Candidate Information Title Advanced Practice Nurse Target Location US-IL-Chicago Email Available with paid plan Phone Available with paid plan	20,000+ Fresh Resumes Monthly     View Phone Numbers     Receive Resume E-mail Alerts     Post Jobs Free     Link your Free Jobs Page     ... and much more Register on Jobvertise Free
Search 2 million Resumes Keywords: City or Zip:	Related Resumes Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practice Lockport, IL Advance Practice Nurse Practitioner Chicago, IL Registered Nurse Patient Care Willowbrook, IL Patient Care Clinical Nurse supervisor Lemont, IL Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric Mental Lansing, IL Registered Nurse Practitioner Naperville, IL Patient Care Registered Nurse Wheeling, IL

https://www.google.com/search?safe=active&tbs=sur:fmc&tbm=isch&q=writing+healthcare+policy&chips=q:writing+healthcare+policy,online_chips:document&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjp65ORvqH7AhVkBTQIHUl6Az4Q4lYICCgA&biw=360&bih=460Stacie R. Santangelo, RN, MS, CHFN, APN, CCNSPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEProfessional StatementI am a highly qualified, forward-thinking, & self-directed advanced practice nurse and nurse educator with superior writing, problem-solving, communication, & management skills. I have extensive experience managing critically ill patients with chronic diseases. I have extensive experience educating college-level students with proven outcomes. I practice and educate utilizing best practice/evidence-based guidelines. I am motivated to improve outcomes for diverse patient populations, students, & healthcare organizations.Personal Professional QuoteA heart of compassion, a thoughtful mind, and a caring soul that gives without boundaries will certainly impact lives. That, to me, defines success.Stacie R. Santangelo, professional interview Chicago Tribune 5/2018Article regarding HF Outcomes in an academic medical centerhttps://www.thestarfishchange.org/starfish-taleadapted from "The Star Thrower" by Loren C. EiseleySample of Lecture Material/ educational presentations, and writing samples are available upon request.Clinical InterestsNursing, patient, and staff educationCollege-level pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical-surgical nursingImproving NCLEX pass rates, learning potential, and student outcomes.Writing for healthcare and related fieldsHuman behavior and psychology of learningCritical thinkingGuideline-directed practiceClinical outcomes and improvementClinical researchInfectious diseases, prevention, monitoring, and educatingAdvanced heart failure and cardiac diseaseComplex chronic disease managementPatient rights/advocacyMedical and Nursing ethicsSkillsHealthcare writingConsultantMentorLeaderClinical ExpertEducatorProblem SolverEffective CommunicatorChange AgentGuideline Directed PracticeNational Public SpeakerTherapeutic ListenerEthicalQuick LearnerClinical ResearcherEffectively Resolves ConflictHEDIS CompetentEMR superuserEPIC, Cerner, Point Click Care, Practice Fusion, Google, Microsoft, Macintosh competent.ATI/Blackboard/Lippincott proficientNext Gen NCLEX question writerProfessional Work History (last 15 years)Professor of Nursing Rasmussen University, Mokena Tinley Park, IL 12/2022-presentPharmacology course lead IllinoisGiving Opportunities to Advance Learning & Success (GOALS) Program Student Success CoordinatorNCLEX and Simclex champion for Rasmussen University MTP CampusPharmacology, lab, and clinical rotationsCounsel, educate, & advise undergraduate nursing students regarding academicperformance, career options, future opportunitiesAssist in the simulation lab during clinical practicums.Supervise and educate nursing students in various clinical experiences.Provide work groups by ZOOM & in-person for students to complete NCLEX prep questions,lab review, physiology, pathophysiology, & cellular adaptationOffer review sessions with students to master critical thinking, instructed on the concept &how to actualize into nursing practiceAdvanced Practice Nurse, Lead Cardiac APN Community Physicians Oakbrook Terrace, IL11/2021-11/2022Treat & evaluate patients in skilled, long-term care nursing facilities and in-home settings with acute & chronic cardiac and chronic conditions.Performed HEDIS audits of patients charts to ensure CMS complianceCollaborated with cardiologists, healthcare providers, nursing personnel, office staff & socialwork to recommend & implement various treatments to improve outcomes.Educate patients, staff & families about evidence-based guidelines to manage conditions.Developed heart failure protocols for SNF & LTC facilities to reduce & prevent hospitaladmissions for acute exacerbations of the diseaseDeveloped and executed education plans for the nursing and other staff members at Community PhysiciansWorked closely with facilities to provide staff education, infection prevention, exam skills, and documentation.Nursing Presenter and Writer Pesi, Inc. Chicago, IL 2/2022- presentPresentation of various topics for online audiences: RNs, APNs, PAs, & MDsDevelop lectures, and post-test questions according to CCNE regulationsPresented Heart Failure Guidelines Update in recent lecture seriesCurrently in the process of developing a program for a Next-Gen NCLEX seminarContent writing for various topics as requested by PesiAssistant Professor Lecturer, Faculty Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL 6/2021-5/2022Assistant professor lecturer for undergraduate baccalaureate nursing programTaught pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, pathophysiology, and clinical rotationsCounseled, educated, & advised undergraduate nursing students regarding academicperformance, career options, future opportunitiesAssisted in the simulation lab during clinical practicumsSupervision and education of nursing students in various clinical experiences.Student Management Committee member assessing new applications to the nursing program, evaluating students with performance issues, and scholarship recipientsProvided work groups by ZOOM & in-person for students to complete NCLEX prep questions, lab review, physiology, pathophysiology, & cellular adaptationHeld review sessions with students to master critical thinking, instructed on the concept &how to actualize into nursing practiceDeveloped test questions for pharmacology & med-surg for undergrad nursing departmentWorked on the next gen NCLEX project to prepare students and incorporate testing models into the current curriculum.Recipient of the teacher of the week award from 93.9 FM, March 2022.Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Consultant Healthcare Consultants, LTD. Oak Lawn,IL 10/2019-12/2022Applied advanced practice knowledge & skills to examine efficiency, structure, & workflow of various healthcare organizationsSchedule meetings with managers to identify gaps, areas of concern, and/or suboptimal performance following analysis.Perform HEDIS audits of patients charts to ensure CMS complianceProvide recommendations for areas of improvement, efficiency, & organizational flowAssist healthcare corporations & management to achieve improved patient satisfaction & employee retention.Advanced Practice Nurse/Preceptor Greatland Home Health Care Naperville, IL 6/2020-9/2021Practiced advanced practice knowledge & skills to treat patients at home with various acute & chronic diagnoses.Performed advanced assessment, medication review, & OASIS evaluationManaged patients at home with COVID-19, wounds, enteral feedings, central lines, port-a-cath care, chemotherapy, tracheostomy placement, & IV medicationsCollaborated with attending physicians to recommend treatment plans for patients & reduce hospital readmissions, improve compliance, & quality of lifePerformed HEDIS audits of patients charts and RN documentation to ensure CMS complianceProvided hands-on orientation, & onboarded new advanced practice nurses in the fieldWorked closely with management to implement programs to reduce readmissions, improve workflows, & remain compliant with regulatory bodies.Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Northwestern Medicine Chicago, IL 08/2013 -10/2019Independently managed chronically ill patients with acute & chronic advanced heart failure,ventricular assist devices, & cardiac transplantationManaged complex cardiac patients with multiple comorbidities including hypertension, coronary artery disease, vascular disease, CVA's, renal failure, sleep apnea, & diabetesManagement modalities include traditional and non-traditional methods, including email,video chat/facetime, and online assessmentsPreceptor & trainer for new hires/APNs in cardiology departmentActively participated in multi-centered national research studiesServed on the patient education and palliative care committees.Organized, implemented, & monitored the outpatient hemodynamic monitoring system which reduced heart failure hospital readmissions by 80%Quarterly recognition: Med Staff Office for ranking in the 99th percentile for patient satisfactionRepeated recipient of "Excellence in Patient Care award by Northwestern Med managementNational speaker on Heart Failure Management including advanced disease processes, GDMT, & advanced therapiesAssisted National & local Quality programs to reduce heart failure hospital readmissionsElected to be on the National Thought Leaders Forum" for Heart Failure to evaluate current guidelines & explore expanded treatment modalities.Advanced Practice Registered Nurse UChicago Medicine Chicago, IL 01/2012 - 07/2013Managed critically ill advanced heart failure patients pre & post-cardiac transplantCollaborated with attending physicians to manage complex immunosuppressivemedications, order invasive & noninvasive testing, pre & post-transplant.Served as the primary advocate for patients & families by therapeutic listening,educating, & managing acute & chronic health issues pre/post-transplant.Collaborated with the healthcare team to diagnose, treat, & refer to specialty servicesPerformed follow-up care, evening & urgent care on-call, & emergency consultationMaintained patient records & ensured patient privacy & clinical compliance, especiallydonor-related issuesMaintained SRTR database & maintained quality measures & metricsClosely worked with social workers to help patients with financial issues come up with plans to aid in medication costs & initiate grants.Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn, IL 2/2008 - 1/2012Performed advanced physical exams, ordered & interpreted lab results, diagnostics tests, &up-titrated guideline-directed medical therapiesParticipated in educating medical students, residents, & advanced heart failure fellowsDeveloped education materials for nursing staff, medical team, and staffParticipated and lectured at quarterly APN meetings for advanced practice providersSystem-wide implementation of AHA initiative Get with the GuidelinesData Monitor for Phase II CardioMeMs clinical trialParticipated and involved in hospital readmission and quality improvement teamsAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse, Manager CHF Clinic St. Francis Hospital & HealthCenter Blue Island, IL 1/2006 - 2/2008Managed 10 RNs including schedules, evaluations, continuing education, licensurerequirements, and time off requestsEnsured clinic complied with JCAHO surveysReported directly to management and provided quarterly reports regarding outcomes, reduction in readmissions, clinic enrollment, and new referrals.Continuing nursing education on trends and management of heart failureServed as a resource to the patients, families, and nurses in the clinicEducated local cardiologists for patient referrals to HF ClinicDaily inpatient rounds on HF patients for referral to HF clinic upon dischargeImplemented "Aquapheresis ultrafiltration system" with staff cardiologistEducationMaster of Nursing Science, 2002Clinical Nurse Specialist in Critical Care: Advanced Practice NurseMajored in Nursing Science and Critical CareAdvanced Practice Nursing FocusRush University - Chicago, ILResidency hours completed 12/2001-4/2002.University of Chicago- Chicago, ILBachelor of Nursing Science, 1994Saint Xavier University - Chicago, ILLicensure and CertificationRegistered Professional Nurse-ILLicense # 041-284578.Renewal 5/31/2024Registered Advanced Practice Nurse-ILLicense # 209-005000Renewal 5/31/2024Controlled Substance-ILLicense # 209-005000Renewal 5/31/2024DEA Licensure- FederalLicense # will be provided as required.Renewal 2/28/2025Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist in Critical CareBoard Certification # C00 640136Recertification 12/31/2023Board Certified Heart Failure NurseCertification #HFN325965Basic Life Support Certification (BLS): American Heart Association.Renewal 6/20/2023All licenses are unrestricted and in good standing.