-- Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner --

Areas of Focus: Internal Medicine ~ Psychiatric and Mental Health ~ Cardiology ~ Nephrology ~ Pulmonary ~ Orthopedic ~ Urology ~ Wound Care ~ Pulmonary

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Compassionate, dedicated, and detail-oriented nurse, offering wide-ranging knowledge and experience in nursing areas including medical/surgical, cardiology, geriatric and adult patient care honed from education, certifications, and clinical experiences. Armed with exceptional interpersonal aptitudes in dealing with patients and establishing positive rapport with all levels of management. Equipped with outstanding analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Accustomed to maintaining composure in dealing with emotionally charged, fast-paced, and challenging situations. Empowered with keen attention to detail and commitment to the highest standards of nursing care and professional excellence.

Technically proficient with computerized charting, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Epic, Cerner, Horizon Clinical, Clinical Desktop and Indigo

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Health Care Assessment and Treatment Plans

Quality Patient Care and Assessment

Healthcare Compliance and Standards

Continuous Quality Improvement

Healthcare Measures and Preventions

Time Management and Prioritization

Outstanding Patient-Nurse Relations

Rapid Conflict Resolution

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mobile Wound Solutions § St. Louis, MO

Wound Care Nurse Practitioner 2014-Present

Managed time wisely to travel to long-term care facilities to provide skin assessments and exams. Formulated diagnoses and prescribed treatments for 15-25 patients per day. Ordered and reviewed Doppler studies, x rays, cultures and lab results.

Evaluated patients with pressure wounds, diabetic wounds, vascular wounds and many other skin conditions.

Performed various types of excisional and selective sharp debridements, skin biopsies and tissue cultures.

Counseled and educated facilities, patients and family members about prevention of skin diseases and wounds and how to promote wound healing.

Increased patient practice from 45 patients a week to 90 patients a week in just 6 months.

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital § St. Peters, MO

Cardiology/Medicine Nurse 2010–2014

Offer effective nursing care, handling a caseload of four to six patients in a 31-bed Cardiology/Medical Unit, with additional strengths and competence in Orthopedic/Surgical Unit.

Display unsurpassed expertise in facilitating head-to-toe physical examinations, providing wound care, interpreting laboratory values and diagnostic tests, reading EKG strips, and deciphering cardiac rhythms.

Guarantee optimum patient care through evaluation and treatment of stroke patients through the implementation of the NIHSS stroke scale, neuro checks, multiple therapies and anticoagulation.

Meticulously handle and respond to respiratory needs, with inclusion of BiPAP/CPAP, arterial blood gases and IV therapies.

Expertise in utilizing the Mini-mental exam and PHQ-9 for behavioral assessments, facilitating therapeutic environments and psychosocial interventions.

Gained recognition from leaders of the hospital and patients for strong professionalism.

SSM St. Mary’s Health Center § St. Louis, MO

Clinical Partner ~ Monitory Technician Telemetry 2009–2010

Fostered a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for 38-bed unit of cardiac and high acuity patients in collaboration with hospital staff.

Maintained utmost accuracy in obtaining vital signs, intake and output, glucose meters, 12-lead EKGs, other patient tests.

Demonstrated proficiency in monitoring and interpreting EKG patient strips for the Telemetry and other units.

Obtained cardiac clinical partner position after demonstrating professionalism and strong clinical skills during internship.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Arnold Family Medicine Clinic § Arnold, MO

Family Practice Nursing 2013–2014

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital § St. Peters, MO

Cardiology/Medical-Surgical/Intensive Care Unit 2013

St. Joseph’s West Hospital § St. Louis, MO

Medical-Surgical Nursing 2010

St. Luke’s Hospital § Chesterfield, MO

Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) 2009

DePaul Health Center § Bridgeton, MO

Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing 2010

St. John’s Mercy Hospital § St. Louis, MO

Pediatric Nursing 2010

Pediatric Centerpointe Hospital § St. Charles, MO

Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 2010

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing: 2014, Maryville University St. Louis, MO

GPA 3.935 ~ Dean’s List ~ Sigma Theta Member

Bachelor of Science of Nursing: 2010, Maryville University St. Louis, MO

GPA 3.6 ~ Dean’s List

Coursework in Nursing: 2005, St. Charles Community College St. Peters, MO

GPA 3.8 ~ Dean’s List

CREDENTIALS

Registered Nurse: State of Missouri, Valid Until: Apr 2017

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Certification, Valid Until: Aug 2019

Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGNP-C), Valid Until: Aug 2019

Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP), Valid Until: Aug 2019

Basic Life Support Certification, Valid Until: Jun 2016

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification, Valid Until: Jun 2016

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, Valid Until: Jun 2016

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Basic Cardiac Electrocardiogram (EKG) Course

Continuing Education Units:

Adult and Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Review Course Pharmacology

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