Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
TARA SEALS CPNP, MSN
University of Virginia Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Graduate
Acute Care Float Pool RN II
**** **** **** *** #***, Hyattsville, MD 20782
******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a career that serves the underserved pediatric population in a family centered environment that leaves a legacy in education and empowerment, while furthering my knowledge and expertise as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. I believe my determination, hunger for knowledge and my skills in effective communication, organization, coupled with my optimistic and outgoing personality would be an asset to health care organization.
University of Virginia Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Graduate (May 2017)
UVA Prepares students to be Advanced Practice Nurses providing front-line care to children as clinicians, educators and researchers.
o21 month onsite full-time program
o635 clinical hours
oGraduate eligible for the PNP certification exam administered by either the Pediatric Nurses Certification Board or the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
UVA Clinical Instructor (Summer 2017)
Clinical experiences in community-based and acute care settings focus on applying the principles of family-centered care and offer opportunities to provide nursing care to children and families that promotes health and prevents illness and injury.
Communicate effectively with children of various ages and their families using therapeutic, child and family-centered techniques.
Supervised the care provided by students (usually 6 to 8 students in a group) while they complete their clinical rotation in pediatrics. Supervised physical assessments, vital signs, medication administration and nursing skills.
Coordinating with nurses to make student patient assignments.
Teaching students how to perform duties in the clinical site and answering their questions.
Evaluating students clinical work.
Grade assignments
Registered Nurse (2007 to Current)
Highly skilled career professional with 10 years practical experience in the hospital and public healthcare environments, serving in the pediatric, public and mental health fields. Currently working as a pediatric Acute Care Float Pool RN II.
Experience working in pediatric population patient support including assessment, counseling, empowering, education regarding medications and treatment, lab work, documentation with care plan for diagnosis, and administration of treatment procedures.
Proficient in all documentation/record maintenance/paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality.
All areas of major and minor surgical procedures performed in hospital environment.
Nursing preceptor for Community Health and pediatric clinical. Employee nurse trainer in public health and hospital settings.
Creative in developing educational pamphlets and resource sheets for patient population and student nurse purposes.
Mentored several student nurses during their college nursing career and during their professional career as a nurse.
Travel Pediatric Nurse (March 2013 to August 2014)
Adaptable, flexible, and a quick learner who has successfully worked and completed assignments in Texas, Washington Dc, California, New York and Maryland.
A vital contributor and educator in computer system conversions; working with Cerner, Epic and Sunrise computer systems
Team worker, who welcomes growth and leaves an impact in travel assignment worked.
Community Leader
Well versed in working with various community groups, and experience in uplifting the community by developing programs that educate and empower youth and young adult population.
CREDENTIALS
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, PNCB
RN Board Examination: License, State of Missouri
2017
2007
Certified Pediatric Nurse
BLS Certification
License, State of Virginia
License, District of Columbia
Nexplanon Training
2009
Exp. 2018
2017
2016
2017
PNP CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
CHILDRENS MEDICAL ASSOCIATES 180 HOURS
Kris McHarg CPNP-Fairfax, Virginia
RAPPAHANNOCK PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES 100 HOURS
Taren Jo Miller CPNP- Fredericksburg, VA
CHILDRENS NATIONAL ADOLESCENT CLINIC 160 HOURS
Jean Fletcher CPNP- District of Columbia
CHILDRENS NATIONAL SHORT STAY UNIT 120 HOURS
Karen Perry MD- District of Columbia
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA HEALTH SYSTEMS 75 HOURS
Women’s Health Rotation: Yvonne Newberry CFNP- Charlottesville, VA
EXPERIENCE
Acute Care Float Pool RN II, Full Time
Children’s National Medical Center
Travel Pediatric Nurse
The John’s Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Travel Pediatric Nurse
Cohen Children’s Hospital, New Hyde Park, NY
Travel Pediatric Nurse
Oakland Children’s Hospital, Oakland, California
Travel Pediatric Nurse
Sept 2014 to present
May-Aug 2014
Jan-April 2014
Oct-Nov 2013
Aug-Sept 2013
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington DC
Travel Pediatric Nurse
Mar-Aug 2013
Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, Houston, Texas
Public Health Nurse
Aug 11-Feb 13
Kansas City Health Department, Kansas City, Missouri
Pediatric Staff Nurse
Dec 07-Mar 13
Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, PRN
Western Missouri Mental Health Center, Kansas City, MO
Dec 2007-008
Volunteer Student Nurse- Internship
May-Jun 2006
Heartland Outreach, Chicago, Illinois
EDUCATION
University Of Virginia
Masters in Nursing-PNP-PC
Charlottesville, VA
William Jewell College
2015- 2017
2003-2007
Bachelors Science in Nursing
Liberty, Missouri
AFFILIATIONS AND HONORS
UVA Organizations:
Lambda Phi Chapter Mary Holland Calbert Scholarship Recipient
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Graduate Nurse Student Organization- UVA
Iserve- UVA
Public Service Organizations:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
Federal City Alumnae Chapter
Kansas City Missouri Alumnae Chapter
Missouri Area Health Education Centers: ACES
2017
2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
2009-Curr
2014-2015
2009-2014
2002-2007
Honors:
Write in Candidate for the Hickman Mills School Board
March of Dimes Future Nursing Award Nominee
Liberty Martin Luther King Jr. Service Award
William Jewell College Homecoming Queen
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Ad Recipient
April 2012
Oct 2011
Jan 2007
Oct 2006
2004
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Received the Academic Achievement Award
Nominated by patients and their families for the Daisy Award as a travel nurse and as Float Pool Nurse at CNMC. . The Daisy Award is a customer satisfactory award where patients can nominate their nurse if they went over and beyond to take care of their needs.
Received a Children’s Mercy Plaque for working five years at their institution in December 2013.
Had the honor of pinning two nursing students at their pinning ceremony.
Certified Pediatric Nurse in 2009.
COMMUNITY WORK
Write-in Candidate
April 2012
Hickman Mills School Board, Kansas City, MO
Campaigned as a member of the Hickman School Board. Won several polling stations.
Nursing Mentor 2009-Present
Mentoring Student Nurses within the Greater Kansas City Area, Kansas City, MO
Connect students from different area nursing programs to health care programs, resources and tools to provide advice, encouragement and support to student nurses and help with their transition as a grad nurse. Assist with grad nurse applications, finding scholarships, providing shadow opportunities and teaching different nursing skills.
Chair 2010-2013
Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy Program, Kansas City, MO
Nation-wide middle school age mentor program, sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy is a program that caters to young women who are currently in the 6th through 8th. The program offers mentoring, educational activities and service learning opportunities to the participant. The Delta Academy program’s major emphasis is mathematics, science and technology, and helps young women to excel and pursue careers in these areas. Anchored in the basic tenets of the Sorority, Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service, the Delta Academy also features a Book Club for the girls and a health education component that imparts awareness on the healthy living as well as HIV/AIDS disease.
Facilitated, recruited and led the direction of students, parents and the committee members of this dynamic, influential program. The educational program was held for eight month, biweekly on Saturdays. The liaison and communicated with parents. Responsible for reporting program goals and outcomes as well as activities to National Headquarters through documentation and public speaking.
Co-Chair 2010-2013
Adopt a Concord Collegiate Program; Concord Fortress of Hope Church; Kansas City, MO
Church Mentor program for college students to stay connected to church. Our mission
is to provide Christian support and leadership to Concord students who are away at college. Furthermore, we strive to let collegians know that even though they are away, they are still an integral part to the body of Christ and loved by their Concord family."
Planned interactive, resourceful, preparatory sessions for college students to be successful during the summer time as well as graduation celebrations. Helped with pairing process of students and their mentors based on similar interest, degree/majors and connection.
Co-Chair 2007-2013
Young Adult Ministry; Concord Fortress of Hope Church; Kansas City, MO
The Souled Out Ministry seeks to disciple the Young Adults of Concord Fortress of Hope Church so that they obtain a sincere personal relationship with Jesus Christ and impact individuals, families and communities from a Kingdom Perspective.
Responsible for event planning and development of bible study discussions, conferences, concerts and community services.
Chair and Founder 2006-2007
William Jewell College: Multicultural Mentor Program; Liberty, MO
Program established on William Jewell College to help give resources and tools to the multicultural student population so they could be successful in their college career.
Responsible for the layout and structure of the program. Led and developed the mentor training. Developed resources and avenues in which the students could strive and be successful.
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