Gabriella Dame

Salt Lake City, Utah ***** - 801-***-**** - ac1o1b@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION & HONORS

Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner DNP, University of Utah – SLC, Utah May 2017 Cumulative GPA: 3.97

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Utah Valley University – Orem, Utah Apr 2013 Cumulative Nursing GPA: 3.98, Summa Cum Laude

Associate of Science in Nursing, Utah Valley University – Orem, Utah Apr 2012 Medical Degree, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy – Timisoara, Romania Sep 2005 RESEARCH & SCHOLARLY WORK

IRB approved doctoral project “Developing Medication Administration Training for Non-Medical Staff in the Juvenile Justice System” June 2016-May 2017 IRB approved research “Innovation in Simulation Meets Teaching and Learning: How Students Perceive Learning When Taught by Other Students in Technology Scholars” Sep 2012-Dec 2013 IRB approved research “Preventing Childhood Obesity with Computerized-Interactive Teaching Tools” May-Nov 2012

CLINICAL / WORK EXPERIENCE

Nurse Practitioner Student, South Jordan Health Center – South Jordan, Utah Aug 2016-April 2017

Conducted patient physical examinations and interpreted medical history

Diagnosed, treated, and helped patients manage acute and chronic illnesses

Ordered and performed diagnostic tests and procedures under preceptor supervision

Discussed with preceptor and ordered pharmacologic treatments

Provided family planning and screening services

Counseled and educated patients about preventive measures to avoid illness Nurse Practitioner Student, Western Salt Lake CBOC – West Valley City, Utah Jan 2016-May 2016

Assessed veterans with acute and chronic illnesses

Collected patient medical history, performed physical examinations, and charted findings appropriately

Discussed possible and final diagnosis with preceptor

Completed plan of care for each patient under preceptor supervision

Provided patient education regarding health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment recommendation

Offered screening services

Teaching Assistant, University of Utah – Salt Lake City, Utah Aug 2015-Dec 2016

Supervised a group of 20-40 students regarding online class material and assignments

Graded student assignments

Communicated with students and guided them through course material as needed

Assisted faculty in updating course material, resources, and course work Nurse Practitioner Student, Student Health Center University of Utah – Salt Lake City, Utah Aug 2015-Jan 2016

Discussed with patients regarding chief complaints and perform thorough patient history

Assessed patients with various health conditions

Discussed differential diagnosis, final diagnosis, and treatment with preceptor

Educated patients regarding health promotion, screening, and treatment

Quality improvement project: improving provider adherence to CDC recommendation to screen sexually-active women under age 25 for chlamydia

Triage Nurse, Sutter Physicians Services – Salt Lake City, Utah Aug 2014-Jan 2016

Performed advice nurse triaging of general calls to the most appropriate level of care

Assessed a wide variety of health concerns during patient calls

Rendered empathetic and compassionate clinical care via phone

Provided symptom management advice and self-care interventions

Identified resources, consulted, and referred patients

Demonstrated critical thinking and autonomous decision making Nurse Case Manager, Heritage School – Provo, Utah May 2012-May 2014

Assessed the health of 35-38 at-risk youth in a residential treatment center

Packed and administered medication

Attended to the youth while on their sick bed

Proved decision making ability in emergency situations

Delegated to medical assistants

Teaching Assistant, Nursing Pediatric Class, Utah Valley University – Orem, Utah Nov 2011-Apr 2012

Held responsibility for setting up the pediatric lab and organizing it for lab classes

Taught nursing interventions (safety in the pediatric hospital setting, use of medication pumps, simulations)

Organized simulation lab and assisted students under teacher’s supervision

Graded various assignments and recorded grades with teacher’s assistance as needed Lab Assistant, Simulation Laboratory, Utah Valley University – Orem, Utah Jan 2011-Apr 2012

Operated human patient simulators/manikins

Set up manikins and organized lab activities

Created posters for the simulation lab as a learning resource for students

Presented high fidelity human patient simulators/manikins in presentations and nursing conferences at UVU Nursing Student, Adult ICU & Pediatric – IHC hospitals – Provo/ SLC, Utah Aug 2011-Dec2011

Trained in nursing interventions assessment, charting, medication administration

Assumed all nursing responsibilities of up to 4 patients in ER under supervision of preceptor

Assisted and observed all nursing responsibilities carried out in NICU, Immunocompromised Unit Nursing Student, UVRMC, USH – Provo, Utah Aug-Dec 2010 & Jan-May 2011

Rounds in the ICU, Labor & delivery, ER, Medical/Surgical Floors (UVRMC), and Life Habilitation Unit (USH)

Created multiple patient care plans & performed various nursing interventions under RN supervision Nursing Student, Art City Nursing & Rehab Center – Springville, Utah Jan 2010-May 2010

Responsible for assisting patients in activities of daily living 2 patients per shift under RN supervision Resident MD in Family Practice, Rotations on Cardiology, Oncology, Pediatrics, Gastroenterology, Family Practice Office – Romania Jan 2006 - Sept 2007

Assisted physicians in medical decisions about medical diagnosis and treatment

Trained in medical assessment, charting, coding, medical decisions, and disease progression VOLUNTEER WORK:

Juvenile Justice System – Salt Lake City, Utah Aug 2016-May 2017

VA Western Salt Lake CBOC – Salt Lake City, Utah Jan 2016-May 2016

Student Health Center, University of Utah – Salt Lake City, Utah Aug 2015-Dec 2015

Simulation Laboratory, Utah Valley University – Orem, Utah May 2012- Sept 2013

Huntsman World Senior Games, first aid responder – St. George, Utah Oct 2011 References:

Matthew Nimer PA-C, South Jordan Health Center, ac1o1b@r.postjobfree.com, 801-***-**** Geoff Hackel DNP, FNP-C, VA Western Salt Lake CBOC, ac1o1b@r.postjobfree.com, 801-***-**** Julie Steel DNP, FNP-C, South Main Clinic, ac1o1b@r.postjobfree.com, 801-***-**** Tek Gilkore DNP, FNP-C, Student Health Center, ac1o1b@r.postjobfree.com, 801-***-**** Julie Balk DNP, FNP-C, U of U, FNP Specialty Track Director, ac1o1b@r.postjobfree.com, 801-***-****

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