H ERMITE TOUSSAINT, ARNP
Florida 33328
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified, board certified Nurse Practitioner with more than 16 years of
experience in direct patient care.
Strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients
and families.
Committed to practicing medicine and respecting the privacy of my patients,
for their problems are not disclosed that the world may know. Most
especially must I treat with care in matters of life and death. Act as patient
advocate as needed.
Follow evidence based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal
observation and intuition.
Ensure quality of care and open lines of communication between all
members of the health care team.
Extensive experience supervising and training young nurses, providing
assistance as resource person and motivation.
Computer skilled, managing heavy daily patient volume including telephone
triage, appointment scheduling, and patient referral. Proficient in all
documentation/record maintenance/paperwork to ensure accuracy and
patient confidentiality.
All areas of major and minor medical procedures performed in hospital environment.
LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS
2010
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
1996
Registered Nurse State of Florida
ANCC Certified (current)
ACLS Certified (current)
BLS Certified (current)
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Critical care ABG Chronic illness Ventilator
IV therapy EKG COPD ETOH
abuse
Venipuncture X Ray Hypertension Addiction
Arrest response Insertion of lines Asthma
Professional Clinical Experience
Nova Southeastern University School of Nursing,
Clinical Adjunct Faculty 2013
Supervise and teach registered nurses students in the
area hospitals. Teach students how to perform their
duties and practice their clinical and assessment skills.
Teach them strong ethical liability and responsibility
f or their careers in nursing.
Baptist Hospital. Miami Florida 1995 2013
Provide comprehensive medical and emotional care to
critically ill patients with varying diagnostics. Interact
with patient families to provide support. Explain
medical procedures and treatment, disease and death
processes. Ensure two way communication with
physicians regarding patients status. Implement
doctors' orders. Interpret test results. Collaborate with
doctors in planning for patient care. Serve as patient
advocate. Act as Charge Nurse on rotating basis,
supervising the whole unit as well as serve a team
leader.
The Claridge House, North Miami, Florida 2010 2012
Provided inpatient primary care to geriatric patients with various
conditions in a skilled nursing facility. Interacted with physicians,
psychiatrists, nurses, managers, social workers, physical and
respiratory therapists to ensure appropriate care for geriatrics
patients in the facility.
Inspiris Home Care 2012 2013
Provided primary care for adults and geriatric patients in their own
homes and assisted living facilities. Prescribed treatments, tests and
medications. Review lab results; meet with family members and
caregivers to discuss care plans.
EDUCATION
2009
Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner
Barry University School of Nursing, Miami Shores Florida
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 1996
Barry University School of Nursing, Miami Shores, Florida
A FFILIATIONS
2010 Current
South Florida Council of Advanced Nurse practitioners
Nurse Practitioner Network
1998 Current
Haitian American Nurses Association
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Norland School Clinic, Miami Gardens, Florida
Provided outpatient primary care to adolescents and young adults in a school setting. Completed sports physicals, administered
immunizations necessary for school and travel to endemic regions, and treated episodic illnesses.
References available upon request