Rachel Hewitt
Experienced with patient care, diagnosis, and treatment. Utilizes advanced medical knowledge to provide comprehensive healthcare and manage chronic conditions. Track record of strong clinical assessments and effective communication with healthcare teams.
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
10 MonthsProvide comprehensive care to kidney transplant recipients throughout the inpatient and outpatient settings( hybrid role). Manage post-transplant complications, immunosuppression, graft function, infections, and medication adjustments to ensure optimal patient recovery and outcomes. Collaborated closely with transplant surgeons, nephrologists, residents and nurses. Conducted patient assessments, reviewed laboratory and diagnostic results, developed treatment plans, and provided transplant education while facilitating admissions, discharges, follow-up care, and communication with outside facilities to enhance continuity of care.
RN-Cross trained- Cardiovascular Intensive Care unit D3 East
3 Years 6 Months- Care for patient populations of cardiac and vascular surgery; cardiogenic shock, CHF, acute respiratory failure, septic shock, and cardiac arrest.
RN-Cardiovascular Step-down unit D-4
6 Years 10 Months- Provide pre/post operative care for the following: CABG, TAVR, Vascular bypass, Carotid Endarterectomy, AAA repair, Valve replacement, Pacemaker placement, etc.
Education
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner(FNP)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing(BSN)
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Certification
NY licensed family nurse practitioner- FNP-C (AANP),NY licensed RN, (BLS) Basic Life Support Certification (AHA), (ACLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA), (CV-BC) Cardiac-Vascular board certification (AACN), (SCRN) Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (AANN)
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
RN-Cross trained- Cardiovascular Intensive Care unit D3 East
RN-Cardiovascular Step-down unit D-4
St. Joseph’s College of Nursing
Le Moyne College
Le Moyne College
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- 800 Clinical hours
- February 2025-March 2025: Upstate Pediatric Cardiology Associates - FNP-S:Provided comprehensive care to pediatric patients with congenital and acquired heart conditions.
- January 2025-February 2025: Kudos Medical(Primary care) FNP-S :Assessed, diagnosed, and treated individuals across the life span. Practiced preventative medicine as well as managed those with chronic and acute health conditions.
- October 2024-November 2024: SJH PCC OB-GYN FNP-S:Performed pelvic, breast, prenatal and annual women’s wellness exams.
- June 2024-July 2024: Ghaly Sleep Center FNP-S: Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy. Reviewed and interpreted home sleep apnea tests, and CPAP/BiPAP compliance reports.
- January 2024-November 2024: Family Care Medical Group (Primary care) FNP-S: Assessed, diagnosed, and treated individuals across the life span.
- January 2024-May 2024: Fulton and Central Square Urgent Care FNP-S Performed focused assessments and managed acute illnesses and minor injuries across the lifespan, including infections, musculoskeletal injuries, and dermatologic conditions.