Nurse Practitioner

Laura Nelson

*** ************ *** #**• Boston, MA • 02115 • CELL 978-***-**** • E-MAIL *************@*****.***

EDUCATION LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

MGH Institute of Health Professions, Charlestown, MA

• Master of Science, Nursing

• Graduated May 2013

• Cumulative major GPA: 3.7

MGH Institute of Health Professions, Charlestown, MA

• Bachelor of Science, Nursing

• Graduated December 2011

• Cumulative major GPA: 3.7

Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

• Master of Science, Exercise Physiology

• Graduated May 2009

• Cumulative major GPA: 3.8 ANCC Certification - Acute Care, June 2013

ANA Licensure- ACNP-BC, August 2013

Massachusetts Registered Nurse licensure

• Acquired February 2012

• License #2277382

BLS/CPR/AED for the Health Care Provider

• Current until August 2014

ACLS certification

• In Progress

ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING CLINICAL ROTATIONS

UMASS Memorial Medical Center – Intensive Care Units

WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, JANUARY 2013 – APRIL 2013

• Rotated through various intensive care units caring for critically ill surgical, neurological, and post- transplant patients

• Attended multiple profession development sessions, including simulation programs, professional speakers, and weekly trauma rounds

• Acquired familiarity with ventilator management, bedside ultrasound, laboratory/imaging interpretation, and central/arterial line insertions

Spaulding Rehabilitation – Spaulding Hospital, Hospitalist Service

CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS, SEPTEMBER 2012 – DECEMBER 2012

• Consulted with cardiovascular & respiratory issues in patients in ventilator, critical care, and other inpatient units

• Performed and conducted history and physical exams on new consults

• Assessed and evaluated diagnostic imaging and laboratory work

• Observed and assisted with family decision making various patients

Massachusetts General Hospital – Hematology/Oncology, Lymphoma Clinic

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, JANUARY 2012 – APRIL 2012

• Performed focused exams on all patients receiving chemotherapy and follow-up patients

• Educated in lab and diagnostic test interpretation as well as chemotherapy and lymphoma treatments, protocols, and management side effects

• Participated in counseling patients of the potential outcomes and discussed important family dynamics

• Extensively trained in outpatient Oncology and Lymphoma protocols

REGISTERED NURSE EXPERIENCE

Kindred Healthcare- Sub-acute skilled nursing facility

SOUTH BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, 2013 – PRESENT

• Supervise, manage, and evaluate all direct patient care given by nursing assistants daily

• Participate and work with staff training programs and educational in-services weekly

• Provide direct patient care as needed, including wound care, dressing changes, general nursing assessments, and assistance with ADLs

• Develop, edit, and review care plans for residents and document progress towards goals

• Work with families regarding coordination of medications and care planning

• Offer health education to families and residents

• Triage all patient phone calls daily and provide medical/nursing advice as needed to Internal Medicine

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

International Society of Nursing – Sigma Theta Tau, Upsilon Lambda Chapter

JANUARY 2012 – PRESENT

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Massachusetts General Hospital – Hepatitis C Clinic

CHARLESTOWN, MASSACHESETTS, JANUARY 2013-MAY 2013

• Organized patient data in communities, providing hands-on teaching regarding health and safety in high risk populations

• Educated patients regarding HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness, Hepatitis A, B & C, immunizations, sanitation, and nutrition

• Executed health clinics providing full physical assessments, blood tests and screenings, and more

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