Nurse Practitioner Registered

ALINA V. ADAMS

**** ******** ****** *****, ******** Prarie, Missouri 63368 H: 314-***-**** C: 314-***-**** *********@*********.*** Professional objective: 6 years in palliative and geriatric care as RN in outpatient, filed and long-term care settings. Excel at comprehensive assessment, development and implementation of care plans. Desire a position as nurse practitioner in Saint Louis area.

Strong clinical judgment

Patient counseling professional

High level of autonomy

Fluent in English and Russian

Thorough physical assessments

Hospice and palliative care experience

Hospice philosophy understanding

Pain management expert

Dedicated hospice care provider

Hospice Registered Nurse/ case manager, 09/2013 to Current SSM hospice care 2 Harbor Bend Court – Lake Saint Louis, Missouri Evaluates patients for hospice appropriateness in compliance with state and local law regulations Completes documentation necessary to ensure Medicare payment for the hospice services in timely manner Recertifies patients for each subsequent benefit hospice period in timely manner Chronic patient care in outpatient, field and long-term care settings adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to case managing 12-14 patients Primary care, assessment and evaluation of hospice patients. Counsels and educates patients and families about comfort and palliative care and psychosocial well being. Expertise in COPD, CHF, CVA, Alzheimer and oncology Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases in hospice patients

Liaises between patients, families and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans Registered nurse/ charge nurse, 07/2010 to 09/2013 Parc Provence – Missouri

Charge nurse

Oversaw and manage clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.

Effectively supervised LPNs, CNAs and non-clinical staff. Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management. Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Developed and implemented nursing care plans.

Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients. Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.

Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

Master of Science: Nursing, August 2015

Maryville University - Saint Louis, Missouri

Bachelor of Science: Nursing, August 2012

Maryville University - St. Louis, Missouri

Nursing

Associate of Science: Nursing, May 2010

St. Charles Community College - St. Peters, Missouri Nursing

Licensure and Certification Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NP-C certification # AG1215085 R.N. Licensure: 201*******, Missouri:

Coursework in Hospice, Palliative Nursing and Gerontology Graduated Magna Cum Laude

CPR certification:

Awards *Student of the year 2010 *Dean's list 2011-2012 *Mission and Motion Award nominee EDUCATION

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