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Nurse Practitioner Registered

Location:

Glenwood, IL

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Posted:

July 20, 2016

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June **th, ****

To Whom It May Concern:

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Alexandria Blackmon, and I finished my Masters of Science degree as an Adult & Gerontology Nurse Practitioner with a minor in Acute Care at the University of Pennsylvania; and also successfully completed the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) Examination. I am writing this letter to express my interest in working at Health Care Institution as a Nurse Practitioner. I am confident that my combination of practical work experience over the last 10 years and solid educational experience has prepared me for making an immediate contribution to your Institution. I am enclosing my resume as a first step in exploring the possibility of employment. I am also very willing to relocate for this position.

My last position as working at a Pain Care Clinic providing care to Acute, Chronic pain patient and treatment of patient addicted to opioid pain killers and Heroin. Locum Tenens was as a Nurse Practitioner at Greensville Correctional Center working with chronic care, admission to center and other acute medical issues both in-patent and clinic. I also work at the Salisbury VAMC in Compensation and Pension working with Service Connection for Vet’s. I also worked 2 years in Home Base Primary Care & Hospice dealing with end of life issues and the geriatric population. For over five years I have been performing gastrointestinal procedure and the most recent experience has been working as a Gastrointestinal Procedure Nurse practitioner at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VAMC)-Minneapolis performing paracentesis and flexible sigmoidoscopies. I also worked with GI Surgery-Gastric Bypass, Hernia repairs and other GI surgical procedures for the last four years previous to the VAMC at the University of Minnesota Physician's. I am also an active member of ASBS. I have had the opportunity of working in many different clinical areas; for which I was able to provide screening, management and treatment for various patients illness including: Vascular Surgery, Vascular Wounds, Cardiopulmonary, DM and many complications, dementia, vertigo, Othro., Oncology/ Hematology, infectious diseases such as Hep.B, HD, PD, TB, CF and HIV, both inpatient and clinic based. I am also confident in my clinical skills and decision-making abilities.

In addition, while at the University of Pennsylvania I worked as a Research Assistant, collecting and evaluating data for the Frail Elder Quality of Life study. During this time I received the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Septa Research Poster Presentation Award for a post and paper on Carotid Endartectomy V’s Carotid Angioplasty with Stenting. I have also had the honor of being told by my clinical preceptor that my strengths are having a delightful rapport with my patients, performing accurate comprehensive physical examinations and diagnosis, as well as being able to balance my professionalism with my compassion. It is my hope that my professional, as well as, academic experiences display a devotion to working in the field of medicine and becoming an asset to your Institution. Thank you immensely for reviewing my credentials and look forward to hearing from you soon. My resume is enclosed for your consideration.

Cordially,

Alexandria Blackmon, MSN, CRNP

Alexandria D. Blackmon, MSN, CRNP

3113 Elaine Court

Flossmoor, IL 60422

acvsaa@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 612-***-****

Professional Work Experience:

Pain Care Center 06.14.2015-10.01.2016

8 Radford Street Suite 202

Christiansburg, Virginia 24073

Pain Care Clinic providing care to Acute, Chronic pain patient and treatment of patient addicted to opioid pain killers and Heroin.

Locum Tensens- Eagle Butte, SD-IHS(Indian Health service) 11/2014-12/2014

Locum Tensens- Fall Church, VA –Your Home Advantage -07/2014-09/2014

Locum Tenens- Jarret, Virginia Location-02/2014-05/2014

*Greenville Correctional Center

*Chronic Care

*Admission

*Acute Care/Suturing

Fairview Medical Center Minneapolis, MN Per. Derm.

House Charge Registered Nurse/Advance Practice Nurse: Level I Trauma Center 09/2013-01/2015 -Contract -Plus PRN until present.

*Providing primary nursing care to Med-Surg., Plastic surgery, Oncology/ Hematology, ENT, CF, VBG-GIB-Gastric bypass and versus Medical and surgical patient.

*Developing individualized plan of care, D/C, planning and patient coordination.

South Suburban Homewood, IL 03/2013-09/2013

*Providing care to Plastic Surgery patients pre and post-operative.

*Surgical Site assessment and wound care.

Department of Veterans Affairs-Salisbury, NC-Full time 3/10-3/13

Providing Compensation and Pension examination for Veterans to qualify for Service connection for injuries that happen while in service.

Department of Veterans Affairs-Birmingham, AL-Full time 10/08-3/10

Home base primary care & Hospice- providing primary care in Vet’s home environment so they will not have to come into the VAMC for health care along with providing end of life cares though hospice.

Department of Veterans Affairs-Minneapolis, MN-Full time 09/07-10/08

Gastrointestinal Procedure Nurse Practitioner performing Flexible sigmoidoscopy and Paracentesis at the VAMC. Also providing direct care, Biopsy and treat in the hospital and in the outpatient clinics settings GI medicine patients.

University of Minnesota Physicians Minneapolis, MN -Full time

Gastric Bypass Nurse Practitioner: Level 1 Trauma Center 04/04-9/07

providing direct patient care both in the hospital and in the outpatient clinics settings. Collaborate with staff surgeons, residents, nursing staff, ancillary services, and home health agencies during the delivery of patient care. Develop patient’s plan of care and discharge plan in collaboration with the staff surgeon. Facilitate the use of clinical pathways and treatment algorithms. Participate in daily rounds with the attending team including residents and nursing staff. Create and document the diagnostic and/or therapeutic plan with the care team. Coordinates follow up care by communicating with referring physicians, planning support activities as needed, and organizing post-operative exercise therapy. Coordinate the management of Gastric Bypass/laparoscopic patients’ care. Participate in the development of clinical pathways. Serve as a liaison for the programs to other disciplines, pharmacy, social services, dietary, nursing, home care professionals, etc. Triage patient calls. Advocate for the patients and family. Provide data for a Gastric bypass outcomes database and review outcomes to prescribe changes in treatment plans. Identify elements to be tracked and design/implement data collection methods. Perform research coordinator duties including recruit subjects, supply patient education, monitor and report results, and complete all necessary documentation

Fairview Medical Center Minneapolis, MN- Full time

Registered Nurse: Level I Trauma Center 12/2003-04/2004

*Providing primary nursing care to Oncology/ Hematology, ENT, CF, VBG-GIB-Gastric bypass, and versus Medical and surgical patient.

*Developing individualized plan of care, D/C, planning and patient coordination.

Presbyterian Medical Center Philadelphia, PA- Full time

Registered Nurse: Level I Trauma Center 05/2002 – 12/2003

*Managed with patients with various forms of medical illnesses, Oncology/ Hematology, Telemetry, CHF, and HTN.

*Developed patient individualized plan of care.

Hennepin County Medical Center Minneapolis, MN- Full time

Registered Nurse Level I Trauma Center 12/2000 – 08/2001

*Evaluated and monitored patients’ pre and post anesthesia, medical surgical patients, Infectious dz. (TB, Hep. B. HIV), Onc/ Hem.

*Developed guidelines to facilitate proper health care management through patient education.

University Good Samaritan Minneapolis, MN- Full time

Registered Nurse 06/1999 – 12/2000

*Used medical / clinical evaluation skills: working with Huntington & Traumatic brain injury floor; which included performing urine catheterizations; sterile dressings; monitoring oxygen therapy; administering medications; and overseeing Trach/respiratory ventilation care.

Minneapolis Public Schools Minneapolis, MN- Full time

Health Services Specialist/Registered Nurse: 01/199 – 06/1999

*Conducted vision, hearing screenings & maintained immunization records.

* Implementing first aid techniques to treat students with asthma, cystic fibrosis, and grand mal seizures.

Education:

University of Pennsylvania

3401 Walnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19104

Adult & Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

**Masters of Science – Nursing 12/2003

Winona State University

175 West Mark Street

Rochester, MN 55987

*Bachelor of Science – Nursing 05/2001

College of St. Catherine’s

601 25th Ave. southAve. S.

Minneapolis, MN 55454

*Associate of Applied Science – Nursing 12/1998

Research Experience & Clinical Experience:

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA

Quality of Life & Frail Elders Study 12/2001 – 07/2002

Research Assistant

*Supervising patients sixty-five and older in an elderly quality of life research study.

*Analyzed, coordinated, & collected research data for nursing home patients.

MCP Hospital Philadelphia, PA

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Student, Vascular Surgery 01/2002 – 06/2002

*Managed care of vascular surgery inpatients in collaboration with a Nurse

Practitioner, & Residents.

*Performing complete health histories, physical examination, diagnostic tests, and

medically managed patients plan of care.

Folkways Senior Community Center Philadelphia, PA

Adult & Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Student, Primary Care 08/2002 – 05/2003

*Managed care of patients with hypertension and diabetes and other diseases.

*Performing complete health histories, physical examination, diagnostic tests, and

medically managed patients plan of care.

Veterans Administration Medical Center Philadelphia, PA

Adult & Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Student, Primary Care 05/2003 – 12/2003

*Managing employee’s work related medical complaints.

*Performing complete health histories, physical examination, diagnostic tests, and

medically managed patients plan of care.

Presbyterian Medical Center Philadelphia, PA

Adult & Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Student, Adult Cystic Fibrosis 05/2003-12/2003

*Medically management of Inpatient & Clinic Adult Cystic Fibrosis Patient.

* Performing complete health histories, physical examination, diagnostic tests, and

medically managed patients plan of care.

Licensure & Certification

*Nurse Practitioner Iowa Adult Gerontology Acute Care H138682 Exp.: 11/16

*Registered Nurse, Virginia. License Exp.: 06/16

*Nurse Practitioner, Virginia. License Exp.: 06/16

*Registered Nurse, Minnesota. License Exp.: 06/16

*Nurse Practitioner, Minnesota License Exp.: 06/16

* Adult & Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ANCC Certification: 07/2019

*BLS Exp.: 03/16

*ACLS Exp.: 06/16

* American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Septa Research Poster Presentation Award. Carotid Endartectomy V’s Carotid Angioplasty with Stenting. 04/2002

References

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References

1) Collene 06.14.2015-10.01.2015

Pain Care Center

8 Radford Street Suite 202

Christiansburg, Virginia 24073

540-***-****

2) Angela Davis 03/2010-03/2014

VAMC-Salisbury, NC

1601 Brenner Avenue

Salisbury, North Carolina 28144