Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
Vitina Marie Cossé, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, ENP
Ignacio, CO 81137
Cell: 281-***-****
Email: ac2q21@r.postjobfree.com
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Family Nurse Practitioner, Prairie View A&M University, College of Nursing, Houston, TX, May 2012
Emergency/Trauma (ENP/Post Masters Certification), University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, May 2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, June 2005
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider, 2017
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider, 2017
Controlled Substance Registration (CSR)/(DEA)
Emergency Pediatric Nurse Course (ENPC), 2009
FMCSA (DOT) Medical Examiner Certification, 2013
New Mexico Board of Pharmacy, PMP, 2017
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider, 2017
Registered Nurse (RN), State of Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado (Compact State Licensure)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), 2005
Wilderness Advanced Life Support, Wilderness Medical Associates, 2017
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY SERVICES, & AWARDS
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), National NP certification, 2012
Certified Laser Specialist/Laser Tattoo Removal, Astanza Lasers, April 2016
Deans Award of Excellence, Prairie View A&M University, May 2012
American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners (AAENP), 2017
Houston Livestock and Rodeo Show (Volunteer-Safety/Medical Member), Member since 2007
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, BP MS150 (Volunteer-Medical Member), Member since 2011
New Mexico Advanced Practice Nurse Council, Member
North Harris Montgomery Advanced Practice Nurse Society,
Web Master-elected 2012-2016
Navy Achievement Medal, US Navy
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, US Navy
Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society of Nursing (STT), 2012
PROFESSIONAL/EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
San Juan Regional Medical Center - San Juan Health Partners, Internal Medicine Farmington, New Mexico
10/2016 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner in an outpatient Internal Medicine Clinic. Works Independently, under guidance of Medical Director and hospital protocols. Primary provider to diagnose, treat internal medicine adult and geriatric patients. Treatment, medication management, ordering and interpretation of laboratory results/diagnostic tests, ECGs. Prescribe medications, including DEA approved drugs (2, 3, 4, 5) medications, and referral to specialty clinics.
Emergency/Trauma Certification Program (Post Masters Program, UT-Houston)
08/2015 – 05/2016
Post master program didactic and clinical rotations to focus on caring for patients in emergency care and ambulatory care settings, role as primary provider to diagnose and treat emergent conditions for all age groups. Consulted with ER-NP or MD preceptor as needed. Clinical rotations were conducted at two large urban hospitals in Houston, Texas. Over 300 total hours in Emergency/Trauma clinical experience, including 90 hours primarily in pediatric emergencies.
Urgent Clinics Medical Care – Houston, Texas
02/2016 – 08/2016
Family Nurse Practitioner in an Urgent Care clinic. Worked independently as sole provider in clinic under guidance of medical director and protocols. Treatment for urgent care and immediate emergency medical conditions including, minor procedures suturing, eye injuries, burns, physicals, and evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions. Interpretation of on-site (wet) X-rays, ECGs, laboratory results/diagnostic tests. Prescribe medications, including DEA approved (3, 4 & 5) medications, and referral to Emergency care or specialists if indicated.
Whitaker Medical/ VISTA Staffing – Locum Tenens, Houston, Texas
09/2015 – 02/2016
Family Nurse Practitioner in assignments to various clinic location; including occupational medicine, urgent care and family practice clinics. Diagnose & initiate treatment for various medical (acute and chronic) conditions for all age groups. Often worked independently under guidance of medical protocols.
NOVA Medical Centers – Occupational Health/290-Gessner, Houston, Texas
11/2012 – 08/2015
Family Nurse Practitioner in an Occupational Medicine clinic. Duties included treating acute and chronic work related injuries. Performed procedures; suturing, subcutaneous foreign body removal, simple foreign body removal from eye/cornea, burn care, pre-employment physicals/Department of Transportation (DOT) certified physicals, interpretation of on-site (wet) X-rays, ECGs, laboratory results/diagnostic tests, audiology readings, pulmonary function tests, and providing treatment/ordering required physical therapy or referral to specialist(s) as indicated. Recommendations for treatment and plan of care discussed with Health, Safely, Environmental (HSE) and/or company management. Worked independently under guidance of medical protocols, as well as recommendations per OSHA/company standards for providing occupational health surveillance programs.
Chamberlain College of Nursing/Devry – Houston, Texas 01/2013 – 07/2015
Visiting Professor/Clinical Instructor responsible for the supervision and teaching of (BSN) students during the clinical placement portion/Critical Care rotation course for Chamberlain College of Nursing. Reports to the Dean, Assistant Dean and works with the course coordinator with the oversight of the clinical course instructor. Role as Visiting Professor/Clinical Instruction is primarily for Critical Care (NR340) courses and the Adult Health (NR324) course. Clinical rotations were located at Memorial Hermann Medical/Level 1 Trauma Center and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Critical Care clinical includes caring for adult patients with unstable emergent critical illnesses. Students are assisted with the integration of nursing, technical and scientific knowledge with clinical judgment to promote health within a diverse population. Assessment, advanced nursing skills and multiple nursing modalities are covered in order to function within a multi-disciplinary health team within various areas of critical locations including, emergency room, shock –trauma, cardiac, transplant and the surgical and medical intensive care units.
Whitaker Medical/ VISTA Staffing – Locum Tenens, Houston, Texas
07/2012 – 11/2012
Family Nurse Practitioner, paid as locum provider while assigned full time at NOVA Medical Center, 290 Gessner, Houston, TX. Awaiting full credentialing with NOVA Medical Centers.
Tenet Healthcare Corporation – Houston Northwest Medical Center, Houston, TX 03/2005 – 06/2012
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse in a large metropolitan, 49- bed, Level III trauma emergency room and chest pain accredited hospital. RN duties included providing care to a variety of single or multisystem traumatic/emergent conditions for patients of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Worked highly independently.
(2008-2010) role of Staff Education Educator, coordinated, supervised, and accountable for education and orientation for registered nurses, technicians and ancillary staff. Conducted training for all new hire orientation, internships, clinical equipment, and other education courses. Prepared didactic material, lecturing, on-line learning and study materials. Worked closely with administration, managers, and directors coordinating education updates, policy and procedures, and products for staff. Managed and coordinated student nurse and technician orientation and training with local colleges/universities and clinical preceptors.
Memorial Hermann Hospitals (Katy, Texas) 09/2007 – 03/2008
Registered Nurse (PRN) Level III trauma, accredited chest pain emergency room. RN duties included assess, treat and stabilize patients of single or multisystem traumatic/emergent conditions. Worked highly autonomously under medical supervision and protocols. RN role includes educating others about health and safety as well as promoting wellness and preventing injuries.
North Cypress Medical Center (Cypress, Texas) 01/2007 – 09/2007
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse in a busy Houston/suburban emergency room. RN duties included providing care to a variety of single or multisystem traumatic/emergent conditions. Able to decisively and quickly respond to problems during medical trauma, and assess, treat and stabilize patients. Periodic function as charge nurse/supervisory role.
(3/2007 to 9/2007) Education Coordinator; supervised, and accountable for registered nurses, technicians and ancillary staff in new hire orientation, internships, clinical equipment, and other education offering by preparing didactic material, lecturing, on-line learning and study materials. Managed all staff in hospital for occupational health, immunizations, and safety; following OSHA regulations as well as maintaining all staff in Basic Life Support (BLS).
United States Navy 08/1994 – 03/1999
Hospital Corpsman/EMT-Basic (Camp Lejeune, North Carolina)
Staff Education and Training Department (1995-1999). Course Director/Affiliate Faculty – Basic Life Support (BLS) Program, Course Director/Coordinator/Instructor – Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Program, and Instructor for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Programs. Personally trained over 200 Navy and Marine Corps service members. Maintained and coordinated education programs. Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.
(Charleston, South Carolina) EMS Department (1994–1995). Naval Weapons Station; Crew Chief on an Advanced Life Support (EMS) Ambulance Unit. Awarded Honorary Plankowner of USS Paul Hamilton for Color Guard. Awarded Navy Achievement Medal.
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