Family Nurse Practitioner

Candice Kalipersad, MSN

***** ** **** ** *******, FL 33029

Email: *******@*****.***

Tel: 954-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Family nurse practitioner with a background as a foreign educated primary care physician seeks employment in a diverse primary care environment that allows evaluation of patients' health as well as all aspects of their lives to ensure maximal patient health outcomes.

EDUCATION

MSN/Family Nurse Practitioner 07/31/2017

Accelerated program for Foreign Educated Physicians Florida International University, Miami, FL (GPA 4.00) BSN

Accelerated program for Foreign Educated

Physicians Florida International University, Miami, FL

(GPA 4.00)

08/2016

04/2009

05/2005

Doctor of Medicine

Spartan Health Sciences School of Medicine, St. Lucia, WI Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Sciences)

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

CLINICAL BOARD EXAMINATIONS

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – Passed 08/14/2017 USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) Step 3 Passed 2013 USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) Step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge) Passed 2012 USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) Step 2 CS (Clinical Skills) Passed 2012 USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) Step 1 Passed 2012 LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:

Date Issued License/Certification Number Country/State Expires: 08/29/2017 ARNP, FNP-C F08171047 FL 08/28/2022

02/2016 RN RN# 9426153 FL 04/2019

06/2016 BLS FL 20191 FL 06/2018

08/2012 ECFMG (Educational Commission for

Foreign Medical Graduate)

07151491 PA NA

04/2009 Doctor of Medicine 904381 St. Lucia/WI NA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Student ARNP, CVS minute clinic, Davie, FL 2017 (105 hrs)

Asssessed, diagnosed, recommended treatment, and provided patient education for the acutely ill patient starting at 18mos of age.

Addressed minor wounds and skin conditions; provided primary and secondary prevention. Candice Kalipersad, MSN

18684 SW 17th CT Miramar, FL 33029

Email: *******@*****.***

Tel: 954-***-****

Student ARNP, Doctor’s Medical Center, Miami, FL 2017 (105 hrs)

Conducted comprehensive women’s health exams including pap smears, STD screening, and breast exams.

Assessed and treated common conditions associated with women’s health such as vulvovaginal infections.

Discussed tests results and provided information on diagnoses; educated patients on family planning and safe sex practices

Student ARNP, Children’s Medical Center, Pembroke Pines, FL 2017 (110 hrs)

Provided optimal care to pediatric patients facing a variety of common illnesses; conducted wellness assessments; promoted age appropriate childhood vaccinations.

Diagnosed and treated low income pediatric patients with mental health conditions (ADHD, bipolar, anxiety, depression).

Student ARNP, MCCI Medical Group, Weston and Pembroke Pines branches, FL 2016 – 2017 (450 hrs)

Performed comprehensive care for chronic health conditions in the geriatric population, including primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.

Conducted complex assessments and worked closely with ARNPs to develop plans for providing high-impact therapies and interventions to enhance quality of life.

Managed insomnia, depression, and anxiety; incorporated specifically tailored psychotropic treatment with the best outcomes and the least side effects for the geriatric population.

Prevented polypharmy through medical management. Student RN, Med/Surg Unit, Jackson North Medical Center, North Miami Beach, FL 2015

Performed assessments of health and illness parameters of diverse adult populations.

Provided patient education and counseling covering current health status, disease processes, and behavioral modifications.

Volunteer Physician Assistant, Hope Medical Center, Hollywood, FL 2012-2014

Performed H/Ps; formulated management plans; finalized diagnostic plans for chronic adult healthcare.

Counseled on preventative health measures and lifestyle modifications. Research Assistant, Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL 2002-2005

Conducted research projects in accordance with the research protocol; collected and analyzed data; prepared supplemental documents required for manuscript submission. SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS

Scientific Articles

1. Rakita, S.., Villadolid, D., Kalipersad, C., Thometz, D., & Rosemurgy, A. (2007). BMI affects presenting symptoms of achalasia and outcome after Heller myotomy. Surgical endoscopy, 21(2), 258-264. Rakita, S., Villadolid, D., Kalipersad, C., Thometz, D., & Rosemurgy, A. (2007). Outcomes promote reoperative Heller myotomy for symptoms of achalasia. Surgical endoscopy, 21(10), 1709-1714. 2. Rakita, S., Villadolid, D., Kalipersad, C., Thometz, D., & Rosemurgy, A. (2007). Outcomes promote reoperative Heller myotomy for symptoms of achalasia. Surgical endoscopy, 21(10), 1709-1714. 3. Rosemurgy, A., Villadolid, D., Thometz, D., Kalipersad, C., Rakita, S., Albrink, M., ... Boyce, W. (2005). Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy Provides Durable Relief From Achalasia and Salvages Failures After Botox or Dilation. Annals of Surgery, 241(5), 725–735.

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