Stephanie Sommer
BOCA RATON,FL
Summary
Highly skilled Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with notable experience in providing comprehensive healthcare services. Possess strong skillset in patient diagnosis and treatment, disease management and preventative healthcare strategies. Consistently demonstrated ability to improve patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude, problem solving skills and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic, and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Florida Internal Medicine Associates
Deerfield Beach, FL
07.2016 - Current
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
- Provided patient education on disease prevention, health maintenance, and treatment plans.
- Managed acute and emergency situations by providing timely and effective interventions.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Instructed patients and families on disease prevention, treatment options, and health maintenance strategies.
- Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures and tumors.
- Assessed patients by performing thorough examinations and diagnosed with various medical conditions.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to maintain certification and expertise.
- Facilitated referrals to other healthcare providers when necessary.
- Supervised and mentored nursing staff and students.
- Prescribed medications based on evidence-based guidelines.
- Performed physical assessments of patients to diagnose acute and chronic conditions.
- Monitored patients' progress through periodic follow-up visits and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Led health promotion and disease prevention initiatives within the community.
- Conducted patient screenings for communicable diseases and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Reviewed lab results and communicated findings to patients in a timely manner.
- Offered telehealth consultations to improve access to care for remote patients.
Staff Registered Nurse
Hospice of Palm Beach County/Trustbridge
Boca Raton, Florida
08.2004 - 08.2013
- Assisted physicians during examinations and treatments.
- Educated family members about disease processes, medications, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated patient access to community resources and support services.
- Administered medications safely and accurately according to physician orders.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments of assigned patients.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
- Maintained current knowledge of advances in medical technology through continuing education courses.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on the needs of each patient.
- Served as a preceptor for newly hired staff nurses orienting them to departmental expectations.
- Provided direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Identified potential ethical dilemmas within the healthcare setting and sought guidance from appropriate resources when needed.
- Documented patient progress notes in an accurate and timely manner.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by providing guidance to other nurses on the unit.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss plan of care updates and revisions based on current assessment findings.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Developed individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Licensed Practical Nurse Case Manager
AvMed
Miami, Florida
08.1996 - 08.2001
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-ups and case reviews.
- Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
- Provided referrals to appropriate medical, mental health, and social services.
- Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status.
- Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
- Monitored and kept meticulous records of patient treatment plans and response of patient to medication.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely documentation and reporting.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Miami , Florida
12.1993 - 07.1996
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL08-2020
Master of Science - Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL08-2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL08-2012
Associate of Science - Nursing Administration
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL05-2004
Skills
- Medication prescribing
- Collaborative practice
- Patient counseling
- Health promotion
- Patient care standards
- Therapeutic intervention
- Diagnostic testing
- Advanced pharmacology
- Patient education
- Patient recordkeeping
- Patient assessments
- Illness treatment
- Disease prevention
- Prescription ordering
- Emergency management
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality improvement
- Clinical judgment
- Outpatient procedures
- Medical history documenting
- Chronic disease management
- Medical charting
- Patient examinations
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Patient referrals
- Records review
- Preceptor
- Medical chart management
- Differential diagnosis
- Clinical decision making
Certification
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Timeline
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Florida Internal Medicine Associates
07.2016 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse
Hospice of Palm Beach County/Trustbridge
08.2004 - 08.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse Case Manager
AvMed
08.1996 - 08.2001
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Hospital of Miami
12.1993 - 07.1996
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
Master of Science - Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
Associate of Science - Nursing Administration
Palm Beach State College
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