MATILDA K. DECKER, MSN-RN FNP

**** ********** ******, *********, ** 21244

301-***-****

ac2f73@r.postjobfree.com

Education:

Walden University

Masters of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner, May 2017

Towson University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, December 2012

Clinical Experiences:

Sinai Internal Medicine (May 2016-August 2016)

Provided care to adults across the lifespan.

Managed acute and chronic disorders including pneumonia, bronchitis, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, asthma, and COPD.

Administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions under the supervision of an experienced Nurse Practitioner.

Provided education on the importance of disease prevention and vaccinations.

Laurel Medical Center (August 2016- November 2016)

Provided care to women over the age of 18 years old.

Delivered routine gynecological care such as breast exams, Pap smears, and pelvic exams.

Focused on women’s health promotion, screening, recommendations, and disease prevention.

Gonzalez Pediatric Clinic (November 2016- February 2017)

Provided care to pediatric patients from a week old to 21 years of age.

Conducted thorough well visits, and sport and annual physical assessments.

Administered age appropriate immunizations and vaccinations.

Administered pharmacological intervention under the supervision a pediatrician to treat otitis media, strep infection, RSV, bronchiolitis, asthma, rashes, acne, and ADHD.

Provided education to adolescences on safe sex, the impact of drugs and tobacco, exercising, and wearing a seat belt while driving.

First Clinic Potomac (February 2017- May 2017)

In an acute care setting, provided care to patients across the lifespans, from infants to elderly.

Administered vaccinations and immunizations.

Conducted sport and annual physical assessments.

Obtained specimens for UTI and rapid strep and influenza test.

Educated patients on disease prevention while applying evidence based practice.

Professional Experience:

-Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, Nursing Supervisor (July 2016- Present)

oResponsible for monitoring, planning, facilitating, and evaluating administrative clinical and educational matters for nurses and nursing assistants through out a shift.

oSupervise staff to ensure all task are being completed.

oAssist in the development and implementation of assignments to enhance quality of care.

- Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Float RN (August 2015- Present)

oProvide care to patients on telemetry, psychiatric, surgical, oncology, orthopedic, and medical units.

oAdminister medications as prescribed by the PA/ NP/ MD

oReport patient changes to the PA/ NP/ MD

oServe as an advocate and provide support to patients and their families.

oIncorporate evidence-based practice when educating patients on medications, post surgery care, falls, and compliance.

- Northwest Hospital Center, Cardiac Care Unit, RN (February 2013- Present)

oProvide care to patients with coronary artery diseases, dysrhythmia, congestive heart failure, and stroke.

oDetect and report cardiac irregularities.

oCollaborates with general physicians, neurologist, and cardiologist in patient care.

oManage and prioritize patient needs during emergencies.

-Brightstar Home Healthcare of Howard County, RN (December 2015- July 2017)

oProvided care to patients in their homes.

oAdministered medication infusion therapy while monitoring vital signs.

oPerformed complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness.

oInitiated plan of care and made necessary revisions based on patient status and needs.

- Northwest Hospital Center, CNA (April 2012- December 2012)

oProvided basic nursing assistant care to patients.

oMeasured and documented intakes and output.

oPerformed vital signs.

oChecked patient’s blood glucose.

oPhlebotomy.

-Brightview Assisted Living, CNA (August 2011- September 2012)

oAssisted 25-30 residents with ADLs including toileting, bathing, oral care, and emptying catheters and colostomy bags.

oMade beds and kept residents room organized to prevent falls.

oObserved and reported any changes in resident’s health status to the nurse.

-Right at Home, CNA (June 2008 – January 2012)

oAssisted clients with Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, Diabetes, COPD, Cancer, GI disorders, Hypertension, and Autism

oAssisted 1-2 clients a shift. Daily duties included, toileting, emptying catheters and colostomy bags, performing ADL’s, observing residents, repositioning residents to prevent bedsores, monitoring vital signs, feeding and providing appropriate diet to residents with special diets, making beds and keeping residents room organized to prevent falls.

Related experiences:

-Charge nurse

oResponsible for nurses and nurse technicians on day and night shifts.

oServed as a resource nurse and provided administrative support.

oDemonstrated strong leadership and communication skills.

- Preceptor

oPlayed the role of a facilitator, nurturer, teacher, and evaluator to new hires.

oAssisted new hires with understanding hospital and unit policies and procedures.

oHelped new hires achieve personal goals and unit requirements.

-Pain Committee Chair (2013- 2016)

oInitiated committee meetings.

oPrepared and discussed ways to manage patient’s pain using pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies.

oEducated staff members about the importance of pain management and proper pain documentation.

Licensure & Certifications:

-Family Nurse Practitioner, State of Maryland

-Registered Nurse, State of Maryland (Current through December 2018)

-Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Current through December 2017)

-Basic Life Support (Current through November 2017)

Organizations:

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Volunteer Activities:

Mission to North America Disaster Response Team: Hurricane Harvey

Medical Mission to Ghana

Medical Mission to India

Participated in multiple local health fairs

Mission Trips to Canada

References: Available upon request

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