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Rae Wiest

Oakland,CA

Summary

Empathic nurse practitioner focused on providing respectful and affirming care. Calm and attentive professional bringing over 18 years experience in healthcare, with nearly 3 years of experience specifically in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Healthcare In Action
03.2023 - Current
  • Cared for transitional age youth and adults experiencing homelessness.
  • Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
  • Provided gender affirming care including hormone prescribing, surgery referrals, and advocacy.
  • Provided counseling and treatment around sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS and Hep C
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.

Family Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem

Lyon Martin
06.2023 - Current
  • Provided gender affirming care including hormone prescribing, surgery referrals, and advocacy.
  • Provided counseling and treatment around sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis C.
  • Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.

Family Nurse Practitioner

LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE - WEST BERKELEY
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Provided comprehensive primary care to a patient panel encompassing all age groups across the lifespan
  • Performed general and focused physical and behavioral health assessments
  • Ordered, interpreted, and educated patients regarding results of EKGs, X-rays, and other diagnostic tests
  • Prescribed medication and other treatments including referrals to appropriate specialists
  • Provided birth control counseling including insertion and removal of Mirena and Paragard IUDs and Implanted birth control (Nexplanon)
  • Performed endometrial biopsy
  • Performed outpatient procedures including cyst removal, skin tag removal, cryotherapy for wart removal, wound closure, intra-articular injections for pain relief.

Family Nurse Practitioner Resident

EAST BAY CONSORTIUM NURSE PRACTITIONER RESIDENCY
10.2021 - 09.2022
  • Under the guidance and observation of an MD, PA, or NP preceptor, provided comprehensive primary care to a patient panel encompassing all age groups across the lifespan
  • Performed general and focused physical and behavioral health assessments
  • Ordered, interpreted, and educated patients regarding results of EKGs, X-rays, and other diagnostic tests
  • Completed 12-week rotations in Urgent Care and MAT settings
  • Provided birth control counseling including insertion and removal of Mirena and Paragard IUDs and Implanted birth control (Nexplanon)
  • Performed endometrial biopsy
  • Performed outpatient procedures including cyst removal, skin tag removal, cryotherapy for wart removal, wound closure, intra-articular injections for pain relief.

Registered Nurse

SAN FRANCISCO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH - SHELTER HEALTH
10.2019 - 09.2021
  • Performed physical and psychosocial assessments of adult and geriatric populations experiencing homelessness
  • Frequently floated to the Tom Waddell Urgent care where I performed EKGs, blood draws, and IV insertions
  • Provided health education and support to shelter and navigation center residents
  • Provided wound care and education regarding wound care to shelter residents.

Registered Nurse

KAISER PERMANENTE - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
06.2015 - 12.2019
  • Triaged patients and assigned ESI scores based on assessment
  • Provided training to newly graduated nurses, new employees, and precepted nursing students
  • Performed physical and psychosocial assessments of neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations
  • Administration of vasoactive medications and monitoring need for sedation/reversal agents
  • Assisted in code blue situations and intubation.

Temporary RN Consultant

A BROADER LIVING EXPERIENCE
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Operated as temporary/contract facility RN in a residential care facility providing 24-hour care to nine adults with developmental disabilities
  • Collaborated with staff members to create and provide medication administration training to caregivers
  • Conducted chart and medication administration record audits
  • Performed physical assessments on residents and collaborated with primary care providers and specialists in coordination of care.

Registered Nurse

KAISER PERMANENTE - HOME HOSPICE
05.2014 - 06.2015
  • Utilized the nursing process in the delivery of care to individuals in the final stages of life
  • Coordinated development and implementation of patient-centered goals and plan of care
  • Performed admission to Hospice Program
  • Provided end-of-life counseling for patient and families
  • Management of CADD/PCA for pain control, IV fluids, TPN
  • Management of subcutaneous infusion therapy
  • Provided venipuncture for lab draws.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

SUTTER CARE AT HOME - HOME HOSPICE
10.2011 - 05.2014
  • Utilized the nursing process in the delivery of care to individuals in the final stages of life
  • Coordinated development and implementation of patient-centered goals and plan of care
  • Performed admissions to Hospice Program
  • Provided end-of-life counseling for patient and families
  • Management of CADD/PCA for pain control, IV fluids, TPN
  • Management of subcutaneous infusion therapy
  • Provided venipuncture for lab draws
  • Coordinated teaching and care for PleurX drainage system management.

Registered Nurse

CARONDELET ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL - INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
02.2009 - 08.2011
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data
  • Monitored patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and instituted appropriate interventions
  • Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines
  • Assessed patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
  • Evaluated patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs
  • Prioritized nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs
  • Advocated for patients' and families' needs while providing emotional support.

Education

Masters in Science Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Candidate -

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
06.2021

Bachelor's in Science of Nursing -

ANNA MARIA COLLEGE
PAXTON, MASSACHUSETTS
12.2014

Associate's degree in Nursing -

PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
TUCSON, ARIZONA
12.2008

Skills

  • Experienced in providing trauma informed care
  • Experienced in de-escalation
  • Strong patient advocate
  • Proficiency in Epic and Canvas EMR systems

Certification

  • Nurse Practitioner License, expires 03/2025
  • Registered Nursing license, California, expires 03/2025
  • United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration, obtained on 04/2022
  • Buprenorphine Waiver obtained 04/2022
  • Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, expires 08/2026
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Active, 01/2025


Community And Leadership

  • Healthlink Volunteer, Fall 2020- Spring 2021. Serving as a mentor to a 15-year-old high school sophomore who is interested in the health care profession. Mentor duties include help with resume preparation, interview preparation, and help with researching post high school plans.
  • UCSF LGBTQ Advisory Council School of Nursing Representative, 03/2020, 06/2021, Served as representative of LGBTQIA+ student voices from the School of Nursing in an inter-school council with representatives from the UCSF schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and the Graduate Division.
  • UCSF LGBTQIA+ Health Forum 2020, Served as the School of Nursing Liaison on the health forum planning committee. Assisted with coordinating fundraising and organizing health forum workshops.
  • California Nurses Association, 01/2017, 02/2018, Participated in the Professional Performance Committee (PPC). As a member of the PPC, I represented the Emergency Department at Kaiser San Leandro meeting monthly with other California Nurses' Association RNs and management to discuss issues concerning patient safety and to coordinate methods to address those issues.

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem

Lyon Martin
06.2023 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

Healthcare In Action
03.2023 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner

LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE - WEST BERKELEY
10.2022 - 01.2023

Family Nurse Practitioner Resident

EAST BAY CONSORTIUM NURSE PRACTITIONER RESIDENCY
10.2021 - 09.2022

Registered Nurse

SAN FRANCISCO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH - SHELTER HEALTH
10.2019 - 09.2021

Temporary RN Consultant

A BROADER LIVING EXPERIENCE
01.2018 - 05.2018

Registered Nurse

KAISER PERMANENTE - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
06.2015 - 12.2019

Registered Nurse

KAISER PERMANENTE - HOME HOSPICE
05.2014 - 06.2015

Registered Nurse Case Manager

SUTTER CARE AT HOME - HOME HOSPICE
10.2011 - 05.2014

Registered Nurse

CARONDELET ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL - INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
02.2009 - 08.2011

Masters in Science Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Candidate -

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO

Bachelor's in Science of Nursing -

ANNA MARIA COLLEGE

Associate's degree in Nursing -

PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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