Nurse Practitioner Registered

Kusam Lata, MSN, FNP-BC Phone: 956-***-****

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San Antonio, TX, 78258

Professional Summary

Recently graduated as Family Nurse Practitioner – board certified

24 years of registered nurse (RN) experience in direct patient care (medical, surgical, emergency, telemetry, oncology, pediatrics, and rehabilitation)

Dedicated, self-motivated, flexible, efficient, and committed for excellent patient care

Ensure quality of care with magnificent documentation in various electronic medical records (EMRs)

Leadership skills, mentor, supervise, and direct RNs, LVNs, and nurse aids

Career goal – To provide timely manner excellent patient care with empathy, dignity, and great communication skills. To maintain patient's health by providing health education and setting realistic, measurable, and attainable outcomes.

Accomplishments - Silver award for rehabilitation conference in 2015, recognized for collaboration between units, contribution to heart failure improvement committee, appreciation letters for dedication and efficiency, employee of the month award, wall of fame for optimum scanning of EMRs

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (FNP) – South University, Georgia (August, 2017)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Post-graduate Medical Institute, Chandigarh, India (May, 1999)

Associate in Nursing – Post-graduate Institute, Rohtak, India (Sept. 1991)

Licensure and Certifications

Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner - Texas (AANP 2017)

APRN no: AP136073

Registered Nurse, Texas – (#739403)

Rehabilitation Certification (current)

ACLS and BLS (current)

Active member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Professional Experience

Post-acute Rehabilitation Center, San Antonio, TX - (Charge nurse) (2012 - till now)

Night supervisor and coordinate patient care

Developed and contributed strategic plans to advance and improve standard of care and outcomes

Make critical decisions about health issues needed actions

Supervise RNs, LVNs, and CNAs for directing daily duties and managing schedules

Mentor and educate new nurses in clinical skills and workplace competencies

Comprehensive health assessment and documentation

Health promotion, counseling, and education

University Hospital, San Antonio, TX – (Charge nurse) (2014 - till now)

Monitored patients with variety of conditions - traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, critically ill and medically complex transplant patients, trach care, amputation, neurological disorders (parkinson, multiple sclerosis, and muscular dystrophy) etc.

Involved in ongoing teaching with patients and their families regarding home care

Mentor and teaching to fellow nurses

Experience in chemotherapy administration

Represented in rehabilitation conference

Methodist Stone Oak Hospital, San Antonio, TX – (Charge nurse) (2010 – 2014)

Leadership skills and collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals

Achieve and maintain highest level of quality, safety, and patient satisfaction

Administration of chemotherapy and care of acutely ill medical and surgical patients

Monitor to TELE and respond to life-saving situations

Doctor’s Hospital of Laredo, TX – (RN) (2006 – 2010)

Direct patient care to pediatric, adult, medical, and surgical patients with various ailments, including diabetes, colostomy care, infection control, dialysis, and invasive lines

Acted as a preceptor for upcoming nurses

Post Graduate Medical Institute, Chandigarh, India – (RN) (1993 - 2005)

Emergency and Medical unit (1993-1998) - Delivered nursing care to level 1 trauma center, handled multiple medical emergencies, including stroke, cardiac arrest, accident, head injuries, poisoning, and burns. Expert clinical skills in managing wound & ostomy care. Participated in community education.

Neonatal Surgical ICU (1999-2005) - Handled intubation, defibrillation, IVs, central lines, chest & feeding tube care, and other clinical procedures as part of patient care for critically sick patients on ventilator. Recognized to facilitate outstanding level of care and services.

Clinical Skills

Excellent clinical and communication skills

Critical thinking and multi-tasking ability; make difficult decisions swiftly in emergency situations

Assess rapidly changing situations, set priorities, and alter plans of care in a timely manner

Work effectively with limited resources

Interpret the findings to make medical diagnosis

Proficient with IVs and EKG interpretation

Teaching and leadership qualities

References

Kendra Holland, Director 210-***-****

Nellie Purcell, RN 210-***-****

Armela Wilkes, RN 210-***-****

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