Nurse Practitioner Medical

professional objective

A challenging position providing opportunities for growth and enhancement of clinical and leadership skills by promoting intellectual, spiritual, personal and professional development. My interests are in wellness, education and ongoing comprehensive care for patients by utilizing strong analytical and clinical proficiency, excellent communication and a passion for patient advocacy.

LICENSURE CA RN # 456661; NPF #10018; NPI #141*******; DEA # MB2382682

CERTIFICATION

National Certification Corporation (NCC)

State California Certification (BRN)

Case Management Certified

Complementary & Integrative Therapy Certified

Colposcopy Certified

Experience

2011 - Current San Miguel Medical Clinic - Los Angeles, CA

WHCNP: Able to practice independently while following approved standardized procedures. Responsible for assessing presenting illness, risk factors, family and personal medical histories, phychosocial situation, and cultural factors for Family Planning patients, Obstetrical Care patients and routine gynecological care patients; performing appropriate examinations, preparing documentation for medical records including updating patients medical charts by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written - computerized manner. Educate patients regarding health promotion and disease prevention, formulate the diagnosis and provide appropriate and safe treatment. Serve as a mentor, clinical educator and preceptor to nursing staff and NP students.

2010 – 2011 Institute for Advanced Urology –Los Angeles, CA

Nurse Practitioner duties: provide comprehensive care for patients with diverse urology concerns. Evaluate, manage, treat, and counsel patients on urinary incontinence,prolapse, pelvic floor dysfunction, interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome, urinary retention, BPH, Neurogenic bladder, stones, erectile dysfunction, and recurrent urinary tract infections. Sub-investigator in Pfizer research study for overactive bladder. Explain necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patients and provide patient education.

2006 – 2009 Women’s Clinic and Family Counseling Center - Los Angeles, CA

Nurse Practitioner Duties: Coordinate care and provide family planning counseling to both men and women of reproductive age in the clinic and management of contraceptive devices to women, including inserting and removing IUDs.

2005 - 2006 HealthCare Partners – West Hills, CA

NP duties: Provide prenatal and postpartum care, perform physical assessment for Ob patients as well as woman exams in a multi-service group. Provide family planning services to both men and women and management of contraceptive devices to women, including inserting and removing IUDs. Manage Gyn complaints, including colposcopy, infertility and minor surgical procedures. Provide individual counseling, referrals, and education to clients and their families.

2003 – 2004 Life Start Adult Day Care Center – Los Angeles, CA

Clinical Nursing Coordinator: Supervising both RN and non-RN staff, coordinating patient care. Working knowledge of TitleXXII setting in Adult Behavior Health Setting for patients with Chronic Medical Conditions

2001 – 2003 Cedars Sinai Medical Group, Inc. – Beverly Hills, CA

NP duties: provide well-woman care throughout lifespan, prenatal/postpartum care, family planning, colposcopy and infertility. Hospital rounds on antenatal, postpartum and post-operative patients; Assisting in formulating written patient care protocols. Participated in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.

2000 – 2001 San Miguel Medical Clinic – Panorama City, CA

Adult Primary Care NP: assessment and management both chronic and acute conditions, women’s health management, including well women and prenatal care. CPSP program coordinator.

1998 – 2000 Friendly Hills Health Care Network– Gardena, CA

Establish the role of Ob/Gyn Nurse practitioner at Cigna/Friendly Hills Medical Center, Gardena. Provide prenatal, postpartum, family planning, and well woman assessment and care. Provide patient education through prenatal classes and individual counseling.

1990 – 2001 Cedars Sinai Medical Center – Los Angeles, CA

Staff RN in high risk Labor and Delivery unit and Maternal-Fetal Care Unit

ACADEMIC PREPARATION

1990 Los Angeles Valley College – School of Nursing – North Hollywood, CA

Associate Degree in Nursing

1998 Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program – Torrance, CA

OB-GYN Nurse Practitioner

2001 Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Adult and Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program – Torrance, CA

Family Nurse Practitioner

2006 California State University of Los Angeles – Los Angeles, CA

BSN

2010 Drexel University, PA – Philadelphia

MSN with emphasis in Women’s Health Advanced certificate in integrative and complimentary therapy.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Clear and effective communication and excellent clinical skills.

Knowledge of Health promotion, health and risk identification, and patient education principles and techniques.

Comply with patient confidentiality requirements. Promote with patient advocacy.

Knowledge and understanding of customs, beliefs and needs of consumer group served.

Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations related to evaluating and providing patient care, and professional ethics related to the delivery of nursing care.

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.

Knowledge of community, professional, and educational resources.

Skill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking, and other organizational matters.

Ability to analyze complex data and draw conclusions and ethical decision making.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, family, and the clinical staff.

Highly organized and able to make sound decisions under stress and the ability to set priorities.

LANGUAGES Fluent in Russian

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

Association of Women’s Health Obstetrics and Neonatal Nursing (AWHONN)

California Coalition of Nurse Practitioners (CCNP)

Referrals Available upon request

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