Experienced with advanced clinical assessments and patient management. Utilizes evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and optimize care plans. Strong understanding of collaborative healthcare delivery and effective team leadership.
Work History
Advanced Practice Nurse
5 Years 9 Months
AtlantiCare Advanced illness Management | 01.2021 - Current
Provide primary care to adult and geriatric patients, addressing diverse health needs and promoting wellness
Conducted comprehensive advanced illness assessments to guide individualized symptom management and care planning.
Coordinated interdisciplinary palliative care interventions across physicians, social workers, and case managers.
Facilitated goals-of-care conversations to align treatment plans with patient and family preferences.
Advanced Practice Nurse
2 Years 3 Months
Reliance Medical | 10.2018 - 01.2021
Developed and directed a primary house calls program to adults in the community.
Managed advanced illness assessments, supporting symptom control and care planning for complex patients.
Coordinated interdisciplinary care with physicians, social workers, and case managers to align treatment goals.
Educated patients and families on disease progression, medication use, and advance care planning.
Advanced Practice Nurse
3 Years 2 Months
Holy Redeemer Primary Care at Home | 08.2015 - 10.2018
Provided primary and palliative care to adults in community, improving patient comfort and quality of life
Managed advanced illness assessments and individualized care plans for complex patient needs.
Coordinated interdisciplinary communication across physicians, social workers, and care teams.
Evaluated symptom burden and adjusted interventions to improve comfort and quality of life.
Registered Nurse
9 Years 1 Month
Holy Redeemer Home Care/Hospice | 07.2006 - 08.2015
Provided home care nursing to patients, ensuring adherence to care plans and promoting patient independence.
Assessed home care patients, identifying changes in condition and updating individualized care plans.
Coordinated hospice services with interdisciplinary teams to support patient-centered end-of-life care.
Administered medications and treatments while monitoring comfort, pain, and symptom control.
Education
Post-Masters - Advanced Practice Nurse
University of Massachusetts | Boston, Massachusetts | 08-2015
Degree granted August 2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ball State University | Muncie, Indiana | 05-2024
Degree granted 05/2004
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix | Phoenix, Arizona | 12-2013
Degree granted 12/2013
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Atlantic Community College | Mays Landing, NJ | 05-1999
Degree granted 05/1999
Skills
Clinical judgment
Diagnostic reasoning
Geriatric care
Palliative care/Hospice care
Telehealth proficiency
Health promotion
Interprofessional collaboration
Affiliations
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses Association (HPNA)