Emily Billah, MSN, Adult- Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Board Certified
*** ***** ******, *** ******, NJ
*********@*****.***
Professional Profile
Compassionate and skilled Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner with diverse background and zeal for superior patient care seeking opportunity in Primary Care. Energetic and collaborative with positive attitude and critical thinking skills. Fast learner easily adaptable to new environments.
Special Skills
AANP Certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
DOT Certified Medical Examiner
Suturing, IV Certification
EMR proficient with multiple electronic documentation systems
Quality improvement assessment
Fluent in Bengali, advanced in Spanish
Clinical Experience
Adult- Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Dewan S. Khan- Internal Medicine, Hopelawn, NJ
December 2017-Present
Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Provided primary care services for patients seventeen years and up including acting as sole clinic provider during physician absences, provided preventive care, management of acute and chronic illnesses, well woman care including pelvic exams/breast exams, weight management, DOT and school physicals, minor injury care, wound care, vaccinations and injections, point of care testing, phlebotomy, care coordination for complex cases, interpretation of labs/radiology reports/ECGs, emergency referrals as appropriate, streamlined business processes to maximize productivity and profit
Increased office productivity and patient volume by 55% in 6 months
Perioperative Nursing
Robert Wood Johnson Ambulatory Surgery, New Brunswick, NJ
September 2016 – current (last shift worked 9/2017)
Preoperative and Post Anesthesia Care
Provided perioperative care to patients across the lifespan for a wide range of procedures including EGD/colonoscopies, general surgeries, pain management, breast surgery, hand surgery, spine/orthopedic surgeries, TURPS, and ophthalmology surgeries. Preceptor for new graduates and new hires.
Perioperative Nursing
University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro (UMCPP), Plainsboro, NJ
2/2016-8/2016
Efficiently conducted preadmission assessments and testing while anticipating patient needs and identifying potential problem areas. Proficient with review of systems and analyzing vital signs and EKG’s. Successful insertions of intravenous lines, conducting blood work. Detailed perioperative record keeping, medication administration and assistance with positioning and maintenance of tissue samples (endoscopy, colonoscopy, orthopedic, and pain management). Safely recovered postoperative (General, MAC, IVS) patients with close monitoring, intervening, and observation until discharge. Gives detailed and individualized discharge instructions to patients and family members based on collaboration with physicians.
Perioperative Nursing
Manalapan Surgery Center, Manalapan, NJ
January 2012- present (last shift worked 9/2017)
Perioperative Staff Nurse
Circulated, scrubbed, admitted, and recovered patients in a same-day surgery center. Handled intraoperative and postoperative emergencies with cases including spinal fusions and laminectomies, facilitated departmental quality improvement documentation and measures, and facilitated departmental transition to EMR, preceptor for new graduates and hires.
Horizon Healthcare Staffing, Manalapan, NJ
April 2011- present (last shift worked 7/2017)
Preop/OR/PACU Travel Nurse
Covered entire spectrum of periop care including preop, OR and PACU
Evidence Based Practice Research Projects
Adherence to Guidelines in the Management of Postoperative Nausea & Vomiting
January 2017-August 2017
Fairleigh Dickinson University Scholarly Project
Developed pilot program for PONV screening of patients in a same-day surgery settings
Certifications
AANP: Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certification
Awards
Thomas Pellino Humanitarian Award for Clinical Excellence, Leadership and Holistic Care
Muhlenberg School of Nursing 6/2008
Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, Epsilon Rho Chapter Fairleigh Dickinson University 3/2012
STAR Award- Awarded to registered nurse who exhibits both sharp and effective clinical decision making and patient empathy
PENN Medicine/ Princeton Health System 8/2016
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Member
Licenses
New Jersey APRN with Prescriptive Authority: 26NJ00814600
National Provider Identifier: 196*******
New Jersey Registered Prof. Nurse: 26NR14107000
Education
Master of Science in Nursing: Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Program
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ
9/2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ
5/2015
Associates of Science in Nursing
Muhlenberg School of Nursing/Union County Community College
Plainfield, NJ
12/2008