Wendy Alberty, FNP-C
Palm Desert,CA
Summary
As a nurse practitioner, my philosophy is to involve patients in their plan of care to help them achieve overall wellness. I have a positive attitude, a willingness to help others, and a strong belief in teamwork. As an experienced bilingual nursing professional, I possess excellent communication skills. I am committed to providing top-notch care through evidence-based practice, clinical assessments, and a focus on health education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director 24/7 Registered Nurse
Eisenhower Health
03.2017 - Current
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing symptom reoccurrence
- Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate them on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention, and pain management
Full-Time Tenure Faculty
College Of The Desert
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Taught nursing theory and clinical specializing in the areas of geriatrics, mental health, and nursing foundation.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance their knowledge and abilities
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback to each student
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as a group
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations in a lab setting, including medication administration, dressing changes, preparing meals, and managing clinical logs
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs
- Designed and distributed feedback forms to continually improve teaching skills and develop stronger connections with students.
- Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussions of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.
LVN
NuEra Home Health
09.2013 - 03.2017
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing
- Collaborated with RN on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly
Education
Post Masters FNP Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
West Coast University
Orange, CA08.2023
Master of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA2016
Vocational Nursing Certificate
North-West College - Riverside
Riverside, CA2013
Skills
- Patient Advocate
- Women's Health (pap smears, breast examines, family planning)
- Diabetes education and medication control
- Suture closure & wound care
- Patient relationship management
- Improving patient outcomes
- Professional bedside manner
- Clinical Coordinator
- Specialized in Acute Care and Gerontology
- Faculty Collaboration and Teamwork
- Organization and Prioritization
- Performing EKGs
- Intravenous therapy
- Critical care/ ICU crossed trained
- Direct patient care
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Medication administration/education
- Managing simulation equipment and debriefing
Certificates
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board No: F11230840
*Certified to precept new graduate nurses at Eisenhower Health
*EKG
*ACLS/BLS
* Principles of Teaching Adult Learners
Licenses
NPI-1962279778
DEA-MA8556928
LIC-95027761
NPF-95027761
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Full-Time Tenure Faculty
College Of The Desert
08.2019 - 06.2023
Associate Director 24/7 Registered Nurse
Eisenhower Health
03.2017 - Current
LVN
NuEra Home Health
09.2013 - 03.2017
Post Masters FNP Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
West Coast University
Master of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Desert
Vocational Nursing Certificate
North-West College - Riverside
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