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Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rotations
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Rachel Chmunevich

Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Simpsonville,SC

Summary

Dynamic nursing professional bringing 7 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced environments. Ready for a new opportunity to apply Family Nurse Practitioner skills in an progressive outpatient office or in-patient unit.

Overview

6
6
Certifications
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

REGISTERED NURSE: DIALYSIS, MEDICAL/SURGICAL, ICU

Mohawk Valley Health Systems: St. Luke's Hospital
New Hartford, NY
06.2015 - 10.2019
  • Utilized the full scope of the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate recovery focused care for 2 to 3 critically ill or injured patients per shift on a 16-bed intensive care unit.
  • Leveraged assessment findings in conjunction with diagnostic results to collaborate with physicians and clinical specials to generate comprehensive care plans.
  • Interpreted and administered orders for pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
  • Performed bedside procedures including but not limited to management of tubing and peripheral devices including airway management with assisting of insertion of endotracheal tubes, orogastric/nasogastric/peg/gastric tubes, monitored mechanical ventilation, arterial lines, external ventricular drains with intracranial pressure measurements as well as assisting with emergent bedside placements, assisted with bedside central venous device insertions.
  • Maintained meticulous attention to detail in monitoring responses to care; communicated any abnormal reactions and actualized stabilizing interventions to reduce the risk of further medical complications.
  • Counseled patients and family members of health conditions and treatment options to encourage informed healthcare decision making and improved treatment compliance.
  • Documented all patient interactions to the EMR to comply with organizational policies, in addition to local, state, and federal healthcare guidelines.
  • Served as a member of the Code Team to follow CPR, ACLS, and NIHSS guidelines; played a pivotal role in responding to emergencies throughout the facility and providing timely, effective stabilizing care to minimize the risk of adverse outcomes.

REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE: SUB-ACUTE REHAB

Masonic Care Community
Utica, NY
01.2015 - 06.2015
  • Instrumental member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team; contributed to the delivery of individualized care for up to 16 patients per shift emphasizing comfort, safety, and treatment efficacy to improve healthcare outcomes.
  • Facilitated the seamless admission of patients to the unit; readily identified and planned for appropriate levels of care to support a full, timely recovery.
  • Skillfully completed bedside procedures including oral, injectable, and intravenous medication administration, simple and complex wound care, dressing changes, staple and suture removal, tracheostomy care, Foley catheter placement/removal.
  • Monitored patient responses to care to; initiated stabilizing, corrective actions and modified care plans, when needed, to minimize the risk of adverse outcomes.
  • Leveraged therapeutic communication and interpersonal skills to cultivate strong relationships with patients and their families to minimize anxieties, foster a strong understanding of medical conditions, and improve treatment compliance.
  • Provided detailed, accurate clinical documentation to the patient’s health record to support effective care across the continuum.
  • Played a pivotal role in the transition from paper charting to Sigmacare EMR; provided hands on training for staff to ensure effective and efficient platform utilization.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY
08.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University Of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
01.2018 - 01.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY
05.2012 - 05.2014

Skills

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Software

Epic

SigmaCare

Cyberren

All Scripts

Medent

Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rotations

Clinical rotation experiences currently partnering with supervising preceptors to develop the advanced knowledge and skills needed to independently provide safe, quality, and effective care for patients across the lifespan with acute and chronic health conditions. Developing a foundation for independent practice that utilizes the foundational skills to become a top quality FNP. Honed a deeper understanding of the limitations of my role, at present, while continuing to educate myself on guidelines, studies, and best practices, in addition to effective time management strategies, to best serve each patient.

Primary care I | MVHS Clinton Medical Group, Clinton, NY - 158 Hours, January through March 2020

  • Acquired Clinical Skills: Follow-up exams, medication initiation and management, diabetic management, birth control management, women's health exams

Primary care II | Delta Medical Office, Rome, NY - 80 Hours, September 2020

  • Acquired Clinical Skills: Comprehensive physical exams, polypharmacy, throat cultures

Women’s health | OB Care Center, Utica, NY - 50 Hours, August through September 2020

  • Acquired Clinical Skills: pelvic exam, contraception management, fetal monitoring, post-partum exams, pre-natal care, IUD removal

Pediatrics | Slocum Dickson Medical Group, Utica, NY - 170 Hours, October 2020 and March 2021

  • Acquired Clinical Skills: newborn physical exams, developmental milestones, detection of non-accidental trauma, scoliosis screening, Tanner's staging, Incision and drain

Primary care III | MVHS Barneveld Medical Group, Barneveld, NY – 142 Hours, November through December 2020

  • Acquired Clinical Skills: Outpatient PFTs, Snellen Chart, 6-minute walk tests, Cryotherapy for wart removal, vaccine administration, medication and diet counseling, diagnostic study interpretation

Clinical specialty | CNY Cardiology, Utica, NY – 80 Hours, February through March 2020

  • Acquired Clinicals Skills: EKG interpretation, pacemaker evaluation, medical optimization

Certification

Registered Professional Nurse; NYS 690881

Affiliations

American Nurses Association

  • 2021

American Medical Spa

  • 2019-2020

Sigma Thea Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

  • 2018 to Present

American Association of Critical Care Nurses

  • 2018-2019

Affiliations

MVHS

  • Critical Care Training Course

MVHS

  • Basic Arrythmia Course

Smiles for Life

  • Dental Assessment Course(s) (8)

CITI IRB

  • Human Subjects Research

American Medical Association

  • Fundamentals of culturally and linguistically appropriate services

American Medical Association:

  • Ensuring Communication and Language Assistance

Global Genetics and Genomics Community

  • Cases: I. Lisa II. Gabe

MLMIC

  • Risk Certification Course

Timeline

NIHSS; National Institute of Health

02-2022

CPR; American Heart Association

06-2021

ACLS; American Heart Association

03-2020

Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
08.2019 - Current

ENLS; Neurocritical Care Society

07-2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University Of Phoenix
01.2018 - 01.2019

REGISTERED NURSE: DIALYSIS, MEDICAL/SURGICAL, ICU

Mohawk Valley Health Systems: St. Luke's Hospital
06.2015 - 10.2019

REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE: SUB-ACUTE REHAB

Masonic Care Community
01.2015 - 06.2015

Registered Professional Nurse; NYS 690881

08-2014

Certified Nurses Aid

06-2013

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Mohawk Valley Community College
05.2012 - 05.2014
Rachel ChmunevichFamily Nurse Practitioner Student