RONG ZHANG
Latham,New York
Summary
Seasoned Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in providing top-notch patient care in diverse healthcare settings. Proficient in conducting physical exams, evidence-based practice, and mental health support. Demonstrates a strong ability to make critical clinical decisions and promote health education. Known for excellent patient communication and successful interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FNP
Whitney Young Health Cnter
Albany, New York
05.2023 - Current
- Performed physical examinations and other diagnostic procedures such as lab tests and imaging studies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.
- Attended meetings with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to discuss patient progress.
- Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge base of current trends in healthcare through continuing education courses.
- Facilitated referrals to specialty providers when necessary for further evaluation or treatment.
- Prescribed medications according to evidence-based guidelines and monitored for efficacy and adverse effects.
- Provided primary care services to patients of all ages including preventive healthcare, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.
Registered Nurse/Staff and Charge Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital for Children
Bayside, NY
02.2007 - 05.2023
- Perform complex and critical skill nursing care such as airway management for tracheostomy patients with suctioning; trach replacement during medical emergency; TPN/IV fluid replacement; medication administration and nutrition formular via oral, NG/GT/GJT
- Participate in a clinical trial as the primary nurse for a critical patient with hereditary metabolic disease
- Develop and implement plan of care
- Work and effectively communicate within interdisciplinary members
- Teach patients and their families
- Train and act as the preceptor for new nurses
Emergency Department Registrar
New York- Presbyterian Queens Hospital
Flushing, NY
07.2005 - 02.2007
- Register emergency clients' data into the hospital system under the hospital and government regulations and the HIPPA compliance
- Perform team duties and additional services when necessary
- Ensure all external and internal visitors achieve personalized prompt attention
- Verify clients' insurance eligibilities
Medical Billing Specialist
R.C. Medical PC
Flushing, NY
08.2002 - 07.2005
- Prepare invoices for clinical offices and bill insurance companies
- Effectively communicate with insurance companies and attorneys
- Data entry and document filing
- Manage the office's daily routine
Registered Medical Nurse
The 175TH Hospital of PLA, China
01.1990 - 01.2000
- Work as a registered medical nurse at the pulmonary unit at the military hospital
- Obtain patients' medical health records
- Provide direct primary care including nursing assessment, diagnosis, care planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Conduct critical care promptly such as blood drawing and transfusion, EKG, IV infusion, venous and artery puncture for blood samplings, etc
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Program
09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
05.2014
Associate - Nursing
07.1990
Skills
- Physical examination
- Evidence-based practice
- Mental health care
- Immunization administration
- Health promotion
- Clinical decision-making
- Nutrition counseling
- Patient communication
- Time management
Affiliations
American Nurses Association (ANA), 01/01/14, Present
Certification
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC), 11/11/2020 - Present
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (ANCC), 09/19/2011 - Present
- Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider, 01/01/2021 - Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider, 01/01/2021 - Present
- New York State Nurse Practitioner in Family Health, F347019-01, 1261406, 12/09/2020 - Present
- New York State Registered Professional Nurse, 583244-01, 1218181, 01/16/2007 - Present
Awards and acknowledgements
- 2014, Leman College Magna Cum Laude
- 2011, Leman College Dean's List of Distinguished Students
- 2008, St. Mary's Hospital for Children High Five Performance
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
FNP - Whitney Young Health Cnter
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse/Staff and Charge Nurse - St. Mary's Hospital for Children
02.2007 - 05.2023
Emergency Department Registrar - New York- Presbyterian Queens Hospital
07.2005 - 02.2007
Medical Billing Specialist - R.C. Medical PC
08.2002 - 07.2005
Registered Medical Nurse - The 175TH Hospital of PLA, China
01.1990 - 01.2000
Lehman College of The City University of New York - Master of Science, Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Lehman College of The City University of New York - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Health School of Nanjing Military District of PLA - Associate, Nursing
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