Ilona A. Edwards, Jr.
Henrico, VA 23228
ada6ru@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
Employment as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the metro Richmond, Virginia area
Summary
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Qualifications
* Achieved APRN in Virginia (license number 002*******)
* Earned a 3.5 GPA for my MSN FNP degree from Chamberlain University
* 5 years of medical surgical experience in a LTAC hospital
* Earned BSN degree at VCU in the RN to BSN program (3.5 GPA)
Work Experience
Vibra Hospital of Richmond, VA
March, 2014 through present
* Provided acute care to patients on ventilatory support systems with different types of tracheostomy tubes
* Planned and provided care for patients for different types of fistulas
* Applying wound vacuum systems to different types of wounds
Transfused blood and blood products often to patients
* Run cords and rapid response as a member of a code team
* Sterile care for different central IV lines, PICC lines and mid lines
* Assisted with a PICC line insertion on a patient with multiple acute conditions
* Provided patient care for mentally unstable patients with chronic conditions
* Gave proper post mortem care including notification of immediate family members
* Recognized as Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2015
* Promoted to higher observation unit (ICU) August, 2015
Awards
Employee of the Month, December, 2019 at Vibra Hospital of Richmond
Employee of the 1st Quarter 2015 Award at Vibra Hospital of Richmond
Member - National Student Nurses' Association (membership number = 0748226)
Member - Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at JSRCC – Spring Semester, 2012
Member - Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing at Chamberlain University – January, 2018
Career Studies Certificate – Pre-Nursing at JSRCC – December, 2011
President’s Honor Roll at JSRCC – Summer Semester, 2013
President’s Honor Roll at JSRCC – Spring Semester, 2013
President’s Honor Roll at JSRCC – Fall Semester, 2012
President’s Honor Roll at JSRCC – Summer Semester, 2012
President’s Honor Roll at JSRCC – Spring Semester, 2012
President’s Honor Roll at JSRCC – Fall Semester, 2011
President’s Honor Roll at JSRCC – Summer Semester, 2011
President’s Honor Roll at JSRCC – Spring Semester, 2011
President’s Honor Roll at JSRCC – Summer Semester, 2010
Dean's List at JSRCC - Spring Semester, 2010
Education
Chamberlain University
11/2015 – 12/2018, cumulative GPA 3.5
MSN – FNP program achieved Master of Science (MSN) degree
ANCC FNP Certification Number 201-***-**** expires 8/5/2024
FNP License Number in Virginia 002*******
Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Nursing
08/2013 - 05/2015, cumulative GPA 3.5
RN to BSN program achieved Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) degree
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
11/2013 - Registered Nurse (RN) in Virginia
RN License Number 000******* expires 12/31/2021
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
08/2008 – 08/2013, cumulative GPA 3.6
Nursing Program achieved Associates Applied Science (AAS) degree
Magna Cum Laude
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
12/2011 - Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in Virginia
License Number 140******* expired 12/31/2013
Chesterfield Technical Center
09/2010 - General Educational Development - GED
Certifications
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support via American Heart Association
Health Educators, Inc. - TC ID # VA00336 via Vibra Healthcare
June, 2018 - June, 2020
BLS – Basic Life Support via American Heart Association
Health Educators, Inc. - TC ID # VA00336 via Vibra Healthcare
January, 2020 - December, 2021
Professional Affiliations
Virginia Nurses Association – VNA – member id – 02930026 since 2015
American Nurses Association – ANA – member id – 0290026 since 2015
Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners – VCNP – member id – 8958 since 2018
American Association of Critical Care Nurses – AACN - member id 13015793
Interests
During my time away from work, I like to swim, read, and practice giving massages.
References
References are available on request.