Hereford, Tx *****
Phone 806-***-****
Cell 806-***-****
E-mail ac0xsm@r.postjobfree.com
Maricella E. Strowd
Objective
To become a contributing FNP of a healthcare organization that is committed to excellence and quality patient care
Education
2014- 12/17/2016 WTAMU Canyon, TX
BSN/MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Cum Laude
2011-2012 Amarillo College Amarillo, TX
Associates Degree – Nursing (Fast Forward Program)
Cum Laude
2003 – 2005 Amarillo College Amarillo, TX
Associates Degree – Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Summa Cum Laude
1989 - 1993 West Texas A&M University Canyon, TX
Bachelor of Arts – Spanish
Awards received
One of fourteen nursing students graduating with a G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher 2012, Roosevelt General Hospital employee of the Month 2009, Outstanding Major among Nuclear Medicine Technology Students 2004-2005, The National Dean’s List 2003-2005, Nominated for Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges 2004-2005
Languages
Bi-lingual – Spanish
Work experience
Mar 2017 – June 2017
Nurse Practitioner – Care Today Urgent Health
I have clinical experience in primary care, urgent care, occupational medicine, workers compensation, office visits, and sick visits. In addition, I have knowledge of of DOT physicals. I am also experienced in procedures such as, wart removal,
skin tag removal, I&Ds, splints and braces.
Dec 2012 – Mar 2017 Hereford, TX
Registered Nurse – Hereford Regional Medical Center
Worked in the emergency department and medical/surgical unit of a rural hospital. In the Medical/Surgical department, I was responsible for managing the staff on my shift and collaborating with several physicians to carry out physician’s orders efficiently and correctly. I am familiar with the Healthland CPOE system. In the ED, I collaborate with the ED physician in order to care for patients. I am accustomed to working under stressful situations as well as working quickly and efficiently
Jun 2010 – Dec 2012
Stay at Home Mom & Student
Jan 2006 – June 2010 Portales, NM
Director of Nuclear Medicine – Roosevelt General Hospital
-Responsible for budget, purchasing, QI, patient advocacy,
-Scheduling and performing scans, physician liaison, marketing
Possess additional skill set and knowledge of procedural nuclear stress
testing and various nuclear medicine procedures. Responsible for maintaining budget, QI, and purchasing required equipment for department. As a radiation safety officer, I was responsible for supervising the compliance of radiation safety standards and state regulations of approximately 20 radiologic technologists. I collaborated with several Physicians and Nurse practitioners regarding nuclear testing protocols and scheduled nuclear testing scans. I also addressed patient concerns and resolved issues concerning the department. In addition, I collaborated with the CEO and the marketing director to promote the department.
Oct 2005 – Jan 2006 Amarillo, TX
PET/CT Technologist – Harrington Cancer Center
Performed PET/CT Scans
Responsible for educating patients regarding the preparation protocol, explaining the procedure, and discussing the risks. Prepared patients for PET/CT scan and administered the appropriate radionuclide. In addition, I processed the data and collaborated with the Nuclear Medicine Physician to help interpret results of the scan.
2001 – 2005
Stay at Home Mom & Student
References
Upon Request
Accreditations and licenses
RN Licensure, FNP-BC, ENA/TNCC certified, ENA/ENPC Certified, CPR/ACLS certified, NMT Licensure, RSO certified
Clinical Experience
Have worked in the ED and Medical/Surgical unit for four years as a RN. Advanced knowledge of pathogenesis, clinical presentation, physical examination, diagnosis and testing, and management of various disease processes. Achieved 700 clinical hours as a NP student at various clinics under the supervision of a preceptor. Clinical experience in procedures such as, wart removal, skin tag removal, I&Ds, splints, and braces.