Reshma Arakkal
Fort Myers,Florida
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner with nearly 2.5 years of experience providing comprehensive care in family medicine and psychiatry. Committed to helping patients achieve their healthcare goals through compassionate, patient-centered, and evidence-based care. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, leadership, communication, and teaching abilities, with an ongoing dedication to professional development and remaining current with advancements in healthcare.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Millennium Physician Group
Lehigh Acres, Florida
06.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive family medicine services, including history and physical examinations, diagnosis, individualized treatment plans, medication management, and follow-up care.
- Performed preventive and wellness visits, assessed health maintenance needs, ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic studies, and coordinated screening and immunization plans for all age groups.
- Completed transitional care and post-hospital follow-up, reconciled medications, addressed care gaps, and collaborated with specialists, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, home health teams, and community resources to ensure continuity of care.
Registered Nurse /Charge Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
Fort Myers, FL
02.2016 - 05.2024
- Provided care for patients requiring complex long-term treatment to ensure optimal recovery.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive patient care plans with medical and clinical staff
- Oversaw care provided by licensed nurses and professionals to maintain high-quality patient outcomes.
- Coordinated onboarding for new students and employees to enhance program integration.
Registered Nurse /Charge Nurse
Park Royal Behavioral Health Services
Fort Myers, FL
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Led nursing team as charge RN at Park Royal Hospital
- Provided care for patients with diverse mental health disorders, ensuring individualized treatment plans
- Administered medications to patients under supervision of medical staff. and general safety within patient population
- Maintained secure workplace environment for employees and patients. that is secure for both employees and patients
Registered Nurse
Lee Memorial Health System
Fort Myers, FL
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Coordinated with doctors to implement and adjust treatment plans for optimal patient outcomes
- Monitored post-surgical patients and delivered specialized care to promote recovery and safety
- Delivered safe patient care by adhering to medical protocols and guidelines.
- Cared for patients requiring acute treatment, ensuring timely interventions and support
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Specialty Track - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Chicago, Illinois09-2023
Pursuing - Doctor of Nursing Practice
Chamberlain University
Illinois City, IL09-2026
Skills
- Communication skills for sharing information with patients and families
- Interpersonal relations for coordinating care with coworkers
- Technology skill for recording and analyzing patient data
- Critical thinking and decision-making skills for diagnosing and treating patients
- Organization skills for multitasking and practice management
- Leadership skills
- Primary / Family care expertise
- Computer skills in various Software( Epic, Athena, Medisoft EHR)
- Decision making skills in patient management
- Patient case assessment and managing skills
Personal Information
Title: FNP-BC
Certification
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - State of Florida January 2024 - Present, RN(Registered Nurse) - State of Florida May 2015 - Present, BLS(Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association December 2022 - December 2024, ACLS(Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association December 2022 - December 2024
VOLUNTEER & MEMBERSHIP
- Member of American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 2019-03, 2021-03
- Florida Nurses Association, 2016-07, 2020-12
PRACTICUM ROTATIONS
- Preceptor-Denise McGlothlin APRN
- Millennium Physician Group
- Westminster St N, Lehigh Acres, Florida
- (Family Practice - 375 hours)
- Preceptors- Dr. Ananthalakshmi Krishnan MD & Heather Close APRN
- 126 Del Prado Blvd N, Cape Coral, Florida
- (Pediatrics - 125 hours)
- Preceptor-Dr. Walha Santokh S MD
- Cypress Family Medical Center
- 9371 Cypress Lake Fort Myers, Florida
- (Internal Medicine - 125 hours)
Timeline
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Millennium Physician Group
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse /Charge Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
02.2016 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse /Charge Nurse
Park Royal Behavioral Health Services
08.2015 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse
Lee Memorial Health System
08.2015 - 07.2016
Master of Science - Nursing, Specialty Track - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Pursuing - Doctor of Nursing Practice
Chamberlain University