Theresa Dickinson
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Empathetic advanced practice registered nurse focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 7 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating, and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/ Burn Critical Care
UF Health
07.2023 - Current
- Manages patient care in critical care setting, closely monitoring acute conditions
- Works closely and assists attending physician in providing quality, efficient, continuous care for all aspects of patients' treatment
- Performs various procedures in critical setting in accordance with institution policy.
Family Nurse Practitioner/ Anesthesia Clinic
UF Health
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Provided pre -operative assessments under direction of anesthesiology service for high- risk surgical patient populations
- Determined risk stratification
- Ordered appropriate diagnostic testing
- Coordinated further medical optimization with various specialties as well as primary service.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Burn Critical Care
UF Health
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Manages patient care in critical care setting, closely monitoring acute conditions
- Works closely and assists attending physician in providing quality, efficient, continuous care for all aspects of patients' treatment
- Performs various procedures in critical setting in accordance with institution policy.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Anesthesia Clinic
UF Health
01.2017 - 06.2020
- Provided pre -operative assessments under direction of anesthesiology service for high- risk surgical patient populations
- Determined risk stratification
- Ordered appropriate diagnostic testing
- Coordinated further medical optimization with various specialties as well as primary service.
Registered Nurse
Ellis Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Provided critical medical support to patients in emergency and ambulatory surgery departments
- Evaluated patients and designed treatment plans accordingly
- Properly triaged patients; ensuring highest level of care for each individual.
Registered Nurse
Albany Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Utilized strong nursing knowledge to provide care to post-operative patients within ambulatory care unit
- Appropriately assessed patients and created care plans based on individual needs
- Daily responsibilities included IV, Foley catheter and nasogastric tube insertion
- Provided training to new nursing team members.
RN, LPN & CNA
The Avenue Nursing and Rehabilitation
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Progressed in career path from Nursing Assistant to a Registered Nurse role; tended to patients, administered medication and appropriately cared for wounds.
Education
Post Master of Science in Nursing Certificate - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL01.2019
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
State University of New York Polytechnic Institute At Utica/Rome
Utica, NY01.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
State University of New York Polytechnic Institute At Utica/Rome
Utica, NY01.2011
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Ellis Hospital School of Nursing
Schenectady, NY01.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Capital Region BOCES
Colonie, NY01.2004
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Advanced physical assessment
- Team collaboration
- Strong procedural skills
- Acute care expertise
Certification
- BLS
- PALS
- ACLS
- ECG Interpretation
- CHAMPS (Child Abuse Training)
- Cultural Competency Training
- MLMIC Risk Management Training
- NIH Stroke Certification
Publications
Solberg LM, Duckworth LJ, Dunn EM, Dickinson T, Magoc T, Snigurska UA, Ser SE, Celso B, Bailey M, Bowen C, Radhakrishnan N, Patel CR, Lucero R, Bjarnadottir RI. (2023).Use of a data repository to identify delirium as a presenting symptom of COVID-19 infection in hospitalized adults: Cross-Sectional cohort pilot study. JMIR Aging, 6:e43185. doi: 10.2196/43185
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Member
- UF Health Delirium Task Force Member (2023-current)
- Member of UF Health Iatrogenic Conditions Task Force (2022- 2024)
- Florida Nursing Association Advocacy Days Participant (2019, 2023)
Timeline
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/ Burn Critical Care
UF Health
07.2023 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner/ Anesthesia Clinic
UF Health
04.2021 - 07.2023
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Burn Critical Care
UF Health
06.2020 - 04.2021
Family Nurse Practitioner, Anesthesia Clinic
UF Health
01.2017 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse
Ellis Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse
Albany Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2009
RN, LPN & CNA
The Avenue Nursing and Rehabilitation
01.2003 - 01.2007
Post Master of Science in Nursing Certificate - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Jacksonville University
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
State University of New York Polytechnic Institute At Utica/Rome
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
State University of New York Polytechnic Institute At Utica/Rome
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Ellis Hospital School of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Capital Region BOCES
- BLS
- PALS
- ACLS
- ECG Interpretation
- CHAMPS (Child Abuse Training)
- Cultural Competency Training
- MLMIC Risk Management Training
- NIH Stroke Certification
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