Catherine A. Madu, RN, FNP

***** ******** ***** *****,

Richmond, Texas 77407

281-***-****

ac49qe@r.postjobfree.com

Position Seeking

Family Nurse Practitioner

Education

oAssociate Degree in Nursing - School of Nursing, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ife, Nigeria – 1988

oRichland College, Dallas. Texas – 59 hours toward Bachelor’s degree - 2008

oBachelor of Science in Nursing - Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Lubbock, Texas - 2009

oMaster of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner – University of Texas at Tyler- 2016

oDoctor of nursing program with minor in Psychiatric mental health – Brandman University, Irvine, CA (Expected graduation date: 08/2019)

Certification/Licenses

oAdvanced Practical Registered Nurse (APRN)-American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

oFamily nurse Practitioner(FNP) – Texas Board of nursing

oRegistered Nurse - Texas Board of Nursing

oBasic Life Support(BLS) for Healthcare providers-American Heart Association

oCurrent DEA license

Experiences

Nov 2017 to present – PRN Family Nurse Practitioner at Clinica Del Sol, Houston, TX

1.Duties include management of acute, urgent and chronic health problems of patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics

2.Formulating patient assessment through strong interviewing skills and excellent physical examination; implementing and evaluating an outcome based treatment plan and making appropriate documentation into the facility EMR system.

3.Management of patients with chronic diseases such as Diabetes, Hypertension, CAD, Hyperlipidemia, Asthma, COPD, Hepatitis, HIV, Seizure disorder, Thyroid diseases GERD etc.

4.Ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures

5.Conducting age-appropriate preventive health screening services per United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).

6.Management of urgent care medical problems across the body system

7.Performance of minor surgical procedures such as incision and drainage, application of sutures, splinting.

8.Cared for both scheduled patients and walk-ins

August 2016 to Present – PRN Family Nurse Practitioner @ EMSI Healthy House Calls. Duties include conduction of home health risk assessment of member clients with emphasis on illness prevention and management of chronic diseases

September 2016 – November 2017

Full time Family Nurse Practitioner at Plane State Jail, University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB CMC),

Duties include:

1.Conduction of intake physicals on newly admitted inmates and ordering appropriate tests and follow up

2.Formulating patient assessment through strong interviewing skills and excellent physical examination; implementing and evaluating an outcome based treatment plan and making appropriate documentation into the facility EMR system

3.Management of patients with chronic diseases such as Diabetes, Hypertension, CAD, Hyperlipidemia, Asthma, COPD, Hepatitis, HIV, Seizure disorder, Thyroid diseases GERD etc.

4.Cared for patients with psychiatric mental health problems such as depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia and substance abuse.

5.Patient education on self-responsibility in the prevention and management of chronic diseases

6.Management of urgent care medical problems across the body system

7.Ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures.

8.Conducting age-appropriate preventive health screening services per United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). illness

9.Management of various kinds of wounds both acute and chronic

10.Performance of minor surgical procedures such as incision and drainage, application of sutures, splinting, toe nail removal and removal of body piercings

11.Prenatal care for pregnant patients and performance of well woman visits including Pap smear and IUD removal

12.Making medical recommendations and specialty referrals as needed to better manage patient’s condition

13.Managing and detoxing patients with substance abuse

Other Experiences

oClinical Hours Obtained towards Family Nurse Practitioner Program:

1.340 clinical hours of family medicine rotation (adults and pediatrics and women’s Health) at Alfred Louis and Emmanuel Agoh Family Practice, Houston.

2.136 clinical hours of family medicine rotation (adults and pediatrics) at Mercy Family and Pediatric Clinic, Houston.

3.64 hours of clinical rotation at Texas Pulmonary and sleep Medicine, Tomball. Texas

4.60 hours of pediatric rotation at Southwest Medical Center, Bissonnette, Houston. Texas

5.93 hours of pediatric rotation at Richard C. Low, MD Pediatrics, Houston.

6.60 hours of Mental Health rotation at Raichman Jorge A MD office, Houston. Texas

7.62 hours of women’s health at Spring Branch Community Health Center, Houston. Texas

2012 - 2016

Full time staff RN Memorial Hermann Hospital System.

Premier staffing (In-house agency for Memorial Hermann). Floated to different Memorial Hermann facilities such as Memorial Hermann Southwest, Memorial Hermann Katy, Memorial Hermann Sugarland and cared for adult/geriatric patients on medical, surgical, telemetry and Women’s health units; also, assumed the role of preceptor and mentor to new and inexperienced employees

2011 -2012

Full time staff RN/Charge nurse - Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston.: Worked in Medical/Surgical units caring for adult/geriatric patients with varied acute and chronic medical conditions such as COPD, CHF, Cystic Fibrosis, Sickle Cell disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Liver disease, Chronic Renal Failure, Stroke and Oncology patients -

2010-2011

Full time staff RN - Medical Volunteer Group overseas. Collaborated with other health professionals to screen and care for patients with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia. Also, cared for patients with minor urgent medical problems.

2000-2009

Full time staff RN/Charge nurse - Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. Worked in Medical/Surgical/Telemetry/Renal units. Duties include admission, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient outcome. Cared for adult and geriatric patients with various system disorders, procedures, complicated urinary and G.I. surgeries and bariatric procedures. Also cared for patients with tracheostomy, vents, wound vacs, G/Peg tubes, dobhoff tubes and JP drains. Worked with IV, PCA, and CADD pumps. Worked with a multidisciplinary team in organizing discharge planning for patients. Utilized electronic medical record system in patient care. Assumed the role of Preceptor and mentor to new and inexperienced employees.

1999-2000

Full time staff RN - Walnut Place Nursing home, Dallas, TX.

Worked on a skilled nursing unit caring for patients in need of rehabilitation including those recovering from stroke, post-operative orthopedic and neurosurgeries -

1997-1998

Full time Staff RN - Dauphin Manor Nursing Home, Harrisburg, PA.

Cared for residents in a skilled nursing unit. Duties include admissions, medication administration, monitoring wounds and dressing changes, peg tube feeding; also cared for patients with tracheostomy and ventilator

1988-1995

Full time staff RN - St Nicholas Hospital Lagos, Nigeria.

Worked in various specialties including medical/surgical unit, outpatient clinic and women’s health

Professional Affiliations

oHouston Area Nurse Practitioners Association

oTexas Nurse Practitioners Association

Articles/Presentations, UT Tyler

oPopulation Project Comparing Health Disparities and Leading Health Indicators of Two Different Counties in Texas (Fortbend County and Cochran County).

oImproving quality of life for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients through evidence-based education.

Honors/Awards

Employee of the month, 2013 Memorial Hermann Hospital, Sugarland, TX

Dean’s List, 2 Semesters, TTUHSC, Lubbock

References

Available on request

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