Vera Kishta, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C

Astute, compassionate, and resourceful Nurse Practitioner with over 24 years of experience as a registered nurse in acute care, such as labor and delivery, neonatal intensive care, emergency care, and post-anesthesia recovery settings. Offer clinical knowledge in assessing and evaluating patients throughout the lifespan. Anticipate diagnosis and treatment, while dedicated to providing empathetic, timely, and effective care. Build positive relationships with clinical and administrative teams, patients, and families to ensure clear and positive communication. Demonstrated leadership by developing an orientation plan for new nurses, precepted, and facilitated unit operations. Familiar with various electronic medical records, such as Cerner and EPIC. Assisted with medical translations for Ukrainian and Russian-speaking patients.

Primary Care of Adults and Families 350 hours

Summer 2022/Spring 2023

Fademos Family Practice - Philadelphia, PA (45 hours): Mariam Salahou-Adeyanju, CRNP, FNP

Crozer Rose Tree Medical Associates - Media, PA (155 hours): Karen Smith, CRNP, FNP

Penta Health Family Practice - West Chester (150 hours): Anita Snyder, CRNP, FNP

• Assessed, participated in diagnosis and development of the treatment plan, and scheduled appropriate follow-up for an average of 10-12 patients a day, ranging in age from 1 to 98 years of age.
• Consulted with the precepting Family Nurse Practitioner to ensure all prescribed medications would meet the patient's safety needs
• Counseled patients on healthy habits, including diet, exercise, and immunizations.
• Observed patient progression for patients with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and hyperlipidemia.
• Performed in-office procedures, such as removal of stitches, ear irrigation, wound care, and various point-of-care diagnostic tests.

Urgent and Emergent Care of Patients across Lifespan 100 hours

Summer 2022/Spring 2023

Crozer Chester Medical Center Fast Track ER - Chester, PA (50 hours): Cassie Wartman, CRNP, FNP; Mariann Ward, CRNP, FNP

Tower Health Urgent Care - Downingtown, PA (50 hours): Kelly Santos, CRNP, FNP

• Triaged patients, including taking vitals, history and physical, reviewed patient records, assessed, evaluated, ordered appropriate lab and diagnostic testing, and prescribed treatment following recognized standards of care and facility's protocols.

• Communicated with patients regarding results and provided education with appropriate instructions for follow-up care.

• Worked in collaboration with the medical team.

• Performed procedures such as incision and drainage, splinting, suturing, managing infection, wound care, eye and ear lavage, removal of foreign objects from body orifices, pelvic exams, and point-of-care testing.

• Participated in medical decision-making with respect to appropriate referral to specialized care.

Women's Health 50 hours

Spring 2023

Crozer Health OB/GYN - Chester, PA: Alison Rodriguez, MD.

• Assessed and evaluated women's healthcare needs, providing comprehensive care for women throughout various stages of life, including pregnancy and postpartum care.
• Under the supervision of the attending physician, conducted examinations, diagnostic tests, and screenings, such as pap smears, pelvic exams, and breast exams.
• Participated in diagnoses and treatment of disorders and diseases specific to the female reproductive system.
• Offered guidance on family planning and reproductive health.
• Educated patients on disease prevention, detection, and reproductive health.

Primary Care of Infants, Children, and Adolescents 84 hours

Fall 2022

Swarthmore Pediatrics and Family Practice - Swarthmore, PA: Stephanie Chuipek, MD.

• Initiated appropriate exams and obtained accurate patient history to appraise the health status of on average 2 patients an hour.
• Performed select diagnostic and therapeutic procedures based on patient's assessment, including respiratory treatments.
• Provided education on and administered immunizations according to CDC schedule.
• Provided anticipatory guidance to parents and older children.
• Conducted developmental surveillance, focused on the prevention of diseases and maintenance of a safe environment.
• Facilitated appropriate referrals and interventions.
• Assessed, evaluated, diagnosed, and managed behavioral and mental health concerns.

• Pennsylvania Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner: SP028210

expires 4/30/2025

• Pennsylvania Licensed Registered Nurse: RN524602L

expires 4/30/2025

• Delaware Licensed Registered Nurse: L1-0066773

expires 9/30/2025

• AANP Certified Family Nurse Practitioner: FNP F07230446

expires 7/09/2028

• CPR, ACLS, PALS - expires 9/30/2025
• NRP - expires 2/28/2024
• RNC-OB, Advanced Trauma Life Support (former)