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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name , FNP-C Vero Beach, Florida 32966PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLESUMMARYActive in nursing in one capacity or another since the age of 15 years old, first as a CNA, later becoming an LPN in 1984; obtaining a bachelor's degree in nursing science in 2013, and finally completing my masters in advanced nursing practice in October 2023.As a registered nurse working in a variety of settings that include but are not limited to; long-term care. Acute care in departments, such as medical/surgical, labor and delivery and ICU. Working in a Federally Qualified Community Health Care Clinic in central New Hampshire for 17 years as both staff and supervisor/manager. Developing strong verbal/ communication skills working with a wide variety of doctors and nurse practitioners from various parts of the country and overseas. Managing and supervising nursing assistants and medical assistants in both office and clinical settings.Over 500 clinical hours have been covered as an FNP student in family medicine, pediatrics and womens health. Precepting with physicians and accredited nurse practitioners.Flexibility, strong leadership, and work ethic are the cornerstone to my character. Continuously striving to further education and expand knowledge.EXPERIENCESRigdon Medical, Merritt Island, FloridaCornerstone Pediatrics, Port Saint Lucie, FloridaNovember 2022 October 2023Precepted with both an APRN and a pediatric physician combining over 550 hours in pediatrics and internal medicine including womens health.At Cornerstone monitoring the development of pediatric patients and screening for routine conditions as well as problematic symptoms. Then educating the parents in the conditions such as general health, nutrition, chronic conditions. Knowing when a referral to a specialist is warranted, and explaining to worried parents why the consult is suggested.At Rigdon Medical performing health maintenance physicals for men and women, as well as medication and chronic disease management. Becoming comfortable and acquainted with performing and ordering diagnostic tests as well as managing chronic illnesses Collaborating with specialists to educate, and serve the people in my care.Riverside Eye Surgery Center14410 US-1Sebastian, FL. 32959January, 2024 to presentWorking in the pre-op and post-op areas, as well as operating room circulation. In pre-op; obtained a medical history; starting and maintaining IV sites. Pre and post operatively providing education to patients in what to expect during surgery as well as education about the healing process.As the operating room circulator, maintaining accurate records of the surgery in real time and assisting the surgeon to maintain the schedule by getting patients in the room, and helping to exchange and prepare the OR for the next surgical case.Organizing and collecting patient records and insurance information from several physicians to coordinate surgical schedules and time.Sebastian River Medical Center13695 US-1Sebastian, FL. 32958November 30, 2020 November 10, 2023Charge nurse PCU. Duties include assigning and adjusting individual nursing assignments, conflict resolution within the staff and providing support and acting as a resource for nursing staff. Utilizing critical thinking skills in the daily flow.Monitoring telemetry activity for acute and chronic cardiac conditions such as new onset of cardiac arrhythmias and for patients post cardiac procedures such as cardiac catheterization. Patient education for cardiac procedures and pre and post-cardiac procedural monitoring.Collaborated with surgeons with post-bariatric surgical monitoring and education. Educating and encouraging patients to take control of their wellness journey in order to achieve their best and most healthy outcomes. Treatment plans and medications were reviewed and adjusted daily and as needed.Assisting with other treatments and surgical procedures at the bedside, monitoring chronic and acute wound care and diseases where management and education was needed. Striving for patient wellness and providing the education and tools needed in order for them to be able to better manage their disease process. Therefore, facilitating a positive experience while in my care.Treasure Coast Hospice5000 Dunn Rd.Fort Pierce, FL. 34951PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEDecember 2012 November 29, 2020Experiences as a certified hospice and palliative care nurse included collaborating with a multidiscipline team, such as social workers, mental health counselors, chaplains and other therapists. Working in various departments such as acute inpatient care, home based case management and on-call triage support.Excelling in the in-patient acute care unit. Providing hands-on acute symptom management and education at the end of life. Critical thinking and collaborating with team members in the need to utilize medications along with other modalities in order to achieve symptom relief. Support and education of both the patient and the family encourages communication and autonomy in the care they receive.Education is the key component at the end of life in order to achieve understanding of the disease process and progression and the different symptoms that may develop all while providing support for both patients and their families. Ongoing and constant communication with patients, family members and the physicians along with various team members to ensure the best care for the patient, understanding of symptom progression and being able to make informed decisions about end of life care.Port Saint Lucie Nursing and Restorative CenterOleander AvePort Saint Lucie, FL.PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEOctober 2010 - December 2012Initially hired as a staff nurse, charged in managing a 30-bed geriatric unit, this included medication and disease management of chronic and acute illnesses of the elderly. Delegation of assignments to nursing assistants and honing critical thinking skills, with emphasis on positive communication.As the Assistant Director of Nurses, valuable skills such as communication, critical thinking, and time management were further improved and this position enlightened me to various management roles. I worked closely with the wound care specialist physician and helped to implement a skin care program that greatly decreased the risk of skin breakdown.Monitoring and assisting with education of staff on to maintain their proficiencies and teaching and troubleshooting the electronic medical record keeping called Point Click Care.Treasure Coast Surgical Center1811 South 25th St.Fort Pierce, FL 34947PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEJanuary 2011 - June 2011All aspects of both pre- and post-surgical duties for gastrointestinal procedures. This includes pre-op interviews and collection of medical histories, IV management, administration of IV medications. And post-op monitoring and education.HealthFirst Family Care Center841 Central St.Franklin, NH 03235PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEJune 1995 - August 2010Working here first as an LPN then as an RN, working from initially a staff nurse and advancing to a supervisor/ manager roll. Developing and strengthening strong verbal communication skills working with a wide variety of doctors and nurse practitioners from various parts of the country and abroad and overseas.Disease management and patient education as the primary focus, along with general office duties. Assisting with operational procedures within the office, managing and teaching medical assistants and LPNs. Instrumental in the starting and implementing an electronic medical record keeping program called Logician/ Centricity. Educating new members as well as informing and educating staff on the updates and changes.EDUCATIONUnited States UniversitySan Diego, CAGraduated 2023, masters level advanced nursing practiceFranklin Pierce UniversityRindge, NHGraduated 2012, bachelor's degree in nursing scienceLakes Region Community CollegeLaconia, NHGraduated 2007, associate degree in nursingNorthern Essex Community CollegeHaverhill, MAGraduated 1984, Diploma in Practical NursingSkills:BLSACLSWound care |
