Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
Carolyn Casey
Quincy, MA **169
ub9692@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position as a nurse practitioner.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Wollaston Medical, Wollaston MA 2012 – Present
Nurse Practitioner
• Performing thorough physical exams
• Obtaining detailed medical histories for medically complex patients
• Ordering and interpreting necessary diagnostic tests
• Prescribing class II-IV medications
• Interpreting laboratory and diagnostic test results
• Educating patients on prevention of and treatment of chronic conditions such as diabetes,
hypertension and elevated cholesterol
• Recommending age appropriate screening tests such as mammogram, Pap smear,
colonoscopy, prostate exam
Ahmed Basheer, MD 2012 – Present
Nurse Practitioner
• Performing full physical exams including GYN and breast exams
• Treating chronic and acute conditions
• Reviewing laboratory and diagnostic imaging data
• Caring for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA 2005 –2009
Clinical Research Coordinator Gastrointestinal Cancer Center
• Oversaw clinical trials start-up process from receipt of protocols through the Scientific
Review Committee and IRB submissions, and site activation activities.
• Ordered necessary lab and radiology tests per protocol specifications
• Communicated with protocol subjects on a regular basis in person and by phone.
• Collaborated extensively with physicians, nurse practitioners, staff nurses, research nurses,
and pharmaceutical companies to adhere to protocol policies and procedures
• Determined eligibility of subjects for protocols, registered subjects to protocols, and
maintained adherence to protocol requirements.
• Interacted extensively with physicians, nurse practitioners, staff nurses, research nurses, and
pharmaceutical companies
• Reviewed radiographic scans (CT, MRI) and obtain measurements for response data
• Reviewed medical records, controlled quality of data, extracted data from external medical
records, completed the case report forms (CRF’s), and responded to queries supplied by the
QACT (Quality Assurance for in-house trials) or the study sponsor (i.e., pharmaceutical
company, NCI, or cooperative group).
• Coordinated blood and tissue sample collection and delivery to collaborating labs according to
safety regulations
• Coordinated research with physicians and affiliated hospitals. A liaison between the Principal
Investigator, Nurse Practitioners, Research Nurses, other clinical collaborators, the study
sponsor, clinical trial regulatory groups; Office for the Protection of Research Subjects
(OPRS), IRB, Quality Assurance for Clinical Trials (QACT, FDA, etc.), and other involved
research staff to ensure adherence to the protocol.
• Prepared for and took part in both internal and external auditing and study monitoring visits.
EDUCATION:
Regis College, Weston, MA
Masters of Science in Nursing, May 2012
Family Nurse Practitioner
Regis College, Weston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 2011
Stonehill College, North Easton, MA
Bachelor of Science in Biology, May 2004
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
Wollaston Medical, Wollaston MA 2011-2012
• Student Nurse Practitioner
Collaborated with the NP to order necessary tests
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Performing thorough physical exams
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Recommended treatment for ailments including prescription medications and physical
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therapy
Patient education
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Dana Farber Cancer Institute – Breast Surgical Oncology, Boston, MA Spring 2012
• Student Nurse Practitioner
Performed clinical breast exams
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Ordered diagnostic and screening mammograms
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Referred patients for surgical biopsies and excisions
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Assisted with seroma catheterizations and aspirations
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Conducted initial consultations of patients with abnormal mammograms
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or palpable breast masses
Performed wound care for excisional biopsy, lumpectomy, and mastectomy
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Incisions
Dana Farber Cancer Institute – GI Oncology, Boston, MA Spring 2012
• Student Nurse Practitioner
Collaborated with NP and oncologists to manage research chemotherapy regimens
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Provided anticipatory guidance and family education
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Assessed patients prior to chemotherapy treatments
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Managed chronic and acute conditions associated with GI cancers
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Developed plans of care for cancer and chemotherapy induced side effects
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Pediatric House Calls Spring 2012
• Student Nurse Practitioner
Provided direct care to patients from birth to age 24
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Offered anticipatory guidance to parents
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Adhered to immunization schedules
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Maintained pediatric growth charts
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Compass Medical Urgent Care, East Bridgewater, MA Fall 2011
• Student Nurse Practitioner
Provided direct care to patients of all ages
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Performed focused physical exams
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Provided appropriate medical referrals
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Assisted with suturing of lacerations
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Developed working diagnoses
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Evaluated patients with urgent and primary care problems
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
First aid volunteer Special Olympics
Yearly participation in Pancreatic Cancer Walk, Hospice Walk, Scleroderma Walk
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse (License # RN2270346)
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners: Family Nurse Practitioner – Obtained June 2012
American Heart Association: Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
Trained in insertion and removal of Mirena and Paragard IUD’s
Completed Safe and Effective Opioid Prescribing for Chronic Pain module
Current DEA and MCSR licenses for prescriptive authority
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Sigma Theta Tau International – Honor Society of Nursing – Phi Epsilon Chapter
Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Personal computers, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Logician medical software,
Partner’s EMR, IDX, Centricity
PUBLICATIONS:
Chan, J. A., Zhu, A. X., Stuart, K., Bhargava, P., Earle, C. C., Clark, J. W., . . . Kulke, M. H.
(2010). Phase II study of pemetrexed in patients with advanced neuroendocrine tumors.
Cancer Chemotherapy & Pharmacology, 66(5), 961-968. doi:10.1007/s00280-010-1248-6
Kulke, M., Chan, J., Meyerhardt, J., Zhu, A., Abrams, t., Earle, C., . . . Fuchs, C. (2008). Phase 2
Study of 2-Methoxyestradiol (2ME2 or Panzem®) Administered in Patients (Pts) with
Advanced Carcinoid Tumors [Poster Presentation]. 2008 Gastrointestinal Cancers
Symposium. Orlando, FL: EntreMed.
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