Nurse Practitioner

ELIZABETH CROSS MS, FNP-BC

D A V I E, FL

M O B I L E : 954- 701- 8028

E A B O C K S T E GE@ G M A I L . COM

A recent ANCC board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 5 years of experience in direct patient care. Looking for a challenging and rewarding position as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner. A diverse background in health promotion, disease prevention, acute and chronic care management and health education. Excels at operational efficiency and risk mitigation. Skilled in managing administrative responsibilities, assessing patients’ health conditions and developing treatment plans.

MSN Program Clinical Experience

Family Nurse Practitioner Student January 2016- April 2017 Internal Medicine Preceptor: Dr. Rajiv Chokshi 185 hours Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine Preceptor: Dr. Donald Dixon 55 hours Family Medical Center Preceptor: Joseph C. James ARNP 360 hours

Obtained comprehensive health histories exercising keen listening skills.

Performed complete physical assessments utilizing observations, examinations, and interviews.

Ordered, implemented, and interpreted diagnostic tests.

Developed plan of care for patients with acute and chronic illnesses, collaborated with other health professionals, and referred patients as appropriate.

Planed and executed disease prevention and health promotion, following USPSTF guidelines through screening and vaccination.

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital

Pediatric Registered Nurse II September 2013- August 2016

Juggled staffing ratios and conflicts, assigned appropriate patients to nurses, and acted as a resource to coworkers while operating in the charge nurse role.

Preceptor for new hires and student nurses.

Examined the patient’s physical growth and mental development, treating each patient according to specific developmental needs.

Responded to the unique physical and emotional needs of each child.

Highly proficient in inserting peripheral IV’s, provided wound care, and cared for central lines.

PRO F E S S I ONAL SUMMAR Y

CL I N I CAL CAR E ER PROGR E S S I ON

Elizabeth Cross (Mobile - 954-***-****) Page 2 of 2 Broward Health

Pediatric Intensive Care Registered Nurse October 2012 –September 2013

Responsible for charge nurse duties, ensured the unit is staffed appropriately and crash carts and procedure carts are up to date and functioning properly.

Managed critically ill children with multiple neuro-cardiovascular-pulmonary problems.

Responded to all pediatric codes by initiating emergency resuscitative measures, according to pediatric advanced life support protocols.

Pediatric Registered Nurse July 2012 – October 2012

Examined patient’s physical growth and mental development.

Responded to the unique physical and emotional needs of each child.

Developed a plan of care that is individualized for the patient, reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.

Infectious Disease/Med-Surge Registered Nurse September 2011 – July 2012

Performed specialized assessments based on specific diagnoses.

Routinely managed the care of up to 7 patients in a timely and organized manner.

Uses critical thinking to administer prescribed medications.

Attentively observed patient’s progress, records pertinent observations and immediately reports reaction to drugs and treatments.

PRO F E S S I ONAL & EDUCAT I ONAL RECOGN I T I ON

Joe DiMaggio Patient First Award - April 2016

FAU Masters Research Symposium 1st Place Winner – August 2015

DAISY Award Winner – April 2015

EDUCAT I ON & CER T I F I CAT I ON S

Florida Atlantic University

Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner GPA: 3.9, Graduated May 2017

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Accelerated Program (60 Credits in 12 months) Graduated Cum Laude

Active Florida ARNP License

License # ARNP9326229

ANCC Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Electronic Medical Records – Epic, PowerChart & E-Demand

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