Tolulope Falana
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Objective: Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with expertise in oncology . Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.Fa
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Maimonides Cancer Center NY
Brooklyn, NY
01.2020 - Current
- Perform a pertinent physical examination in a timely manner
- Present history and physical to collaborating physician in a logical and concise fashion
- Obtain pertinent history and interpret diagnostic tests
- Prescribe medications appropriately to minimize/ alleviate symptoms
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patient s served in a assigned area
- Participate in weekly multidisciplinary rounds., Provide individualized care to oncology/hematology and medical patients
- Administer chemotherapy and assess for adverse effects
- Evaluate and document patient’s progress/ response towards expected outcome(s) and report pertinent observation
- Develop patient care plan, including assessment, evaluation, and nursing diagnosis
- Effective patient teaching in health maintenance, promotion and disease management.
- Effective assessment for pain management.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Beacon Christain Community Health Center
Staten Island, NY
05.2016 - Current
- Obtains pertinent history and interprets diagnostic test
- Performs physical examination in a timely manner
- Prescribe medication and treatment appropriately to minimize/ alleviates symptoms
- Reviewed patient's medical history and laboratory data for abnormalities and completeness and delivered informed follow-up.
- Offered preventive services such as well-child, and adult examination
- Instruct and counsel patients to comply with prescribed medical or physical regimens, medications, and health maintenance
- Evaluate and treat sexually transmitted diseases.
- Interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Deliver primary care for patients and handle diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
- Utilize computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Maintain strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explain treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
Nurse Practitioner
Northwell Hospital NY
Staten Island, NY
09.2016 - 12.2019
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Utilize nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, provide and evaluate care
- Conduct comprehensive physical examination formulates and prioritize differential diagnoses of patient who have serious illness
- Symptom management for chronically ill patients, and helping patient make end-of –life decision
- Advocate for patient and family for healthcare changes, which have potential to improve quality of life for terminally ill people.
- Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
- Communicate concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Help patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations.
- Develop tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
Radiation Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Mount Sinai Health System
Manhattan, NY
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Obtain pertinent history and perform physical examination
- Perform symptoms management for patient receiving radiation.
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Administer oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Prescribe medication and treatment appropriately to alleviate symptoms.
- Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Communicate and consult with health team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
- Advocate and assist patients to regain baseline health
- Interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Emotionally support patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
Registered Nurse
Staten Island University Hospital
Staten Island, NY
07.2008 - 04.2016
- Triage and treat high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administer critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Respond quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Maintain open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Coordinate care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Treat patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Train other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Answer patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Uphold patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
- Stabilize patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
Nurse
Infusion, Visiting Nurse Association
, NY
02.2008 - 11.2008
- Perform blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Observe strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administer oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitor patient reactions.
- Assess patient conditions, monitor behaviors and update supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocate for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implement outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinate with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintain strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Deliver information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Staten Island University Hosptial
Staten Island, NY
05.2006 - 06.2008
- Delivered care to mostly geriatric population of ill clients
- Assess patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administer medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhere to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Communicate and consult with health team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
- Advocate and assist patients to regain baseline health
- Manage heavy daily patient volume, appointment scheduling and patient referral
- Act as patient advocate and implement total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocate for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Train and mentor new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Education
Master of Science - Family
Wagner College
12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wagner College
01.2010
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Examination
- Patient Referrals
- Palliative Care
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Treatment Plan Development
- Geriatric Treatment
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Care Plan Development
- Diagnostic Testing
- Preventive Care
- STD Care and Counseling
- Patient-Centered Care
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Patient Education
Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Member, 2010 to present
New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), Member, 2006 to present.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), Member, 2015 to present.
Oncology Nursing Society, 2008 to present
Certification
Nurse Practitioner Licensure
State of New York, current through December 2017
Registered Nurse Licensure
State of New York, current through November 2017
Certification
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program, current through August 2020
Oncology Certification current December 2016
References
REFERENCES Available upon request
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Maimonides Cancer Center NY
01.2020 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Northwell Hospital NY
09.2016 - 12.2019
Radiation Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Mount Sinai Health System
05.2016 - 09.2016
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Beacon Christain Community Health Center
05.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Staten Island University Hospital
07.2008 - 04.2016
Nurse
Infusion, Visiting Nurse Association
02.2008 - 11.2008
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Staten Island University Hosptial
05.2006 - 06.2008
Master of Science - Family
Wagner College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wagner College
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