EDUCATION
Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL
Degree: Master of Science in Nursing – FNP-C (2016-Expected Feb 2018)
*American Nurses Association member (current)
Practicum Experience
-Acute and Episodic Adult and Geriatric Therapeutics and Management (180 Hours)
oOSF Medical Group, Normal, IL
Preceptor: Jennifer Berkley FNP
Supervisor: Dr. Susan Sheppard
-Women’s Health Therapeutics and Management Across the Lifespan (180 Hours)
oObstetrics & Gynecology, Bloomington, IL
Preceptor: Dr. Sarah Dutta
-Children’s Health Therapeutics and Management (180 Hours)
oOSF Medical Group, Bloomington, IL
Preceptor: Dr. Maria Rosa
-Chronic Adult and Geriatric Therapeutics and Management
oOSF St. Joseph Emergency Department, Bloomington, IL (180 Hours)
Preceptor: Dr. Richard Sabbun
-Critically analyzes data and evidence for improving advanced nursing practice
-Integrates knowledge from the humanities and sciences within the context of nursing science
-Translates research and other forms of knowledge to improve practice processes and outcomes
-Develops new practice approaches based on the integration of research, theory, and practice knowledge
-Works with individuals of other professions to maintain a climate of mutual respect and shared values
-Engages diverse health care professionals who complement one’s own professional expertise, as well as associated resources, to develop strategies to meet specific patient needs
-Engages in continuous professional and inter-professional development to enhance team performance
-Assume leadership in inter-professional groups to facilitate the development, implementation, and evaluation of care provided in complex systems
EDUCATION Cont.
-Obtains and accurately documents a relevant health history for patients of all ages and in all phases of the individual and family life cycle using collateral information, as needed
-Performs and accurately documents appropriate comprehensive or system-focused physical examination on patients of all ages
-Identifies health and psychosocial risk factors of patients of all ages and families in all stages of the family life cycle
-Identifies and plans interventions to promote health with families at risk
-Assesses the impact of acute and chronic illness or common injuries on the family as a whole
-Distinguishes between normal and abnormal changes across the lifespan
-Accesses decision-making ability and consults and refers, appropriately
-Synthesizes data from a variety of sources to make clinical decisions regarding appropriate management, consultation, or referral
-Plans diagnostic strategies and makes appropriate use of diagnostic tools for screening and prevention, with consideration of the costs, risks, and benefits to individuals
-Formulates comprehensive differential diagnoses
-Manages common acute and chronic physical and mental illnesses, including acute exacerbations and injuries across the lifespan to minimize the development of complications, and promote function and quality of living
-Prescribes medications with knowledge of altered pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics with special populations, such as infants and children, pregnant and lactating women, and older adults
-Prescribes therapeutic devices
-Assess and promotes self-care in patients with disabilities
-Performs primary care procedures
-Facilitates family decision-making about health
-Evaluates the impact of life transitions on the health status of patients and the impact of health and illness on patients
-Uses all available resources from the community in designing patient treatment plans
-Uses appropriate terminology, format, and technology
-Assumes accountability for ethical behavior in all nurse patient relationships
-Assumes accountability for legal issues in all nurse patient relationships
-Considers access, cost, efficacy, and quality when making health care decisions.
-Shows respect for the inherent dignity and worth of every human being
-Access and provides to patients and families educational material that is culturally sensitive and appropriate
EDUCATION Cont.
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing Peoria, IL Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Registered Nurse (2011-2013)
*Dean’s List
Clinical Rotation Sites
-OSF Saint Francis Medical Center (Peoria, IL)
oMedical Surgery, Orthopedics, OB/Labor and Deliver
Emergency Department, Neuro ICU, Cardiac ICU
Oncology, Children’s Hospital-Pediatrics
-Sharon Woods
Heartland Community College Normal, IL Degree: Associate of Science
*Dean’s List
Heartland Community College Normal, IL
Certificate: Certified Nursing Assistant
RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE
OSF St Joseph Medical Center Bloomington, IL
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department (2016 – Present)
Level II Trauma Center with 22 beds
*The Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses
OSF St Francis Medical Center Peoria, IL
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department (2014 – Present)
MAGNET Level 1 Trauma Center with 55 beds
OSF St. Francis Medical Center Peoria, IL
Registered Nurse, Neuro Acute (2014-6 Months)
-Provides compassionate care to patients across the lifespan from infants, children, adolescents, adults, pregnant women, and the elderly with minor ailments to life threatening illnesses and traumas
-Works as the only certified SANE nurse for sexually assaulted patients and works closely with law enforcement and Crime victims’ advocates
-Proactive in coordinating care of stroke patients; utilized a standardized stroke scale to assess neurological changes thus reducing delays in care and TPA initiation.
RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE Cont.
-Coordinates quality and timely care of patients presenting with a STEMI to ensure their safe and expedient transfer to the Cath Lab for further intervention.
-Monitors patient telemetry for rhythm and heart rate changes, collaborating with the physician as needed.
-Provides safe care of psych patients - collaborating with social work, providing community resources/referrals and coordinating transfer as necessary.
-Assists with rapid sequence intubation, ventilator management and initiation of critical drips per hospital protocol.5
-Responsible for triaging incoming patients, ordering appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, medications, and interventions within the nursing protocol
-Safely administer medications, use medical equipment, perform minor medical operations
-Acts autonomously while demonstrating critical care knowledge and nursing skills
-Maintain enthusiasm and a positive attitude while focusing on meeting the needs of the patient
-Promotes an environment of respect and compassion
-Accurate documents detailed assessment and monitoring in EMR within a timely manner
-Collaborates with all members of the interdisciplinary team, therapists, social workers, doctors, and pharmacists
-Delegates appropriate responsibility to the skill level of employee
-Effective communicator to establish rapport and build trust with patients and families
-Provides cultural competent care to all diverse patients
-Educates patients and their families on health care needs, conditions, and treatments
-Maintains licensure, professional certifications, advanced practice skills, and participates in hospital required education
-Enhances professional growth and development by participating in and utilizing current evidence based information
CERTIFICATIONS
-Registered Nurse State of IL, License number 041.418464
-Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Certification (2016)
-Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) Certification (2015-2019)
-Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) Certification (2015-2018)
-Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification (July 2016-July 2018)
-CPR certified through American Heart Association (Jan 2018-Jan 2020)
-Emergency Communication Registered Nurse (ECRN) (2016)
-OSF HC Respiratory Protection Program (2016)
-Bladder Management and Spinal Cord Injury (2015)
REFERENCES
Maria Rosa, MD
Pediatrician
OSF Medical Group-Pediatrics
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Richard, Sabbun, MD
Emergency Physician
OSF St Joseph Medical Center
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Jennifer Berkley, ANCC, AANP
Family Practitioner
OSF Medical Group
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Janice Crawford, RN, BSN
Manager Patient Care
OSF St Joseph Medical Center
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