Women Health Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
BRENDA J RIVERA
*** ****** *****, ******** *****, VA 23454 ************@*****.*** 757-***-****
OBJECTIVE
To work for an organization where I can provide comprehensive and excellent care while promoting healthy lifestyle using evidence based theory
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Obtain annual health screenings, order pharmaceutical remedies and interpret diagnostic labs or procedures. Trained on insertion of IUD, Nexplanon contraception methods. Able to perform colposcopy/biopsy for abnormal papsmears. Also received training and certificate on cosmetic procedures such as botox and fillers. Bilingual – Spanish.
EXPERIENCE
NURSE PRACTITIONER STERLING MEDICAL CORPORATION
APRIL 2016 TO OCTOBER 2017
Contractor for Langley Air Force Base Women Health Clinic, where I managed health care needs of female patients in the armed forces and their dependent from menarche through menopause. As well as educate and initiate contraception methods, STD screenings, prenatal visits, minor surgical procedures and interpret diagnostic tests.
NURSE PRACTITIONER VIRGINIA LEAGUE OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD VIRGINIA BEACH / NOVEMBER 2015 – JANUARY 2015
Provided education and initiated contraception methods, STD screenings to male and female, annual screenings, papsmear, ultrasounds, interpret diagnostic procedures and laboratory tests.
REGISTERED NURSE CHIPS – PORTSMOUTH, VA
JULY 2015 – NOVEMBER 2015
Lead a team of three community health advocates which provided education, healthcare assessments, needs and resources. Daily home visits to low income families with disparities. Provided materials and equipment such as humidifier and pillow/mattress covers for children with chronic asthma or other chronic illness. Children age 0-5 years and pregnant women with limited resources and language barriers where are populations we served.
*RELOCATION TO VIRGINIA BEACH/JOB SEARCH
FEBRUARY - JUNE 2015
NURSE PRACTITIONER ALL FEMALE OB/GYN – FAIRFAX, VA NOVEMBER 2014 TO JANUARY 2015
Assisted former co- worker, Dr. Khan, to open solo practice. Managed health care needs of female patients from menarche through menopause. As well as educated and initiated contraception methods, annual screenings, interpret diagnostic procedures and laboratory tests.
*CAR ACCIDENT/SURGERY/PT/-JOB SEARCH – APRIL 2014 – OCTOBER 2015
NURSE PRACTITIONER CAPITAL WOMEN CARE – FAIRFAX, VA FEBRUARY 2012 – MARCH 2014
Managed health care needs of female patients from menarche through menopause. As well as educate and initiate contraception methods. Performed annual screening, interpret diagnostic procedures and laboratory tests. Worked effectively without direct supervision.
NURSE PRACTITIONER PERFECTLY FEMALE WOMEN CARE- RESTON, VA JUNE 2011 – FEBRUARY 2012
Managed health care needs of female patients from menarche through menopause. As well as educate and initiate contraception methods. Performed annual screening, interpret diagnostic procedures and laboratory tests. Worked effectively without direct supervision.
NURSE PRACTITIONER DR. RICHARD VALENTINE, JR. & ASSOCIATES – VIRGINIA BEACH, VA AUGUST 2010 – JUNE 2011
Completed my last clinical with this practice and was offered full time position upon graduation.
Managed health care needs of female patients from menarche through menopause. As well as educate and initiate contraception methods. Performed annual screening, interpret diagnostic procedures and laboratory tests. Worked effectively without direct supervision.
REGISTERED NURSE SENTARA VIRGINIA BEACH GENERAL – VIRGINIA BEACH, VA AUGUST 1994 – DECEMBER 2010
Managed health care needs of new mothers and their newborns on the postpartum unit. I also admitted and assessed newborn in our level 1 nursery. Educated and assisted with breastfeeding, taught newborn care classes on unit held daily. Assisted with staff schedule, was charge nurse during my shift, assisted as instruction with CPR-BLS training for staff.
EDUCATION
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY, NORFOLK, VA,
MSN – ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE PRACTITIONER - WHNP
Advanced nursing practice courses that span from child to older adults, specialized in women health. GPA and transcript can be provided upon request.
NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY – NORFOLK, VA
BSN – NURSING
Nursing courses to include leadership and managed care. GPA and transcript can be provided upon request.
TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE – PORTSMOUTH, VA
ASSOCIATES NURSING – RN
Basic nursing courses in medical surgical, pediactrics, geriatrics, adults. GPA and transcript can be provided upon request.
COMMUNICATION
I am bilingual Spanish. I communicate effectively with patients and believe that including them in their plan of care/treatment can help to meet desired outcomes. I believe in strong work ethics, excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills. Work effectively without supervision.
LEADERSHIP
As a registered nurse I was able to lead staff members of mother/baby unit as charge nurse with support and praise. I assisted with staff schedule 6 weeks at a time. Provided tours for new parents and siblings on the weekends. I volunteered periodical BLS training for staff of mother/baby. As a Nurse Practitioner I looked forward in helping and providing resources/education to patients that help to change difficult situations in their life and health.
REFERENCES
LEACH ELK, WHNP-BC,
COWORER PERFECTLY FEMALE
JEANETTE HENRY, RN
COWORKER DYSPASIA CLINIC
PATRICIA ROBINSON, WHNP-BC
COWORKER AT LANGLEY AIRFORCE BASE
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