Arpi Patel
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Cell phone (732) 725 - 8142 Email: adhjp0@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
Seeking a position as a nurse practitioner in a healthcare environment
Licensures/Certification:
Pennsylvania State Nurse Practitioner (MSN, APRN, FNP-BC), 2020
Pennsylvania State Registered Nurse (RN, BSN), 2016
Pennsylvania State Licensed Practical Nurse, 2012
Acute Care Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Education:
Masters of Science in Nursing, FNP track
Chamberlain University, St. Charles, IL April 2020
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ August 2017
Registered Nurse
Conemaugh School of Nursing, Johnstown, PA June 2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Princeton Information of Technology, Glenside, PA September 2011
Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA May 2008
Experience:
Registered Nurse, Easton Hospital,
Easton, PA November 2017 – February 2020
Strong Telemetry and Progressive Care Unit experience
Provide care to post gastric sleeve patients, pre and post catherization and percutaneous coronary intervention patients, congestive heart failure, COPD patients.
Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals
Educate patients and families on procedures, medications, and post-op care
Precept student nurses and new hire nurses on the floor.
Registered Nurse, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center,
Johnstown PA August 2016 – July 2017
Strong Progressive Care Unit nurse experience
Provide extensive care to pre and post catherization and percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) patients, pre and post pacemaker/defibrillator implantation patients, DKA patients, hypertensive crisis patients, congestive heart failure patients, patients with life-threatening arrhythmia and coronary artery disease.
Strong experience with management of insulin, heparin, and cardiac drips.
Coordinate care with Physicians, respiratory therapists, social workers, case managers and patients to ensure optimal care.
Educate patients and families on procedures, medications, post-op care, nutrition and other pertinent information.
Instruct student nurses about procedural techniques, medication administration, adverse effects of medications, wound treatment, EKG reading and basic pathophysiology.
Staff Nurse, Arbutus Park Manor, Johnstown PA July 2015 - April 2016
Assist in coordinating total resident care and all other activities related to the nursing function.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
Report pertinent information to the immediate supervisor.
Staff Nurse, Elm Terrace Gardens, Lansdale PA July 2012 – May 2014
Render and administer professional nursing services, including the administration of medications, in accordance with physician’s orders and the care plans; and provide direct nursing care as necessary to assigned residents.
As directed, notify families or responsible parties about resident expirations or transfers to acute care facilities.
Consult with physicians in providing care, treatment, diagnostic, and therapeutic services.
Accurately complete, maintain, and verify drug inventories, medical forms, physical and consultant orders, reports, evaluations, and resident chart entries according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Promptly report accidents, incidents, and unsafe and hazardous equipment or conditions.
Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
Provides information to patients and health care team by answering questions and requests.
Resolves patient needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Spring Meadow, Lansdale, PA February 2012 – July 2012
Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician
Administer control narcotics assuming full responsibility for possession of keys
Report changes in patients’ conditions and other matters of concern requiring prompt attention
Train and supervise personnel in all areas of patient care and daily procedures
Educate CNAs on the prevention of transmitted infectious bacteria
Document in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident as well as the resident's response to the care
Transcribe physician's orders to resident charts, medication cards, treatment/care plans and computer, as required
Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, and visitors
Monitor and record resident’s vital signs, administer injections, assist with activities in daily functions, collect specimen, oxygen therapy, and wound care
Provide health education to resident and family members
References: Available upon request.