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Education

Master of Science – Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Stony Brook University 2021

BSN Degree

Western Governors University 2017

Experience

Aesthetics Nurse Practitioner – Self Employed

(May 2021 – Present)

Consult and medically screen patients prior to having cosmetic procedures

Specializing in Botox neurotoxin and dermal filler injections

Provide follow up care

Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research - Calverton, NY

(May 2022 to Present)

Conduct thorough assessments of patients with addictive disorders.

Assess patients for withdrawal symptoms, co-occurring medical conditions, and potential complications.

Perform physical examinations, order diagnostic tests, and interpret laboratory results.

Develop individualized treatment plans based on the patient's specific needs, including detoxification, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), counseling, and behavioral therapies.

Prescribe and manage medications to support detoxification, harm reduction, relapse prevention, and maintenance of sobriety.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and addiction counselors, to coordinate comprehensive care.

Prescribe and monitor medication regimens, adjust dosages as needed, and manage potential side effects.

Provide education to patients about the benefits and limitations of MAT, as well as the importance of adherence to the prescribed treatment plan.

Mather Hospital Northwell – Port Jefferson NY

Nurse Practitioners (Vascular Access Department) Per Diem

(January 2022- Present)

Place orders and read preliminary chest x-rays to determine line placement

● Inserts and monitors PICC, Midlines and ultrasound guided IV's.

● Acts as a resource to staff regarding vascular access line therapy and IV assessment, products, and procedures.

●Assists with difficult IV access.

●perform chart audits, monitoring and follow-up with staff and physicians to ensure core measure compliance.

Nurse Practitioner (Hospital Medicine)

(January 2022 – August 2022)

Performing physical exams and patient observations.

Recording patients' medical histories and symptoms.

Creating patient care plans and contributing to existing ones.

Ordering, administering, and analyzing diagnostic tests.

Monitoring and operating medical equipment.

Diagnosing health issues.

Administering medicine and other treatments.

Detecting changes in patients' health and modifying treatment plans, as needed.

Consulting with healthcare professionals and families.

Training patients and their families to manage and prevent illness and injury.

Clinical Nurse (Vascular Access Department) - Mather Hospital

(September 2019 – January 2022)

● Inserts and monitors PICC, Midlines and ultrasound guided IV's.

● Acts as a resource to staff regarding vascular access line therapy and IV assessment, products, and procedures.

●Assists with difficult IV access.

●perform chart audits, monitoring and follow-up with staff and physicians to ensure core measure compliance.

Clinical Nurse (Radiology Department)

(September 2012 -2019)

●Coordinate with the radiology staff members regarding patient care issues.

●Exceptional knowledge of patient care concerning the radiology department.

●Administer high alert contrast media for CT scans and MRI patients.

●Assess and interview patients receiving IV contrast.

●Perform nuclear stress testing with a Cardiologist.

●Performed specialized nursing duties, such as administering IV sedation and analgesia during special procedures.

●Transport and monitor critically ill patients while in the radiology department.

Clinical Nurse (Emergency Department)

(November 2006 – 2012)

●Serve as a member of interdisciplinary healthcare teams in providing critical care and performing life-saving interventions (intubations, defibrillations, splinting sedation etc.,)

●Closely monitored E.R. patients, alerted Physicians/Charge nurse with any changes in patients status.

●Interaction with patients and family members often from pain, stress, shock or grief.

●Leverage interpersonal communication strengths to establish rapport and build trust with patients and families.

●Supervised LPN's, CNA's and served as a preceptor/mentor to new nursing staff.

Brookhaven Memorial Hospital

Charge Nurse Emergency Department

(August 1999 - March 2007)

●Providing clear and precise instructions to nursing staff on patient care.

●Giving advice and guidance to the staff in handling emergency cases.

●Scheduling assignment to nursing staff according to their skills.

Professional Certifications

DEA Controlled Substance Registration

2021- 2024

Medicare/Medicaid FFS Registered

2022-2027

AANP Board Certified Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

2021-2026

Board Certified in Vascular Access (VA-BC)

2019-2023

Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

2023-2025

Basic Life Support (BLS)

2022-2024

Recognition / Honors

●NACLI Presidential Citation Award (2016) – Recognition for Outstanding Contribution to the Nursing Profession

●Congressional Achievement Award from Congressman Gregory Meeks (2016)

●The Public Advocate for the City of New York from Hon. Letitia James (2016)

●New York State Assembly Certificate of Merit from Assemblyman Michael A. Montesano (2016)

●Selected as participant in the Advisory Board’s Talent Development-Frontline Impact Program (2016) - EBP Project:” Improving Quality Outcomes for Patients Receiving I.V. Contrast in Radiology.”

●Recognition by John T. Mather Memorial Hospital to be honored for National Nurses Week (2017)

●Excellence Award for exemplary work in Organizational Systems and Quality Leadership from Western Governors University (2017)

Professional Organizations

American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

Association for Radiologic and Imaging Nursing (ARIN)

Association for Vascular Access (AVA)

Nurse Association of Counties of Long Island (NACLI)

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