Uva Drake-Ivey, MSN, RN, APN, C

PO Box ****,

Newark, NJ 07106

201-***-****

ac10bn@r.postjobfree.com

Dear Sir or Madame:

With the enclosed resume, I would like to make you aware of my desire to explore employment as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). Currently, I am seeking a suitable opening with opportunities for growth, where I can implement my knowledge and experience and develop as a professional. I hold a Master’s Degree in Nursing from Rutgers University.

As you will see, I offer experience as a FNP and am known for my compassionate style when dealing with patients and their families. Versatility is a positive component in my life which allows me the opportunity to have a mixed background experience as a FNP. As a healthcare provider, I work independently in college health care services and have performed in-home wellness health assessments. Provided services in urgent care centers affiliated with Jersey City Medical Center and was granted privileges in the Department of Medicine as part of the Allied Health Professional Staff Membership. I offer experience in a pediatric outpatient setting as well as a family practice/urgent care outpatient setting. During that time, I managed the two offices independently as the covering nurse practitioner as a locum tenens. I have experience in a corporate setting providing skin cancer assessments via locum tenens. I provided health care services in an urgent care, occupational health and family practice in an office based setting while rotating among three offices for seven and a half months. Also, I offer experience as a FNP in the areas of oncology, hematology and internal medicine in an office based and hospital based setting through an agency as a locum tenens for three months. My duties have ranged from performing comprehensive health assessments, screening to promote wellness and prevent illness, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, establishing diagnosis, prescribing pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments in collaboration with a physician partner, managing primary care, documenting using ICD coding, and following up with patients. I am an exceptionally diligent worker who is dedicated to refining my skills and abilities to the highest level. You will find me to be a quick learner and eager to initiate self-directed work.

My broad background in healthcare related employment include an extensive history as a Adjunct Clinical Skills Nursing Lab Instructor, Adjunct Nursing Instructor, Float Staff Registered Nurse (RN) in an acute care facility, an agency RN in long term care and sub-acute care facilities which has certainly equipped me with the necessary hands on tools as a Family Nurse Practitioner. I offer a solid background of experience as a nursing professional who has often been called on to instruct, educate and teach. I feel that my versatile experience, education, strong organizational skills and communication skills will make me a valuable addition to your organization.

If you can use an articulate Family Nurse Practitioner who is adaptable, dedicated and willing to work hard to achieve success, I hope you will contact me to suggest a time when we might meet to discuss your needs. I can assure you in advance that I could rapidly become an asset to your organization. Thank you for your time and consideration in advance.

Sincerely,

Uva Drake-Ivey, MSN, RN, APN, C

Uva L. Drake-Ivey, MSN, RN, APN, C

P. O. Box 6002

Newark, NJ 07106

201-***-**** ac10bn@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To contribute to an organization that can use a versatile, hardworking professional Family Nurse Practitioner with compassion and meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of patient care and record keeping.

Education

Rutgers University, Newark, NJ

M.S., Nursing, May 2009 B.S., Nursing, May 2005

GPA 3.821 on a 4.0 scale GPA 3.267 on a 4.0 scale

Achievements

Certification, Intravenous Therapy, May 11,2017

Certification, Family Nurse Practitioner, May 1, 2010- present

American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Member, Aug 2009- present

Certification, BLS for Healthcare Providers, June 27, 2003- present

Licensure

NPI, September 2010-present

DEA, New Jersey, September 24, 2010- present

CDS, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, August 6, 2010- present

APN, C, New Jersey State Board of Nursing, June 6, 2010- present

RN, New Jersey State Board of Nursing, September 26, 2005- present

Professional Preparations

Advance Practice Nurse, June 29,2017- present

Locums,Inc., Sugar Hill, GA [Locum Tenens]

Worked for Doctor’s Care Center in East Brunswick, NJ on July 5, 2017

Managed urgent and primary care practice as sole healthcare provider present. Patients seen for acute, episodic and chronic illnesses. Occupational health assessments performed. Managed 15 patients in office.

Advance Practice Nurse, September 22, 2016- February 6, 2017

Etheridge Family Medicine, LLC, Somerset, NJ

Provides care to adult & geriatric patients in an outpatient office with acute, chronic & episodic illnesses. Collects subjective & objective data for H&P. Determines medical diagnosis & formulates a plan of care. Reviews and interprets labs. Orders pertinent diagnostic test & pharmacological/nonpharmacological treatment. Discusses plan of care with patient to help improve compliance. Documents via EMR using Greenway Success EHS. Worked part time.

Advance Practice Nurse, September 12, 2016- present

Linden Medical Associates MD PC, Linden, NJ

Works in outpatient setting attending to adult & geriatric patients with acute, chronic & episodic illnesses. Documents via paper charting with SOAP note. Performs H&P, assessment & plan. Reviews & orders labs, pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment. Refers patients as needed. Supervises supporting staff. Works per diem.

Advance Practice Nurse, March 22, 2016-present

Medestar, Dallas, Tx [Locum Tenens]

Worked for RMD Urgent Care in Teaneck, NJ from August 27, 2016-August 29, 2016.

Managed office with medical assistants and educated about various medical topics and procedures.

Provided assessments, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients. Responsible for follow up phone calls to patients with results. Educated patients about plan of care including: disease process, nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatment. Provided direct and indirect care of patients.

Managed acute and episodic illness in urgent care setting. Documented on EMR.

Worked as locum tenens.

Adjunct Nursing Instructor, May 10, 2016-present

Eastern International College, Belleville, NJ

Lectures for 2 pharmacology courses, which include part 1 & part 2, to nursing students pursuing their RN associate degree. Creates syllabus for both courses, provides office hours to mentor students to discuss the courses and grades, creates all exams for the pharmacology courses, grades exams, enter grades into excel spread sheet for each student to assist with documentation, keep records of student attendance, manages classroom and proctor exams. Performs and reviews medication dosage calculations.

Works part time.

Advance Practice Nurse, March 28, 2013- July 19, 2013

Passaic Medical Center, Passaic, NJ

Provided comprehensive health services to the adolescent, adult and geriatric population with direct and indirect care.

Managed up to 22 patients per day and documented via EMR. Supervised office, supplies, work of others & overseen their productivity.

Experience of precepting a nurse practitioner and managing the efficiency.

Managed acute, episodic and chronic illness. Provided assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation & evaluation. Administered medications and vaccinations as deemed medically necessary and by age group/risk. Worked part time.

Advance Practice Nurse, September 24, 2012-December 31, 2012

Remx Staffing, Woodbridge, NJ [Locum Tenens]

Worked for Outcomes Health Information Solutions [OHIS] from September 24, 2012-December 31, 2012.

Provided in-home annual wellness assessments on Medicare Advantage members. Conducted comprehensive physical exam, ADL and fall risk evaluation, depression and nutritional health screening, BMI evaluation & diagnostic laboratory screening. Identified, evaluated and addressed disease prevention and health promotion. Documented using paper documentation tools and technology based application.

Educated patients on treatment modalities, medications, medical diagnosis and preventative care.

Worked in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of OHIS. Collaborated with OHIS internal staff, clinical director and collaborating physician as needed. Facilitates emergent or escalating medical conditions by reporting them to the clinical director and or contacting the patient’s healthcare providers as indicated.

Worked on per diem basis for a 3 month assignment.

Advance Practice Nurse, September 20, 2012-present

Drew University, Madison, NJ

Provides comprehensive health services to the college population at Drew University in the Health Services Department. Practices as a sole/independent healthcare provider on the weekends to operate, manage and run the Health center with only the assistance of a student worker. Responsible for the overall practice at the Health center and remains as the only healthcare provider on Drew University campus on the weekends to deliver primary health care.

Diagnosis, evaluate and treat patients. Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues. Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of physician. Educate patients about preventative care, treatment plan, medications and medical diagnosis. Documents on EMR using Pyramed program.

Works per diem.

Advance Practice Nurse, August 15, 2012- present

Aequor Healthcare Services, Piscataway, NJ [Locum Tenens]

Worked for Hoboken Health Stop in Hoboken, NJ from August 15, 2012 to December 31, 2015.

Granted clinical privileges in the Department of Medicine as part of the Allied Health Professional Staff at Jersey City Medical Center [JCMC]. Hoboken Health Stop is affiliated with JCMC.

Consultations provided in an urgent care setting servicing pediatric to geriatric populations as solo practitioner working independently. Documented via SOAP note. Managed receptionist and or medical assistant.

Duties entailed obtaining H&P, diagnosis and treat acute & episodic health problems, pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment, orders and interpret labs and other diagnosis tests. Referrals as indicated.

Worked between two offices since July 30, 2013. Worked on part time basis.

Advance Practice Nurse, April 6, 2012- present

Barton Associates, Peabody, MA [Locum Tenens]

Worked for Corporate Wellness Consultants at L’Oreal in Berkeley Heights, NJ on

May 1, 2017.

Screening skin assessments provided and patients referred as needed for any suspicious lesion or monitoring of lesions.

Worked for Corporate Wellness Consultants at L’Oreal in Monmouth Junction, NJ on May 2, 2016.

Performed skin assessments for L’Oreal USA “Save our Skin” skin cancer screening day. Screened patients for lesions that were abnormal. Educated patients about lesions and protective skin care measures. Referred patients as needed to see their health care provider or dermatologist for abnormal lesions.

Worked for Corporate Wellness Consultants at L’Oreal in Piscataway, NJ on May 4, 2015.

Performed skin assessments to detect abnormal lesions and referred as needed. Seen 17 patients

Worked for Corporate Wellness Consultants at L’Oreal in Piscataway, NJ on May 5, 2014.

Skin assessments screening performed to identify suspicious skin lesions or growths. Referred patients to primary doctor and or dermatologist if suspected suspicious skin lesion or growth. Seen 21 patients in 9 hours.

Worked for Wellcome Care Walk-In Medical Center in Garfield, NJ on January 26, 2013.

Diligently worked in urgent care walk in center independently seeing patients from a pediatric to geriatric population. Provided assessment, diagnosis, plan, intervention and evaluation. Provided nonpharmacological treatment and pharmacological treatment. Performed medical clearance.

Handled episodic, acute, chronic and urgent cases. Administered medication. Collaborated with collaborating physician as needed. Educated patients and or caregivers. Managed 33 patients in the urgent care center.

Worked for Associated Pediatrics in Plainfield, NJ from August 1-6, 2012.

Independently assessed, diagnosed, planned, treated, taught & evaluated patients ranging from infancy to adolescence with minor illnesses in an outpatient setting. Provided age appropriate patient education and caregiver/parent education.

Participated with ongoing management of patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and procedures. Performed school/sports physical, rapid strep test, ear irrigation and wound care. Administered immunizations and completed necessary paperwork. Managed up to 14 patients per day. On call duties provided additionally.

Worked for Mountain Lakes Medical Center in Mountain Lakes, NJ on July 14-21, 2012.

Provided support and care in an urgent care/family practice outpatient setting as the solo practitioner to patients from pediatric to geriatric population. Handled acute, episodic and chronic cases. Managed up to 17 patients per day and documented via EMR.

Diagnosed ailments and designed treatment plans. Prescribed medication, ordered therapy, x-rays and diagnostic test as medically indicated. Interpreted x-rays, labs, EKG and test results. Provided appropriate treatment as indicated.

Performed medical clearance exams, pre-op evaluations, school/sports/camp physicals, workman's compensation, rapid strep test, nebulizer treatment, ear irrigation, wound care, suture removal and administered medications/vaccinations. Collaborated with collaborative physician as needed.

Worked for Corporate Wellness Consultants at L’Oreal in Clark, NJ on May 7, 2012.

Performed Skin Cancer screening assessments on 35 patients in 8 hours.

Referred to dermatologist if suspected melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or abnormal nevi or lesions. Referred to dermatologist if risk factors increased the likelihood that the patient will develop skin cancer.

Advised on patient education and regular self examinations of their skin.

Advanced Practice Nurse, April 4, 2011- November 25, 2011

Immedicenter, Clifton, NJ

Provided patients with healthcare services among 3 offices for an urgent care/ family practice/occupational health private practice. Performed patient histories, conducted physical exams, ordered/reviewed diagnostic tests, established diagnosis, reviewed x-rays, prescribed nonpharmacologic & pharmacologic treatment in collaboration with a physician partner, promoted health, counseled patient on adopting healthy lifestyles. Managed acute, episodic and chronic illness. Referred patients as needed to specialist.

Performed fluorescein staining procedure, suture removal, steri-strip application and wound care/assessment. Performed DOT/CDL physical exams, pre-employment physical exams, medical clearance and Workman’s Compensations healthcare. Managed up to 23 patients per day and documented via electronic medical records. Educated patients & family on dietary issues, medication and possible drugs interactions and disease management.

Advanced Practice Nurse, September 14, 2010- December 30, 2010

Maximum Staffing Solutions, Jersey City, NJ [Locum Tenens]

Provided health care services to patients within the scope of license. Performed physical examinations, orders diagnostic test, established diagnosis, prescribed medications, instructed patients and family members about medical conditions and treatment. Worked at this agency in a 3 month temporary position for an oncology/hematology/internal medicine private practice in an office based & hospital based setting.

Adjunct Nursing Instructor, April 27, 2010- November 19, 2011

Center for Advanced Training and Studies, Orange, NJ

Educated students pursuing their LPN diploma. Lectured courses in Pediatrics, Maternity, Medical Surgical & Psych. Integrated knowledge learned in classroom into clinical skills lab. Prepared, proctored and evaluated exams for students. Counseled students. Worked on per diem basis with this facility.

Adjunct Nursing Instructor, July 27, 2009- Present

Best Care Training Institute, East Orange, NJ

Educates students pursuing their LPN diploma. Lectured courses in Anatomy & Physiology, Fundamentals, Growth &Development, Maternity, Medical-Surgical, Pediatrics, Leadership, Geriatrics & Pharmacology courses to enhance their knowledge regarding the LPN role and nursing practices. Prepare and evaluate exams for students. Formulates nursing projects & assignments into nursing curriculum. Counsels and mentors students throughout the nursing program.

Entrusted with the responsibility of managing, supervising & educating up to 59 students in a classroom. Instruct and manage the clinical skills lab to prepare students for clinical skills for their role as an LPN. Works on part time basis with this facility.

Participates in graduation ceremony with staff and graduates. Administered key note graduation speech and Florence Nightingale Pledge during graduation ceremonies.

Adjunct Clinical Skills Nursing Lab Instructor, August 18, 2008- Present

Passaic County Community College, Paterson, NJ

Instruct & supervise nursing students, pursuing their RN associate degree, on clinical skills while evaluating & testing for proficiency of skills learned. Demonstrate clinical skills in a lab environment to prepare students for clinical & the nursing profession. Orients new employees. Manages the lab while coordinating schedules for appointments and providing counseling as needed to students. Maintains equipment and supplies. Works on part time basis with this facility.

Agency Registered Nurse, August 7, 2008- Jan 2009

Yes Healthcare Staffing, Florham Park, NJ [Locum Tenens]

Provided direct and indirect patient care while embraced RN responsibilities to patients and residents in the nursing home, long term care and sub-acute facilities. Performed nebulizer treatments, oxygen therapy, vital signs & administered medications. Cared for up to 35 patients per day. Worked on per diem basis for this agency which staffs various facilities.

Float Staff Registered Nurse, October 3, 2005- August 13, 2008

Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville, NJ

Managed & coordinated direct and indirect care with primary care providers, case managers, occupational/physical/speech/respiratory therapists and other multidisciplinary specialist.

Provided direct and indirect care of patients in ER holding, telemetry, SICU, MICU, medical surgical, pediatrics & maternity. Performed admission nurse duties. Opened, managed and closed temporary patient units for ER holding patients. Supervised nursing assistants as needed. Made rounds in hospital to assist nurses and aid staff in delivering patient care and nursing duties.

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