Dhruvika Patel, MSN, FNP-BC

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SUMMARY

Qualified, Recent board-certified Nurse Practitioner with more than eight years of registered nurse experience in direct patient care.

Strong Clinical skill enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families.

Committed to practicing medicine using a holistic approach. Act as patient advocate as needed.

Follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition.

Ensure quality of care and open lines of communication between all members of the health care team.

Extensive experience mentoring new grad nurses, providing assistance as resource person and motivator.

KEY SKILLS

• Effective Communication • Critical Thinking • Patient care & Education • Effective communication •Discharge Planning • Clinical Assessment •Patient Advocacy • Trilingual English, Gujarati & Hindi • Culture Competency • Empathy & Communication • Interdisciplinary Collaboration • Desire to learn

Education

Master of Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University College Nursing Addison, IL

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing Changa, India

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION

Family Nurse Practitioner Certification ANCC

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License Florida Board of Nursing Exp. April 2025 License Number: # 11031922

Registered Nurse – Multiple License Florida board of Nursing Exp. July 2024

License Number: # 9457229

Basic Life support American Heart Association

NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

INTERNAL MEDICINE, Deland, FL

Preceptor: Dr Mohanlal L. Sharma Completed clinical hours: 475

Provided comprehensive well-person care for patients 18 and above, including well exams utilizing current adult immunization schedules.

Utilized advanced assessment and history-taking skills to order appropriate laboratory and other diagnostic testing according to illness and create treatment plan development and implementation, and outcome evaluation to include medication prescription and referral where appropriate for patients above 18-year-old under supervision of Dr. Mohanlal Sharma.

Managed the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases in complex chronic and acutely ill patients.

Assisted patient with treatment goals and education regarding medical diagnosis, prescription medication and alternative treatments to pain complaints.

Worked autonomously in a fast-paced internal medicine clinic managing a patient load of approximately 20-25 patients daily.

Initial advanced practice nursing role providing primary care for uninsured patients in a regulated setting.

TOPCARE PEDIATRIC CLINIC, ALTAMONTE SPRING, FL

Preceptor: Dr Fatai Gbolade Adamso Completed clinical hours: 125

Provision of pediatric and adolescent primary care services that involved performing comprehensive health history and physical assessment of pediatric patients under supervision of Dr. Fatai Adamson.

Performed routine physical assessments and utilizing current pediatric immunization schedules, also formulated diagnosis and treatment plans for pediatric age group patients.

Provide assessment, diagnosis, and management of acutely ill and injured pediatric patients.

Developed proficiency in anticipatory guidance and educating patients and patient families about diagnosis, diagnostic testing, and treatment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

STAFF NURSE

ORLANDO HEALTH MEDICAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL ORLANDO, FL

April 2019- July 2023

Performs hands-on care by utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality outcomes for clients.

Possesses the specialized knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide care for people with physical disability and chronic illness.

Coordinates educational activities and uses appropriate resources to develop and implement an individualized teaching and discharge plan with clients and their families.

Provides direction and supervision of ancillary nursing personnel, demonstrates professional judgment, uses problem solving techniques and time- management principles, and delegates appropriately.

Coordinates care activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to facilitate achievement of overall goals.

Coordinates a holistic approach to meeting patient's medical, vocational, educational, and environmental needs.

Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills to develop a rapport with clients, their families, and health team members and to ensure the fulfillment of requirements for legal documentation and reimbursement.

Acts as a resource and a role model for nursing staff and students and participates in activities such as nursing committees and professional organizations that promote the improvement of care and the advancement of professional rehabilitation nursing.

STAFF NURSE

ADVENT HEALTH DELAND, FL September2017-May 2019

Provided direct patient care per established policies, procedures and protocols in the cardiac telemetry unit.

Monitors patient condition and updates plan of care as needed.

Maintain therapeutic communication with patient& family members.

Collaborates with physicians & other members of the healthcare team.

Closely monitored patient’s cardiac rhythm.

Provided pre- and post-care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and electrophysiological studies as well as pre & post-operative pacemakers and AICD (Automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator) implantation patients.

Provider care for patients undergoing MI screening and anticoagulant therapy.

Prepared patient for PEC, echocardiography & stress testing.

Provided pre & post-care for patients going for surgery.

Ensured a safe environment for all patient through adherence to safety protocols including infection control practice.

Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meeting to discuss plan of care updates and revisions based on current assessment finding.

Served as a preceptor for newly hired staff nurses orienting them to department expectations.

STAFF NURSE

ORANGECITY NURSING AND REHABILITATION ORANGE CITY, FL

June 2017 - September 2017

Performs hands-on care by utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality outcomes for clients.

Possesses the specialized knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide care for people with physical disability and chronic illness.

Coordinates educational activities and uses appropriate resources to develop and implement an individualized teaching and discharge plan with clients and their families.

Provides direction and supervision of ancillary nursing personnel, demonstrates professional judgment, uses problem solving techniques and time- management principles, and delegates appropriately.

Coordinates care activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to facilitate achievement of overall goals.

Coordinates a holistic approach to meeting patient's medical, vocational, educational, and environmental needs.

Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills to develop a rapport with clients, their families, and health team members and to ensure the fulfillment of requirements for legal documentation and reimbursement.

Acts as a resource and a role model for nursing staff and students and participates in activities such as nursing committees and professional organizations that promote the improvement of care and the advancement of professional rehabilitation nursing.

STAFF NURSE

CHARUSAT HEALTH & RESEARCH FOUNDATION. CHANGA, INDIA.

September 2013- July 2016

Assessed the needs of the patients and made nursing care plan for all products.

Given direct patient care and used universal protocol.

Assessed an athletics injury or illness and provided emergency care.

Assisted the doctors in any procedure in the unit.

Provided lab specimen protocol for Pap smear & autoclave to required equipment.

Provide proper medication to the patients.

Recording of medical information & vital signs of patient every 4 hours.

VOLUNTEER & MEMBERSHIP

Bright Vision Foundation July 2014 - January 2016

Provided education to adolescents about health awareness and cancer screening.

Educated women about the women health and breast cancer screening.

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