TERESA KARCSMAR APRN
Clermont,FL
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Practitioner with expertise in primary care and specialized clinics, i.e. pulmonary, critical care, and sleep apnea management. Proficient in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, leading to improved healthcare delivery. Achieved higher patient satisfaction scores through quality care and efficient service. Committed to teamwork and effective communication to enhance health outcomes.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Preceptor for Nurse Practitioners
Precepting
01.1995 - Current
- Clinical Preceptor for Nurse Practitioners for University of South Florida, University of Central Florida, Fairfield University, University of Connecticut, Yale University.
- Maintained records related to student performance evaluations, attendance logs, and other documentation required for accreditation purposes.
Nurse Practitioner
South Lake Medical Center
Clermont, FL
09.2015 - 06.2025
- Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation, or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
- Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, copd, sleep apnea
- Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
- Managed acute illnesses such as infections, respiratory disorders, or chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension.
- Collaborated with physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Offered telehealth consultations to improve access to care for remote patients.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications to improve their overall health.
- Advocated for patients to ensure their needs and preferences were addressed.
- Maintained detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health record systems.
Nurse Practitioner Specialist
Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine of Lake County
Clermont, FL
02.2013 - 09.2015
- Nurse Practitioner Specialist in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Specialty with prescriptive authority.
- Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, medical management and evaluation of new or continuing patients seeking specialty consultation for cardiorespiratory, chest, sleep or oxygenation complaints.
Family Nurse Practitioner
West Orange Family Medical Care, PA
Winter Garden, FL
10.2012 - 09.2015
- Family Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority providing care for patients age 6 to 106
- Heavy Spanish-speaking patient population.
- see above South Lake Medical Center.
Nurse Practitioner Specialist
Associates of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Orlando, FL
01.2001 - 09.2012
- Nurse Practitioner Specialist in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Specialty with prescriptive authority.
- Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, medical management and evaluation of new or continuing patients seeking consultation for cardio-respiratory, chest, sleep or oxygenation complaints.
- Carried autonomous full-time out-patient weekday caseload in 3 offices; Orlando, Ocoee and Clermont.
Associate Clinical Professor and Nursing Preceptor
01.1994 - 12.2000
- Associate Clinical Professor and Nursing Preceptor at Yale University, Fairfield University, Western Connecticut University.
RN and Nurse Practitioner
Associates of Pulmonary and Internal Medicine
, CT
06.1985 - 12.2000
- RN and then Nurse Practitioner, Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialty as well as General Internal Medicine.
- Responsibilities for staff supervision and business development, while concurrently fulfilling duties as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority.
- Distinction of becoming the first Nurse Practitioner in the Bridgeport metro area employed in private medical practice.
RN Nursing and Home Hospice Supervisor
Visiting Nurse Services and Home Hospice Program of Connecticut
, CT
06.1982 - 12.2000
- Responsible for fielding calls from patients/families in distress, dispatching on call nurses, scheduling and supervising 100 field nurses and making home visits for variety of nursing services.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Instrumental in the development of the first Home Hospice program in the Northeast.
- Staff Council President from 1983-1985.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Science
Pace University
Pleasantville/White Plains, New York06-1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Fairfield University
Fairfield, Connecticut01.1982
Internal Medicine
Harvard School of Medicine
Boston, MALocations
- South Lake Medical Center, Clermont, FL
- West Orange Family Medical Care, PA, Winter Garden, FL
- Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine of Lake County, Clermont, FL
- Associates of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Orlando, FL
- Associates of Pulmonary and Internal Medicine, Bridgeport, CT
- Associates of Pulmonary and Internal Medicine, Fairfield, CT
- Visiting Nurse Services and Home Hospice Program of Connecticut, CT
- Pace University, Pleasantville/White Plains, NY
- Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
- Harvard School of Medicine, Boston, MA
Credentials
- BSN, MSN, C-FNP, APRN
Credentialing
Nationally Board Certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center, Primary Care of Adult and Family Nursing Practice, 1994, ARNP Nursing License, Florida, Connecticut, DEA License. Certified operator for Alma Harmony Aesthetic Laser.
Affiliations
- Living a morale, ethical life and peaceful life.
- Learning is a way of life.
- Experiencing the cultural and performing arts, art and architecture, as well as travel.
- Gardening, home maintenance, furniture restoratio
- Formally held a professional license as a massage therapist
- Born and raised in Connecticut, moved to Central Florida in 2000.
- Proud of my family.
Languages
English, limited Spanish and Portuguese
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
South Lake Medical Center
09.2015 - 06.2025
Nurse Practitioner Specialist
Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine of Lake County
02.2013 - 09.2015
Family Nurse Practitioner
West Orange Family Medical Care, PA
10.2012 - 09.2015
Nurse Practitioner Specialist
Associates of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
01.2001 - 09.2012
Clinical Preceptor for Nurse Practitioners
Precepting
01.1995 - Current
Associate Clinical Professor and Nursing Preceptor
01.1994 - 12.2000
RN and Nurse Practitioner
Associates of Pulmonary and Internal Medicine
06.1985 - 12.2000
RN Nursing and Home Hospice Supervisor
Visiting Nurse Services and Home Hospice Program of Connecticut
06.1982 - 12.2000
Master of Science - Nursing Science
Pace University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Fairfield University
Internal Medicine
Harvard School of Medicine
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