conducted comprehensive assessment of individuals with chronic health problems and developed appropriate care plans for at-risk patients and carried out care plans, evaluated, monitor regularly, and effect changes as needed
• Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs
• Assisted patients in receiving high-quality, appropriate care with the best possible results
• Serve as a clinical liaison and contact for Parkland Health and Hospital System
• Collaborated with different disciplines to provide cohesive care to patients

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in developing, evaluating, and revising of the plan of care as appropriate to meet patient's needs and goals
• Provided competent direct care and ensured the provision of a safe and comforting environment
• Provided health and treatment education to patients/families/significant others
• Served as new nurse mentor/preceptor
• Served as relief nurse for the day shift

• Assessed according to patient's progress and providing interventions using unit and hospital-specific protocols and age-specific parameters
• Provided competent direct care and ensuring the provision of a safe and comforting environment
• Provided treatment education to patients/families/significant others

• Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care
• Instructed and documented patient follow-up care activities to prepare for transfer or discharge
• Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergencies
• Responded to code blue alerts within the facility to initiate protocol, special procedures, and cardiac monitoring