Theresa Stavola
East Setauket,NY
Summary
Qualified Nurse Practitioner with 25+ years of experience in a leadership nursing role. Adept at acute care and management with training in Cardiology. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry
Self Employed
Setauket, NY
05.2005 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of psychiatric patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed comprehensive physical and mental health examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient psychiatric assessments.
Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry
Family Service League
Yaphank, NY
03.2008 - 01.2019
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of psychiatric patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed comprehensive physical examination, mental health assessments and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical and psychiatric assessments.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Suffolk County Community College, Nursing
Selden, NY
09.2008 - 06.2011
- Created training materials and implemented instructional strategies to track student progress, ascertain skills and development and perform staff assessments.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Maintained student attendance records and grades using [Software] and [Software].
- Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance student experience.
Adult Nurse Practitioner in Adult Health
Port Jefferson Health Care Facility
Dark Hollow Rd, Port Jefferson, NY
05.1998 - 07.1998
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Recommended medications and other treatments such as physical therapy and inhalers for variety of different health conditions.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing, and topical medications.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Nursing Instructor
BOCES School Of Practical Nursing
Western Suffolk, Northport , NY
09.1995 - 06.1996
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Educated nursing students on successful methods for performing [Type] and [Type] techniques.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
- Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance student experience.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
Teaching and Research Nurse II
Stony Brook University Medical Center
Stony Brook
03.1988 - 03.1996
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms in CCU
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies in CCU
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from angioplasty, MI, sepsis, heart failure, arrhythmias.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Clinical Research Nurse
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Brookhaven, NY
09.1993 - 05.1995
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, with collaboration with Dr. Dervan
Staff Nurse, Telemetry Unit
St. John's Episcopal Hospital
Smithtown, NY
03.1986 - 03.1988
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Staff Nurse
Kings Park Psychiatric Center
Kings Park, NY
11.1983 - 03.1988
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner in Adult Health
SUNY At Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY05.1997
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry
SUNY At Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY At Stony Brook
Stony Brook05.1991
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY05.1983
Skills
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Compliance Reporting Expert
- Collaborative care
- Diagnostic screenings
- Diabetes and Nutrition Treatments
- Patient Examination
- Preventive Care
- Precepting
- Treatment Planning
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Patient Education
- Lab Result Evaluation
Accomplishments
- Precepting, training and teaching nurses at various stages of their careers
- Assisted with research at Brookhaven Lab with Dr. Dervan
- In-service on insertion and principals of the Intra Aortic Balloon Pump
- Ventricular arrhythmia identification and management for the critical care course at Stony Brook Medical Center
- Blood pressure screening fair at St. John's Episcopal Hospital, Smithtown, NY
Certification
- Board Certified Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, ANCC - 1997 to present, License F301910-1, board 308110-21
- Board Certified Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry, ANCC, 2015 to present, License F400232
- New York state Registered Professional Nurse, License 362068-1
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, currently up to date
- Basic Life Support, currently up to date
Aerobics teacher for ~7 years, enjoy playing piano, taught Zumba ~5 years
I like to be well rounded and believe health is best lived as well as taught.
I also have volunteered weekly at Grace Church pantry to provide services for homeless individuals.
Timeline
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Suffolk County Community College, Nursing
09.2008 - 06.2011
Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry
Family Service League
03.2008 - 01.2019
Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry
Self Employed
05.2005 - Current
Adult Nurse Practitioner in Adult Health
Port Jefferson Health Care Facility
05.1998 - 07.1998
Nursing Instructor
BOCES School Of Practical Nursing
09.1995 - 06.1996
Clinical Research Nurse
Brookhaven National Laboratory
09.1993 - 05.1995
Teaching and Research Nurse II
Stony Brook University Medical Center
03.1988 - 03.1996
Staff Nurse, Telemetry Unit
St. John's Episcopal Hospital
03.1986 - 03.1988
Staff Nurse
Kings Park Psychiatric Center
11.1983 - 03.1988
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner in Adult Health
SUNY At Stony Brook
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry
SUNY At Stony Brook
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY At Stony Brook
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College