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MARGI PATEL

Prosper, Texas *****

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SUMMARY

Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in management and supervision of medical staff. Skilled in inpatient teaching with a strong emphasis in critical care, case management and administration. Reputation as self-directed professional with superior problem- solving, communication and leadership skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care. Dedicated Practitioner demonstrating skill in various different surgical services. CERTIFICATIONS

• Advance Practive Registered Nurse - State of Texas (RN#, APRN#)

• ANCC certified in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)

• Certified Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA)

• Certificate to Prescribe in Texas- 2017 to present (DEA – current)

• Certified in Basic Life Support – Current

• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Current EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Master of Science: Nursing 05/2016

Madonna University - Livonia, MI

Bachelor of Science: Nursing 05/2010

Columbia College of Nursing - Milwaukee, WI

Registered Nurse First Assist Certification 09/2022 National Institute of First Assist - Centennial, CO Diploma 12/2000

K.V.K.V. High School - Rajkot, Gujarat, INDIA

EXPERIENCE

Nurse Practitioner – Plastics and Reconstuctive Surgery / John Peter Smith Hospital - Fort Worth, TX 08/2021-05/29/2023

• Primarily Cover Plastics and reconstructive surgery, guide and assist residents with facial trauma patients, assist wound care team with coordination of care.

• Cross Cover Vascular surgery team

• First assist with surgical cases (minor/major reconstructive cases), independently perform pre-op and post-op orders and patient care, inpatient consults, daily rounds and Discharge patients to appropriate location (Home, Rehab, Skilled nursing facilities), clinic coverage twice a week for post-op follow up visits.

• Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test, diagnostic tests as well as medications.

• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.

• Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.

• Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.

• Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.

• Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions – Burn care, Plastics and reconstructive patients and wound care

• coordinate care patient scheduling for follow ups and post-op checks

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Nurse Practitioner – Vascular Surgery / John Peter Smith Hospital - Fort Worth, TX 08/2021-09/2022

• Cross Cover Plastics and reconstructive surgery - First Assist with surgical cases for vascular and plastic surgery. pre-op and post-op orders. Discharge patients to appropriate location (Home, Rehab, Skilled nursing facilities).

• Manage Vascular Surgery patient - round on patient with vascular surgery team, schedule patients appropriately for diagnostic studies, operating room, intervention radiology.

• Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test, diagnostic tests as well as medications.

• First Assist in Operating room and interventional Radiology with procedures.

• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.

• Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.

• Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.

• Prescribed medication, including controlled substances, Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions.

• coordinate care patient scheduling for follow ups and post-op checks. Assist clinic staff and residents team for primary patient management.

• Train new providers, nurses and MA for Vascular surgery service Nurse Practitioner / Trauma and Acute Care Surgery 10/2017 - 08/2021

• Collaborates with the physician in overseeing and coordinating the multidisciplinary care delivered to all patients, to optimize quality patient care.

• Reviews patient medical charts to assist physician with diagnosis, treatment and care management.

• Makes appropriate patient referrals as necessary.

• Monitors guidelines for the management of care and for ensuring that the services are delivered in compliance with the guidelines established by JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group.

• Provides care education to patients and families.

• Provides evidence-based and compassionate care to all patients as assigned to improve patient outcomes and increase patient satisfaction scores.

• Maintains a collaborative environment with providers, clinical staff, and support staff.

• Supports academic, educational and research endeavors.

• Attends Performance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committee meetings; and is an active participant in the process.

• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Nurse Practitioner / Cardiothoracic Surgery, Henry Ford Health System, Macomb - Clinton, MI 10/2016 - 10/2017

• Inpatient- Care of fresh post cardiac/thoracic surgical patients. Responsible for the collaborative medical management of cardiac/Thoracic surgery patients while in the CT-SICU and other hospitalized patients. Patient population: CABG, Valve repair/replacement, thoracotomy, and other cardiothoracic procedures. Daily multidisciplinary and team rounds, discharge process which includes summary, patient/family teaching and follow up calls. History & physicals, consultations. Performed comprehensive health assessment, plans,

initiated and evaluated care to achieve patient centered outcomes for the post –surgical cardiothoracic patients. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.

• Outpatient- clinic/office evaluations of the post-surgical recovery phase following discharge. Coordination of care.

• Education: nursing and other team member's education in relation to cardiothoracic patient population to improve patient outcomes.

• Accurate and timely medical record completion – Highly experienced and comfortable with Electronic Medical Record entries assuring proper documentation to achieve the optimal patient care. I believe that a meaningful, accurate note that is the basis of each patient's plan of care following surgery and an accurate discharge documentation is especially important for a successful, safe transition from the hospital.

• Coordination of patient care – work closely with the CT surgeons to provide optimal postop care to every patient. The importance of effective communication of the patients' care to the CT surgeon is vital. Throughout the hospital stay, work thoroughly to prepare the patients for discharge through patient and family education, emotional support and carefully

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completed discharge prescriptions and appointments. Anticipation of arranging home health services as needed is equally important.

• Minor Procedures – Removal of External Pacer wires, Chest tubes. Registered Nurse – Perianesthesia / William Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak, MI 01/2013 - 06/2016

• Trained for Post Anesthesia Care Unit Phase II (discharge), pre-operative areas focused on age groups of adult and pediatric patient population

• Job responsibility focused on monitoring the fresh post-op (Phase I) patients who are recovering a surgical procedure in a hospital and/or outpatient setting (Liver/kidney transplant, vascular, urology, general surgery, thoracic, cardiothoracic, ENT, and plastic surgery pre/post-operative patients)

• Closely monitoring vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, temperature and respiratory rate); Managing post-operative pain

• Monitoring surgical site(s) for excessive bleeding, discharge, swelling, hematoma, redness, etc

• Assess overall recovery, and educate patients and their families about homecare instructions

• Types of patients: Intensive Care Unit, Coronary Care Unit, Medical surgical, Urology, general, vascular, renal, cardiac, gynecology, Cath-lab, Intervention Radiology, and Endocrine

• Additionally, often coordinate the delivery of care for post-anesthesia patients immediately following surgical procedures, so that the physical, psychological, safety,

Registered Nurse-Intensive Care Unit / Aurora St. Luke's South Shore - Cudahy, WI 06/2010 - 12/2012 Student Nurse-ICU / Aurora St. Luke's South Shore - Cudahy, WI 06/2010 - 12/2012 Registered Nurse / Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare St. Francis - Milwaukee, WI 04/2011 - 02/2012 Patient Care Assistant / Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee, WI 05/2009 - 03/2010 Patient Care Assistant and Health Unit secretary / Presbyterian Hospital - Dallas, TX 06/2004 - 12/2007 Patient Care Technician/Surgical Technician / Presbyterian Hospital - Dallas, TX 01/2002 - 06/2004 Administrative assistant / Minto's Casa Montessori and child Care center - Farmington Hills, MI MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE AND COMMEETTES

• Training and precepting new hires across acute care surgery department, Advanced Practive students.

• Ongoing Education and training for nursing staff.

• Compensation and Quality Improvement commitee member at current work.

• Business owner and management of two pre-school locations and 40+ staff over several years. ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) North Texas Nurse Practitioner (NTNP) Gerontological Advance Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA) Volunteer/Relevant education History Volunteer: Minto's Casa Montessori and child care center Community services:

SKILLS

• Multi-lingual: English, Hindi, and Gujarati

• Geriatric treatment

• Culturally sensitive

• Professional Team player and advanced problem-solving

• Positive attitude with strong work ethics

• Great organizational skills, fast learner

• Genuine, Kind and compassionate

• Reliable, level-headed and able to make decisions independently or collaboratively in crisis situations

• Punctual and Meticulous

• Committed to compliance reporting

• Enthusiastic and energetic caregiver

• Highly Experienced with Intensive/Coronary Care Unit, pre/post Anesthesia, Emergency medicine, Cath-lab and Intervention Radiology

• Clinical Expertise: pre/post – transplant (liver/kidney), cardiovascular, thoracic, urology, gastroenterology, gynecology, Eyes/Nose/Throat, and Endocrine

• People skills: great bedside manner, enthusiastic people

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